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markpeterhughes73 · 05-16-2007, 11:10 AM

Thanks for tip, I know this can be diagnosed in many ways but I fixed the problem and here are my findings.

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Firstly for technical and manual use this link and register as an owner.
Kia Global Information System (KGIS)
Once your logged in goto SHOP link and use the dropdown menu's to select your model.
For Mentor 1.5 I used the Sephia 1.6 for info and is very similar but use at own risk.

Also note that my problem for 1st and 2nd gear engine stutter or judder was repaired in the following way.
Firstly I changed my plug gaps to 1.0 mm as they were set less than this, the 4th plug was actually correct. I then bought a Carb Cleaner and removed the air pipe to the carb body. Its the biggest pipe you'll see and I noticed a gaping slash in it. Repaired the slash with a strong household glue. Sprayed the cleaner into the air intake of the carb (Multi-EFI) and it was caked in black soot or gunk, cleaned what I could get at.
Went for a test drive and its running smooth.
I recommend this method before replacing sensors as the manifold intake maybe very dirty and the carb cleaner will apparently help with fuel economy (Apparently)

Thanks all.

05-16-2007, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
markpeterhughes73 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	Thanks for tip, I know this can be diagnosed in many ways but I fixed the problem and here are my findings. -------------- Firstly for technical and manual use this link and register as an owner. Kia Global Information System (KGIS) Once your logged in goto SHOP link and use the dropdown menu's to select your model. For Mentor 1.5 I used the Sephia 1.6 for info and is very similar but use at own risk. Also note that my problem for 1st and 2nd gear engine stutter or judder was repaired in the following way. Firstly I changed my plug gaps to 1.0 mm as they were set less than this, the 4th plug was actually correct. I then bought a Carb Cleaner and removed the air pipe to the carb body. Its the biggest pipe you'll see and I noticed a gaping slash in it. Repaired the slash with a strong household glue. Sprayed the cleaner into the air intake of the carb (Multi-EFI) and it was caked in black soot or gunk, cleaned what I could get at. Went for a test drive and its running smooth. I recommend this method before replacing sensors as the manifold intake maybe very dirty and the carb cleaner will apparently help with fuel economy (Apparently) Thanks all.