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Hi all,
Just having a root around at the engine. Ive posted before about the first issue, but I have better images here. The pipe in the first picture is not attached to the outlet in the second picture. Is this a major issue?
I also noticed that the cable in the below pictures is not attached to something at the end (first picture). Not sure if its meant to be...
And finally, I have a tear in the below part (first picture). Can anyone tell me what its called so I can order it. Also, is it a hard piece to replace? I reckon this is the reason why I have engine issues too.
1st picture is fine, its the float overflow, it normally runs down across the top of the flywheel housing and ends at the front of the engine, once your carb is working fine it should stay dry, although if you can lengthen the pipe a bit to take it away from the exhaust it would be a bit safer
3rd picture,
its called a bypass hose, can be gotten from most major motorfactors but can be a right pain in the ass to change!
From what i can make out as i look at the pictures......
The pipe in 1st pic is just a carburettor overflow pipe to direct fuel away from the exhaust should it overflow due to ur float sticking, just connect it up its no major issue once ist not overflowing.
The pipe in no3 pic is known as a bypass hose... its between ur waterpump and cylinder head. Quite an important hose as it leaks coolant and ur engine will over heat if not replaced.......... its awkward enough to replace too but not impossible.
the bit of pipe coming from the head and the other bit that comes from the water pump that this bypass hose has to sleeve over can make it awkward and time consuming, plus the clips that come with it can make you loose your marbles!
if i was you i would replace it now but when you next need to replace your water pump try getting a piece of the same hose as the ones that go inside of the car to the matrix and cutting it to the same length that you would need to sit between the head and pump,
before you put the new pump on, slip the piece of pipe onto the cylinder head side and tighten it up, then fit the other piece to the pipe from the water pump, put on the pump and tighten it all up, you now have a much more permanent fitting that will not leak as much as the banjo type bypass,
job done,
bobs your mothers/fathers brother
Hmm! Is it just an awkward piece to replace or is it actually difficult? I assume its a case of unattaching the clips either side, popping up the pipe at the top and slipping in the new piece?
Also, any ideas about the second lot of photos? There is an obvious circular hook at the end of the cable, but it doesnt seem to be wrapped onto anything....
as far as i can tell its something to do with your heater control?
its the later type control which i'm not too sure about, better to let someone who knows them tell you that one
edit,
yes it can be difficult to do but you might be lucky and it could be the easiest job you've ever done,
after all, i've seen a pig strapped to the roof of a mini now!
second photo is your water valve control for your heater insisde the car...
its connected up wrong, unclip it and just move it over to the left, it connects onto that l shaped lever which is controlled by your heater cable inside the car, seems that its open so you must have be getting warm air all the time.... <---- that make sense? sure someone can put it in better terms...
First pic is overflow, connect it to the pipe indicated in the second pic.
Third pic is heater control valve. The loop on the end of the cable goes over the piece of metal just below it slightly to left in pic. I think these later valves work in reverse to early ones and your heater may have been perminently off?
Last pic is bypass hose, these accordian type hoses are prone to failure and if you replace with same carry a spare also. This is a critical part and if if fails on the road is very aukward to replace. As stated above Iwould also recomend removing the waterpump and replace it with a solid hose.
highly unlikely, the bypass hose has nothing to do with fueling,
worst case scenario, it might make the engine stop but that would be permanent as it might cause it to heat seize due to lack of water
