lazylobster
Established member
Hi all, a hot day yesterday around 25c (hot for UK that is) and took madam for a long drive. When oil temp starts to get over 80c and car not moving, sat in traffic etc, then the engine starts to die and I have to give her a rev to keep her going. :bang:
The thermo flap is fully open, engine idle is 1000rpm. When moving the oil temp drops down to 60 ish. And no problems with lack of power, missing, cutting out or anything else.
Does not seem to be ignition but maybe more fuel stavation. Has a new fuel pump fitted not so longago. Again, been running great over long distances no problem. Just seems to be when the engine gets very hot and sat waiting to move off.
I do get a slight smell of petrol in the cabin so wonder if there is a slight leak in the pipe running through the cabin. No sign / smell around the fuel tank. How can I check this, I think there is a connect from the rubber fuel tank hose to the copper fuel line?
Your help please!
Thanks
Rob
The thermo flap is fully open, engine idle is 1000rpm. When moving the oil temp drops down to 60 ish. And no problems with lack of power, missing, cutting out or anything else.
Does not seem to be ignition but maybe more fuel stavation. Has a new fuel pump fitted not so longago. Again, been running great over long distances no problem. Just seems to be when the engine gets very hot and sat waiting to move off.
I do get a slight smell of petrol in the cabin so wonder if there is a slight leak in the pipe running through the cabin. No sign / smell around the fuel tank. How can I check this, I think there is a connect from the rubber fuel tank hose to the copper fuel line?
Your help please!
Thanks
Rob