I have a minor problem, hopefully!!!!

[northantsandy]

My van is not running problems, juddering and not running properly for a few days. I have had about 5 back fires and some juddering, poor exceleration. Also cuts out at traffic lights occassionally. Where is the best place to start?
Cheers in advance.

Northantsandy

[Footprint]

What engine?

[northantsandy]

sorry 1.9 Dg

[mrhutch]

firstly check for air leaks in the induction side of things

[lloydy]

when my old 1.9 did the same thing it was a hose from around the carb area had come off (fitted to the back of carb as you look at engine)

[Ian Hulley]

when my old 1.9 did the same thing it was a hose from around the carb area had come off (fitted to the back of carb as you look at engine)

Yep, the advance/retard vacuum pipework

Ian

[ermie571]

then leads, plugs dizzy cap and rotor. Depending on when they were last replaced

Em
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[kevtherev]

backfiring and lumpyness is fuel (or lack of it) usually
so yes air leaks and or fuel delivery (filters, pump)

[Mickyfin]

Also inspect your exhaust system for leaks.

[northantsandy]

Thank you

Problem is now more intermittent, must point to fuel filters, will get it over the pit and have a peak.

[kevtherev]

With all this rain it could be water in the tank

[Ian Hulley]

With all this rain it could be water in the tank

Could be. Also a spray of WD40 over the coil, plugs & leads and cap may help if everything's been soaking wet.

Ian