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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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hay people im new to this site . got my escort about 6months ago.. just re built the engine after a major oil leak. well here goes. my 1986 escort only has 61k on clock . im having running problems
well driving down a road. turn right my car wants to die. its like its got kangroo juice in the engine. it happens also when going to turn left. i could have a full tank an it still does it.. the funnist time it does it when going around a island.

people i need help? any ideas on what it is
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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anyone got an idea??
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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blocked fuel filter or fuel line issue,

does it die completly or just run bad?
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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blocked fuel filter or fuel line issue,

does it die completly or just run bad?

runs bad chap
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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what engine? carb or injection?
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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split fuel hose?, dodgy filter, incorrect mixture setting.. does it idle ok or struggle when reved?
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