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update on the problem: the alternator belt snapped the other day, the mechanic said that because it was not fitted properly it could have been causing the problems. So he replaced the belt and did diagnostics on it. He said there was a pre ignition timing fault and a mis fire in cyl no 1. He said he...

It cranks like it should but it turns over more than it should so it could take 3-5 seconds of cranking before it will start. It is idles at about 700-800 when its not playing up. This morning it nearly stalled 3 times, the lights even flicked up twice but I gave it some petrol and prevented it. The...

Hi I have just bought a 1991 1.5 DOHC mx3 and I have two problems that could be related. The car takes a long time to start. It seems as if there is not enough power in the battery, but this was replaced so its not that. The second problem is when I am slowing down the car idol seems like the car is...