thought V8s were smooth runners !!!

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
M

mallard

New Member
Posts
32
My 2002 p38 4L has a seems to "jerk" when only light throttle is applied at 30- 40 Mph as thogh it has a slight misfire .
Also the tickover is not as smooth as I have come to expect from V8s " bit Lumpy " !!
I have checked all the plugs etc & they are new & appear ok. Acceleration etc appears OK , but it's my first RR so ???

Any ideas or comments would be appreciated..................
 
Thanks for the promt replies........

Will check Rotor arm & leads tomorrow .

But with regards to ............
" is it missing when you start up? it could be mas senser "

What is it , where is it & what do I check ???
:confused::confused:
 
I think someone is pulling your leg getting you to check the rotor arm:rolleyes: You have coil pack ignition which doesnt use a distributer. Check the leads first by checking for arcing . Do this in a very dark place, way out in the countryside is good, and look for tiny blue sparks at the back of the engine at the top where the coils are and around the plugs.
 
Thanks for that. will check tonight ...................


oh , and for Nathan..............
:multiply:
 
rewmer said:
I think someone is pulling your leg getting you to check the rotor arm:rolleyes: You have coil pack ignition which doesnt use a distributer. Check the leads first by checking for arcing . Do this in a very dark place, way out in the countryside is good, and look for tiny blue sparks at the back of the engine at the top where the coils are and around the plugs.
Click to expand...

this method can be a bit arkward, especially if you choose a lane that doggers use!! imagine the surprise as your bent over the car trying to see sparks!!:D:D:D:D:D
 
j the range said:
mallard air flow senser is mas senser on your right as you look senser just plus in. you dont say if it misses on start up? j
Click to expand...
I think there is a slight miss on start up , it's just not really smooth & even running when on tickover or slower speeds , if I accelerate , it seems to pull well and doesn't appear to miss until I let cruise control take over and come down to about 30 - 40 mph.

Bit difficult to explain . but it sounds lumpy on tickover ( which is the one time I would expect it to be really ,really smooth & quiet)

sorry , but I am a complete novice with RRs , this is my first & whilst I like it and am pleased with it ,it is definitley not as smooth as previous V8s I've had .
:confused::confused:
 
ok have you had a look in the dark for blue flashes? do easy and cheep things first, from what you have said i dont think it maf senser but could well be a poor lead. j
 
If i had similar probs with my V8 1st thing id do is new leads new plugs they will always benefit any engine if problem remains at least id be in a better position to start looking eleswhere :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

RoverJames
Freelander 1 TD4 missfire 2000 revs
Replies
7
Views
2K
RoverJames
RoverJames
Q
Disco 2 Help with hesitation please!
Replies
2
Views
918
ronsealdeath
ronsealdeath
Saint.V8
L322 Electronic Throttle Body - Curious.....
Replies
6
Views
3K
gold rover
gold rover
300bhp/ton
Driven: New Defender - On & Off Road. Is it a Pretender?
2
Replies
30
Views
5K
lightning
lightning
M
P38A All smoke, no poke >_<
2 3
Replies
42
Views
6K
Macos
M
Back
Top