I've broke it. Misfiring badly.

[stevo]

Was recently on a piston heads meet when the vee decided it no longer likes running on all 6. I've since changed all 6 coils but yet it still runs like a bag of bolts. Rather smokey too. Smells of I burnt fuel. Has anyone ever had spark plugs fail. I'm thinking this is the next step to recovery. Anyone had similar issues.

 

[Brett]

Sensor fault?

 

[Tannman]

Any warning lights on?

If it's misfiring best do a cylinder compression test.

 

[stevo]

Just a thought. When I took the inlet manifold off to replace coils I notices the inlet ports were a bit oily. Anything to worry about.

 

[Brett]

Not really mate. Pretty normal. If you have took the inlet off, maybe you've broke or dislodges a small hose of some kind?

 

[stevo]

I popped the computer on it last night. Just throwing up p0300 misfire. I was trying my best not to damage any pipes. The plastic covers over the wires are so brittle. Going to try a set of plugs today. What ever the problem is the car sounded the same before I changed the coils. I tried disconnecting each coil in the front block which made it even worse so I'm thinking it's got to be something in the rear block. I hope anyway.

 

[GTTurbo]

Sorry to hear this mate, can't offer any assistance but just hope you get it sorted buddy.

 

[Brett]

Could be a faulty air temp sensor. Or it could be a lack of fuel ie blocked fuel filter or damaged pump but then your saying its smelling of fuel so I doubt that.

 

[WONGY]

This happened to mine per post here eg misfire and also smokey

Was the lambda sensors - you can buy on eBay cheaper per my post

Note you might need garage to identify which has gone if you're not changing all four at once

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[stevo]

Thanks everyone. I think we've cured it. changed plugs today. Runs ok now. Next job is to sort the exhaust out.

 

[GTTurbo]

Thanks everyone. I think we've cured it. changed plugs today. Runs ok now. Next job is to sort the exhaust out.

Excellent news Stevo