Whats the best carb replacement?

Post by **coilspring** » 15 Jul 2007, 18:38

Had some problems with the cold starting / running on my 1983 1.9 wbx DG motor. I ordered a pull down unit and service kit from Gower and Lee but when carb was removed it seems that a previous owner has made a 'special / "bar-steward" child' from a few different units. I seem to have the top half from an opal and the bottom half from a VW, studs and accelerater cable mount have all been welded on as they must have been Opel fitments originally so now i'm looking at a new / replacement carb. I have a long trip planned and was wondering if your collective expertise could suggest the best replacement? Do I go Weber or Pierburg? Whats the best if money was no object? (figuratively speaking obviously!)

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Jul 2007, 20:47

Get a p'burg ......dont eff about..they are cheap and plentyfull

then spend the money on setting it up .....Gasure can help there

Post by **coilspring** » 15 Jul 2007, 23:02

yeah, had a feeling best to stick to oem parts. Thanks. Where's the best place to go for a Pierburg? Thinking of ordering one tomorrow with a bit of luck....

Post by **Spannerrack** » 15 Jul 2007, 23:17

got a good 1 here from a 83 1900 £30 inc P+P

CHeers Geoge

Post by **coilspring** » 15 Jul 2007, 23:44

george your'e a life saver...can I pm you and we'll sort out the details?

Post by **coilspring** » 17 Jul 2007, 15:50

thanks anyway George. Shame not the right one but there you go.

It seems that Weber carbs are also out of stock in the usual places. Anyone know where else I can source either the Pierburg or the Weber???

(Got a price of almost £700 from Gower and Lee for a Pierburg and Webers are on back order until Spetember) OK, PANIC!!!!

Post by **happylass33** » 20 Jul 2007, 18:59

I just bought a pierburg for my T25 DG so will have a spare weber after the new one is fitted