Weird jolting at around 2k rpm? *Fixed*

1. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #1 22nd August 2010, 22:50

   Hi all,
   
   My 2002 VTR has started running strangely. I've noticed when i'm doing about 2k rpm in 4th or 5th gear when about 45/50mph the car seems to be struggling and running really lumpy.
   
   I think its gradually getting worse and i think and seems to happen when i'm not accelerating hard just plodding along. It drives fine at higher speeds and idles fine too.
   
   Any body know what it might be? Service is due in about 4k...
   
   
   Cheers
2. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #2 22nd August 2010, 22:53

   It's called owning a vtr box with poor ratio's.
3. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #3 22nd August 2010, 22:58

   no it's only just started doing it last couple of weeks.
4. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #4 22nd August 2010, 23:44

   tbh my furio does this abit but i dont know why
5. t-bone Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7

   #5 23rd August 2010, 09:32

   wen was last time u had a service?
6. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #6 23rd August 2010, 09:59

   I'd check plugs, maybe change them for a new set.
   Also check air filter.
   
   Errr can't think of anything else although I'd service my car now if it was me, 4k is a long time to have this happening for, an oil change will help your engine run smoother with clean and smooth oil. Don't forget gearbox oil too, a lot of people forget this.
7. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #7 23rd August 2010, 10:52

   I might check the spark plugs actually maybe try wire brushing them. It was serviced a little while ago cant remember exactly how long ago though. I'd normally start changing everything to try and fix it but this time i cant be bothered to fork out on it as i'd like to get a new car soon really...If the plugs are shagged i might get it serviced i spose
8. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #8 23rd August 2010, 11:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_L I might check the spark plugs actually maybe try wire brushing them. It was serviced a little while ago cant remember exactly how long ago though. I'd normally start changing everything to try and fix it but this time i cant be bothered to fork out on it as i'd like to get a new car soon really...If the plugs are shagged i might get it serviced i spose

   Yeh I've had this once or twice when going a long slow roads, but I clean my plugs and I suppose you could say I do a mini service every 2-3 weeks.
   
   I think with clean plugs you'll see a difference
9. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #9 23rd August 2010, 11:17

   you service every 2-3 weeks i've not even washed it that regulary lately lol
10. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #10 23rd August 2010, 11:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_L you service every 2-3 weeks i've not even washed it that regulary lately lol

    Lol, well I hoover and clean all inside and wash the outside every weekend.
    
    Then every 2-3 weeks I clean the plugs and just check everything, tires, wheel nuts, lights nuts and bolts. I don't oil change and stuff that often though lol I do that once a year, or every 10,000 miles when my little spanner shows up lol.
    
    I really just do it all because I enjoy it to be honest lol
11. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #11 23rd August 2010, 11:37

    yeah lol was gonna say!!! lol would cost a fortune otherwise.
    
    i used to clean mine all the time and my old one especially. where abouts in bas you from?
12. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #12 23rd August 2010, 13:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_L yeah lol was gonna say!!! lol would cost a fortune otherwise. i used to clean mine all the time and my old one especially. where abouts in bas you from?

    Bowers Gifford, But I just moved to Stanford-le-hope.
    
    We might have even seen eachother about lol.
13. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #13 23rd August 2010, 23:51

    quite likely mate lol...i used to work in basildon
14. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #14 25th August 2010, 19:27

    Right fixed this with a new set of Bosch 4+'s and making sure plugs were tight! they came out with next to no force...
    
    i'm a happy bunny
15. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #15 25th August 2010, 19:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_L Right fixed this with a new set of Bosch 4+'s and making sure plugs were tight! they came out with next to no force... i'm a happy bunny

    Oh yeah loose plugs won't do your Engine any good lol thought you'd have checked that. Nice work though!! Another Saxo back to life! Lol
16. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #16 25th August 2010, 20:15

    lol, tbh mate i would have bothered to check before hand but i hadn't had the chance lol.
    
    glad i did now was a nice easy fix got some injector cleaner going through it now too just to clean the inside...
17. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #17 25th August 2010, 21:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_L lol, tbh mate i would have bothered to check before hand but i hadn't had the chance lol. glad i did now was a nice easy fix got some injector cleaner going through it now too just to clean the inside...

    Good plan lol hope it all works fine now
18. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #18 25th August 2010, 21:40

    yeah it does actually. it just feels smoother...funny that lol. Might even clean it at the weekend now too lol
19. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #19 25th August 2010, 22:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_L yeah it does actually. it just feels smoother...funny that lol. Might even clean it at the weekend now too lol

    Yeahh!! Give her a clean it'll be like a Birthday lol
    
    If it stops raining that is lol