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[davemate]

I dont really know carb tuning much, have a car that is idling at 2k, its on webers. would this be an easy tune up or is it going to cost hundreds to fix?

[Nelly Vx]

What webbers are you running ? Is it manual or auto choke ? could be choke sticking on or a worn / frayed throttle cable or could be the carbs just need balancing ( twin carb versions )

[davemate]

its on 32/34. its a car i am going to go look at, the rest of the car is sorted just wondered if it was a sign of major expence. looking around a new carb set is only 160, if it comes to it. anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge? so in answer to you actual question, i am not sure about the choke.

Edited by davemate, 01 December 2010 - 11:35 PM.

[garyk220]

From the limited experience I have with cars on carbs, high idle/running rich could also be a leak on the intake manaifold side. I found the leak in the gasket on mine by pouring a little oil onto the gasket which temporarily sealed the leak and reduce the idle speed. A new gasket sorted the problem. Might be different on Weber cars, but a simple check before resorting to carb tuners or replacement parts.

[davemate]

thanks, i will keep an eye out and give that a try. i was hoping to go for a good look tonight, buy am slightly fearful of the weather now. Dw

[slindborg]

anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge?

Peter Baldwin at Wilshers in Orwell...... Hes top of a very short list of carb tuners I'd take my car to in the world

[Mike (Cliffie)]

anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge?

Peter Baldwin at Wilshers in Orwell...... Hes top of a very short list of carb tuners I'd take my car to in the world

Pete Baldwin is a legend, used to RR my race minis

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Dave, it will be very simple and very cheap I wager.

[slindborg]

anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge?

Peter Baldwin at Wilshers in Orwell...... Hes top of a very short list of carb tuners I'd take my car to in the world

Pete Baldwin is a legend, used to RR my race minis

oh fcuk, we agree on something....... erm erm erm erm gotta fix that somehow

[davemate]

thanks for that Cliffie will contest that my lady friend is a gem; drives a crap ford KA that has previously been written off- centre of the steering wheel is a different colour, front bumper with scrap yard label, it didnt have an air box, bonnet re aligned etc etc. mk golf seems like a great little run around for a midwife and i wont mind driving it for myself i have found a lovely mk2 Golf Driver that is on 90k, new clutch, new brakes, rare alloys, well looked ater and previously a mag featured car- just has a high idle. thanks i will be sure to look up that guy when i pick the car up.

[Mike (Cliffie)]

anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge?

Peter Baldwin at Wilshers in Orwell...... Hes top of a very short list of carb tuners I'd take my car to in the world

Pete Baldwin is a legend, used to RR my race minis

That Pete Baldwin knows nothing about cars, should stick to doing Blue Rinses on old women.

Is that better Stu?


oh fcuk, we agree on something....... erm erm erm erm gotta fix that somehow

[adH]

I agree - it's very unlikely to be anything major - probably a vacuum leak or poorly adjusted linkage. If its a single Weber it will be a 32/34 DMTL - a common replacement for the problematic standard Pierburg unit. I fitted one to my old MK2 driver (before I fitted a supercharged G60 engine ). If your looking for any advice get yourself over onto the ClubGTI forum. I might still have a rebuild manual at home I can email over if your interested - I cant guarantee I will be able to find it though .

These guys are good for parts :My link

[slindborg]

anyone know any good carb tuners/indy vw people around cambridge?

Peter Baldwin at Wilshers in Orwell...... Hes top of a very short list of carb tuners I'd take my car to in the world

Pete Baldwin is a legend, used to RR my race minis

That Pete Baldwin knows nothing about cars, should stick to doing Blue Rinses on old women.

Is that better Stu?


oh fcuk, we agree on something....... erm erm erm erm gotta fix that somehow

Thats not really fair on Mr B though...