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Old 17-04-2012, 07:58 AM   #1
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Hi all I have a s1 v8 fairlane with 270k's on the clock last week it started to develop a miss so i replaced plugs,leads and coil packs to no avail it still missing took it down to the local mechanic who checked injectors done a compression test 150-160 all cylinders he diagnosed that the left bank of the engine is not working, It has spark just dont know where else to look any help would be greatly appreciated .

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Old 17-04-2012, 07:06 PM   #2
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Today had the computer checked, no error codes removed and replaced inlet manifold checked fuel line re checked injectors.

This really stating to do my head in I need it back on the road so i can get to work.

Spoke to the local ford dealer but no help there.

Can anyone out there help me fix this problem.

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Old 17-04-2012, 07:45 PM   #3
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I'd check the fuel pump
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Old 17-04-2012, 10:27 PM   #4
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Check the balancer?
Also, do the AU v8s still have a cam synchroniser?
Possibly one of the coils is dodgy?
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Old 17-04-2012, 11:07 PM   #5
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yes the aus still have the cam sync and there know to **** themselves
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Old 20-04-2012, 09:20 AM   #6
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thank you all for your comments
the left bank not working ended up being a sensor issue
when the car finally started it still had a very rough idle replaced harmonic balancer now its all fixed and back on the road
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