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Wizard
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My car battles to accelerate after I start it. I floor the gas and it has a limited respons. After sometime when it's on temperature and it's working fine. What could be the problem? Anyone had similar experiences?
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Check the handbrake :-)
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carburetor or fuel injection?
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Wizard
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fuel injection. BMW 318i
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could be a range of problems, fuel filter blocked, fuel pump on its way out, dirty fuel injectors, spark plugs, o2 censor....
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Maddog
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My wife has the same problem........any suggestions??????
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Upgrade to wife 320D? Problem is then you get loads more torque.
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trade her in for a newer model. preferably with less torque, lower maintenance and better performance.
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Preston
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Wizard, you are going to be my new best friend. My dad prior to his death on the 14 Nov 2007 (2 week ago)(80yrs old) bought me a car , a Toyota Corrolla. This car now has so much sentimental value and although i have so much car problem and other forum member describe the car as a "sedonk" i will never trade it in. I am going do an gearbox haul and change the clutch and pressure plate on Friday at a cost of R5000.00 I appreciate the fact that you are utilising the expertise of other forum members to sort your car problem out...
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condolences preston, I trust he had a full and happy life.
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Preston
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At 80yrs he really did enjoy himself. The hardest part is letting go. Although he was diagonised with Congestive Heart Failure (condition where the heart muscle cell is ineffective to pump blood throughout his body) he fought gallantly up an including his death. What saddens me , is the verse in the bible that say "Naked i come into this world and naked i will depart". He was an extremely a rich man but when he departed ,he took nothing...
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YNWA
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...condolences amigo.....cherish all the memories...I lost my ol' man 14 years ago & he's still my guiding light....they did incredible things those ol' timers which few people remember other than those that stood at their gravesides. Don't give up on the Corolla dude...ever! aDIOS
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Preston
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Thank Guys. Really appreciate it.
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john_1
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Hey Preston, truly sorry to hear about your Dad.
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Preston
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Thank John. what saddens me is the timing of both my mum (before my graduation) and dad death (before wedding).
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Brazen
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So sorry to hear that Preston. He was obviously a great Dad, bringing up a sweetie like you.
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Preston
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Thank Brazen..
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Dilligaff2
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Mr P
My condolences too. Losing a parent (or in yr case both within a shortish time) is real tough, since they are such an influence on who we have become. RIP
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john_1
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As they say in the clasics "The King is Dead, Long Live the King"
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CHATTYCHAT
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And also from me, my condolences, Preston. Our parents will always remain the guide in our lives - it is up to us to respect their legacy and nurture the essence of the values they lived for and conveyed to their offspring(s).
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