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by vw virgin
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:03 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: pierburg carbs
Replies: 3
Views: 768

Pierburg carbs

Ok. Thanks. Will give it a try. Fingers crossed.
by vw virgin
Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: pierburg carbs
Replies: 3
Views: 768

pierburg carbs

Can somebody please please help. Bought a G reg polo cl for my daughter, with one problem! The car starts ok, and while the choke is on there isn't a problem. Once the choke knocks off, the car will not idle. I hear that Pierburg carbs can be a bit dodgy, but no-one can tell me what is wrong. Is the ...
by vw virgin
Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:52 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: carburettor woes
Replies: 1
Views: 655

carburettor woes

Can somebody please help? We have a 1990 G reg polo CL 1.3. It is fitted with a Pierburg 2E carb. The problem is that the car will run as long as you keep your foot on the accelerator, but as soon as you take it off, it dies. I have heard this is common, but no-one can tell me why it is doing it. Is ...