Car wont idle right!!
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Okay maybe I technically gave in by EFI…
How bad is the rest of the engine mechanically? like how do you know the rings are worn etc? Just if the compression is crappy anyway then I cant imagine it will run great whatever you do to the fuelling side of things!
If it was running fine before though and suddenly went bad then there must be a simple problem… :/ You sure theres no air leak around the inlet manifold or carb base?
TBH though since I am in the same position with you with a levels and study leave I would just take it to someone who knows what they are doing.. or find a set of these for sale..
EDIT: the only one thing I can say that is useful is that the issue seemed to be gone until I ran out of petrol one day (please don't laugh too hard.. it was like 10 and I was hoping the fuel station was open.. :/)
I had to remove the top of the carb to pour fuel directly into the bowl as cranking over the car for ages didn't manage to bring fuel up. After that the idle was not as good. Maybe an issue with the gasket around the top, float level not quite right or just sucking muck into the bowl. Definitely ran worse though! So maybe check and double check those things? And please don't kick your door You'll get there.
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I've had to fit a catch can because the crank case ventilation hose which went to the inlet housing was covering the filter in oil because the rings are worn and exhaust gasses are passing through building up pressure in the bottom end
It must be something mechanical or something because its tempremental so I might out my old dizzy on and see it the electronic ignition is messing up?
I'm sure it's not because if I move it about it doesn't change and I've sprayed things and it doesn't change anything
Its annoying because it is distracting me from revision so I might have to get insured on another car to get to my exams :/
If my engine is in good nick then I will be getting twin 40's because they're awesome
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