Category: Fuel
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
Date: 26 Oct 2021 Issue This article focusses on the standard mechanical fuel pump fitted to standard 1200cc and 1500cc pre-crossflow engines. Engine won’t start, no fuel in pump bowl. Loss of top end power or engine splutters at speed. Oil drip under car. Diagnosis First check there is actually fuel in the tank. To…
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Estate Fuel Tank and Sender Unit
Date: Jul 2019, May 2022 Issue Fuel needle on dashboard not moving when ignition turned on – possible causes include sender unit failure Fuel appears under car when filling or stopping – WARNING – fix this urgently Engine misfires generally especially at high rev’s. Diagnosis Leaks When filling the tank very full fuel appears under…