turbo_jim
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Hi guys, I've just bought my first X1/9 - a 1989 model so I assume a Grande Finale? It has had a lot of work done on it recently but there are two problems i need to sort out asap before I can start using the car:
1) The heater is jammed on. I'm not sure if the valve has seized or if the cable has become detached. There seems to be quite a bit of resistance in the lever so i assume it is the valve at fault. Can anyone confirm this as a likely diagnosis? And where can I get hold of a replacement- is my Fiat dealer likely to be able to get hold of one?
2) The carb doesnt seem to be set up right. It smells quite rich and when i put my foot down there is a bit of a flat spot and occasionally some popping and banging. I'm wondering if the fact that the car has been fitted with a K&N induction kit and an electric fuel pump could be contributing to the problem. the previous owner told me that it could be the float level casing it to overfuel. Any ideas?
Any help would be most appreciated as this is currently my only car!
Cheers, Jim
1) The heater is jammed on. I'm not sure if the valve has seized or if the cable has become detached. There seems to be quite a bit of resistance in the lever so i assume it is the valve at fault. Can anyone confirm this as a likely diagnosis? And where can I get hold of a replacement- is my Fiat dealer likely to be able to get hold of one?
2) The carb doesnt seem to be set up right. It smells quite rich and when i put my foot down there is a bit of a flat spot and occasionally some popping and banging. I'm wondering if the fact that the car has been fitted with a K&N induction kit and an electric fuel pump could be contributing to the problem. the previous owner told me that it could be the float level casing it to overfuel. Any ideas?
Any help would be most appreciated as this is currently my only car!
Cheers, Jim