740 SE B230K very high idle - Page 2

xtDANIELODONNELLx · Nov 10th, 2021, 00:15

I do have the old carb that was in the car. From what I can make out, the guy who owned it before me accidentally put Diesel in the car, a mechanic removed the diesel, cleared it out as much as possible and the carb was replaced at this stage too. The guy seemed to think the old carb would be good if it was stripped down and cleaned.

Would it work leaving it with someone who could rebuild a carb from the two that I have (i.e. knackered one on the car and the one that was in it before) or maybe having a bash at it myself?

I'll make sure to clean the EGR valve while the carb is off, whether it's for a rebuild of the two or to put on the weber replacement

Laird Scooby · Nov 10th, 2021, 08:19

For the cost of having one "good" carb made of two, it's not worth it. There's no guarantee it will work and remain working and will always be a concern whenever there's a problem with running.

xtDANIELODONNELLx · Nov 10th, 2021, 18:06

Fair play Dave, Weber with EGR and pulse air it is then, just a thought to ask while I have the carb off, is there anything else you think I should service while I have carb out of the engine bay?

Thanks again for everything, I can't express enough how much help you've been with this car

Laird Scooby · Nov 10th, 2021, 19:06

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Originally Posted by xtDANIELODONNELLx

Fair play Dave, Weber with EGR and pulse air it is then, just a thought to ask while I have the carb off, is there anything else you think I should service while I have carb out of the engine bay?

Thanks again for everything, I can't express enough how much help you've been with this car

Clean or replace the oil separator and clean the PCV system in general. Hope you get it sorted and up and running again soon.

xtDANIELODONNELLx · Nov 10th, 2021, 19:20

Fantastic Dave,

Thanks again

xtDANIELODONNELLx · Dec 14th, 2021, 16:35

Cleaned out the EGR and fitted the new carb myself, car's running like a dream.

Nov 10th, 2021, 08:19	#12
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	For the cost of having one "good" carb made of two, it's not worth it. There's no guarantee it will work and remain working and will always be a concern whenever there's a problem with running. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Nov 10th, 2021, 00:15	#11
xtDANIELODONNELLx New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 18:02 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Belfast / Portadown	I do have the old carb that was in the car. From what I can make out, the guy who owned it before me accidentally put Diesel in the car, a mechanic removed the diesel, cleared it out as much as possible and the carb was replaced at this stage too. The guy seemed to think the old carb would be good if it was stripped down and cleaned. Would it work leaving it with someone who could rebuild a carb from the two that I have (i.e. knackered one on the car and the one that was in it before) or maybe having a bash at it myself? I'll make sure to clean the EGR valve while the carb is off, whether it's for a rebuild of the two or to put on the weber replacement

Nov 10th, 2021, 18:06	#13
xtDANIELODONNELLx New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 18:02 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Belfast / Portadown	Fair play Dave, Weber with EGR and pulse air it is then, just a thought to ask while I have the carb off, is there anything else you think I should service while I have carb out of the engine bay? Thanks again for everything, I can't express enough how much help you've been with this car

Nov 10th, 2021, 19:20	#15
xtDANIELODONNELLx New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 18:02 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Belfast / Portadown	Fantastic Dave, Thanks again

Dec 14th, 2021, 16:35	#16
xtDANIELODONNELLx New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 18:02 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Belfast / Portadown	Cleaned out the EGR and fitted the new carb myself, car's running like a dream.

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