VTR won't rev propperly

[Mezza2k11]

I was out driving on the country roads today and all was well but then suddenly the car wouldn't rev propperly like it wouldn't accelerate then 5 mins later it was okay, but then it happened again and it just wouldn't pull away, it was like instead of pulling away something was holding it back

I also hit the limiter accidently and it did it again, wondering if it was just an overheating problem

Any help would be really appreciated and if i could stop this happening??

Thanks

[chinkostu]

Coilpack/ignition system is wet/shagged

[Ben_SaxoForte]

check the air filter / housing aswell if you have a standard one may be blocked with something

[TupperZ]

sounds to me like the engines reading too much air intake and cant give the fuel quick enough to get the right mixture...
Could be a problem with the airflow sensor

[Mezza2k11]

well i have a performance air filter, but it never happens driving normally, just on this occasion out driving fast with people, how would i know if its broke just looking at them parts?

and thanks

[TupperZ]

Airflow sensor is the plug that goes into the same section as the airfilter if i remember correct it is on the back side of the plastic housing..
Just give it a quick blast with cleaning air

[skitts]

Mine did this and it was the fuel pump on it's way out.

[Mezza2k11]

well i'll take it work and use the compressor pipe lol, are they a bitch to replace? the fuel pump i mean?

[stevo67]

What makes you think it`s an overheating problem has the temp gauge gone up into the red?I`d go with a possible coil pack breaking down.

[Mezza2k11]

i think the temp gauge is faulty, and just coz i hit the rev limiter and it did it thats all thats making me think that

[gsavill90]

I was gonna say maybe a clogged fuel filter.

Tbh it could be anything people have mentioned here...

But, if it's down on power when you give it some, but fine after a bit of a "rest" i'd guess it's due to fuel starvation.... so either a block in the pipes/filter, or a problem with the fuel pump/pressure regulator.