big-bad-bob-pad
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Hello everyone.
After taking care of the usual faults, my 1996 P38 4.0 has been running like a dream for hundreds of miles.
A couple of weeks ago I noticed it 'popping' when it is started from cold. This clears up in seconds and disappears completely when the LPG cuts in.
Everything is OK until about 10-15mins into my journey. I do a lot of motorway miles and usually stick to 70-75MPH as need my license for my job !
The car drops a cylinder when I try to accelerate and will not do more than 75MPH. If I switch to petrol it makes no difference.
Occassionally I get another 'pop' from the exhaust and the eighth cylinder comes to life.
It seems to 'hold back' and distinctly lacks power, even when the gearbox drops a cog.
This problem used to be rare but is getting worse.
Ive changed the plugs and the leads for quality items but there has been no change.
The LPG is fully serviced and the engine was service 500 miles ago.
All vac hoses have been checked (replaced one) but still getting problems.
Car starts OK and revs easilly. I use it daily but want to eliminate this problem.
I'm currently running some REDEX through the petrol system but its doing nothing.
Can anyone tell me what could be wrong or what should be on my check list next.
All replies gratefully received
After taking care of the usual faults, my 1996 P38 4.0 has been running like a dream for hundreds of miles.
A couple of weeks ago I noticed it 'popping' when it is started from cold. This clears up in seconds and disappears completely when the LPG cuts in.
Everything is OK until about 10-15mins into my journey. I do a lot of motorway miles and usually stick to 70-75MPH as need my license for my job !
The car drops a cylinder when I try to accelerate and will not do more than 75MPH. If I switch to petrol it makes no difference.
Occassionally I get another 'pop' from the exhaust and the eighth cylinder comes to life.
It seems to 'hold back' and distinctly lacks power, even when the gearbox drops a cog.
This problem used to be rare but is getting worse.
Ive changed the plugs and the leads for quality items but there has been no change.
The LPG is fully serviced and the engine was service 500 miles ago.
All vac hoses have been checked (replaced one) but still getting problems.
Car starts OK and revs easilly. I use it daily but want to eliminate this problem.
I'm currently running some REDEX through the petrol system but its doing nothing.
Can anyone tell me what could be wrong or what should be on my check list next.
All replies gratefully received