OK, guys, here's my new problem: '91 Jetta 2.0L 16V w/Motronic. The temp gauge usually doesn't move past 1/4, it seems to be normal operating temp. I can get scorching heat out of the vents with the needle right there. However, when in traffic, the needle will rise rather quickly (takes about 10 minutes to get to 3/4 in stop and go). This became quite obvious the other day when I got stuck in the damn snow, and I was sitting there revving the shit out of it to try and break through the snow to some pavement(it worked, too). The car overheated(I think...the coolant light started blinking), and the oil temp was up to 290. This was after about 2 minutes stuck in the snow. What the hell is wrong with this thing? Is this another thermostat problem?
Also, on the same note, when the car gets above 1/4 on the coolant gauge, it starts to hesitate under load. I mean, it stutters really bad. I think this might be sensor (coolant temp, thermotime) related. I have replaced the in-tank pump, and the fuel filter was done recently. And it only happens when the car gets warm. Any ideas here? This is driving me nuts. -Dave '91 GTX 16V _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
