What is this handle for??

Post by **wee bugger** » 10 Nov 2008, 20:19

Just under the right of steering wheel on a 87 1.6 diesel? It pulls out like a big old choke but does not seem to do anything.....

Cheers

Chris

Post by **Mocki** » 10 Nov 2008, 20:20

it is a big ole choke.......

Post by **peasant** » 10 Nov 2008, 20:24

It slightly changes the injection timing on the pump to earlier to help with starting from cold

Post by **wee bugger** » 10 Nov 2008, 20:49

Cheers.guy i bought from at weekend said it did nothing...

Post by **lambrettalee** » 10 Nov 2008, 21:44

wee bugger wrote:Cheers.guy i bought from at weekend said it did nothing...

he may be right

check its connected at the pump end....... in the back

Post by **Syncro G** » 11 Nov 2008, 15:02

Depending on engine type they don't change the engine note much (some car engines rase idle with it) but it will make cold starting better if timeing is right.

One things for sure, its definately not a "choke" - diesels don't need such throttleing rubish!