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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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When i start car from cold i have to press metering head flap down slighjtly and fires straight up, when warm has no problems but after sitting for a couple of hours or so i need to press agian to start, any ideas? poss air leak?
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Correct

or possibly its running lean!
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Cheers mate, suppose i will have to get out there and check 4 leaks and get it set up again, or just put back on drive for another 6 months
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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put it on the drive its cheaper and easier
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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i had same prob and mine was due to running lean
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