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Stiffler318
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Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:29 am

Hey guys from what i explained earlier about the non starter and coughing alot in low revs, i am now facing cutting out whilst driving i am really worried and affraid to drive anywhere incase i bugger the engine could anyone thats in the know give me a few pointers as to what the hells going on and or come and have a look at her, cause i am a total noob when it comes to engines. thanks guys :?
glenn
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Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:41 am

perhaps its sucking in air from a broken inlet pipe, upsetting the mixture.
an easy way to check is to go get a can of 'easy-start',
and whilst the engine is running, spray it around the inlet pipes and joints on the inlet manifold and see if the revs rise.
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Stiffler318
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Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:46 am

hey glenn thanks m8 will do that, i am taking it down to a friend of mine at about 1ish and seeing what he thinks, and ill be replacing the dizzy and rota arm today then waiting on daz to send me the distributor he has cause the bearings might be fuck*d :(
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Stiffler318
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Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:53 am

hey guys i am off out now to get new dizzy and rota arm if anyone else has any ideas why this is playing up could you ring me on 07817574966 i know its hassle but i really dont have a clue and need some guidance from your mighty wisdom :D thanks
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