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Dec 15th, 2002, 13:18

My brother has a 1989 240 estate with a 4 speed box and a carb aspirated engine. He has a fault which starts with a gradual loss of power resulting in the egine finally cutting out all together. After wating a minute or so, he can start the engine which then runs ok and he can continue. He's also concerned about the gas he has to put in and reckons the car is guzzling fuel.........anyone experienced this type of fault???

Paul Clifton · Dec 16th, 2002, 22:49

Sounds like two different topics here. Firstly the poor performance sounds like fuel starvation.First thing to do is to remove the tank unit and remove the filter from the fuel pick-up pipe and throw it away. Refit the unit and then fit an in-line filter in the engine compartment to the fuel delivery pipe to the fuel pump. Try the car for a few miles to see if fault gone.This was a known fault with these cars.The filter would collapse over the end of the pipe causing fuel starvation.Once you had stopped for a while the filter would spring back and it would be ok for a few more miles until it was sucked over the pipe again.
You have not quoted what the fuel consumption actually is, but these carburated 240's were very thirsty anyway even when they were running correctly. Expect 18 to 20mpg 'town' driving and 25 to 28 on a 'run'.
If figures are far worse than this you have probably got a carb problem.

Paul.
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Clifford Pope · Dec 18th, 2002, 09:37

I'd agree with Paul, it sounds like fuel starvation. I had exactly that fault with one, and it turned out to be be a sticking float pivot in the Pierburg carburettor.
On the fuel economy, I'd check the ignition side first. Plugs, HT leads, distributor cap, rotor arm, and especially points, if your model has them.
Worth a check to see the fuel filler pipe isn't corroded or leaking at the joints, in the inaccessible part on top of the tank.

Dec 21st, 2002, 18:02

I have an identical 1989 4-speed carb 240. It seemed to only develop the problem about 10-20 mins after starting. My local dealer advised me to replace the flywheel sensor cable (about £30 from the dealer) and this sorted it.

Ade

Dec 15th, 2002, 13:18	#1
Philip Guest Location:	240 My brother has a 1989 240 estate with a 4 speed box and a carb aspirated engine. He has a fault which starts with a gradual loss of power resulting in the egine finally cutting out all together. After wating a minute or so, he can start the engine which then runs ok and he can continue. He's also concerned about the gas he has to put in and reckons the car is guzzling fuel.........anyone experienced this type of fault???

Dec 16th, 2002, 22:49	#2
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	RE: 240 Sounds like two different topics here. Firstly the poor performance sounds like fuel starvation.First thing to do is to remove the tank unit and remove the filter from the fuel pick-up pipe and throw it away. Refit the unit and then fit an in-line filter in the engine compartment to the fuel delivery pipe to the fuel pump. Try the car for a few miles to see if fault gone.This was a known fault with these cars.The filter would collapse over the end of the pipe causing fuel starvation.Once you had stopped for a while the filter would spring back and it would be ok for a few more miles until it was sucked over the pipe again. You have not quoted what the fuel consumption actually is, but these carburated 240's were very thirsty anyway even when they were running correctly. Expect 18 to 20mpg 'town' driving and 25 to 28 on a 'run'. If figures are far worse than this you have probably got a carb problem. Paul. 200 reg keeper voc. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Dec 18th, 2002, 09:37	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: 240 I'd agree with Paul, it sounds like fuel starvation. I had exactly that fault with one, and it turned out to be be a sticking float pivot in the Pierburg carburettor. On the fuel economy, I'd check the ignition side first. Plugs, HT leads, distributor cap, rotor arm, and especially points, if your model has them. Worth a check to see the fuel filler pipe isn't corroded or leaking at the joints, in the inaccessible part on top of the tank.

Dec 21st, 2002, 18:02	#4
MadAde Guest Location:	RE: 240 I have an identical 1989 4-speed carb 240. It seemed to only develop the problem about 10-20 mins after starting. My local dealer advised me to replace the flywheel sensor cable (about £30 from the dealer) and this sorted it. Ade

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