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Question
Hi, I am from the UK.

I also am having the very same problem with the petrol dripping from the throttle body. I have noticed that the choke stays on for ever on my 1994 M Reg Vauxhall Corsa GLS 5dr Auto 1.4 Petrol. And the throttle pedal is hard to push in cold weather. Also I filled the car with petrol and I only got 130 miles in return!

In the freezing weather I have noticed a strong smell of petrol and also noticed the engine is not burning petrol properly and the petrol is coming out of the exhaust white-ish with strong smell of petrol.

This morning, I had a good look inside the throttle body and noticed smell of petrol and looked quite mucky with thin oily black/browny slime on the inside of the throttle body. Now, I don't now if the bottom small hole is totally blocked??

Any guide on how to get to the throttle body?

Thanks!

Answer
Hello John,

This vehicle is outside my area of expertise, so unfortunately i am not able to assist you with your problem.  However, i recommend you visit the below site, as it appears to be themed toward you type of vehicle, it is similar to this site, post your question there and you will get a reply with some sort of direction on how to proceed.  There are quite a few Vauxhall Mechanics listed on that forum.

The forum can be found at this address:
http://www.westonautoservices.co.uk/service/displayquestions.asp?page=50&filter=...

Copy and paste that link into your web browser search bar and you should find it no problem.

Good Luck.  Please let me know if i may be of further assistance to you.

Thank you