Carb Question?

[torinouk]

I've noticed a slight bit of hesitation on my 2000sc engine the last couple of days, so I thought I would check the carb dashpot to see if it needs topping up.

I unscrewed the cap to find it empty! I use the car daily and had only topped it up about 3 weeks ago.

I know these do need to be topped up regularly, but I've always wondered where does the oil disappear to?

 

[j_radcliffe]

I think if finds its way into the intake manifold, and then the motor. I used to worry about topping it up. Now as long as the damper has oil on it, when I pull it out, then I consider it to be okay. The Rover recommendation to top it off half below the top of the piston is not right in my opinion. I just make sure that there is a few drops of oil in there.

James.