306 deisel acceleration problem

i have an acceleration problem with an R plate 1.9 306 diesel, mostly when i accelerate steadily its ok but when i put my foot down it judders unless i back off on the throttle. the temperature is around 80 which i think is normal. i have changed the air filter with no success. it has been dodgy from cold while accelerating, but its far worse when its running for a while. has anyone any pointers please. thanks

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johnbod
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Diesel filter, timing,water in diesel.

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Chrs

thank for the pointers, obviously the idea of water in the diesel is very worrying, are there any other symptoms to look out for with this.

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johnbod

Hi, i had a similar problem with my 206 diesel. It was kangarooing but ok when i accelerated through it. The problem with mine was the egr unit (exhaust gas recirculation, or something like that). The problem was solved in the short term by disconnecting the vacuum pipe, i was going to replace the egr when i had the cash, approx =A3120, but when i phoned several companies for prices i was advised not to bother. The car is fine through mot without it as the emissions are lower as the gas is not recirculated. Hope this helps.

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angel

missing and lack of power, thats what i found out with mine

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Chrs

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johnbod

You should get the warning light up on the panel if you have water in the fuel as it lies in the bottom of the filter housing, unless of course, someone has unplugged the sensor. (They are known to give false alarms).

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Brian

If you are in the u.k and near Wimbledon give Watson Diesel a ring, they will be able to help you,02088793584 or 02088793861, they are very helpful. good luck .. chris addlestone surrey

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Chrs

thats what some one did to mine ,it was only when i pluged it back is when the light come on on the dash.

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Chrs

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