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Just read some threads about hard starting as my surf didn't start very well today when hot, it turned over for quite a while before starting. It's always sarted well untill now. I have noticed the filler cap hissing very loudly when I fill the tank ( it's always done this though) is the tank meant to hold pressure? or is this hissing a vacuum from a blocked vent?
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Which filler cap?
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To clarify, my fuel filler cap usually sits on the tyre while I'm filling up, and definitely doesn't hiss. Do you mean AFTER you've filled up?Last edited by Wolfracer; 24 March 2012, 00:40."B.A." Baracus: "Talk to me, talk sense so I can talk back. Not all this jibberjabber like breaking the peace and all that."
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Either clean the vent tube on top of the fuel tank or drill a hole in the filler cap of don't do it up all the way (that's what I do)Comment
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Most likely you have a blocked vent filter. To change it may mean removal of the fuel tank. If you have the original fuel cap installed then (I believe) it is a vented one. If so, take it off and give it a real good clean. If not, then drill a small hole through the cap to vent it. Having your little fuel cap door closed prevents water ingress through the cap after this.Comment
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How low have you been running the tank? you may be sucking all kinds of crap out from the bottom of the tank. And I agree with other posts, the cap may be blocked, try giving it a clean with a solvent (or petrol) and let it dry, then try it againComment
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fixed!
Strange one this but when I put some diesel in the tank it has started first time every time since!
what prize do I get for being nob of the week?
I have also killed the filler cap snake as it tried to bite me......Comment
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