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[sandman]

Hi

I have some problems with my alfa 33

When the engine is cold and I hold the rpm at 1500 the engine goes to 2000 and then drops to 1500. This keeps repeating.
The engines response is slow when I press accelerate pedal.
When the engine is warm, the problems are away

does anybody know what it could be?? Do I have to change the fluids and filters or is it in the computer?

it is a alfa 33 1.4 i.e


thanks in advance

[bobbber]

Check all the hoses 'downstream' from the air filter.

My guess is that one is split somewhere. It may be hard to find though.

Rob
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Fiat Bravo 165 Sport

[mt]

I've been told that quite a good way to find an air leak is to spray carb cleaner or WD40 on the hoses one at a time, when the engine chokes a little you've found the leak. Not tried it myself so don't know how effective it is but it seems logical enough.

[bobbber]

Carb cleaner is flammable - so when you spray try to keep the vapour away from the hot parts of the engine, like lower down the intake manifold!!!!!

Rob
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Fiat Bravo 165 Sport

[mt]

Good point! I'd have probably found that out the hard way

[alexj]