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Vapor lock

[Deleted User] · 2019-07-28 21:28:50

I have a BMW 2002, When she's hot she won't start. I haven't really investigated it tbh but a quick Google says it could be vapor lock. Basically petrol evaporating in the carb. Anythimg I can do to stop it happening? Or at least a workaroun, perhaps a way to prime it. I do use leaded additive. Thanks

28-07-2019 9:28pm

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I have a BMW 2002,
When she's hot she won't start.
I haven't really investigated it tbh but a quick Google says it could be vapor lock.
Basically petrol evaporating in the carb.
Anythimg I can do to stop it happening? Or at least a workaroun, perhaps a way to prime it.
I do use leaded additive.
Thanks

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#2 29-07-2019 11:10pm

irshmerc

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Have a look here www.02forum.co.uk/ or here www.bmw2002faq.com, could be many things, filter, float sticking....

Good luck

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#3 30-07-2019 8:33am

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You can get spacers to fit between the carb and the inlet manifold to absorb heat, see if there is one available for your carb?

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#4 04-08-2019 9:25pm

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Start with the basics does your coil get very hot? Change your coil over it’s a two min job.

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#5 08-08-2019 6:45pm

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check where your petrol pipes run....maybe re-route them if near the exhaust or manifold

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