Vauxhall Cavalier over revs then wont fire properly then corrects itself

Car: Vauxhall Cavalier
Variant: 2.0 sri
Model Year: 1991
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Suddenly starts revving high,then wont run properly....chug,chug! Sometimes engine will cut out while this is going on but not always. Then it just corrects itself. Need help...fast...please.
Posted: Feb 23, 2013 (11 years ago)
Sounds like a slipping clutch .
Posted Feb 23, 2013 (11 years ago)
could be a fault with metering head. Have you changed fuel filter recently.
Posted Feb 24, 2013 (11 years ago)

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