power loss

[Andrew Betteridge]

Eeeek,
I've been overtaken by a Mercedes van.
I have a severe power loss meaning I can't drive at anything past part throttle, it makes all the induction noise but don't go faster than 70mph, also slow off lights (fuel starve ?)
Did run out fuel other day (as no warning light fitted as standard), maybe blocked fuel filter ?

[Bluebird]

A simple tuneup will suffice, absolutely no need to advertise an overhyped product, let alone twice.

[ February 11, 2004: Message edited by: navyblue2000 ]</p>

[Javelin3o4]

I was getting some power loss issues I had my injectors cleaned and changed the spark plugs fixed my probs.

[Andrew Betteridge]

tried a bit more - changed fuel filter, no difference. if you hold throttle open under hood car won't rev past 4000 (like limiter cutting in) and if more throttle engine slows down !
Also strange problem, for half hour other day battery showed no charge and went down to 10 volts but cured itself whilst driving - don't know if connected. Servicing is tricky here as not many people have plug in test gear.

[CAMAROWIDBASS]

i know fbodys tend to act VERY weird when the alts/ batterys start going out.

Get that checked out.

[F1GT]

maybe u have a clogged cat....what yr and mileage is ur car?

[Andrew Betteridge]

thanks for ideas. car is 98 3.8 60k miles, european spec no mods