if thats the only option then we might have to run with it however I would prefer to keep it factory if possible. It amazes me the lack of flapper parts around these days considering the amount of cars the efi v8 were put into

I'm only going on a next logical step basis by saying the ECU looks new, I mean it could be damaged internally but I feel there are other my suspect parts namely the AFM that I should pay attention to first. Also Are there are diagnostics that you can use on these early ECUs? its obviously pre...

I dont think it applies as this thing is before the days of immobilisers I guess. Either way we think the ECU is good as it appears to be very shiny and we think its recon unit, no way has it been under the seat for 26 years. Shame finding the Air flow meters isnt so easy mind you unless someone...

Drilled the fuel cap and put a 2mm hole in it, so far I havent had the huge power loss when warm yet. However I still dont feel that the engine is giving the right amount of power. Had a look at the ECU and tried to swap it out for a known good one from a mate however it wouldnt start with the...

would there be a hiss of pressure released when I undo the cap if it was pressurised? if so I havent had that symptom unfortuntely, cap comes off just perfect nice and easily with no noise

Will try that and report back! hope thats the fix!

Anyway I can test that item/clean it/fettle it or is it a sealed unit so new needed?

No air leaks on the inlet as far as I can tell, it idles lovely and revs up when stationary just fine. Whats the bi metal valve look like at all? I can check if its got one but I'm not too sure if it has in all honesty - the seem to have swapped the management and control system on these...

Sometimes the power will come back and it gets moving again (as much as a big old bus can atleast!) but very rarely.

Hi Folks Got a 1987 classic v8 (100k miles on the engine) with a bit of a niggling issue thats driving me mad. When the car is started cold it runs fine and is fine for local driving, however after an extended period of time I lose 80% of the power from the engine and struggle to get above...

Hello everyone, Just need some advice on a little problem - I have recently fitted a kenlowe fan kit to my '87 Classic v8. However for some reason at the moment it turns the fan on when I put the ignition on. It never used to do this however its only started recently. Ive got the capillary in...