Rebuild an old carbi or just buy a new one?

eraser Fahrvergnugen

970 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 25 Oct 2009, 5:59 pm

#743224

Afternoon all, i have been throwing this debate around in my head for a while, I haven't actually called anywhere that will rebuild but i do have a rebuild kit here.

Does anyone have any ideas, i was just going to rebuild my original carbi but then saw a shiny new pict 34 and thought i may as well buy a new one.

Any comments?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Oct 2009, 6:17 pm

#743226

I was very happy getting a 34 Pict rebuilt
Included new bushes
Wasnt cheap at $200 but was worth it

Futue te ipsum!!!

Pauld Officially Full-On Dubber

204 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 25 Oct 2009, 8:29 pm

#743267

old rebuilt 34 pict = quality and reliability, "new" 34 pict = made out of inferior material and nasty, the expression not worth a wank comes to mind here, just my 2 cents worth

greasykitchen Officially Full-On Dubber

375 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 25 Oct 2009, 8:45 pm

#743272

I had the carby on my old bug (can't remember exact model but it was a solex) rebuilt by a mob at Marion - Finniss St I think or just off it. Can't recall the name. It was in 2001 and cost me about $130-$140. Dunno if that's any help though 🥷

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eraser Fahrvergnugen

970 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 26 Oct 2009, 6:21 am

#743318

Okies thanks guys looks like a rebuilt it is 😉

I will try and taker a look greasykitchen :P thx

alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 26 Oct 2009, 8:28 am

#743330

I would way rather use a og 34 but I needed a new carb pronto and bought a new 34 Bocar. Been running it for a few months and it seems pretty good to me. Zero problems. A few little mods and it runs even better. I like it.

Somtimes the og's are beyond a rebuild.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Oct 2009, 4:12 pm

#743375

eraser wrote:Afternoon all, i have been throwing this debate around in my head for a while, I haven't actually called anywhere that will rebuild but i do have a rebuild kit here.

Does anyone have any ideas, i was just going to rebuild my original carbi but then saw a shiny new pict 34 and thought i may as well buy a new one.

Any comments?

I'd go for a new one...
Aussie dollar is over 90 cents US at the moment..

what is actually wrong with Your present carby??
they are usually just worn at the pivot points allowing air in to be sucked in.. which results in a lean mixture..
NOT good for a VW engine..

$200 sounds very expensive for the bushes to be renewed
even though its a hands on repair job..

Just My thoughts..

Incidently, all moving parts on a carby should be lubricated
with oil.. I do mine every few weeks...
wipe them clean and add a drop of oil...
same with the door hinges...

LEE

I like to lubricate everything that moves on a car...
no lubrication = wear.. IMHO

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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,610 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 26 Oct 2009, 4:53 pm

#743385

I bought a new one and it works fine. I bought it because it was designed to suit an alternator so I didn't need to bend anything to clear the alternator.

Yogie

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 26 Oct 2009, 5:20 pm

#743391

Incidently, all moving parts on a carby should be lubricated
with oil.. I do mine every few weeks...
wipe them clean and add a drop of oil...
same with the door hinges...

So in your case, Lee, if it moves, lubricate it, if it doesn't, paint it. lol

From your ole' mate Jeff