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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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just put s1 back together since taking it of road,

inlet manifold turbo been put back on,

but now wont start,

any ideas, all plugs on back of inlet are in correct and getting a spark

i have let the fuel pupmp prime loads to get fuel back through

im now stuck
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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is the metering flap pulsing on cranking?
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Take off the air filter and hold the flap down 1-2mm while cranking.

Let us know what this does?
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Have you checked the plastic pipe that goes from the oil beather filter on the back left of the rocker cover to the air flow meter. If this has any holes in it can cause a whole load of grief
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Should have geiven me a ring Andy. I could have nipped round and given you a hand....

Is it not an air lock in the fuel system. The KE is a bit random when it comes to things like this....
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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on behalf of andrew

thanks for the help will look at it tommorrow night
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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cheers all, i have not had chance to look tonight

as i have only just got home from work and im of out in 45 mins

will hopefully have it sorted tomorrow
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Runs now!

Shame it's got no proper brakes though! We shall sort it out though.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Runs now!

Shame it's got no proper brakes though! We shall sort it out though.
yes, thank you very much
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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what was it ?
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Minor adjustment....
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Did you put some petrol in Daz
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Something like that Tony! Although not quite as daft!
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