After many minor maintanence repairs, my jetta finally decided to take the big fall. It has been "lagging" in power when I step on the gas, usually in 2nd gear, but then it picks up. But a few days ago the lag became longer, then I heard a pop/bang from under the car, and then the engine became completely unresponsive to the gas petal. Eventually the engine died and I coasted to the curb. I noticed a sulfur smell when the car stopped.
A few extra things:
-When I start it the engine turns over but doesn't catch.
-When the "lagging" occured the RPM's didn't jump, they matched the speed I was going.
-There has always been a rattling sound, in any gear, around 3000rpm's.
As I said this may be the big repair, have any ideas on what the problem could be? And how much am I getting myself into?
Thanks.
2006-06-22
17:05:22
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8 answers
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stinkyasian
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