Engine coughs and splutters at low revs

[Matt West <matt@tdraft.demon.co.uk>]

Does anyone know what the problem may be with my 1989 Coupe 2.2E ?

When I accelerate from low speed or a stand still, the engine pauses
and jumps (maybe misfire ?).  Once the revs are above about 3000 it is
OK.  Sometimes when I accelerate, it is as if the car is being slowed
down by a strong front wind, then suddenly the engine picks up and
it's then OK.
It starts and idles OK, but this problem has exists for weeks now and
is slowly getting worse.

Any pointers to what to check first will be much appreciated.


Matt West
Oxford, England.
e-mail : matt@tdraft.demon.co.uk
1989 Audi Coupe 2.2E