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6th November 2008, 22:30
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Isle of Wight
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Car(s): BMW E30
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running rich??
my car when started up has a very strong smell of unburnt fuel. also im not sure if its linked but having trouble starting it, it turns over but doesnt do alot else, and when it does start it sounds very lumpy.
help greatly appriciated people...
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7th November 2008, 12:56
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Saxperience Post Whore
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ramsey st marys, peterborough
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Car(s): Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
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mine sometimes does this but it still start first time but sound lumpy til it clear itself,
hope u get it sorted mate 
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8th November 2008, 00:33
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cheers, was a bit better today, but still not at its best...
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8th November 2008, 16:36
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anyone? could it be to do with the carbauration? (sp)
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8th November 2008, 18:06
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L-plater
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Sleaford, Lincs
Posts: 42
Car(s): Saxo VTR
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First thing to replace is your spark plugs and HT leads, and go from there.
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8th November 2008, 18:17
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spark plugs been replaced, ill do ht leads next
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8th November 2008, 18:20
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Skelton - Saltburn
Posts: 826
Car(s): 306 GTi-6 / Saxo VTS
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Idle Air Control Valve...
I had this on my old 1.4 xsi.
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8th November 2008, 18:55
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were about is that on my engine?
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8th November 2008, 19:01
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