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torquey
27-08-08, 07:08 PM
car will only run at 2 to 3 thousand rpm. had to turn it off today as it was overheating. could it be the icv playing up. got a used one but its doin the same. cheers.:mad:

Lee
27-08-08, 07:13 PM
It wont rev abouve 3k or it starts missfiring?

Overheating? Check for mayo in the oil / coolant

torquey
27-08-08, 07:17 PM
it will only idle at 2 to 3 thousand checked for mayo there isnt any. think the icv is sticking

Lee
27-08-08, 07:20 PM
check the plug on the MAF isnt loose (the air flow meter, next to the air filter). But yes, ICV would be my forst guess.