Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Leaking Carburettor

All of a sudden the rear right carb has started leaking. When the car is running it drips fuel from two places (yellow arrows) quite rapidly. I noticed this today when I started the engine in order to boost the brake servo so I could bleed the brakes. Once I realised how much fuel was leaking, I switched off the engine.

Sorting out this leak and bleeding the brakes are the last remaining work items before the Jag can go for its MOT safety inspection. Does anyone know whats causing this? I haven't meddled with the carbs (except tighten the choke cable) since the last time the engine was run (some 3 or 4 weeks ago).

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