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Post by marinastevie » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:27 pm

1.7 o series carburetter is losing dashpot oil into throttle body resulting in the car overfueling and spilling petrol out of the overflow tube,does anyone know what causes this and how to rectify it?All help would be greatful
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Post by ClaytonSpeed » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:58 pm

Sounds like a worn carb, possibly the float sticking. I'd contact Burlen Fuel systems and get a rebuild kit.

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Post by marinastevie » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:15 pm

Thanks very much Ben
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