G'day from Perth

[Ben13]

Hi all,
I'm Ben. I'm a pom living in Perth WA. I bought a Holden Zafira around 3 months ago and i runs like a bag of shit so has been sat on my drive doing nothing.

I changed the oil and filter, removed and thoroughly cleaned the throttle body (it was covered in think black oily gunk).
can still runs rough. I idles no problem at all and revs ok if you're really gentle with the throttle, but as soon as you press the pedal a little harder it stutters and holds back like its being choked.

Any ideas would be massively appreciated. Also it has an oil leak from somewhere but cant really see where its coming from :(

[guy 27]

Welcome to OA

[kabel]

Welcome !

[dutchy]

Welcome to the forum Ben.

[Silver Surfer]

Welcome:smile5:

[Ben13]

Thanks guys :)

[dutchy]

Thanks guys :)

you got the correct plugs in the Zaf Ben ?

[Gsi_Bryce]

you got the correct plugs in the Zaf Ben ?

+1, leads would be worth checking as well, and btw welcome to forum Ben!

[Ben13]

What plugs and leads do I need?

[guy 27]

What plugs and leads do I need?

genuine plugs only. aftermarket will cause issues.

issue your describing though could be several issues. without seeing the car its very hard to say. could be anything from blocked cat to jumped timing chain

[Ben13]

Sounds expensive :-(

[Ben13]

Anyone know of a good place to buy plugs from without paying main stealer prices?

[guy 27]

Anyone know of a good place to buy plugs from without paying main stealer prices?

they are actually pretty cheap from holden.
you'd pay more for aftermarket plugs from repco or supercheap.

[Ben13]

they are actually pretty cheap from holden.
you'd pay more for aftermarket plugs from repco or supercheap.

Are they single electrode plugs?

[guy 27]

triple platinum.

[Ben13]

triple platinum.

Didnt know you you could get triple ones :)

[Mr & Mrs Vectra]

Welcome sir. 3 better than Ben10 huh? Good to have another West Aussie too.

[Ben13]

Welcome sir. 3 better than Ben10 huh? Good to have another West Aussie too.

Thanks Mr & Mrs V.

13 is unlucky for some but no me lol