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October 09, 2003
Hmmm, could be several things.
With these plastic filters, as I recall, the fuel flows into the centre of
the filter element and outwards so you don't see when it's full of clag. T
hat said, you can drive on long cruising stretches fine.
IT could therefore be the fuel pump. This is (if it is as standard) mounte
d under the 'rear seat' and has a crude (but effective electro-mechanical m
echanism akin to a doorbell. IT contains a set of electrical points which
detoriarate over time which can lead to the pump 'sticking'. Often a bang
on the back seat will free it.
It's difficult to tie either of these things with only happening in traffic
though.
If it were my car I'd:
- Replace the filter, all motor factors sell them or you can get fancier gl
ass/metal ones from various specialists. Cut open the old filter and see i
f there is any clag in it. If there is then the tank probably needs attent
ion, at the very least a drain and flush and if the probelm persisted eithe
r sealing or replacement.
- If the problem still persisted I'd either change the points on the pump o
r replace the pump. Bromsgrove MG sell pattern ones on Ebay for about =A34
0 that have electronics instead of the points.
While you are at it I'd also check for clag in the float chambers.
"Jeremy Cogman" < jeremy.cogman@... > 26005
Posted on October 9, 2003 02:01 PM
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