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Old 24-03-2010, 06:37 PM
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Default Missfire on boost

Was driving my RS today and in 2nd and 3rd gear it was missfiring/holding back when on boost.

Any ideas?

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Old 24-03-2010, 06:51 PM
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Det, running lean perhaps.... or maybe time for some new ignition components, leads/plugs/dizzy arm and cap.

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Old 24-03-2010, 06:55 PM
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Yeh a mate told me it could be overboosting?

Getting set up a week 2day at Torque of the Devil so hope shold sort it out

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Old 24-03-2010, 07:44 PM
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Ahh, good luck mate, fair old trek from portsmouth!

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Old 24-03-2010, 08:50 PM
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dont drive it hard till its set up then mate,dont want any damage before then
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