Alright gents. Got a predicament here.
I have an 86 GTI (pic related) and I'm trying to sell it, but i'm having trouble because it's not in 100% driving shape.
It idles rough and chokes itself out before revving back up. Eventually it stalls.
Feathering the gas prevents it from stalling, but without throttle, 9/10 times the rpm just drop to zero and the car dies.
I cleaned the air filter and i'm going to clean the MAF because it hesitates when i give it throttle which usually leads to it turning off.
I know that's not the main issue though. What could this be? I've read vacuum leak, boost leak, bad fuel pump, blow off valve issues, etc.
It's a track car build. It has a 2.0 swap from a 95 Jetta, a turbo, aftermarket bov, etc.
>>15000215
I can't help you but I just wanna say your car is lovely
Mk2 Golfs a best
>>15000222
Thanks man. Wish I could keep it.
>>15000228
>>15000228
How are you forced to sell?
>>15000249
I have a baby on the way and I just won't have the time for it anymore. Probably gonna get a bike instead.
Of course the only people that contact me are looking for a cheap dd, so it not running right is kind of a pain.
>>15000268
>he cucked himself
>>15000215
Where are you located? I'd consider buying it. Always liked those old GTIs.
>>15000268
Fuck that, babby can ride in the back.
>>15000268
>get a bike instead.
How is that better family transportation?
>>15000215
Is the turbo spinning freely, builds boost, etc.?
>>15000388
Maryland. Yeah, they're great.
>>15000381
>>15000390
>>15000435
I have another car. 02 wrx wagon. This was my project/weekend/fun car.
>>15000445
Yes to both questions.
>>15000458
How much are you asking for it?
>>15000484
$2,800.
>>15000458
But what can a bike do that this car can't?
>>15000215
clean the idle control valve/throttle body
>>15000511
I just don't really feel like I need two cars anymore. And I've been toying with buying a bike for the last year or so.
>>15000510
>2800$ for a car that isn't 100% dribble
>piece of shit 30 year old Volkswagen.
I hope you know your swap does not make it worth more if it runs like shit.
>>15000525
Will do. Thank you.
>>15000591
Look up mk2 gtis on CL and tell me if 2800 sounds unreasonable.
It is dribble. And the body is in good shape.
>>15000215
Still have the factory crank pulley in there? Occcasionally the keyway shears off and fucks up the timing. Pic related.
>>15000616
>NEWSFLASH: 90% of cars posted on CL are overpriced!
>>15000616
"I know whut I got"
>>15000630
>>15000640
Your input has been duly noted.
>>15000616
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5553612482.html
You were saying? This one doesn't run like shit
>>15000658
>This posting has been deleted by its author.
Try again.
>>15000663
I just looked at it. 122K miles New clutch 1985
Dude wanted 1900$
>>15000676
>paying over $1500 for an old Volkswagen shitbox
shiggy diggy
>>15000687
You replied to the wrong guy m8
OP obviously doesn't actually want to sell his car
>>15000215
had similar problem on 91' bwm
Does it eat a lot?
Clean or better change your MAF
>>15000962
Just cleaned the maf and throttle body. Idle control valve has some weird clamps that I don't want to mess with until I can replace them. The issue is a little better but not gone.
>>15000764
Yes I do family.
Here's a video of what happens.
https://youtu.be/qZOts7pa7bQ
>>15000975
Did you check maf for damage?
Also try to find used MAF for sale and ask to try it before buying
>>15001053
It looked good to me. Would the fuel pump cause an issue like this?
>>15001025
Does it rev up smoothly? Or does it not want to rev/dies when you try to give it more gas?
>>15001795
It does exactly that. Uploading a vid that shows that now.
>>15001968
https://youtu.be/9McO-KsW_90
>>15000215
>95 Jetta
>>15001971
Sounds like a fuel issue senpai, I'm not knowledgeable with your specific car but I would recommend checking your fuel pressure regulator, your fuel filter, and your fuel pump.
>>15001998
Yes, a Jetta?
>>15002013
Thanks. I'll have a look.
>>15000458
Keep the GTI and sell me your WRX wagon
>>15000458
Keep your WRX wagon and sell me your GTI
>>15001053
Go to an independent volkswagen specialist and have them scan the car with VAGCOM. Clear the codes, drive it 10 miles or so, see what comes back. Anything else is literally just a waste of time.
>>15004643
>VAGCOM
Sounds like a product for treating a yeast infection.
>>15000215
>I have an 86 GTI (pic related) and I'm trying to sell it, but i'm having trouble because it's not in 100% driving shape.
Fix it, or stop with the I KNOW WHAT I GOT PRICE IS FIRM NO LOWBALLERS RAN WHILE PARKED bullshit.
>>15005468
>Tells me to fix it
>I'm here trying to figure out how to fix it
K THANKS BRO
Also, it drives. Everything works. It has the one issue. But please, by all means tell me how much it should be sold for.
>>15005605
> literally "I KNOW WHAT I GOT"
>>15005721
i guess u rite
If anyone wants to come to my house to pick up my piece of shit shell of a car for free, please do.
I don't know what I got
