help my ford laser nobody else can seem to

ddwilliams5 · 01-01-2009, 06:51 PM

Hi,

I have been to 2 mechanics now and no one seems to know whats wrong so heres the thing:

I start it fine of a morning reverse out the drive put into first gear and off I go but I have no acceleration I have to push the clutch and accelerator together like Im about to do a burn out to get the fuel through and I am fine, this goes on continuously for about 5 minutes once the car has been going for 5 minutes its fine, now if I was to come home and park it for half an hour it will do it again, wouldnt matter if I have been driving for 20 minutes or 2 hours.....I have had the fuel injectors done but that didnt fix the problem, she is a Laser Liata 1.8 1984

SNB05T · 01-01-2009, 07:33 PM

check your fuel filter, it may be clogged. while you're there check spark plugs and leads and air filter.

ddwilliams5 · 01-01-2009, 11:47 PM

sorry negated to advise that the fuel filter has also been replaced along with plugs and leads....I m thinking fuel but to be honest have no idea

MaTTe · 02-01-2009, 03:34 PM

it could be the fuel filter inside the tank on the fuel pump is the problem. or could be a fuel pump on its way out, but it'd give more problems than just when starting up..

Krytox · 07-01-2009, 10:38 PM

94'?
Cat converter?

If' she's done High K's, it could be a little tired.

290v · 08-01-2009, 11:03 PM

could be a the head gasket leaking water into one of the chambers running rough until the chamber is clear of water again have you tried removing the leads one at a time to see if one cyls are working?

LESLIE G · 18-01-2009, 01:08 AM

IM takeing a stab in the dark here prob first thing that got looked at but have you checked the auto choke ? sounds like it to me it could be flooding the car causing the splutteing (reving helps because it sucks more O2 into the car giving correct air/fule ratio) then when it warms up choke comes unstuck and runs fine ?? had a verry simula problem with a old magna i had

anyway good luck post back let us know how you went on

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ratter · 18-01-2009, 09:56 AM

Injected cars do not have an auto choke.

Have you left the car with them overnight, so they can try it when it's cold?

ddwilliams5 · 19-01-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratter

Injected cars do not have an auto choke.

Have you left the car with them overnight, so they can try it when it's cold?

They had the car for 4 days, when we replaced the leads and plugs one of the plugs had a lot of oil on it, since they have been replaced its not running as bad but still doing it it seems to only be in 2nd gear its driving me nuts and I need help cant afford to get a new car for another 12 months....

ddwilliams5 · 21-01-2009, 07:16 AM

and the winner is....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 290v

could be a the head gasket leaking water into one of the chambers running rough until the chamber is clear of water again have you tried removing the leads one at a time to see if one cyls are working?

wesomc · 24-01-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 290v

could be a the head gasket leaking water into one of the chambers running rough until the chamber is clear of water again have you tried removing the leads one at a time to see if one cyls are working?

Does it seem to be blowing an unusual amount of steam out of the exhaust? Usually a good indicator, has it been using any coolant?
could also check compressions, fuel pressure, Engine Coolant Temp sensor.

ddwilliams5 · 24-01-2009, 05:04 PM

Have to refill the coolant every 2 days after only traveling to and from work approx 30KMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesomc

Does it seem to be blowing an unusual amount of steam out of the exhaust? Usually a good indicator, has it been using any coolant?
could also check compressions, fuel pressure, Engine Coolant Temp sensor.

290v · 21-01-2009, 07:52 PM

thought so had a few dealings with Lasers have 3 in the family

290v · 23-01-2009, 11:22 PM

this is short term but Cemi weld does work just follow the instructions my friend had no money to fix his car so i told him to keep it running it lasted another 2 yrs before the head had to come off (Last resort) but when you come to fix it properly you will have the radiator flushed and the block to remove it all

ddwilliams5 · 24-01-2009, 05:06 PM

Sold it for a grand, off to buy a new car tomorrow it was a piece of crap anyway not worth spending anymore money on.....thanks for your assistance though, greatly appreciated...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 290v

this is short term but Cemi weld does work just follow the instructions my friend had no money to fix his car so i told him to keep it running it lasted another 2 yrs before the head had to come off (Last resort) but when you come to fix it properly you will have the radiator flushed and the block to remove it all