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trigdog
24-10-10, 11:03 PM
hi my nova is lacking in power( flat spot) and is starting to drink a lot of fuel just had the timeing done emissions done changed the spark plugs and the leads just about every thing i can think of that could be wrong but it still is strugeling to get any thing out of her.:(
can anyone help.

comptoncj
24-10-10, 11:07 PM
What engine buddy?

trigdog
24-10-10, 11:10 PM
What engine buddy?

nova 1.2 8v carb 1990 mk1

Sloth
24-10-10, 11:23 PM
try changing the coil and dizzy for a decent 2nd hand one.

Steve0011
25-10-10, 12:59 AM
compression test?
vac leak on carb or hoses

Stuart
25-10-10, 11:12 AM
did you change the rotor arm and dizzy cap?