SEAT LEON 1.9 TDi FR 67K
Lack of power when under load, no fault codes stored. After switching the engine off and restarting, the power was restored until the fault reoccurred. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.
The fault was cured by adding Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment into the fuel tank. The car was then taken on an extended road test and has been running fine since.
Thanks to Ewan at Redhouse Garage in Livingston, West Lothian.
Forté's Technical Helpline receives over 300 calls per month. This blog shares solutions for garage workshops on common driveability concerns that can be quickly and effectively treated. The vast majority of those identified are caused by fuel and oil borne contamination formed by natural degradation or via the combustion process. This is a fact of life for internal combustion engines where fossil fuels and oils are used.
Friday, 28 March 2014
Friday, 21 March 2014
Problem with a FORD FIESTA 1.3L 1997
FORD FIESTA 1.3L 1997 50k
Poor starting, misfire and top end noise for a few minutes when starting from cold on vehicle used as a courtesy car. Suspect fault due to sticking valves. After further investigation and removal of the rocker cover, it was found that the valves were sticking open and not locating the rocker arms in the push rods.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Brian at White Hart Garage in Hope Valley, Derbyshire.
Poor starting, misfire and top end noise for a few minutes when starting from cold on vehicle used as a courtesy car. Suspect fault due to sticking valves. After further investigation and removal of the rocker cover, it was found that the valves were sticking open and not locating the rocker arms in the push rods.
The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, extended Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out and Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Brian at White Hart Garage in Hope Valley, Derbyshire.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Problem with a MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L Di-D 2010 40K
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L Di-D 2010 40K
Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for turbo under-boost condition, and Variable Geometry Turbo position sensor performance. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.
The fault was cured by carrying out an Advanced Formula Motor Flush, adding Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment in the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Lawrence at Falconer Auto Repairs Ltd in Hamilton, S Lanarkshire.
Lack of power and engine management light on, fault code stored for turbo under-boost condition, and Variable Geometry Turbo position sensor performance. Suspect fault due to sticking variable vanes on turbo.
The fault was cured by carrying out an Advanced Formula Motor Flush, adding Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment in the fuel tank and carrying out an extended road test.
Thanks to Lawrence at Falconer Auto Repairs Ltd in Hamilton, S Lanarkshire.
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