Power loss?

1. Pertinax29 L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Preston Posts: 37 Citroen Saxo VTR W reg

   #1 9th June 2009, 19:43

   Hi guys. Im not sure whether im imagining it or not but my VTR doesnt seem to have the engine pull it used to. I've got a Piper backbox but the rest of the system is standard. Could this be causing a loss in power? Also the rubber seal around the rocker cover is cracking so could that be having any adverse effects?
   
   Thanks for any help you can give.
2. vtrgold Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 kent Posts: 161 VTR

   #2 9th June 2009, 21:27

   dont think it will be to do with the rocker cover, never seen a vtr with a backbox either so cant really answer that, does it idle rough? does it stall at junctions? is the engine management light on?
3. McBain Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 London Posts: 613 Saxo Vts

   #3 9th June 2009, 21:54

   Give it a good service.
4. GTJames Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 345 Uber clean 1.1i

   #4 9th June 2009, 22:26

   Could be that the oil being used is lower grade maybe? What fuel you using and have you changed batch i.e from Shell to Tesco or something?
5. Pertinax29 L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Preston Posts: 37 Citroen Saxo VTR W reg

   #5 10th June 2009, 20:44

   i just use unleaded. nothing like super unleaded or anything.doesnt idle rough or stall at junctions (already had that problem haha). Given it a service with some decent oil so things may perk up. thanks anyway guys
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 10th June 2009, 22:27

   change the fuel filter if you havent already
7. hooheehaa Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 North East Posts: 122 Saxo VTR Mk2

   #7 10th June 2009, 22:36

   I think most people have experienced this......you just wanting more power m8....lol
   
   You get use to the speed and it seems to get slower......worth a thought
8. Pertinax29 L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Preston Posts: 37 Citroen Saxo VTR W reg

   #8 11th June 2009, 21:28

   possibly. i know what you mean.lol