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by simonloring
Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine stalling. Possible mixture problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 2173

Thanks for all the helpful replies. Problem seems solved now (touchwood) i've adjusted the mixture and idle speed. Started this morning first time, so far so good.
by simonloring
Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine stalling. Possible mixture problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 2173

Thanks for the quick reply! Timing was fine prior to being taken to the garage the first time. When i took it back second time they admitted they had set the mixture too rich but that they had weakened it to solve the problem. Still cutting out in slow traffic, especially when in 1st or 2nd gear wit...
by simonloring
Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine stalling. Possible mixture problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 2173

Engine stalling. Possible mixture problem?

I recently took my saloon to the garage to have the head gasket replaced, and apart from that issue it was running well and starting 1st if not 2nd time, even in cold weather. However, on getting my moggie back from the garage it struggled to start taking around 10 attempts. It also began to chug an...