Problems with my lancer

selwyn_peters, May 31, 10:05am
Have a 95 lancer, 1500cc carb engine. Is running really rough, worse when cold, coughs and serges when excellerating. Today changed air filter which was dirty and fuel filter but hasnt really made a difference. Any suggestions! Thanks

phillip.weston, May 31, 10:11am
I would look at spark plugs, distributor rotor/cap and ignition leads.

selwyn_peters, May 31, 10:14am
Ok thanks will check that out tomorrow, Needs an oil change badly too but that wont effect rough running will it>

phillip.weston, May 31, 10:19am
probably not. But I would do an oil change anyway.

franc123, May 31, 10:59am
check that the auto choke is working properly, IIRC on those they are a water heated waxstat type which is sensitive to either blockage of the hoses going to it or low water levels.If it gets stuck in one position it can cause all sorts of driveability problems.

selwyn_peters, May 31, 11:32pm
ok thanks will check that too

jrlaw, Apr 26, 5:49pm
Must get the temperture up to normal in a couple of k's, if not thermostat would have failed.