Help getting car to run properly

[Wallasean]

I'm not very mechanically literate so please bare with me -

I've recently acquired a 1992 K10 Micra LX 988cc 5 door which is running pretty roughly. Parked with the engine running it sounds quite rough and stuttery - running it is frequently jerky and hesitant with low torque.

1) I applied some carburetor cleaner spray and replaced the filthy air filter with a new one and sprayed some WD40 around the leads all of which made no noticeable difference.

2) I Changed the distributor cap, rotor arm, oil, oil filter and plugs and there was immediately a noticeable improvement - not perfect but obviously a lot better - but after about a week it is now pretty much back to its old habits.

I would very much appreciate your advice but please remember I am no mechanic.

Cheers

 

[r-reg-sr]

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[r-reg-sr]

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[r-reg-sr]

Old habits die hard

 

[Shaun]

I remember my old K10 had engine troubles due to a hole in the exhaust manifold. worth a check as it would cost you nothing.

 

[Wallasean]

I remember my old K10 had engine troubles due to a hole in the exhaust manifold. worth a check as it would cost you nothing.

Thanks - I'll take a look at it.

 

[h701micra]

How about coil :S mine was a pain when my coil was far from healthy... I'm not sure but worth a look
Also the ht leads might have corroded ends especially if they're from halfords