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Old 24-07-2005, 06:10 PM
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Default ********DESPERATE HELP NEEDED RST Engine Problems Now Fixed

One day it runs fine the next its firing on 3 Ive had problems ever since i did the install, last week i thought i had it spot-on and i came to start it this week and its running lumpy, theres no diference when i remove no 1 and 3 HT leads and removing the oil cap doesnt cause the revs to rise, any0one any idea where to start as ive run out of ideas to try
Old 24-07-2005, 06:17 PM
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removing the oil cap it should cut out and die do a comp test then ur know where ur stand but dont sound to good to me
Old 24-07-2005, 06:18 PM
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Have done a comp test and all 4 are the same within a few psi, the dizzy is new, cap and leads are new
Old 24-07-2005, 06:24 PM
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change your leads again

sounds like there breaking down

even if they are new

put some plugs in aswell

see if that helps
Old 24-07-2005, 06:29 PM
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Yeah, gonna go for some decent plugs and leads, any recomendations on the leads and plugs, plugs are for standard boost and standard fueling
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NGKBCR8ES any good and mafco Pro Leads?
Old 24-07-2005, 07:03 PM
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alls im running is the same plugs as u mentioned there

and just some leads form an car accersorie shop

nothing fancy and havnt had a problem yet

but i supose the best are magnecor but not to sure
Old 24-07-2005, 11:53 PM
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everyone reccomends motorcraft. Ł30 a pop now tho!
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sOUInds like its' fucked to me
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
sOUInds like its' fucked to me


Does to me too buy hey it needs fixing
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Sorted the BRAND NEW Bosch plugs were to blame now running NGK,s, its sweet as a nut
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