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156 engine missing @ 4,000revs

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I bought a 156 2.5 v6 back in March and due to engine related problems I have only done about

200 miles in the **** thing.

The clutch didn't work when I bought the car so my first job was to get a new clutch fitted

(£560)!

With the new clutch in place I could now detect that all is not well with the engine. It cuts

out at 4000 revs.
Next, there was an overheating problem (water pump) that resulted in the need of a new (recon)

head (£1600). With a new waterpump and recon head (and valve straightening) the car still

misses badly Diagnostics on the computer show nothing that gives the garage/s any clues.

Three engine specialists have now given up! They cannot find the cause of the missing.
The condition has been improved a little with various new parts (air flow meter, coil packs). The car has only got 56,000 on the clock!

but the car is still very ill.

Has anybody had a similar experience and found a resolution?
 
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ps.
The car is a Monaco red 156 V6 2.5 Wreg (2000)
56,000 miles
Purchase price £2750
Garage bills £2600 so far!

Other problems:
Power steering fluid leeks when full lock is applied.

I would happily let this car go for £3000. Any offers?
I now have a real car (Porsche 944).
 
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