FreeLander, 1.8 'K-Series' engine, 99/00 model (W reg)
Our FreeLander has lost power. It doesn't want to rev past 3000rpm and seems to have even less power than usual above 2500rpm.
The engine had a new head gasket fitted about 10,000 miles ago.
The car had a new rear silencer fitted last week.
I took the plugs out just now and found that the one nearest the distributor was externally covered in fresh looking engine oil but all the plugs's electrodes look ok.
I dunno where to start.
When driving the car it feels like the exhaust is blocked, but that seems unlikely. I guess a compression test would be a good place to start - maybe a valve problem?
Any suggestions?
Thanks