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Engine cutting out

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Hi there,
The 1.9 watercooled engine on my 1988 van has started cutting out fairly frequently , seems to start ok but wont idle and when i'm having to put my foot quite a way down on the throttle to keep it running and when running it seems to be a bit on the lumpy side. 'm guessing it could be a number of things but just wondering if anyone has any ideas on what it could be before i pop it into the garage in case there's anything worth trying before hand. The Haynes manual seems to have a variety of possibles but just wondering of anyone on here has any ideas - advice or ideas very much appreciated
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Fuel filter?
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Petrol, Diesel?
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Air Filter? See if it runs with filter removed. Could be clogged and sucking through a straw.
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HI

Could try spraying the choke lever mechanism with some lube as it seems thave a habit of sticking, in turn causing the carb to flood. Happened to mine recently and to a couple of other members.

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thanks everyone, definately some things to try there..

much appreciated

cheers,Andy
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idle speed cut off solenoid..
should hear a click when it is disconnected and reconnected with the ignition on
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Similar to a problem I had. Vaccum pipe from air filter to bottom of carb had come off. Popped back on. Problem sorted.
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jpee wrote: Vaccum pipe from air filter to bottom of carb had come off. Popped back on. Problem sorted.

I would agree with this ^^

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