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addgsi
16-08-05, 08:31 PM
hi just had my car back its just had a p/phead/manifold full service ect and tuned but if u put ure foot down it is pinkin and when u stop it either cuts out or runs at bout 400 rpm then when i try to pull off it kangaroos any idea what could be up
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sorry its a 1.6 gsi engine on carb with cam 4 branch ect

dunova
16-08-05, 08:35 PM
Have you checked the timing?

Also, is the carb jetted properly?

addgsi
16-08-05, 08:49 PM
timin looks ok with light and was runnin fine yesterday then today like a bag of shit did it 3 weeks ago same thing then the day after fine

dunova
16-08-05, 08:56 PM
timin looks ok with light and was runnin fine yesterday then today like a bag of s**t did it 3 weeks ago same thing then the day after fine
Very odd :?

Especially because its carb-i could understand it if it was injection because it'd just be a dodgy sensor or connection. Not sure what to suggest tbh, possibly an air leak somewhere? Manifold gasket?

jamie gsi16v
16-08-05, 11:38 PM
any shit in the carb and is it just a carb or carbs (twin 40s)

Aragorn
17-08-05, 12:40 AM
is the dizzy clamp tight?

what ignition system are you using?