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Hofajoab
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I recently replaced my engine due to rod knock on the previous one (which ran fine i.e. idled nicely at 700rpm's, no fluctuations) but since getting the new engine in and running it doesn't idle too well. It'll just fluctuate between 300 and 600rpms before coming to a stall. It also sounds like it's missing occasionally but it runs fine higher up the rev range, absolutely fine!
I've tried changing the spark plugs, leads and idle control valve (even though i was using the old intake manifold from the previous engine), but still no joy. I presume the dizzy has a rotor arm which i was trying to get at but unfortunatelly the bolts are tight as buggery! i've got a spare dizzy there from the old engine but didn't want to swap them in case i messed up the timing.
All my vacuum lines are in the correct place and are all ok condition-wise, i don't think i have any leaks in the intake manifold that i can hear.
Any ideas? it's just a bugger trying to keep the revs around 1k when approaching a junction.
I've tried changing the spark plugs, leads and idle control valve (even though i was using the old intake manifold from the previous engine), but still no joy. I presume the dizzy has a rotor arm which i was trying to get at but unfortunatelly the bolts are tight as buggery! i've got a spare dizzy there from the old engine but didn't want to swap them in case i messed up the timing.
All my vacuum lines are in the correct place and are all ok condition-wise, i don't think i have any leaks in the intake manifold that i can hear.
Any ideas? it's just a bugger trying to keep the revs around 1k when approaching a junction.
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