[200q20v] Engine problem on the 20v TQ

[Gary Martin]

How about the cylinder head gasket?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anti Heinsoo" <anti at mega.ee>
To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 9:01 AM
Subject: [200q20v] Engine problem on the 20v TQ


>
> Got a problem with my 200's engine, maybe somebody has any suggestions...
> The problem is that one of its cylinders stops working after the engine
has
> become warm, after some 3 miles or so.. as long as the engine is cold it
> runs perfectly well and after that it starts jumping when I try to
> accelerate at some 1500-2000 RPM.. must be a problem with one particular
> cylinder, because the sound is very regular. Changed the fuel and air
> filters, spark plugs and spark plug wires (except one, parts have to be
> ordered and it takes time until they arrive to where I live :P), which
> really were crumbling in hands, and the situation improved greatly, but
> still not completely. Also cooling liquid seems to be disappearing
> somewhere, although I can't really see any leaks. Possibly the problem is
> with the last spark plug wire, but until then - is it possible that there
is
> a crack in the engine near one of the cylinders and cooling liquid gets
> inside it when it's hot and under pressure? Or any other suggestions what
> the problem might be?
>
> Anti
>
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