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Okay, since there are no Tracer forums in existence, maybe someone will be able to help.
I´ve recently gotten my ´87 Tracer (1.6L carb, auto, 300 000 kms) on the road (yay), but it seems to have a few rough spots. I know the starter ring gear is gone, but it´s also got other starting problems.
Sometimes it will start fine, but as soon as it is put into drive or reverse the idle drops and it stalls. It keeps doing this until it is warm. Other times, It will start (reluctantly), then proceed to stall, even when in park or neutral. After it warms up, it keeps on warming up, and about 20 mins into any trip I have to stop somewhere to let it cool down.
For the overheating problem, it has new coolant, a leaky heater core, and a radiator that resembles swiss cheese. It´s the stalling that I can´t figure out. The previous owner had the idle turned up to 2000rpm to avoid it. I´d like to fix it.
Any input is appreciated.
I´ve recently gotten my ´87 Tracer (1.6L carb, auto, 300 000 kms) on the road (yay), but it seems to have a few rough spots. I know the starter ring gear is gone, but it´s also got other starting problems.
Sometimes it will start fine, but as soon as it is put into drive or reverse the idle drops and it stalls. It keeps doing this until it is warm. Other times, It will start (reluctantly), then proceed to stall, even when in park or neutral. After it warms up, it keeps on warming up, and about 20 mins into any trip I have to stop somewhere to let it cool down.
For the overheating problem, it has new coolant, a leaky heater core, and a radiator that resembles swiss cheese. It´s the stalling that I can´t figure out. The previous owner had the idle turned up to 2000rpm to avoid it. I´d like to fix it.
Any input is appreciated.
