86 GT problem.

[Robert Mangas]

I had what sounds like a very similar problem in an '85 jetta; in my case 
the connection to the hall sensor at the distributor was loose.  That 
fluctuating tach is your clue; you've some sort of ignition issue.

Luck,
Robert

>From: mg <montanegarden at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: mg <montanegarden at earthlink.net>
>To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: 86 GT problem.
>Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 23:45:05 -0800 (PST)
>
>I recently acquired a 1986 GT in great shape, but it's developing a 
>problem. Sometimes it runs fine and the tach looks normal, and sometimes 
>the indicator bounces wildly. When the tach is flipping out the car idles 
>too low (sometimes dies) and doesn't run as well. Then the problem goes 
>away, but it has become more persistent. It has 124 K miles on it and is a 
>pretty fun car. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks very much. mg
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