Re: Not starting
Posted: 07 Feb 2025, 14:57
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Re: Not starting
Posted: 07 Feb 2025, 15:10
So, just thinking if it's the solenoid that's gone and they are difficult to get hold of, what are the options for this part?
Re: Not starting
Posted: 07 Feb 2025, 21:59
solenoids are generaly very reliable when used in low cycle envitonments, I would be more suspect of the supply.
If the solenoid is unresponsive,
Find a 2e3 cheap on ebay with a valve and hope it works
Find a new valve
Find a 2e3 from another application that does not use the shut off and has the blanking plug , VW seemed to like it, Ford did not bother.
I have wondered if a larger bore 2e3 from another application may give better performance but I think I have read that the 2e3 on the DG can provide more volume than the 1.9 can draw. Its not a limiting factor.
If the solenoid is unresponsive,
Find a 2e3 cheap on ebay with a valve and hope it works
Find a new valve
Find a 2e3 from another application that does not use the shut off and has the blanking plug , VW seemed to like it, Ford did not bother.
I have wondered if a larger bore 2e3 from another application may give better performance but I think I have read that the 2e3 on the DG can provide more volume than the 1.9 can draw. Its not a limiting factor.
Re: Not starting
Posted: 07 Feb 2025, 23:04
If you cannot find a solenoid i’d suggest contacting Eric at the Carburettor Hospital, although they are currently away till 17th March though:
https://carburettorspecialists.com/
https://carburettorspecialists.com/
Re: Not starting
Posted: 08 Feb 2025, 02:11
TwinTurbo wrote: ↑07 Feb 2025, 21:59 solenoids are generaly very reliable when used in low cycle envitonments, I would be more suspect of the supply.
If the solenoid is unresponsive,
Find a 2e3 cheap on ebay with a valve and hope it works
Find a new valve
Find a 2e3 from another application that does not use the shut off and has the blanking plug , VW seemed to like it, Ford did not bother.
I have wondered if a larger bore 2e3 from another application may give better performance but I think I have read that the 2e3 on the DG can provide more volume than the 1.9 can draw. Its not a limiting factor.
Been looking for a new solenoid and they are like chicken teeth.
Been on eBay, not many on their and they seem to be for rebuild.
Have wondered if the same solenoid from a 2.1 DG would work as it's the 2e4?
I am thinking more supply issue
Re: Not starting
Posted: 08 Feb 2025, 02:13
300CE wrote: ↑07 Feb 2025, 23:04 If you cannot find a solenoid i’d suggest contacting Eric at the Carburettor Hospital, although they are currently away till 17th March though:
https://carburettorspecialists.com/
Was trying to get hold of Eric in November as he had a pulldown, very difficult to get hold of by phone or email.
Re: Not starting
Posted: 08 Feb 2025, 06:11
check it's operation and feed befor worrying about finding one,
Re: Not starting
Posted: 11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Well, eventually got to the bottom of my issue. The gasket between the manifold and carburettor had gone and caused a air leak, so just waiting for the new gasket to arrive from Brickwerks and should all be good!