del54 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 hi I brought escort above it wont idle it has to run on choke all the time cvh engine help anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Cheak plugs see if it's runing rich or lean if it's ok increase the idle alittle and get a timeing light? Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del54 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 hi I have tried that I think its something to do with carb I have found out the past owner played about with it soon as engine is hot it wont run with out choke when you drive it missis splutters then once you going just low speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Sounds like the carb is pretty messed up. Take it to someone who knows what they are doing and get them to set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have a 1.4 carb from my mk4 run perfect never even needed a choke Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del54 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 have found the idle cut off valve solenoid missing found wire down the back of engine that what you get buying car running rough the last owner sold because of this thanks for you help :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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