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Old 25-06-2009, 09:21 AM
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Default Cosworth not running right

hi guys put this in the technical q-a aswell.

got a slight problem. when i want to come on boost above 10 psi the car begins to stutter and pink out. im am going towards the fuel pump not getting 12volts idea.
am i right or could it be something else?
the boost doesnt drop of.
its a stage 1 4x4. plus it only does it from third gear to 5th cause obviously there less strain on the engine and pump in the lower guys i guess.
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Old 25-06-2009, 10:00 PM
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check the plug gaps might be open too much
Old 25-06-2009, 10:11 PM
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ok will do they are only 6 months old though or can they mess up so soon. cheeRS
Old 25-06-2009, 10:51 PM
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.65mm plug gap with a group a coil for good measure staeg 3 26psi peak no probs mate
Old 25-06-2009, 10:54 PM
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also mate check crank sensor .65mm again and phase sensor .25mm [phase sensor wiring can corrode and cause running issues] as crank sensor
Old 25-06-2009, 11:08 PM
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sweet will look at that was looking a bit grubby when i looked at it last.
Old 26-06-2009, 09:30 AM
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When did you last change the fuel filter ?
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Old 26-06-2009, 07:31 PM
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not sure. Probably a few years ago. Are the simple to replace?
Old 27-06-2009, 05:08 AM
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Yes dead easy, make sure you get new copper washers for each end though, as old ones go hard and like leaking when disturbed, note flow direction arrow as well!!
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fanastic cheeRS
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fanastic cheeRS
I have fuel filters and copper washers in stock mate
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i always find the old seals seal and new ones leak !
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