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Hi all,
It's me again ![]() Yesterday I replaced the fuel pipe with one from Halfords - 5.6mm diameter. Anyway, I fitted it, went to take it for a spin and the engine just cut out 200 yards from my house. No engine lights came on, so I can only suspect it is due to this. Then it wouldn't start ![]() But I don't understand what could cause this. There are/was no kinks in the pipe which could restrict fuel flow. The pipe, I think, is resting in the correct location (since the fuel tank doesn't close properly if the pipe's any other). So any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, if I'm not a member of the AA, can they still offer breakdown assistance, but charge you each time you use them? Because my above comment, if I breakdown miles from home then it won't be ideal to push it 25 miles home ![]() If not, do you know of any national companies who do? Since I don't want to be stranded for hours on end without the ability to get home ![]() Regards Kelvin |
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Hi Kelvin
I sounds to me like the fuel hose is to small (without looking at the haynes i can't confirm it) or its the fuel pump is full of crap needs replacing. Did you drain down the tank before doing the replacement? With the recovery issue I would look at Yell thats what I did and found a spot on guy that does bikes.
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sounds like mabey you forgot to put the vac hose back on to the fuel tap, without it no fuel will flow.
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Thanks both - I meant to say that the engine ran fine for a bit.
Now I have just taken it out, at first there was some white smoke being produced (I am guessing this is just because it is hot outside). It only lasted a short while. I took it for a spin three times around the block and it seemed fine :S so I'm tempted to take it out on such a beautiful day. But I will browse yell.com - good idea ![]() ![]() |
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