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Pinking

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:19 pm
by leodistiger
Hi

I have a 1986 5.3 V12 XJ-S HE.

I have noticed that the car has developed a tendency to 'pink' under load.

Does anyone have an idea what might be causing this?

I use un-leaded fuel all the time - might this be the cause?

Nick


Pinking

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:48 pm
by kelsham
Hi Lead free fuel is O.K. but I always use ultimate to stop my v12 pinking. I could retard the ignition but it seems penny pinching. Is your distributor advance and retard free? and does your distibutor vacuum capsule operate when suction is applied? regards Kels