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Ausman123

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OK I have this problem and getting fed up with it now . I have a loss of power up hills ( going to do a compression check when the gauge arrives) but the engine ( 2.25 petrol) stalls and splutters when I hit traffic it also has cut out a few time but restarted ( temp is ok) I removed the online filter which was empty when engine was off but I looked this up and it says the fuel runs back down anyway ?
So to recap engine starts fine when it is in a straight road it runs fine but uphill literally 20mph ? I am hoping it's not the head or the pistons I am not losing water fuel consumption is ok i did change the plugs as the old ones were totally black and just to say I have electronic ignition system placed in it any help on this is much appreciated before I roll it off the cliff Thanks all
 
I don’t have petrol but the black plugs shows the mixture is too rich, @tottot may have some pointers
Have a look at section 17-1 fault diagnosis in the series 3 workshop manual lots of things to consider

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As @steve2286w says black plugs shows there is a very rich mixture. What is the smoke like? Any oil usage? What carb?
A compression test good idea.
 
Also have a search on the series forum you won’t have a problem that someone else not had before

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Loss of power going up hills

Hello, Being new to series 2a and living in mid devon ( very hilly) when going up 1:4 or even 1:3 inclines the power just goes. Even to the point I pull over, stick it in 1st gear, rev the nuts out of it and just about make it. Am I expecting to much from the 2.25 petrol engine, or am I...
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If you’re gauge is reading accurately those compressions are quite
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White plugs is weak mixture. Could be a blockage, lift pump issue, your empty filter may be a clue here.
 
tottot said:
White plugs is weak mixture. Could be a blockage, lift pump issue, your empty filter may be a clue here.
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Thanks for your reply the Landy has been in the garage they have replaced the fuel pump with an electronic one and brand new carb etc .The lsndrover has an electronic converted distributor fitted now it is stalling when it heats up but then restarts fine? The garage is at a loss of what to do with it I can say the coil is very hot since the carb change etc the landy has more power but as I said it keeps dying out when it's hot any ideas would be much appreciated
 
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