Help me please..........

My technical knowledge of cars is somewhere close to nil, but I/we really do love my/our 1991 Mk 1 Automatic Cabriolet that is now sunning itself on the Algarve. Well actually it's garaged, but does come out to play at least 5 times a year. The trouble is when we go out it struggles to tick over when the revs drop & it's at junctions, roundabouts, parking etc. Can anyone wave that magic wand & sort this 'minor' failing of our best friend? To defend 'him' the more he's used the less 'the problem' becomes. Thanks one & all for sticking with me/us. Cheers, Chris &/or Jackie + the kids  :wink:

Hi and welcome

The more 'He' is used the better he gets   Like most older motors a good run with some fuel cleaner in the tank can clear gummed up injectors and keep the system in better condition . A good service [new fuel , oil filters , oil etc] and a good long fast run will help , how old is the petrol in the tank ? These cars also suffer from rotten fuel filler necks [but in warmer climates this will be rare] this leads to fuel feed problems due to rust in the fuel tank , worth looking at and plenty of info on the site .


Cheers…………..

Thanks Chudd I need a trip to Lisbon or Seville by the sound of it

….or adjust the idle speed setting to one of your choice.  Worth getting it serviced, mixture checked and idle adjusted.

…..with some new fuel

Cheers

Rich

Looks like it's in for a service then, know any good garages on  the Algarve………….? Seriously thanks for taking the time to respond  :wink: