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Fez Parker
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Fuel leak

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Hi, I have a 97 Storm with a rather perculiar problem, there is a leak coming from the base of the fuel tap under the tank it comes out from a very small hole in a round piece that sticks out of the bottom of the tap, not sure if is meant to be attached to a hose of some description, but the percularity lies in that it only leaks just after the engine has been run and then stops after a few minutes, it doesnt appear to leak whilst the engine is running though, any ideas? Fez :confused
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You might want to try checking you have all the hoses attached correctly esp if the tank has been off at any time and invest in a fuel tap rebuild/repair kit. http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/honda_fuel_t ... ir_kit.htm
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Are you the chap that was down at loomies the other day?

Never mind, just seen your other post :)
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The round bit you refer to is a breather. Sounds like the diaphram in the tap is knacked.
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simo wrote:The round bit you refer to is a breather. Sounds like the diaphram in the tap is knacked.
That's exactly what I was going to say. You need to get a diaphragm replacement kit ASAP.

Wicky has recommended a supplier in his post.

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Fez Parker
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Wicky wrote:You might want to try checking you have all the hoses attached correctly esp if the tank has been off at any time and invest in a fuel tap rebuild/repair kit. http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/honda_fuel_t ... ir_kit.htm
Thanks for the info I will chase that up asap :D
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Re: Fuel leak

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Thanks for your help guys, I will chase up that kit and get it fixed ASAP :D
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