Technical help Q & A Got A technical problem with you car? Keep it in here where the techies hang out and we will try to solve it for you!!

help with my 2wd saff please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 20-12-2006 | 04:17 PM
  #1  
scottysnewsaff's Avatar
scottysnewsaff
Thread Starter
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default help with my 2wd saff please

bought my first saff the other day runs and drives excellent but when i get to about 5k revs it stutters, its not like overboost its more like it runs out of boost there is no violent jerking just more of a stutter any help? thanks
Old 20-12-2006 | 05:03 PM
  #2  
foreigneRS's Avatar
foreigneRS
Testing the future
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 17,597
Likes: 24
From: W. Sussex
Default

has it had a new fuel filter recently? if not, replace it (you'll need new copper washers )
Old 20-12-2006 | 05:11 PM
  #3  
jon@work's Avatar
jon@work
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,400
Likes: 8
From: Nottingham
Default

Perhaps the wrong spec spark plugs are fitted, or they're gapped wrong. What plugs are fitted, and what's the engine spec ?
Old 20-12-2006 | 05:17 PM
  #4  
scottysnewsaff's Avatar
scottysnewsaff
Thread Starter
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default

hello not sure on the filter or the plugs will give it a good service see if that cures it, its stage one cheeRS
Old 20-12-2006 | 05:48 PM
  #5  
jon@work's Avatar
jon@work
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,400
Likes: 8
From: Nottingham
Default

spark plugs from Ford, finis no. 1120834, are popular and cheap - about Ł12 for 4.
Old 20-12-2006 | 05:52 PM
  #6  
scottysnewsaff's Avatar
scottysnewsaff
Thread Starter
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default

ok cheers will give them a try
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mark r
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
1
29-09-2015 07:27 PM
cossie330
Cars & Parts Wanted.
0
27-09-2015 04:13 PM
DavidK
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
1
27-09-2015 02:55 PM
ajamesc
General Car Related Discussion.
4
27-09-2015 02:25 PM
Russ Payne
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
1
25-09-2015 08:29 PM



Quick Reply: help with my 2wd saff please



All times are GMT. The time now is 06:09 AM.