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[stuart30]

Just wondering whats the cheapest/easiest way of finding out what would make my 2.2 Gls feel like its missing on acceleration....seems too have a general lack of go,seems worse when climbing a long steady hill requiring it too be knocked down at least a gear.

When accelerating feels like a long flat spot or missing but seems better if throttle is floored,but still not as it should be.... :-?

Oh and its manual gear box and revs pretty much right through to upper limits.

Will attempt paper clip test later....if needed.

[Jimbob]

You cant paper clip a 2.2

you can try pressing brake an accelerator, turn on ignition, EML may flash codes, but  I doubt it.

I would whip the coil pack out and check it isnt wet / oily.
also press the spongy bit under the scuttle, above the engine, see if that is damp, they can drip water onto the engine and cause bad running.

Only takes 2 mins - see AA's 2.2 spark plug change guide

[Jimbob]

Other things you could try are replacing the fuel filter, cleaning the throttle body and breather, easy on the 2.2, just get new gaskets 1st.

[Jimbob]

Ohhhhhh, and prepare for the barrage of people saying thats normal for a  2.2  

[rickyboy]

If the engine management light is on then might be worth purchasing a cheapo tech 2 to read the codes (paperclip test will not work or the pedal trick).  

If not I'd guess that the plugs and leads need changed.

[Jimbob]

If the engine management light is on then might be worth purchasing a cheapo tech 2 to read the codes (paperclip test will not work or the pedal trick).  

If not I'd guess that the plugs and leads need changed.

Its a 2.2 - no leads, coil per plug setup

[rickyboy]

If the engine management light is on then might be worth purchasing a cheapo tech 2 to read the codes (paperclip test will not work or the pedal trick).  

If not I'd guess that the plugs and leads need changed.

Its a 2.2 - no leads, coil per plug setup

Oh, sorry!    Still think he should be looking at the ignition system.  

[Jimbob]

That makes the 2 of us  

[stuart30]

If the engine management light is on then might be worth purchasing a cheapo tech 2 to read the codes (paperclip test will not work or the pedal trick).  

If not I'd guess that the plugs and leads need changed.

No engine managment light on....

Thanks guys certainly a few things there i can check...

[Jimbob]

remember, just because the light is off, doesnt mean there are no codes.

plenty of errors can be stored that dont illuminate the light

[stuart30]

remember, just because the light is off, doesnt mean there are no codes.

plenty of errors can be stored that dont illuminate the light

Do you think its worth giving The Boy a shout and see about having it Tech II....just thinking its an unknown car maybe he might be able to spot potential issues.?

[Jimbob]

never hurts to get it on the computer, check it all out, upgrades etc.

Have you whipped that coil pack off yet?  im still betting its damp

[stuart30]

never hurts to get it on the computer, check it all out, upgrades etc.

Have you whipped that coil pack off yet?  im still betting its damp

No not yet im afraid...been looking after the twins,assuming its dry im working days tomorrow so will have a poke about then.

Thanks for all the advice so far really appreciated.