I was on my way back to Florida from NY and warmed my Volkswagon Fox up. I pumped up my tires w/o the engine running and when I went to start it it would not run, I pulled the plugs and they were fowled up. Even after cleaning them up (Real New Plugs) I still get spitting and sputtering when I go to take off. I took the valve cover off to ck the valves cause they were tapping exsessively and discoverd my timing belt had a ridge in the middle from the Idler pulley to the timing belt being seized up. I belive the vehicle has been running this way for some time and didn't realy feel that is the only problem I'm having. Please help I need to get back Home. JJ
My Volkswagon Fox is running poorly, and the plugs keep fowling up?
Sep 05, 2005
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You don't want to ruin your engine by allowing it to get completely out of time. That would cost you a bundle. Sounds like you have the know-how, but unless you also have the necessary tools, take your car to a good shop and get your timing belt replaced and your engine…
Read the full replyYou don't want to ruin your engine by allowing it to get completely out of time. That would cost you a bundle. Sounds like you have the know-how, but unless you also have the necessary tools, take your car to a good shop and get your timing belt replaced and your engine retimed. At the same time, have the shop do a diagnostic to see if there are any other serious problems. This will cost you, but at least it will be a lot less than an engine replacement.
Good luck.
what year fox?
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