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Old 05-06-2009, 09:50 AM
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Hi

Have recently fitted an uprated AP Clutch along with mk6 pedal & alloy clutch quadrant to my Escort. At the same time i had the flywheel skimmed, junked the ABS braking system, fitted a new Mongoose exhaust system & replaced a couple of bits n bobs like the sump gasket, rear oil seal etc.

Now the car starts and runs fine, but after a minute or two once the car has warmed up a little and the revs drop below about 1000rpm it just wont idle and stalls. Driving along the car is fine & everything is normal!

Have checked for air leaks in the obvious places btw.

Any help is much apreciated?

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Old 05-06-2009, 12:44 PM
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Sounds like the sump gasket has not sealed mate, you might want check for oil leaks.
Old 05-06-2009, 03:03 PM
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Something hasnt sealed right. I'd recheck over the bits you just fitted. Probs just a lose fitting bolt or something daft.
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you may have skimmed too much off your fly wheel and it hasnt got the weight to keep in motion?
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Mine done this and it was a simple as the dipstick coming out!
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