Dodgy Running when Cold/Damp ???

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Doink1
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:06 pm

Hi guys,

Just as i get one thing sorted along comes another :lol:

Anyway the odd morning I've gotten into my car for the drive to work I have noticed that there seems to be a hesitation when travelling through the rev range, Around 3000 & 4000 seperately.

My first thoughts were that something was stuck in my exhaust pipe (bevilly hills cop style) and the fumes could not escape thus causing the lack of power and juddering. It's difficult to describe but that is how it feels.

Does anybody recognise this problem or understand what I'm talking about?

Generally once the car has warmed up properly then the problem goes away but i get the feeling that it will keep coming back until I can fix it.

please discuss
steve :D
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:46 pm

Mines doing the same

could be the plugs ill find out when i change them tomorrow
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:28 am

Richy325iTouring wrote:Mines doing the same

could be the plugs ill find out when i change them tomorrow
Magic keep me posted mate.

I noticed this morning that mine only occurrs at full throttle, does this help explain the problem to anyone??

Cheers
Steve :D
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:11 pm

def sounds like plugs
im doing mine in morning befor i got naywhere so she be cold when i run her with new plugs
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:57 pm

Hey Doink1..

There are a few possible causes.. Ignition..

Plugs.

High tension breaking down in the coil/plug leads.

Distributor cap, check for cracks.

Check & lube multi plugs.

Fuel..

Change fuel filter.

Add two bottles of fuel treatment at half full.
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Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:35 am

plugs, dizzy, rotor arm, ht lead(s) breaking down under load, tps, poss cold start valve under or over fueling. ., my guess is ht leads tho
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Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:32 am

Changed plugs on mine this morning and she running like a dream
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