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    Default engine problems!

    I have a 1.3 sr, D reg no engine mods as of yet. Anyway, I had been driving around for about an hour and i was just about to park up and the engine cut out. It always starts first time but it just kept turning over but wouldn't start, after about a minute it started but it didn't have any power, strugled to pull away under 3000 revs. it was idling at 450 rpm and sounded really bad. i was right at the bottom of the petrol tank and so could this have anything to do with it. After leaving it for 5 hours it seemed better and has been no troble since.
    anyone got any idea's, could it be the start of a big problem cos i already blew one engine up since i bought it 6 months ago and can't afford to fork out much more cash as i am intending to mod the body and get some alloys.
    cheers in advance. Matt

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    Default RE: engine problems!

    Carb freezing(again, i think everyones had it this winter ) if it cold beside you. other wise your carb is wrecked or you got a problem with fuelling check pump.

    is it fine when its warmed up does it idle about 900rpm?

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    Default RE: engine problems!

    carb freezing, damp leads, coil giving up, starved fuel (blocked filter)

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