no power

[Londonmike]

hi

I would like to know what has happened as I now have no real power pulling away but goes well once started to move. no lights on dash or any codes 

at a loss but know one of you great men would know ha has it worked ??? 

[Old Peter]

Hi Mike,

Is your s type a petrol or a diesel?

Diesel engines like to be treated gently on pulling away, but at over 20 mph show their teeth.  They also like premium fuel which  has extra additives to keep the fuel system clean.  That is a drivers answer rather than a mechanics answer.

All cars have their idiosyncrasies  but both petrol and diesel engines do like a clean fuel system.  I give my diesel a little shot of an additive that keeps the injectors clean once month or so, which combined with Shell V Power always gives me a smooth ride.

Let us know if that improves your engine's performance when starting.

Regards,

Peter. 

 

[Londonmike]

hi Peter

thanks for reply yes I agree if you put in the best you can you get the best out. the funny thing is she starts up fine get her over 25 mph and 1500rem and she' fine 

just pulling a way from kerb 

going in for Trev clean I think 

thanks once again