XJ problem?

[Beelzebub]

SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
think), when he turns it over. I realise it's a bit vague, but I've not
seen it for myself.

Any suggestions?

Ta

[Preston Kemp]

Beelzebub wrote:

> SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
> think), when he turns it over.

Most bikes do that when you turn them over - much safer to keep them
the right way up.


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[wessie]

Beelzebub emerged from their own little world to say

> SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
> think), when he turns it over. I realise it's a bit vague, but I've not
> seen it for myself.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Ta
>
>

Better get it fixed. He wouldn't want to miss that relay

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[The Older Gentleman]

Beelzebub <charlene_gibsonIHATESPAMMINGBASTARDS@hotmail.com> wrote:

> SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
> think), when he turns it over. I realise it's a bit vague, but I've not
> seen it for myself.
>
Which breather pipe?

If from one of the carbs, then it's simply a sticking float.



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[Beelzebub]

"The Older Gentleman" <chateauSPAMKILL.murray@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in
message news:1gq4dyp.16jxqjf7ntx34N%chateauSPAMKILL.murray @dsl.pipex.com...
> Beelzebub <charlene_gibsonIHATESPAMMINGBASTARDS@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
> > think), when he turns it over. I realise it's a bit vague, but I've not
> > seen it for myself.
> >
> Which breather pipe?

I'm not sure tbh.
>
> If from one of the carbs, then it's simply a sticking float.

Cool, thanks - we'll have a lookie.

[Dave Emerson]

"Beelzebub" <charlene_gibsonIHATESPAMMINGBASTARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:34ci5rF49g90kU1@individual.net...
> SO's XJ apparently pisses petrol out of the breather/overflow pipe (I
> think), when he turns it over. I realise it's a bit vague, but I've not
> seen it for myself.
>
> Any suggestions?

Either a flow is stuck or there's some muck on the fuel control valve (the
thing the float controls).

A sharp tap with a screwdriver handle may be a temporary fix but a good
clean out in required to prevent re-occurrence.

Dave