running on 3 cylinders?

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nikmag2
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running on 3 cylinders?

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some times when i start the sigma, it sound like its only running on 3 cylinders, then evens out after a little while, any ideas?
nikmag2
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Re: running on 3 cylinders?

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new spark plugs seem to be helping at the moment!
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LukeAussie
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Re: running on 3 cylinders?

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I'd be checking your dizzy cap too (for carbon or other build up), leads, plugs... usual suspects :-) Is it always the same cylinder that's not firing? Probably worth checking your compression and timing too...

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shuggy
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Re: running on 3 cylinders?

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Sounds like flooded cylinder if just on start?
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