92 Passat Chugging/Stalling

I've got a 1992 Passat that will sometimes chug while in
any of the drive gears unless you're going over a certain speed. It
makes a thrumming sound and you can feel it chug, sometimes enough to
make it stall. It does not do this in neutral for some reason and is
worse in reverse.

I've checked for air leaks/problems in the fuel system and there
doesn't seem to be any.

Any ideas?

Anna

ps...anyone know where to get interior trim parts for a 92 Passat?
This one is missing a few things like window/door handle trim.

Have you checked the engine "tune" lately?
Check the timing belt for proper timing. If it has over 40K miles on
it....replace it!
Check all ignition components and filters.
Check the distributor ignition and knock sensors.
Check the Carbon mOnoxide (CO) and adjust the fuel distributor mixture.
Check the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the Fuel Injection.
Check that Air Valve by the Intake Manifold for proper operation.

got the Bentley for your Passat?

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
'91 Passat auto.


<callmehero (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

I've got a 1992 Passat that will sometimes chug while in
any of the drive gears unless you're going over a certain speed. It
makes a thrumming sound and you can feel it chug, sometimes enough to
make it stall. It does not do this in neutral for some reason and is
worse in reverse.

I've checked for air leaks/problems in the fuel system and there
doesn't seem to be any.

Any ideas?

Anna

ps...anyone know where to get interior trim parts for a 92 Passat?
This one is missing a few things like window/door handle trim.

On Feb 7, 4:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Have you checked the engine "tune" lately?
Check the timing belt for proper timing. If it has over 40K miles on
it....replace it!
Check all ignition components and filters.
Check the distributor ignition and knock sensors.
Check the Carbon mOnoxide (CO) and adjust the fuel distributor mixture.
Check the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the Fuel Injection.
Check that Air Valve by the Intake Manifold for proper operation.

got the Bentley for your Passat?

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
'91 Passat auto.

callmeh... (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message

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I've got a 1992 Passat that will sometimes chug while in
any of the drive gears unless you're going over a certain speed. It
makes a thrumming sound and you can feel it chug, sometimes enough to
make it stall. It does not do this in neutral for some reason and is
worse in reverse.

I've checked for air leaks/problems in the fuel system and there
doesn't seem to be any.

Any ideas?

Anna

ps...anyone know where to get interior trim parts for a 92 Passat?
This one is missing a few things like window/door handle trim.

I'll be ordering the Bentley tomorrow, usually my first order of
business when buying a new (to me) car but this time I haven't been
able to find one except online.

Man, this Volkswagen is so much more complicated than my 85 Dodge 600
it's unreal. The fuel system on the Dodge consists mostly of one hose,
a vent and a tiny little TBI.

Are the fuel systems in Passats as touchy as it sounds like they are?

Thank you for your suggestions, I was really at a loss once I actually
looked under the hood. Not only is this the newest car I've ever owned
but it seems like Volkswagen likes to cover up all the 'ugly' stuff to
make it harder to identify where things are.

Anna

amazon or ebay for the Bentley.

If you think your 1992 Passat 16V engine fuel injection components are
touchy or complicated then you should check out the later model VW engines.
Touchy............I would say not really, but there are many components to
it.
Maybe something minor is wrong like just a sensor for the coolant (FI).

I have spent quite a bit last year getting my '91 Passat right, radiator,
cyl head gasket, exhaust downpipe, cat. conv., heater core TWICE since the
aftermarket one stunk, water pump and probably a few other things I have
forgotten about. I call mine the 'Money Pit'! lol
BUT it has ALWAYS run good and strong and has never stranded me except the
time I needed to replace the ign. distributor on the road. hehehe

My suggestions are to always buy good fuel and good quality parts for your
Passat and you should like it more. ;-)
Join the vwpassat group on Yahoo. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vwpassat/
There should be some people parting out some of their spare vehicles too.

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

<callmehero (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

On Feb 7, 4:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
Have you checked the engine "tune" lately?
Check the timing belt for proper timing. If it has over 40K miles on
it....replace it!
Check all ignition components and filters.
Check the distributor ignition and knock sensors.
Check the Carbon mOnoxide (CO) and adjust the fuel distributor mixture.
Check the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the Fuel Injection.
Check that Air Valve by the Intake Manifold for proper operation.

got the Bentley for your Passat?

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
'91 Passat auto.

callmeh... (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message

news:1170862891.063804.233540 (AT) p10g2000cwp (DOT) googlegroups.com...

I've got a 1992 Passat that will sometimes chug while in
any of the drive gears unless you're going over a certain speed. It
makes a thrumming sound and you can feel it chug, sometimes enough to
make it stall. It does not do this in neutral for some reason and is
worse in reverse.

I've checked for air leaks/problems in the fuel system and there
doesn't seem to be any.

Any ideas?

Anna

ps...anyone know where to get interior trim parts for a 92 Passat?
This one is missing a few things like window/door handle trim.

I'll be ordering the Bentley tomorrow, usually my first order of
business when buying a new (to me) car but this time I haven't been
able to find one except online.

Man, this Volkswagen is so much more complicated than my 85 Dodge 600
it's unreal. The fuel system on the Dodge consists mostly of one hose,
a vent and a tiny little TBI.

Are the fuel systems in Passats as touchy as it sounds like they are?

Thank you for your suggestions, I was really at a loss once I actually
looked under the hood. Not only is this the newest car I've ever owned
but it seems like Volkswagen likes to cover up all the 'ugly' stuff to
make it harder to identify where things are.

Anna