engine struggles in hot weather
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engine struggles in hot weather
As above engine seems to struggle on idle and sometimes stalls happened 4 times today what could be the problem ps 2.0 petrol thanks in advance ....Rob
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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tenwierdufos
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Re: engine struggles in hot weather
possibly temp sensor? from what ive heard off someone else on here.
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teamster1975
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Re: engine struggles in hot weather
What's the air filter like?
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1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: engine struggles in hot weather
thanks for the replies chaps .Teamster the filter is clean another strange thing is my left indicator went haywire at the same time but has now righted itself 
probably not related but weird to say the least
probably not related but weird to say the least1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
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swiss
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Re: engine struggles in hot weather
Air or other contaminants in your coolant? Radiator gummed up? Water pump losing efficiency?
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Re: engine struggles in hot weather
Thank you Swiss will investigate....Rob
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?