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Markie_D

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24th Sep, 2008 at 07:22:17pm

My car has been running great since i sorted out the fuel return.
Went out this morning, and noticed the fuel gauge was running below the red, thanks to the missus.
So i filled the car up. went to start it, but wouldn't start for at least 5 minutes of trying. so went about 500 yards, then it died at the lights :( took me ages to start it yet again. seems ok once it's running.
But after about 10 minutes of leaving it turned off, it takes a good 2 to 5 minutes to start now. it's not the heat from the turbo, as i've got a heat shield, which has been great since i fitted it.
so what's going on :(
Would the tank have crap in it ?
If so, i take it the carb will have crap inside also. i did fit a new MPI fuel filter..

Be great full for ya help..

Cheers.

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Markie_D

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24th Sep, 2008 at 08:53:10pm

*tongue*

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Kean

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24th Sep, 2008 at 09:00:58pm

More than likely crap in the dashpot/jet assembly, whip it off and have a look

Markie_D

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24th Sep, 2008 at 09:09:04pm




On 24th Sep, 2008 t2clubby said:
More than likely crap in the dashpot/jet assembly, whip it off and have a look


Should i clean the petrol tank out ? as it only seemed to happen when i filled it up with petrol ?

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Markie_D

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24th Sep, 2008 at 11:06:46pm

Yout right, crap in there.
Cleaned it all out and put some 2 in 1 oil in, as dash pot oil makes the car run crap for some reason. so seems ok now :)
Think i'll clean the tank out also.

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