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BOZZY
17-12-2007, 08:30 PM
I have a mark 3 16v gti and recently the acceleration doesnt seem to be up 2 spec. It will hit flat spots through the revs, it never used to. Ne1 got any ideas?

chronic
24-01-2008, 02:36 PM
Yeah mate know what u mean mine seem to be a around 3000rpm once past 3400 to 3500 the car picks back up to speed.I myself don't know bugger all about cars just found this place seems great so gone try a few ideas that people have left around here.

1)Clean the filter as i can imagen u have an induction kit and air ways

2)Also i'm trying the clean trottelbody

Just gona give those to a go see what happens the only way to learn is to try lol.

:beerchug:

chrisvrscrx
24-01-2008, 02:39 PM
Try changing the oil and fuel filter if it hasn't been done in a while.

BOZZY
25-01-2008, 09:42 AM
Cheers for your help guys i will give your suggestions a go:D

chronic
28-01-2008, 01:48 PM
Hey ya just a quick update, i had replaced the coil pack Ht leads and spark plugs all seems fine now, as it had the wrong sparkplugs in by the looks of things.Should of checked that after i bought it.Thanks for your help.:beerchug: