Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:07:53 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Sputtering idle and poor low-end power on '89 9000T
Rodney Orr wrote: > Near the end of a 300 km (+/-200 mile) run this weekend, the engine > wasn't as smooth as normal. At a stop light the idle was rough and kind > of sputtering (not unlike a 2-cycle outboard motor in idle) that shakes > along the exhaust right back to the tailpipe. Low-end power is very poor > but once it's up to speed (3rd gear and higher) again, it seems better. > It's a non- DI 2L turbo, 5-speed, with 235000 Km. No obvious loose hoses > or cracks. No stalling, no coolant loss, and no unusual oil usage. > I've replaced the distributor cap and rotor, the fuel filter. The air > filter is OK, and I've regapped the plugs (which are the correct NGK > BCP7EV). Any ideas what the problem(s) could be? Thanks. > Rod. If it's really like a 2 stroke, is it running on all 4 cyls? Pull ignition leads one at a time to see if it makes a difference. First thoughts (other than the stuff you've changed) are a duff lead or a sticky injector. -- Grunff
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