Problems with saxo, blocked fuel injectors??

1. weechrissie21 Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5

   #1 23rd May 2011, 14:47

   Wondering if anyone can help, my saxo started running rough as shit last week all of a sudden, idling bad and the engine sounds like a tractor!! changed the fuel filter and the fuel in the tank was black! changed the spark plugs which sorted the idling problem but its still running bad, put a new coil pack on it too, no difference. only 2 of the fuel injectors seem to be working and the other 2 are working on and off so sometimes the cars back to normal. should i get the fuel injectors cleaned or or do you reckon its the head gasket? cheers
2. user_39542 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 calne Posts: 429 137.7bhp Icelandic vts

   #2 23rd May 2011, 18:43

   I cleaned all my injectors the other night and they were covered in shit, but it has seemed to make a difference.
   
   If it was your head gasket it would be drinking lots of water and oil, have you checked to see if you have any mayonnaise like substance in your radiator?
3. weechrissie21 Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5

   #3 24th May 2011, 06:26

   no i'll have a look and see today, cheers. it's got no power either, 1st gear up a slight hill lol and then it takes off like normal like somethings unblocked and then a few mins later its back to the same, it's so annoying coz it started the same day I'd got the body fixed after hitting a deer, gutted!
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 24th May 2011, 08:11

   if it was really black you should flush your tank mate..
5. weechrissie21 Newbie Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5

   #5 24th May 2011, 08:33

   whats the best way to flush the tank dude? ive no idea