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Just bought a 1.7 Puma for a bargain price as the previous owner is emigrating tomorrow. On acceleration in 1st it seems to have a number of flat spots. Mainly at about 4000rpm. Its fine in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. Could it just need a service or could it be a possible breather blockage? Im unsure as im not particularly a ford person. Well, not until now anyway as im over the moon with the cars overall performance.
Cheers
Dan
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1.7 Flat Spots
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Posted 27 June 2008 - 12:35 PM
welcome 
when you say flat spot, do you mean it hesitates or revs shot up but go no faster?
cam belt been changed?
when you say flat spot, do you mean it hesitates or revs shot up but go no faster?
cam belt been changed?
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 12:25 AM
Sounds like the first gear torque limiter to me
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 03:35 PM
Agreed. First gear feels really lumpy until you get used to the limiter!
Lee
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 03:58 PM
QUOTE (NLTUK @ Jun 28 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed. First gear feels really lumpy until you get used to the limiter!
Lee
Lee
or until you remove/disable it
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Posted 01 July 2008 - 04:55 PM
QUOTE (an0key @ Jun 28 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
or until you remove/disable it
whats it like to disable? or remove? im pretty mechanically minded but im no gearbox specialist or anything. im pretty sure the gearbox mount is on its way out if this could effect it? it bangs on acceleration and on braking but never any other time.
Cheers for your advice
Dan
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Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:30 PM
It's a simple wire to the gear box to cut 
I have a switch on mine, that I have in the dash, so I can turn it on and off when I feel like, (mostly have it so I have full torque).
Prob wouldn't recommend doing it if your mount is b0rked tho, as it will naturally add more stress to the situation...
I have a switch on mine, that I have in the dash, so I can turn it on and off when I feel like, (mostly have it so I have full torque).
Prob wouldn't recommend doing it if your mount is b0rked tho, as it will naturally add more stress to the situation...
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