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Why is my 1996 Ford Fiesta losing power and spluttering?
I have a 1996 1.3 HCS-engined Ford Fiesta. It starts perfectly and ticks over fine, but when under load it lacks any sort of power and splutters a lot. I've adjusted the tappets and replaced all the plugs and leads, fuel filter, air filter and the coil pack, but the problem still exists. It also makes a hissing noise from the exhaust. Does any one know what the solution is?
Asked on 23 August 2010 by davidtherapid
Answered by
Honest John
A small breather pipe from the block to the injection system gets blocked with emulsified sludge.
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