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Old 15-01-2012, 11:45 PM
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Default Escort rs turbo s2 misfiring on boost

Hi, we have a 1990 rs turbo s2
1.8 zvh bottom end
efi cylinder head
been running fine untill this afternoon when idling its fine
start to accelerate and its pulls but sounds like (subaru lol) slight misfire
changed plugs,leads,dizzy cap and arm still same
any ideas
all answers will be greatfully appreciated
Old 16-01-2012, 11:42 AM
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What boost is it running? As you've changed the dizzy cap I take it it's running Bosch KE-Jetronic? Is it chipped?
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Hi, the old cap is orange no makers name on it, taken ecu off and checked looks to be standard Lucas 0280800194
running 4 - 6 psi
dizzy is set up same as chv

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