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hi all im new to the site so i hope im doing this right.
ive had problems with the enigine running really rough but only when it gets to 80kmh.any where under 80kmh it runs like a dream but at 80kms it feels like its running on 4 cyls and the trany starts banging in and out with the kick down, any ideas before i burn it lol. Brett...
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Could be coil breaking down or other ignition fault...check plugs leads and cap..after that its coil and module..so best check the small things first.
Could also be a blocked fuel filter...starving for fuel at higher revs.
Also check for air leaks i
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If you do burn it...can you do it out front of my place?
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i know its not a vacume leak cos its recently had a new manifold gasket fitted and all the hoses replaced and plugs and leads about 6 mnths ago.
how do i tell if the coil is stuffed and where is the module.
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Borrow a manual for a start.
Ignition Coil
To Test Resistance:
@ 20°C
Primary
0.52 to 0.7 Ohms
Ignition Timing (Base)
@ Idle, Vacuum Hoses disconnected
12° BTDC
Distributor Pickup
Should have continuity across terminals.
I used to have
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thx for your input fasteh.
i will check the coil out tomorow and the manifold bolts are fine.
i should also mention that if i keep driving the car while its playing up it will completly die out till out wont drive no more(not stall)and the exhaust will
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what dry solder in computer??
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well its not the coil or the other ignition items ...
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Years ago My sisters VC ratteled a baffle loose in the exhaust and clogged the exhaust totally with same general faults to your car. I believe this is not an uncommon fault. Just another possibility worth checking out.
Good Luck
Regards Rockett.
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Thats a good one to check...drop the pipe off in front of the muffler.
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Thx guys ill check that one out..
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if i cant rectify this problem i might consider dropping in a v6 in to it..
the car is too nice to burn...
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quote:
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what dry solder in computer??
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thx peter ill try that out.this problem is really doin my head in and the mechanics dont want to help...
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