B reg VW polo problems...HELP!!

It sounds like one of a few possible things.

First of all replace and re-gap the points and check the plugs and timing. ( a £35 crypton tune up should check these things.) It could be a carb fuel blockage or pump problem, the diaphram in these fuel pumps often split, check the oil level and smell the end of the dipstick for fuel. It could also be the breather pipe on the bottom of the carb has split. Thirdly it could be the gearbox bearings, top up the gearbox oil, I have had the same problem on an 'F' reg 1.3 polo mk2 - 5th gear froze, then

Andy

these have a rubber mount below the carb that splits , might be that, certainly worth checking.

mrcheerful

Has your car got a manual choke or Auto? I had lots of trouble with the auto choke on a polo of similar age, eventually swapped out carb for a webber one with manual choke, and far better afterwards.

I have the carb \ choke conversion kit for sale if you're interested.

Alan.

It sounds as if the clutch might be slipping - any smell of burning as well?

Replace the condensor, check the points & check the rubber seal below the carburettor.

FYI :- You can check the rubber seal around the botom of the carb by running the engine and squirting a liberal dose of WD40 or equiv. around the gasket, if the engine revs or drops you know it's leaking.

Andy

Thanks 4 your reply.....am gonna book it in for a crypton tune up!! :)

Its a manual choke....but thanks for the offer.

No smell of burning....although a few months ago when driving..i got a whiff of "hot amonia"...took it straight to a garage ...who said one of the brakes had "binded" ....but then released by itself.....and no futher problems.

The clutch seems fine.....and the car drives soundly......then without warning....it will take AGES to speed up..i can hear the engine racing and moving up the gears....its bizzare!...once i get to 55+mph its fine again...and it doesnt happen all the time.....grrr i have NO luck with cars!