markquinton
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Hi All
I've recently picked up a 1.8 vtec sport with 77k and fsh for a measly £725. It seems quite well looked after but I have a slight problem. When the engine is cold there is a huge flat spot when accelerating at low revs, the revs increase but there is virtually hardly any increase in speed until the revs pass a certain point. It seems to improve once the engine the engine is warm and the pull in 3rd and 4th seems good from 50mph plus. It might be my mind playing tricks on me but the engine also seems to buck slightly when coming off the throttle at low revs and slow speed driving.
I'm guessing it's either plugs, dizzy cap, leads or 02 sensor however I have also ready about checking the valve clearances.
Is there anything I should check before spending cash on diagnostics?
Regards
Mark
I've recently picked up a 1.8 vtec sport with 77k and fsh for a measly £725. It seems quite well looked after but I have a slight problem. When the engine is cold there is a huge flat spot when accelerating at low revs, the revs increase but there is virtually hardly any increase in speed until the revs pass a certain point. It seems to improve once the engine the engine is warm and the pull in 3rd and 4th seems good from 50mph plus. It might be my mind playing tricks on me but the engine also seems to buck slightly when coming off the throttle at low revs and slow speed driving.
I'm guessing it's either plugs, dizzy cap, leads or 02 sensor however I have also ready about checking the valve clearances.
Is there anything I should check before spending cash on diagnostics?
Regards
Mark