problem with Golf Clipper cutting out!

[marty_dude]

Hi just wondering if anyone else has...or had... a similar problem to me with their Golf Clipper (Convertible 1.8)?

It is very frustrating because the car has 2 problems and I don't know if they are linked! However, the main problem was with the car just spluttering as I was driving, then it would cut out and I'd have to wait for about 5-10 minutes to start again, then about 5 miles further do it again. The AA say it is the carbaretur (can't spell), and the seal was perferated...which is was and now has been changed! But this leads me to my next problem...

The car will just randonly stall when driving. This is only when i push in the clutch to change gear and the revs just drop down to zero...I could be driving at 70...or 10 miles an hour. I don't know if they are linked or seperate as I don't know what is causing it!

These problems happen every so often and not everytime i drive.

Also, after speaking to people I have come up with some things that could be causing this...

1. Points on distributer.
2. Carbareturs on these old golfs are rubbish and should get a WEBBER conversion.

Please if anyone knows or has this problem tell me what it is because I'm going crazy.

It is a K reg Golf clipper 1.8. 89K.

Martin

[stuart]

Hi just wondering if anyone else has...or had... a similar problem to me with their Golf Clipper (Convertible 1.8)?

It is very frustrating because the car has 2 problems and I don't know if they are linked! However, the main problem was with the car just spluttering as I was driving, then it would cut out and I'd have to wait for about 5-10 minutes to start again, then about 5 miles further do it again. The AA say it is the carbaretur (can't spell), and the seal was perferated...which is was and now has been changed! But this leads me to my next problem...

The car will just randonly stall when driving. This is only when i push in the clutch to change gear and the revs just drop down to zero...I could be driving at 70...or 10 miles an hour. I don't know if they are linked or seperate as I don't know what is causing it!

These problems happen every so often and not everytime i drive.

Also, after speaking to people I have come up with some things that could be causing this...

1. Points on distributer.
2. Carbareturs on these old golfs are rubbish and should get a WEBBER conversion.

Please if anyone knows or has this problem tell me what it is because I'm going crazy.

It is a K reg Golf clipper 1.8. 89K.

Martin

Hi Martin

Have to agree on the carburetters being crap, they do have trouble with the auto choke units, the choke pull down units, and the waxstats on the carb, all to do with cold start usuay. What I can do, as I know a few VW specialists, is pass your problem onto them Monday, and see if anyone can give you any pointers.

Thanks for being the first to post on the site , I hope to be able to help Monday when I speak to the "experts"

Stu

[marty_dude]

Thanks Stu,

I have just bought it, and it is so frustrating I am now losing interest and it is spoiling the enjoyment of a very fine car!

I actually just drove it, for about 3 miles...from cold start...and on pulling onto my street (as in dropping through the gears...putting in clutch) the revs dropped down to zero and red lights across the board! It started again fine...however sometimes i feel it pulling no matter what gear I'm in...what I mean is that for example on my 1.2 clio if I don't give it enough revs say in 3rd gear and it drops below 20 then it starts chugging for me to change down or give some revs. now in the golf i'll be driving along minding my own business in a reasonable gear at a reasonable speed and i'll feel the same things, like it thinks i'm not giving it enough revs and for a split second will feel like the buggers gonna stall.

The other problem of kangeroo juice then stalling I feel was linked with the damaged carburetur seal. but with it still stalling i can't feel so confident now when driving it.

Anyway thanks for all your help. Much appreciated.

Martin

[stuart]

Thanks Stu,

I have just bought it, and it is so frustrating I am now losing interest and it is spoiling the enjoyment of a very fine car!

I actually just drove it, for about 3 miles...from cold start...and on pulling onto my street (as in dropping through the gears...putting in clutch) the revs dropped down to zero and red lights across the board! It started again fine...however sometimes i feel it pulling no matter what gear I'm in...what I mean is that for example on my 1.2 clio if I don't give it enough revs say in 3rd gear and it drops below 20 then it starts chugging for me to change down or give some revs. now in the golf i'll be driving along minding my own business in a reasonable gear at a reasonable speed and i'll feel the same things, like it thinks i'm not giving it enough revs and for a split second will feel like the buggers gonna stall.

The other problem of kangeroo juice then stalling I feel was linked with the damaged carburetur seal. but with it still stalling i can't feel so confident now when driving it.

Anyway thanks for all your help. Much appreciated.

Martin

No problem Mate, that's what I set up this site for, to provide enjoyment and help and advise.

I actualy work for Euro Car Parts, as a VAG specialist, and know quite a few garages that specialise in VW's, so I will give them the details and see what they come up with.

I will let you know the outcome Monday.

Stu

[stuart]

Hi Martin


I have spoken to a VW specilaist I know, and he seems to think it caould be more to do with the electrical side of things. The things to have checked are the "TCI" unit on the bulkhead (i think), and the HALL SENDER in the distributer. Both these could be breaking down when the car/units gets warm, and as these control the ignition/spark could be causing your problem.

The problems he seems to remember on the carb side seem to be more common on the cold start, not when warm.

I hope this has given you a pointer to find your problem, but if you need any more assistance, I can put you in touch with the garage here in Leeds, and he may be able to assist better.

Let me know how you get on.

Cheers

Stu

[marty_dude]

Thanks for your help.

I'm not too sure if it is the electrics, it doesn't have that many you see. But the hall senders has been mentioned before.

A great deal of people keep saying the fuel filler is rusty and debris is getting into the tank and causing problems with in the fuel pipes and is a very common problem.

Also my friend said that the auto choke could be a problem because it revs at 2 and half k, which is not right, and was a problem with his NOVA, which he rectified by installing a manual.

It just seems to be a mine field.

Marty

[stuart]

Thanks for your help.

I'm not too sure if it is the electrics, it doesn't have that many you see. But the hall senders has been mentioned before.

A great deal of people keep saying the fuel filler is rusty and debris is getting into the tank and causing problems with in the fuel pipes and is a very common problem.

Also my friend said that the auto choke could be a problem because it revs at 2 and half k, which is not right, and was a problem with his NOVA, which he rectified by installing a manual.

It just seems to be a mine field.

Marty

Hi Martin

Like you say, a mine field.

The problems I remember with the revs going up and down were what they call the pull down unit, and the waxstat, the first is plastic and has 2 vac pipes going to it, and the later has 2 water pipes, I think these used to cause an irratic tickover.

If it is the auto choke, you would be better going for the weber convertion, and have a manual choke. inmproves fuel consumption and running as well.

I do know they have problems with fuel tanks and the filler necks corroding, which will put rust into the system, and could block the filter, might be worth changing the filter and see what happens, cheapest thing to try first.

As I say, if you want to speak to the garage, give me a shout, I can give you the details.

Stu

[performance-vag]

Had a 1.8 carb myself and i had the same problem! Turned out on mine was a few things 1 being the dreaded autochoke so i changed for a webber best money i ever spent!!! 2nd was the hall sender and third of all things was a crack in the ignition coil!

Hope i can help

Rich

[marty_dude]

I have been told that these carburettors are rubbish...but mine is a K reg...is isn't an old golf.

Also I changed the fuel filter...so would that stop the rust or gunk from filler neck, into tank going into fuel lines and causing blockage...or could it block closer to the tank?

I have this car on 3 month warranty from the person I bought it from, so I guess he has to come and sort it out for me?

Thanks

[stuart]

I have been told that these carburettors are rubbish...but mine is a K reg...is isn't an old golf.

Also I changed the fuel filter...so would that stop the rust or gunk from filler neck, into tank going into fuel lines and causing blockage...or could it block closer to the tank?

I have this car on 3 month warranty from the person I bought it from, so I guess he has to come and sort it out for me?

Thanks

Hi Martin

If you have a warranty, I would make sure they sort it for you By changing the fuel filter, if the problem is down to rust, it would just be a tempory measure, as the cause is still there.

I would get it checked under warranty, as the tanks and the filler necks are not cheap, about £160.00 for a tank, and £50.00 ish for the neck.

Cheers

Stu