1991 Jaguar XJ6 Passing Gear

1991 JAGUAR XJ6
156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALLEND73
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When you shove the gas pedal,car seems to just load up and will not go.I can gradually accelerate and the car will eventually go very fast.
Car runs somewhat smooth at start up but goes to a rough idle after warm up.
Mar 28, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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Check for burned or sticking valves.
Check for incorrect valve clearance.
Ensure fuel system is okay.
Ensure engine compression is okay.
Ensure ignition system is okay.
Check for incorrect camshaft timing.
Check for incorrect octane fuel.
ROUGH/UNSTABLE IDLE
Check for burned or sticking valves.
Check for incorrect valve clearance.
Ensure engine compression is okay.
Check for blown head gasket.
Ensure ignition system is okay.
Ensure fuel system is okay.
Check for an intake air leak. (Idle speed will usually be faster if an intake air leak is present.)
Check for air leaking into or out of exhaust system.
Mar 29, 2010 at 4:05 AM