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lack of power

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i have a 1.0l corsa b
the problem i have is the car struggles to reach 70mph
what could be causing this??
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catalyic converter imo
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cant b that a just changed it in november with a full exhaust change
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coolant temp sensor there bout 8 quid enginge managment light wont come on for that and the car might be running abit rich and using more fuel
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i have my own diagnostic thingy and its not sayin any faults bt it says the engine is running rich lol and a dont have a engine managment light any way the previous owner removed it before i bought it
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coolant temp sensor wont come up on the codes try changing it there not too expensive and see the difference if any
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where about whould that go
this is my engine
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dont quote me on this but it will be around the thermostat housing area ring andrew pages up or local parts place and they will get you one for your car as they might varie from the earlier tyoe corsas
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ah ryt a will go 2 vauxhall tha morra and see how much they charge
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