I had the same two problems on my 1989 Mini 998. Faulty fuel pump didn't
deliver any fuel to the carb so the engine just stalled. Cured this by
fitting a new pump, fiddly but easy. Next, I had fuel pouring out of the
overflow pipe and into the lower part of the engine bay and on to the
tarmac. Cured this by replacing the needle valve and seat as decribed
previously. Comes as a kit and is cheap and easy to fit.

However, I did find that the rubber tipped needle tended to stick after a
couple of years resulting in fuel starvation or flooding. Fixed this by
fitting a genuine SU needle and seat kit, again a cheap fix.

Good luck

"ln1gaw" <albertswift (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Why didn't I say it as quick and easy as that,,,,
nice one "ln1gaw"
Fitzy