Hi
Does anyone have experience with converting the fuel injection on a Californain import VW Beetle Karmann Cabrio (1979) into carbs?
Ta
roca Learner Dubber
1 post · joined May 2005 ·
Californian Fuel Injection to Carbs
toplessbug Fahrvergnugen
879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
no but i am assuming it would be a simple operation of manifold ends ,manifold and carb if stock ,and fuel pump ..What are you doing with the fi you remove?
vwrallycar Insano Dub Head
721 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
why would u go away from the injection?
ancientbugger Custom Title Time!
1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
Looking at my FI I'd say basically all of the induction system - carbs & manifolds plus alternator stand as well, then are the heads different what with the injectors? Either way carbs will be probably more economical but not as smooth also easier to get replacement parts, I'm keeping mine as is while it's working right.
squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Yeah keep the injection. Mine is a smooth as a very torquey. I haven't had a problem yet - touch wood.
rocafuentes Learner Dubber
5 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thanks all
The only reason I would want to remove the FI and all the associated Californian emission stuff is that when it goes wrong its as far as I can make out very complicated to fix. What do you do with the "black box" of tricks sitting behind the back seats if it goes wrong? throw away? can you still get them?
The car is actually in a garage in Spain - its not moved for the past 3 years.
I am considering importing it to WA - not sure what's involved and the hassles that go with it - will put up another post to get experiences from others
The only reason I would want to remove the FI and all the associated Californian emission stuff is that when it goes wrong its as far as I can make out very complicated to fix. What do you do with the "black box" of tricks sitting behind the back seats if it goes wrong? throw away? can you still get them?
The car is actually in a garage in Spain - its not moved for the past 3 years.
I am considering importing it to WA - not sure what's involved and the hassles that go with it - will put up another post to get experiences from others
Tim Meier Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·
I wouldnt worry too much about it breaking down, because you can by complete systems off ebay for somewhere between 100-200USD. I now have two extra systems under my house incase my FI fails.
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yeah, 'cross that bridge when you come to it' and you may never have to cross that bridgeTim Meier wrote:I wouldnt worry too much about it breaking down, because you can by complete systems off ebay for somewhere between 100-200USD. I now have two extra systems under my house incase my FI fails.
Pay your debts, CxxT
latino11 Casual Dubber
23 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I would be interested in one of these fuel injection systems.What are they called so i can buy on ebay and would they work on my 73 model 1600 L bug?