how to get to the float???

Post by **silvia** » 13 Nov 2007 01:12 pm

as above i need to adjust my float in the carb as my car is bogging down on tyte corners, i have the pan filter out of my way and was wondering what next????

thanks for eny help

Post by **setsunakaede** » 13 Nov 2007 02:05 pm

Remove the bolts which keep the carb cover in place, and I thought you also need to remove the bolts which hold the carb. Then carefully lift the cover, the float will come along with it.

It is for the 1.7 is it?

I think you better change the float completely as it is "renowned" of changing into a sinker over time. It ain't that expensive, I reckon about 30pound at the renault dealer.

Post by **silvia** » 13 Nov 2007 02:30 pm

thanks i have got to the float but i have know idea how it adjusts?theres no screws? yes it is a 1.7

do i bend the metal stops to adjust it?

thanks

Post by **Chris_C** » 13 Nov 2007 02:37 pm

You need to turn the top plate over (is the main gasket ok?) and measure the distance from the top of the float to the carb top plate, when (this needs checking... either the floats are touching the ball bearing in the needle valve, or are pushing it fully down) The measurement you require and the where the ball should be bit are in the 1.7 engine green book in the technical section.

To check the float, just get a bowl of water and see if it... floats

I held mine by the pivot whilst testing

EDIT: forgot to mention how to actually change it.... bend the cenral tab that rests against the ball bearing!

Post by **silvia** » 13 Nov 2007 03:25 pm

well i cant get it to work atall now. everytime i put the carb back together it runs out of fuel and then i take it apart and hold up the top of the carb and turn it over and fuel comes out but when its all put back together it doesen put fuel into the chaimber???? help i have to get home lol

Post by **silvia** » 13 Nov 2007 03:34 pm

also in the chamber nearest the front of the car there is a small brass pipe and it was in a hole but it was sticking out high and i think thats whats stoping the floats going down it was a loose fit not threded or enything??