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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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Question Running problems with my 2YB engine


I have justfitted a 2lt Sierra turbo Cosworth 2YB engine into my kit car, the problem iswhen I start the engine up with the heat sensor fitted the car enginestarts after a little asking then dies very quickly, when I take the sensor offline the engine runs but at quite high idle speed but will rev OK. Any clueswhat is going on?
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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The blue one? Known to be a lot of problems with those, find a replacement and your probably sorted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Coswo...item3f181afd77

or OEM:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Ford-E...item27d7637be1

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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Thanks for that, I did buy a new blue sensor to see if it would clear t6he problem. Have you any idea what other sensor may work
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