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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 03:12 AM
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ive just got for the second time cos i loved my first one! an erst ok this one must of been owned by neil armstrong cos its done 180000 miles and never had a rebuild or turbo for that matter but i took my mechanic with me when i went and looked at her and he said the engine sounded and went well considering! anyway ive fitted an airfilter and d/v and thats it it had full stainless on it already the trouble is when i get to around 3000rpm it has a flat spot and seems to strugle till 4000 could anyone give me a few ideas to what it maybe thanks oakey
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Possibly warn cam lobes usually 6 7 8
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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book it in for a set up and they will sort it or tell u wats wrong
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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sounds like worn cams etc to me, get a kit and replace the lot and she should pull cleanly again
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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ok then lads ill sort the cam out but it dosnt do it all the time!
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