I just picked up an '86 Scirocco 16v. A few weeks ago it would start with a little luck, now it just turns over but won't catch. If I let it sit a day or so it will run for a few seconds on the first try, then stall and not catch again.
The only thing that happened in between was I took apart the air intake/fuel injection box for cleaning.
The battery is charged, and the plugs spark when I pull them out and test them to a ground. I can hear the fuel pump activate when I put the key in and turn it, before cranking it.
Please bear with my beginner's knowledge! Where should I look next?
~ matt