Had this exact same thing happen on an '86 Jetta. Problem was that one of the air intake boots had a hole in it in a place where you couldn't see it (on the back side). The intake vacuum would just barely lift the plenum and the car would start after lots of cranking, then it would die when turning a corner (plenum would have g-forces on it). If you need these boots let me know because I can get new ones for a good price. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Phone: (856)-765-1583 Shop: (856)-327-0027 Fax: (856)-327-2242 |
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