1980 1.6 Rabbit No-Start

[Toolbox]

Hmm...the clogged intake seems like it could be an issue. When I was first getting it running it really didn't even start at first using ether, in fact it started right up when I got the IP primed but it never started like that when I was spraying ether into the airbox. The throttle does stick even when I have the airbox open with no air filter.

[burn_your_money]

is it the cable sticking or the pump?

[Toolbox]

The cable returns to it's place and so does the throttle control lever on the pump. Even so the engine will continue at a higher RPM.

[burn_your_money]

When you turn the car off is it a clean shut down or does the engine kind of slowly rev down or bog out? If so it's probably leaky injectors

[Toolbox]

Yes, it does exactly that. Will cleaning them help that out?

[jtanguay]

i dont think you can clean leaky injectors.  send them over to Smog for new nozzles and shims so that they break at the right pressure.

most likely they are just worn out

[burn_your_money]

most likely they are just worn out

Exactly. Either buy new ones or have yours rebuilt. You can try running a can of diesel purge, it might help but I doubt it will solve the problem.

[Doug]

Who is Smog???

[burn_your_money]

Who is Smog???

http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=998

[Doug]

Interesting thread. Is he in the vendors section and does he answer to an email address? Have tried to get in touch with Jake recently but there seems to be no response there.

[burn_your_money]

Yeah he's in the vendors section. I've never tried contacting him so I don't know. I hear that Jake has some personal matters to take care of but will be back. The exact reason is in one of his threads in the vendors section (In case I'm not remebering correctly)

[Toolbox]

Ok I'm pretty sure it's fixed. It dosen't do it anymore anyway....

There isn't a cam shield installed. That's problem #1. So I get Oil redidue in my airbox.

Problem #2 is the air filter was crap. So I replaced it. Made a big difference.

So I since the engine couldn't suck enough air through the filter it was getting it from the valve cover and sucking oil in with it. I also changed the oil because the stuff that was in there was very thin, which made it easier for the engine to suck up.

It actually runs pretty good now. It starts hard if not plugged in, but it's pretty cold right now. Maybe still a little warmer than Canada. but cold.  

Thanks for all the help guys ! I'd post some pictures but no matter how well it runs it's always going to be Ugly!!!

[burn_your_money]

I'd post some pictures but no matter how well it runs it's always going to be Ugly!!!

That's no excuse, post em up.

Have you checked your glow plugs? If the engine is cold you can have a friend cycle the glows and you touch them to see if they are warm, Not the best test but it will give you an idea. Change them all if you have to change one and then keep the good ones for spares.