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johnthedog
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engine hesitation

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Hi.

Ive just managed to get my girl back on the road today,driven her out to find her being sluggish at times little power up hill,to the point of thinking oh no she's going to cut out,any advice.Please.ps no problem starting her always starts first time.

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If it's a d****l that's how it left the factory :lol:

No, seriously ... you don't look that daft, let's assume it's a petrol :ok

Is the fuel filter new ?
Is the fuel new (old fuel goes off and doesn't run the same)
When was it serviced ?
Did you SORN it over the winter ? :roll:

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yes sorn over winter ,yes petrol.... fuel new,no service last 6 months....drives well on flat till you reach a speed over 45,then sluggish,looses power up hills even thou manages (so far) to get to the top.
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Probably needs a service and a good run, these things HATE being parked up.

Good luck with it :ok

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