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Post by maxifields on Jan 10, 2016 17:04:02 GMT
I noticed oil around the outside of petrol cap (about half a teaspoon).I wipe it up go for a ride and there it is again.The tank is about half full and not noticing any loss of petrol.is it anything to do with ethanol in petrol seperating the 2stroke oil ??
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Post by bryno on Jan 10, 2016 17:52:03 GMT
You're seeing the oil residue after the petrol has evaporated, sounds like you need a new seal on the cap.
If it's a px with autolube, that would be concerning ;-)
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Post by maxifields on Jan 10, 2016 18:55:07 GMT
cheers I'll try that (its a sprint) does anyone use anything to neuralise the effects of ethanol ,should I be putting in a fuel stabiliser?
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Post by shipscat on Jan 10, 2016 19:55:01 GMT
get your self one of these from scooter center koln fuel cap seal partnumber 7671395
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Post by doulsy on Jan 10, 2016 21:00:44 GMT
notice on mine that the petrol melted the paint round the cap, i should have rubbed the part the seal sits on to bare metal.
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Post by bryno on Jan 11, 2016 8:53:18 GMT
Why? i'm not aware of it casuing much of a problem, cerntainly not noticed any effect on any of my scooters cheers I'll try that (its a sprint) does anyone use anything to neuralise the effects of ethanol ,should I be putting in a fuel stabiliser? |
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Post by henri on Jan 11, 2016 9:40:54 GMT
you can buy additives to neutralise ethanol ,an even a filter system to remove it entirely . vespas arent really effected by ethanol in fuel ,unless youve got a very old needle valve .the tips get destroyed by ethanol. lambretta owners are reporting burnt pistons an blaming ethanol, but ive noticed the story usually goes "its kitted,stopped at different garage on long run,then canned it to make up time ". so not entirely convinced its all ethanols fault. if scoots stored for 3+months ethanol can give grief tho. its hydroscopic an draws moisture from air , forming little pin-head sized globules of white crystal/fatty things .just perfect size to block jets an carb passages .so if storing/wintering scoot fuel preservatives are a must . H
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jan 13, 2016 21:32:20 GMT
This month scootering magazine has a bit of editorial on ethanol shield from Bedlam Scooters so yes it is readily available, check page 20.
I think it looks like a good idea and am going to use it this coming season.
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Post by doulsy on Jan 13, 2016 22:40:45 GMT
This month scootering magazine has a bit of editorial on ethanol shield from Bedlam Scooters so yes it is readily available, check page 20. I think it looks like a good idea and am going to use it this coming season.the season has all ready started  in my back yard |
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