1999 Mitsubishi Chariot Runs badly when in gear.

Tiny
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  • 1999 MITSUBISHI CHARIOT
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Car runs fine when idling - can rev and relase with no pinging/knocking or backfiring, have cleaned the Throttle body today as it was smoking a bit much and I thought this may improve my current problem, which it hasnt.
Issue:
When you put the car in gear (forward or reverse) it sputters and has limited power - similar to how an old car with the choke out behaves, keen to understand what causes this type of behaviour
Monday, July 8th, 2013 AT 2:02 AM

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Tiny
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We don't have this model in u.S. But scan for codes and check for fuel pressure. Let me know what engine is in it whether or not no turbo. If you know comparible us. Model I think I can help
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Monday, July 8th, 2013 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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Hi, non turbo - 4G64 (e-W) Engine

Could be called a Mitshubishi Nimbus, or Space Wagon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Chariot

Cheers

Fuel pressure is ok, and no codes
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 AT 12:40 AM
Tiny
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Do basick ignition checks like dist cap if it has one, andplug wires. Then check for vacuum leak on intake manifold and also check intake vacuum at idle if 15" or below suspect clogged converter. Also fuel pressure should be 38 psi with vacuum connected and 48-51 psi without connection on regulator
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 AT 4:48 AM

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