Here we go:
1.7 @200k miles ish.
Cold morning: Full choke, turn key - fires almost instantly in that snow-covered volvo way.
Car idles a little unsteady but not concerning.
Once engine is warm and I'm off choke this happens:
Past 50% throttle over 3000 revs the engine gives a nasty continuous grating noise, I'm not sure if its preignition or detonation or a loose component,when the grating gets noisier it does seem to sap power e.g. more accelerator(past halfway) = less power.
To me it sounds like a really OOB thing on a shaft with loose bearings ragging itself to bits?? like a worn viscous coupling, doesent "roar" though, it's grating.
No-idea what's happening to my engine-
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Re: No-idea what's happening to my engine-
Secondary carb jet blocked? I suspect your issue could be only there when the second flap opens?
Have you made sure that no of teh pipes etc have fallen apart?
Have you made sure that no of teh pipes etc have fallen apart?
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phone/text 07824887160
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Re: No-idea what's happening to my engine-
pipage is all good, no vac leaks no fuel leaks. I'm tackling it soon just thought it might strike a chord with someone.. will whip out the jet
Re: No-idea what's happening to my engine-
More accelerator = less power
And its not a weak spark ie missing badly?
And its not a weak spark ie missing badly?
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
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1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
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Re: No-idea what's happening to my engine-
hmmm.. my battery is goosed e.g. needs a push first thing. got a few ideas now, cheers.