Hot start problem Mk 2.
Hot start problem Mk 2.
The family mark two is not too happy hot starting. Sometimes it has to be left to cool down before it will start. I converted to manual choke so no choke probs to contribute. Any ideas?
manual choke
hi mate, i know i'm not helping u with ur problem but i thought i might be cheeky and ask u how u converted to a manual choke? was it a carb swop or o diy job? thanks ![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
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diy choke
sorry to distort ur original question but i have dismantled my pierburg auto choke and codged the choke shut, then just joined the two water pipes up with a slightly smaller diameter piece of metal pipe. when starting from cold it does need a bit of revving but after 5-10 seconds it runs smooth as if it was warm. bearing in mind the weather is quite warm i might be in for a shock come the winter
thats why i asked my original question about a diy choke set up. apologies again for stepping on your toes.
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I didn't have to do any adjusting of the cam, the new choke just bolts on and provided you check the operation on the butterfly is correct ie full choke= shut, no choke =open, everythings hunky dory. One word of warning I was originally sent the wrong kit, some were left and some right hand sided - spent ages scratching me head till I realised. Worst bit was siting the choke pull in the car - not much room and the cable kinks a bit which means its a bit stiff to operate. There is a massive improvement over the old auto choke where I used to splutter down the road until she started to warm up. Definately a mod worth doing. Mark.