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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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iv got a mk3 fiesta 1.1 H reg and i ran out of petrel and i have filled it up again and it runs very rough on idle now any 1 got any idias

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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Probably sucked up shite from the tank. Change the fuel filter
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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sounds like you have dragged up all the from the bottom of the tank. try some red-ex
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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thanks i was going to give it a service tomorow anyway
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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so it doesnt need the fuel system bleeding then
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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No need to bleed fuel system, i'd go for fuel filter too
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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no just change the filter add red ex to a full tank and give it a good run. should clear it
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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petrel
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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idle jet's got blocked in the carb from the shit from the bottom of tank!

IF your lucky it may clear by being driven if NOT then you may have to take it apart and clean the jets out!
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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The jets are easy to clean BTW.
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