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Supercharged vx

Mike Stone

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Hey guys.
Gota supercharged vx.
Recently had valley gasket replaced. As noticed oil and sludge in radiator. Not long after It has developed a misfire at idle up to about 2000rpm. Has abit of engine shake and still has abit of water out exzast. Any suggestions please
 

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Stoney, you only need to ask the question once not four times. Just wait for an answer. It can sometimes take a day or two before you have a reply.
 

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In relation to your misfire try swapping the coils around and see if the miss moves to another cyl.
 

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Compression test will likely show broken head gaskets.
 

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How long since the plugs were done? Inspect plugs first as it may provide a clue to what cylinder is the cause.

Does it use coolant? A little moisture from the exhaust when cold is normal.
 

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I've only had it about 4 weeks so unsure when they were last changed. Not using any coolant. Still drives fine temp sits just below half.
 

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Definitely check the plugs first.
 

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Yep. Check plugs. That was misfire cause on mine.
 

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Leads breaking down, and leak, especially where they pass under the alternator, in the split corrugated conduit.
What I did, is wait till dark, with the Car in the Garage and started it, with no lights on,
and I had a Christmas tree under the bonnet :eek:
I did Plugs and Leads and, and it smoothed out an occasional miss mine had.
 
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