1990 Other Fiat Models juddering/kangaroo

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RACHEL1631
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1990 Other Fiat Models Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 26081 miles
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i have a fiat 126 bis when the radiator fan cuts in the engine over-revs and the car kangaroos. it drives fine on short trips but as the engine get hotter on longer trips it happens quite a lot. please advise this is my first car,and dont want it to poorly. thanks rachel
Jan 19, 2008 at 1:20 PM
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DAVE H
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sounds like the car is overheating .. have a compression test carried out !
Mar 13, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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