Using to much FUEL

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ttedj
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Model: excel se
Colour: vulcan grey
Year: 1989
Location: lincolnshire

Re: Using to much FUEL

Post by ttedj »

Try here: http://www.espritfactfile.com/carbbalancing.html

I think (from memory) the mixture screws are the furthest back slightly out on each port / barrel. Set these at about 3.5 turns and try from there. Are all teh vacumn tubes and connections leak free as mine were loose and let in air.

Have you also checked the timing?

Hope it helps.

Ted
1989 Lotus Excel
1974 MG Midget
2006 AUDI A4 3.0 Tdi quattro
2008 VW TIGUAN (wife's)
2 Black cats

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