_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 I know I know, you will probably all say "your car has 342k on the clock, what can you expect"? but id like to ask for advice anyway So in the last day or two the old fella has seemed to be getting a bit sluggish. The main thing i notice is it feels like it missfired (gives a slight bunny hop feeling when driving along) also it starts loosing power at 4-5k revs when it never used to. When i bought it, it ticked and that is probably the cam shaft am i right? but i thought i would wait until i could afford a new engine rather than fix this one. Just wondering if anyone has come across this and could let me know if it could be a large problem or maybe just the spark plugs or something Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 have you given it a service since buying? if not, do so & get the plugs changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 that's a sensible idea. Sorry, coming from my background of 80's mazdas 'service' and 'faults' isn't in my vocabulary as of yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 check teh dizzy cap and rotor and spark plugs etc . also check for any vac leaks etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) check teh dizzy cap and rotor and spark plugs etc . also check for any vac leaks etc will do mate, cheers Edit: Problem solved i believe. One of the dizzy plugs had actually fallen out. seems to be all good now. thanks for that. Edited July 23, 2010 by _Matt_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 ok, it wasn't that. its running like sh*t haha, makes for a most uncomfortable ride ill have to see whats up tomorrow. hmph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony2657 5 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 Mine started runnig like a dog some time back, apparently for no reason. It wouldn't idle without me keeping the revs right up. Managed to nurse it to a garage. Turned out to be a loose hose (see pic) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36ShoppingTrolley 7 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 when i first brought my e30, when ever i reved it out it would make a ticking noise and lose power at around 4-5 rpm. turned out to be a leak in the manifold... dunno if that helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 24, 2010 hoses are all good, problem with the manifold aye? i think i may need to take it to a garage btw, what would a transparent oily substance on the garage floor mean? radiator leak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 24, 2010 Brake or clutch fluid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 24, 2010 not gonna lie, my car is AWESOME! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
