Hi Newbie here..... 1st question!!

[Ad2408 0]

Hi

 

I've just got a 1991 16v Corrado (upgraded from an 8v GTI) and have my 1st question.... :oops:

 

Used the car all day today clocking up around 120 miles, took it to the cinema parked up for about three hours and when I came to start it is was very reluctant.

 

It just turned over but wouldn't catch.

 

I know that the car needs a really good service but is there anything else I could do to prevent this from happening again?

 

Thanks

 

Adam

[Walesy 0]

bonsoir .......

 

could you hear the fuel pump working mate?

[stevemac 0]

Welcome to the forum.. 8)

 

Things to do ASAP -

 

1. full service, including fuel filter

2. check when cambelt was done - replace if necessary

3. change plug leads, dizzy cap & rotor arm

4. check & clean all engine earth points

[Ad2408 0]

Hi

 

Thanks for the replys, i'm planning to do a full service this weekend so that should sort that end of it.

 

Good tip about the earth points... Hadn't thought of that one.

 

As for the fuel pump, it sounds like its priming fine (buzzing when turning to position one anyway!)

 

Any more advice would be great

 

Adam

[Bally 0]

welcome to corrado ownership..

[blackcat 0]

Hello & welcome, hope you get things sorted soon...... :D

[pimp 0]

Welcome o the forum mate. Hope the service sorts it out.

[Walesy 0]

Welcome o the forum

 

is that an irish name mate?.... :wink:

 

let us know if anything makes a difference Ad2408....its good for other peoples reference to see which (( if any )) suggestion fixed the problemo :D

 

EDIT--sometimes mine feels a bit reluctant. :?: