I know it could be loads of things but what could it be???

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stevetigger
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:49 am

SLIGHT MISSFIRE ON FIRST 2 MINS OF STARTING
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:56 am

New fuel filter??

New plugs??
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:57 am

No sorry, its a car im interested in and the guy says; as above
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:27 am

phew; sorry but it could be anything - mechanical, electrical, petrol...

plug(s) oiling-up

a dodgy ignition lead

more info needed
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:09 pm

be careful if you are thinking of buying a car with this problem as a blown headgasket can leak water into one of the bores overnight and cause a misfire like this it is quite common for this to be the first sign of faliure
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Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:42 pm

Thanks, I aint gunna buy that then!
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