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Old 28-10-2004, 02:40 AM
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When you unplug the cold start valve what do you use to cover both ends? as i read that petrol comes out one end when you crank the engine cold

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Old 28-10-2004, 05:19 AM
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why not just unplug it electrically?
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why not just unplug it electrically?
What do you mean?
Old 28-10-2004, 01:27 PM
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take the electrical plug off the cold start valve, blue i THINK and it will render it innop
Old 29-10-2004, 04:22 PM
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I have taken the plug off but do i need to cover it with something or just leave it lying there?
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thats up to you, i would stop the contacts in the loom plug going funny.
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aye jus leave it lying, but tbh the best thing to do would be to fix the old start valve, eithe rits electrical feed or the valve itself!
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