car running problem

[seatdude]

as i got in the car last night i started it up i then flashed it on main been and the car revs went higher then it cut out, i tride to fire it up again and a weired noise came from the engine like clicking noises so i left it for about 15 min and then started it up and it was fine went to pull away and then it cut out again
could it be the alternator or the earth frm the engine what goes to the engine body? please help

 

[KENWA]

Do you drive an 8v GTI? If so, check the Small air pipe connecting to the main air duct that the filter attaches to.

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago. But in the finnish it wouldnt start at all. Apart from a wierd clicking/flapping noise coming from this pipe. Closer inspection found that there was a big hole in it and it was totally clogged with gunk/oil. Just put my finger in the hole where it enters the head and pulled out the gunk.

Then used a puncture repair kit to patch the pipe.

Might not be this but you could have a nosey.

 

[seatdude]

i have a 1.4 no gti ill have a look as i hv had a new airfilter, is this the small pipe you are talkign about

 

[KENWA]

Yea the smaller air pipe near the throttle body.

Im a bit unsure but i used to have a 1.4 polo, its probly a similar engine. Is there a big round box ontop of the carborettor (round air filter)? If so, check the pipe around the back of the box to the left (about 3/4 of an inch in diameter). This is basically the same pipe. I remember that that pipe on my polo needed cleaning out at least once a month.

Hope this has helped.