Engine has no power under load

Tiny
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  • 1999 DAEWOO LANOS
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Starts & idles fine but has no power & badly misfires when put under load, can I adjust the timing on a distributorless motor? I've replaced the plugs, leads, the ignition coil pack & the air filter. I've done a compression test, checked the resistance (all 15ohm)& cleaned the injectors. I've looked for leaks in the vacuum hoses & they all seem fine. I'm about to check the pulse power to the injectors so i'm not 100% sure there. I have a horrible feeling it's got something to do with the timing or maybe one of the valves, what do you think. If you could drive the car yourself, I have no doubt that you'd be able to diagnose the problem easily by the sound & the feel. It sounds like it has a big hole in the muffler & feels like it runs on 3 cylinders, once the car is up to speed it sounds & feels not so bad, it just takes a while to get there. Thanks for providing this service, i'm very greatful. Kind regards, Tim.
Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 2:00 AM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure. Get codes read. Clean MAF
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
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No, cant adjust timing.
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 2:15 AM
Tiny
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I've had a look for the multiple pin plug outlet for the diagnostic code reader. The spot where it is has the little door on the drivers side but no plug. I can't seem to find it anywhere in the manual(electrical) either, go figure!
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 5:02 AM
Tiny
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My source says center instrument panel left side? What do plugs look like?
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012 AT 5:47 AM

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