Fuel Starvation on a MK1 Convertible

Hello all,

My car holds back or cuts out when under load, I've renewed the fuel filler neck, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, no rust appears to be coming through the fuel lines, carb is clean, valve in the air box appears to be working, manual choke fitted and the car has no mods.

Any ideas?? Pleeeeeeease?

Check fuel pump as this may not be delivering enough fuel to the carb.  Also replace any inline fuel filters with new and check carb float position.

Cheers

Rich

Cheers,

I've replaced the fuel filter but not done the other stuff, how can I check the fuel flow or carb float position, is it simple or should I buy a Haynes manual?!

Thanks

Sharkey

Get a haynes if I were you.  Might just be easier to get a another fuel pump as they are not expensive I don't think.

:mrgreen: LMAO!

I HAD exactly the same problem for months, but i think i have eliminated it now eventually. Try changing or removing the reservior, (i Bypassed it, till i can get another) car goes like a stonker now!  also try looking at the fuel sender pickup under the back seat, might be clogged. PM me if you need more info, there isnt much i havent done/changed to rectify the problem. What Carb are you running?

hope this helps
doug

doug!!! I need your info!!! Sounds like exactly the same problem I am having...

I ended up removing the reservior on the front of the block, and bypassing it.!
Man that post was years old LMAO :mrgreen:  Moved onto GTI now, and a whole lot of new problems  

Trial and error i guess mate, trouble is they dont make the res no more and chances of finding a goodun are slim.  :dontknow:

GTI all the way - less hassle!!!!

keep me posted 8)

Hi. i have a gti convertible. i have feeding problems to.  ive changed the pump under the seat.
but recently its just doing the same crap. it goes when it wants to go. ive also changed the main fuel pump but i think its the actual main pump thats giving me problems again. any ideas?

George87 said

Hi. i have a gti convertible. i have feeding problems to.  ive changed the pump under the seat.
but recently its just doing the same crap. it goes when it wants to go. ive also changed the main fuel pump but i think its the actual main pump thats giving me problems again. any ideas?

MINE WAS RUNNING BAD AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RETURN FUEL PIPE BLOCKED.CLEARED BLOCKAGE NO PROBLEMS SINCE

havin the same problem here, i put the foot down and she dies, but mine only a 1.1 would it be along the same lines?

was just about to write a whole topic on this issue, tanks clean inside all filters are new and lines are clear. will try bypassing the resevoir (when i find out what it is) and i will blow clean the fuel return line although i dont get how that would work?

HI guys any one got any updates on removing the resivior cheers