[derbylad]

hi i was wondering if anyone has got the timing settings for a 414 16v engine.the car is running fine but when i go up hills i have to drop down to 2nd or 1st gear.so i think it might be my timing *laughs*

[E_T_V]

The ignition timing is done electronically. You could check the cam timing though.

Does the engine misfire at all?

[derbylad]

no its just struggleing to clim hills and you have to give it quiet a bit of revs when you move of *laughs*

also there is a loud clicking coming fron one of the injectors

[E_T_V]

Hmm sounds odd. I can't remember how to check the cam timing on the K series but the haynes manual will reveal all.

The loud ticking could be a couple of things
-Stuck tappet - This usually quietens down as the engine gets warmer
-Leaking inlet manifold gasket - With the engine at idle try squirting WD40 or similar around the joint of the manifold and the cylinder head. If the engine note changes you have a leak and this will seriously upset the performance.
-Arcing HT lead. This can be from a faulty plug, or a faulty lead (assuming it has HT leads rather than coilpacks). If you view the engine in the dark you can sometimes see where it is a sparking.

Does the engine run and rev smoothly and normally (have you compared it to anyone elses car?).

[derbylad]

yea it runs and revs fine and normally the revs sit on 1000 revs when warm on tick over and when its cold it is t 1500 revs

[E_T_V]

The idle speed seems a little high. I think my old 214 used to tick over at 800-850rpm when warm and 12-1500 when cold.

I'd check the inlet manifold for leaks by spraying with WD40 or similar and giving it a good wiggle. If it changes idle speed or engine note then you've got a leak somewhere.

[derbylad]

thanx for your help ill have a look at that then get back to you dave