Cutting out

Post by **kaxov** » 31 Jan 2006, 16:27

Just wanted to throw this tech question in.
I own a 1985 van 60ps 1.9 petrol engine baby. Starts fine whatever the weather and runs sweet until almost warm then cuts out. However when the engine is at running temperature there is no problem.
Any suggestions as to the fault?

Many thanx

Post by **Cate** » 31 Jan 2006, 17:43

Something to do with temperature sensors, choke cutting off before properly warm?
Somebody with more sense will be along soon......

Post by **Dud** » 31 Jan 2006, 18:35

So is it cutting out when warm? Is it cutting out when driving or when idling? Does pressing the throttle keep it alive, or does it die as though the ignition has been turned off?

If dying when warm and NOT when idlying as though the ignition is being turned off I had that problem a few months ago. Fixed it by cleaning up all the connections on the low tension cables. Seems to have fixed it.

Post by **kaxov** » 31 Jan 2006, 19:14

Cheers for replying so soon peeps.
The engine does cut out on the move when them revs drop if it is not completely warm but when the engine is at operating temperature it runs fine no problems.
If the engine is revved this stops the cutting out.

Post by **yogi** » 31 Jan 2006, 19:28

just a thought, check your thermostat is working ok? had similar problem on golf few years back, it stops auto choke working properly. regards yogi

Post by **kaxov** » 01 Feb 2006, 09:01

Yogi

You couldnt advise me on how i check that?

Am very technically challenged!

Cheers

Post by **yogi** » 04 Feb 2006, 20:06

to do it properly you need to remove thermostadt, get a pan of hot, near boiling , water, plonk thermo in & it should fully open. take it out, leave in freezer 5 minutes and it should close right up. if it doesnt appear to move much bin it & fit new one. dont forget to fit new gasket when you refit. regards yogi

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