Misfire or serious problems??? ***HELP!!***

[Kev Audi A4]

Hi,

I recently had my car parked up at Gatwick for 2 weeks whilst i sunned my self in the sun, upon my return and after checking the car everythin seemed fine, Then half hour up the M25 the car started to splutter, and lose power.

Then when i am stationary and the car ideling it seems to be running rough, and sort of vibrating alot,

Anyway, this lasted for about 2 hours. had no choice needed to get home, i have left it a few days now, thinking that the run might sort it out but it has seemed to get worse, could it be water getting in somewhere? There is a little bit of water/petrol coming out of the exhaust when i let it idle on the drive.

Its booked in tomorrow but i dont wanna go spending huge amounts for them to investergate if i can give them an idea what it is, they might just sort it out for me, or i might even be able to sort it myself

Thanks in advance

[a8 tech]

What is your model and engine type/size

[Kev Audi A4]

its a 95, a4, 1.6

Its hard to explain what its doing, it is very rough and jerky as though fuel is not getting to the right places

[a8 tech]

Sound like you may have a poor connection at the spark plug leads or they are arcing out on the cylinder head from water ingress.Have kept the explaination to a minimum as i asume all was ok before you left it,also consider poor fuel.You dont mention your mechanical ability so i suggest you ask for half hour diagnosis check and take it from there.Regards Jon

[Kev Audi A4]

ok, i can check these things but the car is booked in for 1030 tomorrow, i know about vauxhalls, lol - the leads dont seem to be like normal leads, i thought i might have been these, i was going to take the plugs out and clean them - finding them was another sorry, still have no idea where they are, lol

thanks for your advise

[Kev Audi A4]

......oh, i re filled the tank too - although it still has half of the origianl in it,

[a8 tech]

Plugs are a bit of an arse to get at,look to the passenger side of the engine bay and there is a upper engine cover,remove this and you will see the leads threaded through the inlet manifold.Be very carefull when removing the leads as the insulation will brake if not removed correctly.Have a look but they are a pain and if they havent been off for a good while they dont come easy

[Kev Audi A4]

ok, i think i'll leave it to the garage, like you say - half hour inspection, then take it from there

thanks for all your advise

i'll let you know what they say

[Kev Audi A4]

All Sorted - Yey

All It Was, Was The Leads Needed Replacing

Thanks For All Your Help Jon

Kev

[a8 tech]

Thanks for the reply Kev,it was a pleasure to help.