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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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To get my car started i have to push the flap down under the air filter whilst someone else is cranking. Why is this?

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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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You've got an air leak somewhere - check for the flap moving when you crank the engine

OR.......the mixture is set too lean
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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nice, il have fun trying to find that lol. At least i think i know where it is cheers for your help mate
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Finding what? the air leak, or mixture screw?
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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air leak
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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See if the flap moves when you crank the engive over, if it does its not an air leak.
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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it does
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Probably a weak mixture then
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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good job its goin to be setup next week then
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