Xr4x4 help

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25-11-2012, 07:24 PM

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Xr4x4 help

Iv got the chance of a xr4x4 on a g reg 2.9 body wants work but prob a full paint tho to make it rite but it's had a new engine put in and it runs and drives ok but there is black smoke out of it .any ideas ???

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25-11-2012, 07:34 PM

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Black would indicate a fueling problem
Airflow sensors maybe
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25-11-2012, 11:38 PM

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As said, deffo running rich. Have a look at the throttle position sensor as well, they're known to play up. Best bet is to get a fault code reader on it and check the codes.