No power when taking off

[Mike]

Hey All,

I did a bit of searching but wasnt able to find a thread like this. So I've started this topic, anyway my problem is when im taking off normally from a stand still position the car will only creep very slowly but have no power behind it for around 5 seconds or more and then it slowly make its way to 3000rpms and then drive normally.

It happens every single time from a stand still position but if i ride the clutch at around 2000rpms or more then it will generally take off normally.

Any ideas what this would be ? could it be the injectors ? i have no idea.

Thanks in advance,

Mike.

[Willstar]

Is your clutch slipping?

does it rev up faster than you accelerate?

***in a safe place***

cruising in 2nd gear, at about 2500rpm, put your foot on the clutch, then drop it quickly.
Does it jolt when engaging, or feel like it's slowly slipping to catch up?

[Mike]

nah, dont think the clutch is slipping, coz the car generally wont rev up even with the throttle planted

will try it and let you know

thanks

[Charlie Brown]

What model MX5 do you have?

Sounds like a timing problem to me.

[de Bounce]

What model MX5 do you have?

Sounds like a timing problem to me.

+1
Any recent work done to it!

[Mike]

its 1990 NA6, its completely stock, timing problem ? any suggestions on what to do ?

[Guran]

Here you go: http://www.miata.net/garage/ignition.html

[Mike]

awesome, thanks

[gobsmax]

i had a similar problem. Check spark plugs, leads. If it's the same as mine, it was the thermostat with the green top behind the engine block.

[Mike]

alright, awesome thanks heaps mate.