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Anyone got a #4 carb bowl - mine is now knack'd

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nikoteen, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. nikoteen

    nikoteen Member

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    I just got my new carb bowl replacement drain screws from Chacal
    today :D
    BUT the screw on #4 bowl was way too stuck and the head was already gone. I tried an extractor (that broke off) then tried to drill it outl...no joy, and now it's impossible to get the new screw in there (looks like i have knackered it) :cry:
    So now i need a #4 carb bowl.
    Wish i'd left it well alone now.
    Cheers
    Nick
    P.S. trying to get carbs in the uk is nigh on impossible.
    I'll pay shipping of course.
    Thanks
    Nick
     
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    bill Active Member

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    I think Chacal has some bowls - at least give him a shot...
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    if it's a standard 6x1 thread, try running a tap through it
    if it leaks put some teflon tape on the point
     
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    Thanks for your replies folks. I have already 'spoken' with Chacal and i may well have to order another carb bowl (thankfully he has got one in stock). The trouble with trying to get the new screw in there is that i don't think that all of the old one has come out. It seems to be embedded into the old thread and i have tried and tried to rill out as much as i can, Of course we don't have much room in there.
    I've also tried to re-thread it without much luck.
    Think i'll have one more go at it later before i order the new bowl.
    Bah
    Thanks again
    Nick
     
    nikoteen, Nov 19, 2008
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