Engine hunting
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2016 at 14:03
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Wayne B16
Hi everybody, I have a 2001 troopy that hunts a bit in 3rd or 4th if your revs are low and you don,t accelerate evenly, if you put your foot down or gently speed up it stops.it only last a few seconds and then is smooth.It is an ex police vehicle 180,000 km and has done it since I brought it at 100,000 could the cops have adjusted the fuel pump? thanks
Reply By: pop2jocem - Wednesday, Nov 02, 2016 at 20:44
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2016 at 20:44
Wayne,
First of all it's highly unlikely it's previous owner could have done any adjustment to cause it to hunt.
Most probably general wear in the governing mechanism of the pump. Are there any external fuel leaks? Grab the control arm where it goes into the pump and see if there is any appreciable wear in the fuel pump body.
Having said that, the fuel filters and fuel quality would have to have been a bit suss in it's previous life to have enough wear in the pump to have such a problem at that milage.
Probably a good idea to get a dedicated fuel injection
shop to have a quick look.
Cheers
Pop
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Follow Up By: Wayne B16 - Thursday, Nov 03, 2016 at 12:32
Thursday, Nov 03, 2016 at 12:32
Thanks Pop, there are no leaks so i will
check what you suggested Thanks
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