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[daenesh]

hey guys.. so took the mini out and was driving around when suddenly it started jerking and spluttering like its about to die.. so i stopped and figured maybe fuel mixture was to lean so richened it but nothing happened.. when i free rev it theres no issues but when i put it in gear i can't get it past 2500 rpm and if its going uphill then its really bad.. im fighting to keep the engine alive.. 

 

its a 998 clubman with stage 1.. even if i drop the gears it makes no difference.. and the engine is making a pop pop pop sound almost like a misfire but not.. just running very rough.. any ideas guys?

 

thanks

[silve1999]

possibly look at the condition of the HT leads and check whether the choke is stuck on

Edited by silve1999, 17 December 2013 - 01:17 PM.

[Pickwah]

Timing? Not getting enough fuel? Ignition system worn?

[silve1999]

you can get those symptoms from overfuelling too....

[daenesh]

the plugs gap just set and colour is brownish.. lead changed recently but maybe.. coil changed a year ago will swap the old one on and test.. the mixture is good.. we dont use chokes here in malaysia.. timing is very well too maybe off by 1 or 2 degrees max..  

 

could it be the condensor in the distributor?

[silve1999]

could be anything not causing a decent spark,

[daenesh]

hmm i guess then ill have to do more tests.. any more ideas pls drop them here..

[Dusky]

vacuum advance working? no dirt in the carb?

[silve1999]

try using the choke? hehe

[daenesh]

the vacuum advance works good.. i tested it by sucking the pipe.. hehe the choke also works but doesn't solve the problem unfortunately..

[silve1999]

when you replaced the ht leads did you put back in the correct firing order?

[daenesh]

i replaced the HT leads with silicone 8mm and have been using them for bout a year or so.. firing order is correct as well..

[jime17]

Vacuum won't have effect at that rpm.

Could well be condenser. Or centrifugal advance mechanism.

[daenesh]

im going to try a different condensor and see if theres any difference..

[matty yellow]

Alryte mate had same problem with mine 4 days ago I put a brand new dizzy on and now it runs better then ever I spent days testing everything I would put money on it being that