1.9 Engine Not Idling

[speedy indy 0]

I have replaced the head gasket on my 205 1.9 ...

 

Problem i am having now is the car starts OK... but engine runs at about 2500rpm for about 10 seconds and then slowly decreases and switches off .....

 

Anyone know what the problem could be ?

[MrG 3]

An air leak of sorts? Have you been round checking all the connections to all the hoses etc, and putting the bolt back in that secures the oil filler unit to the inlet? Other than that I have nothing else to give!

[speedy indy 0]

Have checked and double checked all hoses..... I'll check that bolt once i get home tonight ...thanks

[speedy indy 0]

Thanks .... found the problem

Checked all pipes again (for the 10th time) ....replaced all the clips holding the pipes...

 

Turns out the braided pipe from the top of the manifold to the brake servo had split ... you cant tell from the outside though which is why i didnt spot it before the braiding is fine but the rubber underneath had split

 

Cheers

 

Went for the first drive in about 4 months (took me ages to do the head gasket as it was the first time i had done one )