V6 Running Problems

[V6Bike]

I have a motorcycle with a V6 2.6 Audi engine, I believe from the mid to late 90's! It still runs the auto box and is a monster. However, she will only run for a few hundred yards and then starts missing until she eventually dies. If she is left for a while she will start again so I assume something is getting hot? I appreciate this is not a straightforward one but any ideas what it could be please?

[Magnet]

Hello Stuart,

Well, that's something new and interesting! Is it a trike or a bike?

Anyway, as you say - a difficult one, but this could be from the period when they ran on an actual separate ignition coil, and electronic ignition via. a module in the distributor. These modules could break down and give symptoms such as you have.

Now, I could be wrong, but worth some homework, or I'm sure someone on here might come up with some more meaningful help.   

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Trevor]

Hi Stuart

I think Gareth is right with his diagnosis and it probably would have been a separate fuel/ignition system used then.

So, most likely culprit would be ignition module or if it has a crankshaft sensor or trigger unit which may be faulty.

Otherwise, check fuel filter for crud if been standing for a while.

Let us know how you get on with this one

Cheers  Trevor

[Dan3222]

Assuming it's petrol? It could also be fuel evaporation. Is the fuel line close to exhaust, hot parts etc? It's obviously a very bespoke vehicle, and fast a I would presume. Might be worth wrapping hose in tin foil, quick and easy, see if it helps. If it does look for a permanent fix.

[V6Bike]

Hey Guys, thanks for all the advice.

I played with it over the weekend and I thought it might be the Ignition Module, so I have one on its way to try. However, I am now starting to think it might be a fuel issue. I will let you know, but if you have any other thoughts they will be most appreciated.

In the meantime, here is a picture!

Best regards Stuart

[Trevor]

wow!   That's pretty insane!

How does it handle? bit heavy into corners I would imagine?

[V6Bike]

She handles terribly, as you can imagine! And in answer to the most asked question, I usually reply "why not!".

[Dan3222]

Holy cow!!! Batmans next ride!!!

you must need Velcro on the gloves and grips...... or superglue!

[Dan3222]

How did you get on with the Batmobile??