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Engine losing power in lower gears

Tiny
CHILTON2707
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  • 1997 FORD FIESTA
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Hi I recently changed my engine with a ford ka sometimes I change gear it seems to lose power when I accelearte and then it kicks in with revs and I get power it is usually in 3rd or 4th its happened to me in first twice what could it be?
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like it needs a new clutch assy
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Sunday, December 28th, 2008 AT 2:32 AM
Tiny
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I have just had a new clutch fitted 6 weeks ago and its hydraulic could it be the spark plug connectors or the dizzy cap?
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Sunday, December 28th, 2008 AT 9:39 PM
Tiny
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Check your fuel pressure/throttle position sensor/MAF/MAP-recheck all your ignition components connection
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Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 2:12 PM

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