loss of power 1986 1.6 diesel

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loss of power 1986 1.6 diesel

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ticks over great no power climing hills .... do you know any specelists near penrith thanks john

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Re: loss of power 1986 1.6 diesel

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Hello John and welcome to the club!

Why dont you say hi to everyone in general chat give your location etc. Then put your question up in the technical section "mechanical" bit this should help get a few more replys/hit etc Looks like it has been moved for you.

Mark

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Re: loss of power 1986 1.6 diesel

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Hi mate is it turbo or non turbo? non turbos are boreingly slow, it could just be that tbh, have you serviced it and replaced all the filters?
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sorry new to this site i live near penrith in the lakes askham.changed air and fuel filters ita turbo 1.6 sounds healthy when ticking over but started it before white smoke the mechanic says engine is ok but no power going up hill thanks

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thanks mark the old guy in my village has a garage he,s 72 and still working its got him stumped any ideas would be much apprieciated thanks john

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Air getting in from somewhere?
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