Adam-D
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i pulled out at a junction last night and it was iff my car had stalled
it moved-then didnt the revs dipped but i wasnt loookin at them so dont know what to
then picked up again and went like normal
also seems to have flat spots all ova the place
there nothing wrong with the ignition system i think. plugs leads etc all new less than a year old
ideas pls
coz normally that junction is busy and if it had done that in daytime i fear an accident may have occoured
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matt_jonesuk
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did the car jus rev and not pull?
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Adam-D
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no they dipped
i though clutch but the revs dipped
so its the engine
the clutch does need adjusting thou
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matt_jonesuk
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sounds like spark plugs to me did it with me few months ago check ur plugs
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Adam-D
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they are bosh super 4's less than 3k on them
leads are splitfire ones
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matt_jonesuk
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i had brand new plugs fitted and idiot mechanics didnt tighten them when i checked them i could undo them with my fingers lol
if its not the plugs i got no idea
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Adam-D
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air leak on inlet manifold?
hmm
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3CorsaMeal
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mine did this and it was the cam belt slipping where the tensioner had came loose.
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Adam-D
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
mine did this and it was the cam belt slipping where the tensioner had came loose.
wont that completly fuck the engine up?
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3CorsaMeal
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yes it did cost a fair few £££'s to put it right, still don't run right 
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3CorsaMeal
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it still drove tho
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Adam-D
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drove it today and it was ok
flat spots still there a bit
but no near stalling?
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MikeH
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Was the car sitting in the sunlight getting hot before you started it up?
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Adam-D
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no it was at night and cold
drove bout 2 miles before it did it
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Tom
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could be throttle position switch, I have a brand new one matey from vauxhalls if it fits your engine (ring and ask) we can test it and see if that's what it is, if it is you can have it for a tenner ( i paid £27)
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Adam-D
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i dont think my car has one?
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Tom
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There that idea out the window then :thumbs 
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Adam-D
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cheers ne way m8
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Edtrix_GSI16V
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try putting some decent oil in stopped mine from doing it
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Adam-D
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its got castrol gtx semi synthetic
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PaulW
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aint ur engine same as the one i have?? (SPi 1.4 8v)??
I have some Ideas...
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Skinner
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Registered: 14th Jul 03
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try ur dizzy cap and rotor arm my 1.2 8v was bad 4 that until i changed it then it run a lot better
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Adam-D
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yes the 1.4 8v spi
has bosh super 4 plugs
splitfire leads
new dizzy cap + rotor arm
all of the above have about 3k on them
free flow panel filter
and extra cold air feed to airbox
the only thing i can think of is inlet maifold leaking or my back box is getting on a bit
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PaulW
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the dizzy itself can be a problem, but a few things to check/try...
Remove the RON Plug, give the connections a good clean & refit it.
There is a small box thing near the Coolant tank (there is a 3-pin connector & also a tube from the inlet manifold connected to it), try checking the pipe for blockages & also again check the connection.
Check the 2 negative connections next to the timing belt cover on the camshaft housing.
The terminals on the ignition coils & amplifier on mine became gunked up once, causing me to stall on the M6 once, could have a go at seeing how dirty they are & clean if necesary (can be a bit fiddly to remove)
Also check the breather hose going from the cam housing to the inlet, it can become clogged with grime & also if there is a little too much oil, or the engine is ragged like a bitch, oil can be blown through the inlet manifold, so a bit of WD40 & a paper-towel does wonders cleaning it all up!
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Edtrix_GSI16V
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i put fully in didnt even have the oil light on i just thought ill put some oil in and see if it works and it did 
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