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Missing on one cylinder when damp

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:06 am
by teamster1975
Hi Everyone :)

As per subject the car is missing on one when the weather is damp.
I've changed the plugs and leads, all four old plugs had a good tan colour on the electrode, and I've stripped and cleaned the idle air valve.
It always clears up after about a minute of running and doesn't occur in dry conditions. Doesn't make any sense! :?

Any help appreciated! :)

Re: Missing on one cylinder when damp

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:52 am
by steve_earwig
Tracks on spark genorator doo-dahs? I used to have horrendous problems with condensation on the 16 valves, cured with that ignition sealer stuff. I just sprayed the end of the plug caps with it though, rather than go berserk with it and spray every damn thing in sight (like some idiot did on my D8, which is a fecking diesel fer chrissakes)

Re: Missing on one cylinder when damp

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:22 pm
by teamster1975
Ooh I didn't think to look at that. My knowledge is limited if it hasn't got a distributor!
Thanks Steve :)