lucas87
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Hey up guys just got a broom yellow abarth and it seems to be hesitating under load when cold drives great once warm and starts and idles fine even at - temps any ideas thanks
Seicento Holding back when cold
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Update just had a compreasion test done and all even on all 4 cylinders so hope hg is ok but the breather of the cam cover to airbox is full of congealed old oil and blocked so that could be half the trouble and the plugs where very dark so might just need a good service 
Prynhawn da. Ye give it a good service, engine flush, fresh oil, new air filter. The usuall.
Because these cars are usually so reliable, so many of them seem to have lacked any care. Other highly strung cars that are prone to breaking get regular oil changes and treated well. Poor old centos just get an occasional wash.
Plus if it runs ok when warm, let it warm up. I'll come and get you out of bed first thing and make you sprint 100m see how you like it. Only kidding.
Also make sure everything is clean and is sealing, if you haven't had the car long. Stuff like map sensor pipe is in good nick, inlet air temp sensor isn't covered in manky oil from the breather.
May also be worth cleaning out the throttle body, if she has been breathing oily sludge.
Because these cars are usually so reliable, so many of them seem to have lacked any care. Other highly strung cars that are prone to breaking get regular oil changes and treated well. Poor old centos just get an occasional wash.
Plus if it runs ok when warm, let it warm up. I'll come and get you out of bed first thing and make you sprint 100m see how you like it
. Only kidding.Also make sure everything is clean and is sealing, if you haven't had the car long. Stuff like map sensor pipe is in good nick, inlet air temp sensor isn't covered in manky oil from the breather.
May also be worth cleaning out the throttle body, if she has been breathing oily sludge.
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Oh OK mate will do the engine is plastered in oil as the rocker is leaking I only paid 150 for her with 87 k miles and 1 owner from new and mot.till may bloody bargain I think
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Also what's the best plugs to use in them guys?
The old saying owts better than nowt.
NGK used to have a problem, at least 2-3 out of a new box of 10 would be dud. But haven't seen that for a while.
Champion, denso, ngk. All much the same. Don't go paying silly money for iridium, whatever performance gain is not worth the money. Although they do last.
Whatever is handy. If your not in a rush, order them online. Just take care changing them, don't snap them in the head or strip the threads.
There is probably a guide on it, in the guides section.
NGK used to have a problem, at least 2-3 out of a new box of 10 would be dud. But haven't seen that for a while.
Champion, denso, ngk. All much the same. Don't go paying silly money for iridium, whatever performance gain is not worth the money. Although they do last.
Whatever is handy. If your not in a rush, order them online. Just take care changing them, don't snap them in the head or strip the threads.
There is probably a guide on it, in the guides section.
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lucas87
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Are you on Facebook huw ile add you and show you a video etc I've put new plugs in and a icv from the scrappers still the same
I was on Facebook about 5 years ago. I'm 34 and a child of the 80's, computers should still have red f keys.
So new plugs and no joy? Any inlet leaks?
Air filter is another one to check.
In extream cases stretched timing belts can effect engines performance.
Check valve clearance also, but this shouldn't effect it that much.
I know the symptom you're on about, used to call it four stroking on two stroke bikes, it wants to go but won't.
So new plugs and no joy? Any inlet leaks?
Air filter is another one to check.
In extream cases stretched timing belts can effect engines performance.
Check valve clearance also, but this shouldn't effect it that much.
I know the symptom you're on about, used to call it four stroking on two stroke bikes, it wants to go but won't.
