Help! while I was stopped at a traffic light my car sputtered & died, couldn't start it back up, it just turns over. checked the fuel
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20 years ago
Help! while I was stopped at a traffic light my car sputtered & died, couldn't start it back up, it just turns over. checked the fuel
Does the distributor rotor turn while cranking the engine over?
If it's an 8v you'll be ok, idling a 16v and it breaks, good luck. 1000rpm, think about that for a second.
I have seen two 16V VW engines survive the T-Belt breaking at idle with NO apparent damage. There is hope!!!
later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
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