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Old 19-10-2010, 07:30 AM
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Default S2 not running right

Picked my self a 90 spec s2 up at a bargain price lol in other words it going to cost me a shed load.

Its starts up and drives sort of it's got a miss fire though the rev range even on idle.

Done a compression test and there all between 120 and 115. But when I unplug the metering unit it seems to clear up the miss fire but won't stay running.

Is there anyway of trying to clean the metering unit or am I looking in the wrong place and it's something else.

Any help would be great

Cheers Andy

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Old 19-10-2010, 08:00 AM
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Is change the plugs first. Does it only miss on boost? Also check coil and that uve got good vaults to fuel pump.
Old 19-10-2010, 08:11 AM
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DO NOT EVER TAKE APART A METERING UNIT.

Get the engine setup and tuned. ASAP.
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Plugs are new but very black once cars running. The miss fire is there all the time but it's much more drive able once you get up to speed if you stop at lights it will cut out.
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As jano has already said take to a tuner for a decent set up ASAP as it sounds like it needs one
Old 19-10-2010, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by spud-rs2k123
Plugs are new but very black once cars running. The miss fire is there all the time but it's much more drive able once you get up to speed if you stop at lights it will cut out.
sounds like its runnng rich mate as said needs a set up mate don't mess with it yourself as i did as it ended in tears and a new bottom end but use a reputable tuner always hearing good things about jano i use jamsport because they are also good and are closer to brum than london there's norris motor sport in derby motorsport developments in blackpool you will be better off using a reputable rs tuner who will bring the best results out of your car
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