1985 Ford Escort very bad in the wet. major engine splutter and stop!
Year: 1985
Variant: L
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Sorry already put this on forum, new to this hadnt seen this.
Apologies...
Genuine near 48K mileage, very clean car, but always a problem driving, or starting the her in the rain. Sometime though rarely cured by foot on clutch and pump accelerator flat to floor, until she coughs clear. Though sometimes/often this wont cure it and shell die.
I use WD40, but no difference.
Grateful for any advice
Thanks
Mik
Apologies...
Genuine near 48K mileage, very clean car, but always a problem driving, or starting the her in the rain. Sometime though rarely cured by foot on clutch and pump accelerator flat to floor, until she coughs clear. Though sometimes/often this wont cure it and shell die.
I use WD40, but no difference.
Grateful for any advice
Thanks
Mik
Posted: Feb 5, 2010 (14 years ago)
Basic things I would suggest to check first would be the plugs , plug leads and distributor cap . Dirt , dampness on any of those parts can cause spark to track . Other possible causes , but those are the "usual suspects " for your prob . Hope this helps , get back to board if needing more help .
Posted Feb 5, 2010 (14 years ago)
if distributorless replace coil
Posted Feb 5, 2010 (14 years ago)
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