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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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hi ive got a erst ive had it about 3 weeks
And ive noticed when under hard brakeing it cuts out it usually happens when its under half on the petrol gauge it has recently had a new tank.
Has anyone got ant idea what it could be thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by oasisRS
hi ive got a erst ive had it about 3 weeks
And ive noticed when under hard brakeing it cuts out it usually happens when its under half on the petrol gauge it has recently had a new tank.
Has anyone got ant idea what it could be thanks

id say the tank hasnt got a swirl pot. (imo)
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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is thay any way to check without taking the tank of.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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unless your prepared to chop your floor which i doubt you are then i dont think there is. as you have to take the fuel gauge sender out to check.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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ok mate thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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sounds like cheep tank to me
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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ye it runs abit lumpy somtimes so thats proberbly why
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