Rattle or Misfire?

[drc12369]

So if it does stop at 5000rpm what the problem? (havent tried yet)

[thai-wronghorse]

If the engine won't pass 5k revs it would generally point to a timing issue and mean that the ECU has gone into 'safe mode'

[tweed]

And haven't you replaced the timing belt recently?

[drc12369]

The timing belt was replaced recently but the car was like this before..

[drc12369]

Just tried it. Stuck it in neutral and reved to 7000 no probs so not timing or safety mode! Still rattling/misfiring under acceleration. Its also cut out at idle in traffic once or twice now too? Really frustrating me 

[tweed]

I'm starting to run out of ideas mate.

Only thing I will suggest now is fuel pump relay

[drc12369]

Thinking its just a rattle now, took the car out on a nice long rong today 120 miles   :tongue:had a few chances to smack it around a bit and easily did 80mph in 3rd 3-4 times, so im guessing its not misfiring

[tweed]

What a cock!

[Screech16v]