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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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You may remember that I posted a problem where the engine of my 4x4 sapp cossie was cutting out; not misfiring but completely cutting out. Well, I resolved the problem at the weekend and it was so simple.
There is a little pipe running from the inlet manifold to the map sensor which is bolted onto (facing down) the inner wing. The 90 degree rubber bend was almost off the sensor. I pushed it completely home and now ...JOY
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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its always the easy things; the pipe to the MAP sensor is vital
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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You are so right. I had already fitted new plugs, leads and a fuel filter to try to cure the problem. But hey it's great to have it firing full steam now when I floor it!!
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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You are so right. I had already fitted new plugs, leads and a fuel filter to try to cure the problem. But hey it's great to have it firing full steam now when I floor it!!
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