1998 Volkswagen GTI My car wont start

1998 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
4,539 MILES
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SAKPENYA
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Any time i start my car i realise that the sound from the engine does not sound well and the smoke from the car is black. Also the sound from the exhusts sounds like a bomb if the car gets hot it goes off by its self and when starting it becomes difficult why.....
Aug 30, 2013 at 2:05 AM
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EXOVCDS
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If it's the 2.8L VR6, could be a chain problem?

Any check engine light on? Any Fault codes?
Aug 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Black smoke usually indicates the engine is running rich (too much gas). Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
Sep 1, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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