hey guys,

i have a TS magna exec with the 2.6 in it (astron?)

i've noticed that when im on about 2000rpm it feels like its got a chugging feeling. i first noticed going up a hill, but it seems more common now. when i pick the revs up, it goes away. the oil level and everything is fine. what do you guys think it is? maybe it could be the leads or spark plugs? maybe timing or connection points?

cheers guys.

I had a similar prob with my V6 TS once before, but mine needed an injector clean, goes good now! But, yours may not be this problem too

i have a sort of similar problem..cept mine has a power drop out from 0-2000 rpm on a cold engine..sorry for hijack

I get similar in my magna when i accelerate in second gear, sort of a shuddering hessitant feeling at a certain section of the rpm's. Its more noticible when the car is cold

lol maybes your not going fast enough to be in second!

Injector cleaner, new electrics (ie.s sparkys, leads, cap), if none of this works get it serviced.

Dont forget that our auto Magna's have a lock-up torque converter that might have a shudder or 'hesitation maybe' when it engages. Just a thought,

lol maybes your not going fast enough to be in second!


lol your probably right, too used to having a turbo kick in :redface:

I was getting the same problem so I've just changed the oxy sensor on my TR because I thought that may be the problem but made very little difference so I changed the ignition coil (brand new from Mitsubishi $92) and it now runs smooth with heaps more power.

fuel filter $50 repco
cheapest thing to change

Just have a fiddle with the wiring on the igniton coil and transistor , they tend to corrode a bit and under load the engine hesitates.