6 replies to this topic

[robbo9006]

car ticks over great but splutters under load.it has new sensors ,has anyeone any ideas

[stevedohc16v]

Has the phase sensor in the distibutor been changed? these are prone to the wires becoming brittle and cracking causing misfires.

[robbo9006]

yes new phase sensor but its good to no its the electrical system some where ,i will get msd to do a bit again as i can drive it saving transport cost as it cost me £50 each way last time

[stevedohc16v]

Could even be a break down somewhere in the wiring loom, they aren't getting any younger!
If MSD have set it up once satisfactorily then its unlikely to be a tuning issue, more likely, as you say, a spurious electrical/ sensor fault.

[robbo9006]

Problem sorted ,i am away and the mechanic is a bit of a no it all.
ECU he said.
It was the plugs they were corroded.
Put 2bar sensor on and a new set of plugs.
The gearbox is going back to the reconditioners though as its noisy.
They are going to take it out n fix it on warrenty.
The car passed its mot today.
Yes the car passed its MOT ,a bulb and track rod ends.
Brilliant.Yes the car passed its mot.

[stevedohc16v]

Nice 1 yes they are very sensitive to the correct spec of spark plug being fitted for the boost/ map being run.

[Baldrick]

Great news Craig.