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[gdl1986]

1989
998 Mayfair Auto


im having problems with my carb setup, the car idles & accelarates fine when running on the choke, but once the choke is off the idle speed decreases and when i try to accelarate the engine just splutters then dies
ive tried changing the air/ fuel mixture on the carb but this seems to have no effect.
when i make it run rich it spluttes then bilds up revs but still spluttery and unstable, and the leaner i make it run it just splutters then dies.

i recently fitted a stage 1 exhaust system with new inlet & outlet manifolds and the kit came with a AAU needle which i havent used as i thought it would make it use more fuel.

can anyone help?

[Pooky]

The AAU needle will make it use more fuel but that's because it'll need more fuel! What air filter are you using? K&N cone? Filter element?

Try it with the AAU needle (that's what I was using after I fitted my stage 1).

You'd be best going for a Mini friendly rolling road tune as they'll be able to give you and/or tweak a needle to be perfect for you. They'll also set up your timing. Have you even checked your timing?

[gdl1986]

as far as i know the timing is fine but i'll try the AAU needle to see if thats the problem

thanks.

[sheddd]

oil in dashpot?
mine kep doing that and after taking it to specialist it was just simpe case of putting more oil in it