yh i took filter off, an got sum 1 to turn it ova while i watched the meterin flap bob up an down, so no air leaks there, i will recheck my earths tomorrow, also i towed it round the block a few times 2day and wen i bump it in 2cd gear it sounds like its runnin on 2 cylinders wiv foot on accelerator, soon as i take foot off acelarator its dead