Starts but wont hold revs

1983 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
127,000 MILES
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CHARLIXROXY
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Hiya, I am having some issues with my mk 1 golf. She started coughing yesterday then whilst driving the revs died. She didn't stall but when i got power back she backfired and popped a flame (this has never happened before.) I went to start her later on in the evening and she starts every time but wont hold revs, instantly dies and does not respond to any throttle etc. I'm completely stumped. do
Recently i have fitted an uprated walbro fuel pump could it have something to do with that?
Thanks for your help in advance

Charli xXx
May 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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You posted this on another forum:

"Worked out that the shop had sold me the wrong fuel pump! Wasn't pushing out nearly enough bar!! Idiots!!!!"

So you found the problem?

You need to check "Control Pressure" and "System Pressure".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBwVfpPqSRM

Thomas
May 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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CHARLIXROXY
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No this is a new problem since i fitted the new pump. Its been running fine for about a week.
May 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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By check system and control do you mean a compression test?
May 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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O i see I've watched the video now. Ill get on doing that in the morning and get back to you. Cheers for your help.
May 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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I'm not getting any email notices when someone replies to my posts... you can track me down if you need more help.
May 28, 2013 at 9:32 PM