DC
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« on: March 09, 2010, 09:51:47 PM » |
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My name is Dan from leeds and the proud owner of a 1989 Fiat 126 Bis with an Italian flag go faster stripe!  This i my first car and my m8s either love it or h8 it (they're the jealous ones) done all the work on it myself with the my dad watching over my shoulder now just playing with the carburettor, any tips? DC |
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Pete126
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 10:33:35 PM » |
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Hi Dan. Welcome to the forum Where have all the 126's in Leeds been hiding  |
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Pete.  il cavallo piccolo |
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 11:22:00 PM » |
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i know i've not seen one since my mum had on 10years ago! mines still in my garage like i said carb problems i think just wont start now!  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 12:11:09 AM » |
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It probably just wants cleaning out, Have checked that petrol is getting to the carb  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 12:52:33 AM » |
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It probably just wants cleaning out, Have checked that petrol is getting to the carb And that the petrol is fresh. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 07:53:16 AM » |
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Hi Dan
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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2010, 12:33:39 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2010, 12:57:59 PM » |
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i've got it off and cleaning it making the house stink of petrol  and i've replaced all liquids, brake fluid was almost solid and washer bottles were balck dont think it had been driven for a good 5+ years!!! How many turns should i put on the mixture i've always thought 1 1/2? |
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2010, 01:01:08 PM » |
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Hi Dan , I am sure you will get it sorted . Have you had the car on the road yet Lots of guys on here to give you advice.......................... ................... some of it good |
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2010, 01:30:30 PM » |
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well this is the story: it used to run and start after a few tries i'd drive it but when i pressed the accellorator it'd take a few seconds to pick up then after about 10-15mins would stop and not start again  any advice please!  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2010, 02:08:12 PM » |
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OK if it has been standing for that long has all the old petrol been flushed out ? Do you have an online filter ? 10 to 15 mins run may suggest that something on the electrics is overheating. Check out as many electrical connections & earths as you can . |
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2010, 04:11:44 PM » |
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welcome to the forum dan- a nice motor!
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now back on the axle stands and setting fire to it daily!!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2010, 06:44:37 PM » |
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First thing i did to give him some fresh juice! i've put an inline filter in n the lil filter in the carb was full of crap gonna get it on 2night n hopefully he'll b purring away again! oh btw he's called Geno!
thanks all!
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2010, 07:10:22 PM » |
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Welcome- i like the paint scheme you have |
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A jo munkahoz ido kell, a szarhoz meg tobb
Ya canna hand a man a grander spanner
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« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2010, 07:39:11 PM » |
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i reckon the stripes add 5bhp each!
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