Loosing power and stalling

Post by **mark206000** » 15 Apr 2007, 08:30

Having just had a nightmare getting van through mot it repays me by running like a big bag of poop

Had it out for it's first trip in the sun yesterday. Started fine, then after about 10 minutes it lost power and stalled. Started again after 5-10 minutes or so then done 30 miles no problems.

Parked it up for 2 hours then on way home it done the same thing. Only this time it kept doing it every few miles down the road, but started again quicker.

Looking forward to some weekend getaways this year. Done alot of work on it last year and didn't get to use it much hoping I could get it all sorted for a good summers camping this year.

Not going well, save my summer !

Any ideas of what it could be ?

Mark

Post by **hembo666** » 15 Apr 2007, 08:44

just a guess but we had a similar problem and giving the carb a good clean sorted it.

others may be able to help more but they will need more info on your engine.

Post by **The Reverend Pimp Daddy** » 15 Apr 2007, 08:51

he's got a 1.9 DG.......it's in his siggie

.......Try the fuel filter 1st, it might be blocked

Post by **hammy44** » 15 Apr 2007, 09:36

hi mark,i am a great beliver in the redex fuel treatment after getting mine on the road from lying up for a year mechanic done a lot to it cost a fortune still not fixed but to cut the story short i tried the redex fuel treatment and after a couple of tanks of petrol it runs sweet. never looked back since. treat it every six months now just to keep the fuel system clean

Post by **Other-Power** » 15 Apr 2007, 10:27

Hey all

How about electrics as well, when was the last time you put NEW HT leads on, spark plugs? Aprently they dont last for ever

but try fuel first

Redex has been mentioned and it works.

Good luck with it

Jon

Post by **mark206000** » 15 Apr 2007, 14:58

Hi,

I'll try the redex out. New Dis cap, rotor, ht leads and plugs only last yr, maybe done 1500 miles since then, they need replaced already you think ?

The coil looks like it's been there a while, i'll maybe change that out, could it cause probs like this if it's dyin ?

Thanks for replies

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Apr 2007, 15:03

FUEL

I think fuel filter too...they are only £1.99..

also symptoms suggest fuel pump

Post by **mark206000** » 15 Apr 2007, 16:26

Changed the fuel filter out, wasn't that dirty to begin with. Someone has moved it tho it's on the tank side up near the carb. I can see petrol getting sucked into it and when i disconnect the hose from the carb it's getting pumped out. Not a hard jet or big squirt but enough i would have thought - but I don't really know !

Had it running this morning no probs, but it's done this a fair few times before then runs fine for a little while

Taking the fun outta driving it, cause i'm always cra**in myself where it's gonna conk out next !

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Apr 2007, 16:34

mark206000 wrote: it's on the tank side up near the carb.

hmm that's in the wrong place I think.... it should be by the fuel tank

just check and see if there is one there...you only need one

Post by **hammy44** » 15 Apr 2007, 17:04

sounds like as kev says you might have an extra filter on it one of those you see through from an auto shop there should be one near the tank a solid one about 4" long £6-7 fifes or other motor factors these should be changed on major service.but try the redex you would not belive how bad mine was yours sounds very similar ok for a while then bam, completly cured in two weeks let me know if it works for you .maybe see you arround on our travels will look out for you.

Post by **DiscoDave** » 15 Apr 2007, 17:48

could be worth a check on the vaccum diaphram on the dizzy! suck gently on the vac pipe and see if there is any resistance? if there is not this could foul up the vac advance and cause poor running!

Post by **Other-Power** » 15 Apr 2007, 22:19

Would say that the new parts you put on are ok then if they have only been on a little while. Secound filter sounds like it.

Please please dont put the fuel filter in the engine bay, if its a cheap £2 one then it may last for ages but its like a littler bomb in the engine bay. Sorry to thos who put it there but its not for me and so i let people know why.

If its the fuel pump, put a clear bit of pipe and go for a drive, see if its empty when you stop. just could help

Hope it gets goin again

Jon

Post by **mark206000** » 16 Apr 2007, 10:23

Had a good look under the van and def no 2nd fuel filter under there. When I get a chance i'll move it to where it's supposed to be. The fuel line won't be long enough to reach the pump so i'll have to join another bit onto it, this ok to do ?

Been reading through some other post and some have said the coil, but noone had said if it has fixed it or not, so i'm gonna change it anyway.

Looking at gsf, but there's a load of them

92510 IGN.COIL-BOSCH BLUE 12V T25 1.9 60 BHP Water Cooled 8/82 > 7/84 £15.00
92511 IGN.COIL-BOSCH 12V(MEX) T25 1.9 60 BHP Water Cooled 8/82 > 7/84 £15.00
92523 IGN.COIL-TRANS.IGN.BOSCH T25 1.9 Water Cooled 7/84 > 7/87 £32.50

Van is 83 - which is my poison !? Or any recommended ones from somewhere else ?

I'll try that and some redex, if no better then i'll change the fuel pump out as well.

Cheers, Mark

Post by **clartsonly** » 16 Apr 2007, 10:43

Taking the fun outta driving it, cause i'm always cra**in myself where it's gonna conk out next !

surely it keeps it edge of the seat driving..

try talking gently to it and congratulate it when it manages and hill takes you places without trouble. it might sound crazy..

Post by **mark206000** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:04

Anyone got any advice on which coil to get ? There seems to be loads

mark206000 wrote:
Been reading through some other post and some have said the coil, but noone had said if it has fixed it or not, so i'm gonna change it anyway.

Looking at gsf, but there's a load of them

92510 IGN.COIL-BOSCH BLUE 12V T25 1.9 60 BHP Water Cooled 8/82 > 7/84 £15.00
92511 IGN.COIL-BOSCH 12V(MEX) T25 1.9 60 BHP Water Cooled 8/82 > 7/84 £15.00
92523 IGN.COIL-TRANS.IGN.BOSCH T25 1.9 Water Cooled 7/84 > 7/87 £32.50

Van is 83 - which is my poison !? Or any recommended ones from somewhere else ?

Cheers, Mark