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clio.16v
01-11-2006, 17:33
please help me i have a mk 1 1.2 clio and it struggles to go above 60.
dont take the piss that its a 1.2 i don't care it used to do more :(
Always good to start with a good service, Could be somthing as simple as a part blocked fuel filter.
Is the car slower on acceleration??
Change the fuel filter, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm ect.....
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 17:43
yeah i have changed the plugs and leads and have an oil and fuel filter to do..
but i have ben told head gasket aswell im unsure :(
MatBrown
01-11-2006, 17:44
Blocked Cat?
Mat.
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 17:46
was thinking about putting d-cat on but then thought its a 1.2 lol
but might be cheaper than a new cat lol but then got 2 think about the MOT
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 17:54
lol only 18 can't afford the insurance lol
:cry:
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 18:57
any other ideas :?:
Hmm, theres so many. faulty injector, throttle not opening fully, an engine sensor not working,, faulty coil, etc etc...
Does the engine struggle after a certain revs in all gears? Or does it struggle past 60mph even in say, third gear. ie. Is the problem revs related or roads speed related?
I had the same problem with my 1.2. I was told it could be an alternator problem.
Bought a williams instead, expensive solution tho. :lol:
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 20:05
no it does it in all gears i try and drop it down and it just builds revs but doesn't seem to go any faster lol
:(
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 20:08
lol I can get a valva but its the insurance im only 18 so its quitw high
:(
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 21:13
Always good to start with a good service, Could be somthing as simple as a part blocked fuel filter.
Is the car slower on acceleration??
Change the fuel filter, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm ect.....
i put it into a garage and they have said that its a blocked exhaust, it neds a new mid section and back box
time for a powerflow exhaust system :D
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 21:15
SORTED
thanks for all your help
much appreciated :D
thanks again
Steve :D
MatBrown
01-11-2006, 21:54
Blocked Cat?
Mat.
I was bloody close!
Mat.
clio.16v
01-11-2006, 22:25
thanks a lot
Steve :D
SORTED
What did you do to fix it? Replaced mid and back boxes only?
clio.16v
02-11-2006, 11:44
i took it 2 an exhaust place and they said £68 for the mid and back box and they seem to think that i need a new cat :( which is £109.
so im kinda thinking POWERFLOW :D yay
Steve
cat 109 quid? lol
ebay 50 quid for a new one factors trade price around 60 ish.
GSF is £86
clio.16v
03-11-2006, 14:45
its all ok the cat was fine didn't need replacing but i got the mid and back box done for £68
not 2 bad i suppose
thanks again Steve
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