help anyone?

[jojo]

Hello im new to this .. I have mk2 with possible fuel issue . ?? My daily car was fine ..then started cutting out after new fuel filter fitted . So hsd tank cleaned out and still no joy .. was told new fillerneck . But s/h dhows new one in 2012 ? So dont belive its that... Fuel pump ok ..runs for about 30 sec then just dies .... so im hoping someone can guide me ...

[mr alpine92]

i am not sure bud but think the fuel pump should stay on all times not dies,

[PeteGLi]

What model Scirocco is it? Is it carb or injection?

[bluestreak56]

Fuel pump should prime with the turn of the key and stay on I thought?

[mark1gls]

Hello jojo, A little more info will help us with some possible answers to your problem.
What year and model car do you have, fuel injection or carb.
Have you looked inside the filler neck when you put petrol in the car as that is usually where they rust and you can see a hole in the filler neck.
When was the car last serviced and how old are the spark plugs, HT leads, dissy cap, rotor arm?
Why did you change the fuel filter and what fuel filter did you use?

[jojo]

Hi to you all !! Thankyou for replying .. its d reg 1.6 gt automatic .. had someone look at it .. checked plugs and leads and fuel pump .. also had tank cleaned out ..guy reckoned needed new neck as rusty but surely it would still run ?? Only changed fuel filter and air filter and now wont run for more than 30 second 's ... fuel goin through filter ect ..its like its not getting to carb ? . Im no machanic but iv read manual and know basic stuff !! .

[bengould]

If there is rust in the tank that is most likely your problem. It is a common thing and causes exactly what you have described.

Put a magnet in the fuel tank to help catch the crap. Replace or repair the filler neck asap.
If you have a weber remove the jets and blow through them, not sure if the pierburg jets come out but if they do, do the same.
There may be a gauze filter on the inlet of the carb, if so take it out and clean it.
Check the fuel lines, both rubber and hard lines, for signs of corrosion and cracking. If any sign of this, replace them.

You basically want to make 100% sure there is nothing blocking the fuel getting into the engine.


Ben.

[jojo]

New fillerneck in 2012 no fuel leaks or rust to be seen ..not fuel injection ... spark plugs good ..fuel filter just over counter one with car reg info ... is there anyone on here who could look at her ir recommend anyone ?? Need car !!

[bengould]

Bypass the swirl pot temporarily and see if it runs any better, if it's going through the filter but not getting to the carb this is really the only thing in the way. If the carb outlet is blocked all the fuel will go straight back to the tank.

Ben.