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[timoleon8]

Hi, I nearly smacked into another car this morning. Started to turn into a junction near work, the engine stalled and had to pull really hard on the steering wheel just to get around the corner.

I've had the car since nov'07, was on a garage forecourt for 6 MONTHS beforehand. Dealer said the fuel tank was sludgy, i keep having to put fuel cleaner in each time i fill her up, to stop it stalling. The car does have a bit of an idling problem(its a 2.0l auto P reg).

Any suggestions would be alot of help, cheers.

[Albus Dumbledore]

Someone will hopefully correct me if I'm wrong, but I would think about replacing the fuel filter, and get the sludge out (before fitting new fuel filter )

[Marie]

Hi, I nearly smacked into another car this morning. Started to turn into a junction near work, the engine stalled and had to pull really hard on the steering wheel just to get around the corner.

I've had the car since nov'07, was on a garage forecourt for 6 MONTHS beforehand. Dealer said the fuel tank was sludgy, i keep having to put fuel cleaner in each time i fill her up, to stop it stalling. The car does have a bit of an idling problem(its a 2.0l auto P reg).

Any suggestions would be alot of help, cheers.

Sounds like the breathers need a good clean to start with. if you look in the mainenance guides there is a how 2 guide.

good luck

[HGV mechanic]

have you checked idle control valve?

[TheBoy]

With 2.0, start by cleaning icv, throttle body, and breathers, and also replace fuel filter.

[timoleon8]

Thankyou all for your advice .