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First thing I'd check is (archive)

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Posted by Mike W. on May 01, 2002 at 02:02:46:

In Reply to: My E12 is totally gutless posted by Tim on April 29, 2002 at 15:37:35:

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Assuming the basics like compression I'd look at timing since if it's too far retarded it will radically affect power. A plugged cat is a possibility, but it doesn't happen as often as people think and is unlikely. A valve adjustment shouldn't do any good unless they are waaaaay off.
Mike

Re: First thing I'd check is Tim 20:41 5/01/2002 (2)
- Timing Mike W. 02:40 5/02/2002 (0)
- Re: First thing I'd check is Chuck Denson 23:19 5/01/2002 (0)

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