RE: Engine coughs and splutters at low revs

["Duff, Ian" <iduff@charter.com>]

No definite ideas, but try the old troubleshooting, ignition (including
vacuum), then fuel, then magic.

Ian Duff, New Bedford, MA
1990 Coupe Quattro

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>From: 	Matt West[SMTP:matt@tdraft.demon.co.uk]
>Sent: 	Friday, May 31, 1996 5:59 AM
>To: 	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>Subject: 	Engine coughs and splutters at low revs
>
>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
>