CHUG CHUG SPLUTTER

[jellybaby]

little hicup on the way to litchfield while traveling at 30mph yes it true my car started to splutter and chug and that little orange engine light thing came on and the car lost power along with revs, when i pulled over the car and stopped moveng the car reved freeley with a little backfire. when i pulled it chugged again los of power no revs seams fine now. SO i have yet again taken the tank off while full ( BLOODY HEAVY) and checked all pipes and cables taken pump out cleaned micro filter any other ideas hopefully it won't conk out sunday.

[Rifleman]

[jellybaby]

normaly would but nothing to put it in and already filled the other car up so that was out of the question but its something i'll avoid next time just gotta see if the problems sorted???????????????

[alex]

I dunno mate, you sure its fuel starvation again?

[jellybaby]

it the first thing i thought of or crud in the injectors and don't forget i'm running with no fuel or air filter really should have sorted that as long as it gets through sunday it's ok

[Rifleman]

If it is backfiring, then the problem won't be fuel. Its either electrical or timing.

[jellybaby]

thats a point didn't give that a thought ah well we will see what happens could a worn cam belt affect the timing. will get sunday out the way then a good period of tlc is in order i think for the old girl

[Rifleman]

Yeah, if it has a missing tooth or it is loose, your timing will be out.
When did you have it renewed last?

[jellybaby]

[Rifleman]

OK, I would seriously think about replacing it now anyway. Even if it is not causing the problem, you need to keep on top of them and replace them at the correct intervals. Remember to fit a complete kit, ie, the tensioner kit, as the belt manufacturer will not cover it under a warranty if something happens to it.

[jellybaby]

yea it on the list new plugs leads belts rocker gaskets full fluids change and filters and other changes

[FUDDY MUCKER]

Don't start worrying over the condition of your camblet. If worst does happen and it snaps it does no damage at all on the C20NE engine as it is classed as a "SAFE" engine. I.e the pistons don't hit the valves in the event of a failure.

Trust me, been there, done that.

If you want your timing belt changing I'll pop down to Alex's place and do It for you.

I'll even pick you the belt up at trade price. (No forgetting, there is 2 different ones for the 2.0 ltr Depending on which water pump fitted)

Lets get sunday out of the way and we will sort it out.

[Rifleman]

Now there's good service for you eh?
Take him up on it and get it done.

[alex]

Ok, sounds fun, not seen one done before

[FUDDY MUCKER]

[jellybaby]

sounds like a good idea i'll do the rocker cover at the same time. And bring loads of change for the coffe machine or better still a kettle and tea stuff and propper mugs that don't crumple when you hold them.