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Jerking Car
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I have not looked at any of the responses, but from the top of my head
MAF sensor
Blocked fuel filter
Intake system leak somewhere
Engine mounts ( less likely)Save in 2016 challenge!!!
Target - £3000
Achieved - £00 -
Ah, this is known in the trade as a cyrus virus: you need to hit the car with a wrecking ball. Oh, sorry, you said Jerking

Try spraying WD40 over the leads to dissipate moisture and check for arcing inside the distributor cap. It could be a lot of things; contaminated petrol, clutch snatch, filters....
Start with the cheap and easy suggested remedies in case they work.Mornië utulië0
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