Help Please

Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 3 Jun 2012, 9:03 pm

#905776

Not VW,

My son has bought a registered 1968 Austin 1800 from a deceased estate and it's having some rough idle problems. I'd say a combination of stale fuel and possibly crap in tank blocking the idle circuit . He's mechanically challenged and needs help.

Can anyone recommend a mechanic who knows their way around a SU carby? He lives in the general vicinity of Sydney Uni so anywhere in the eastern suburbs or inner west would suit.

Maybe a mini specialist?

At least he's heading in the right direction with that number plate.

Regards,

Matt.

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jun 2012, 11:29 pm

#905810

I read recently that our Fuel now starts to break down after a month or so.. a bit different to the old days//
Petrol stayed petrol..lol

SU's always looked like a simple carby.. lol
compared to any other..lol

Austin 1800 are rare these days... Have seen a black one locally now & then..

Sure to be someone who knows about Mini and 1800 etc..

Maybe a mini club in Sydney if there is such a thing..

what about miniman of here??

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

baja_01 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 4 Jun 2012, 8:39 am

#905830

There is mechanic in East Maitland "Gilberts Garage" does a lot of work on English cars or used to. Maybe too far away though............

zoofish Officially Full-On Dubber

205 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 4 Jun 2012, 9:57 am

#905842

Hi Matt,

I get my MINI's serviced at Sydney Prestige, on Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (literally a 2 min car drive from Sydney Uni) - Don't let the name fool you, whenever I've have had the car in for a service, there have been a few classic Coopers in for some work - If they cannot help you, then perhaps they'll be able to guide you in the right direction. their number is (02) 9319-3336.

I hope this helps,
Trevor🙂.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 4 Jun 2012, 5:29 pm

#905906

Matt Sydney carburettors may be able to help if Sydney Prestige can't.

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 4 Jun 2012, 5:54 pm

#905917

Hi Matt. Looks like a good find. I used to have an 1800 and used a Mini specialist in Melbourne to sort out issues (no good to you though). One thing to check is the diaprham for the PCB valve. Mine failed and caused all sorts of issues. Won't cost anything to check as from memory i

Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 4 Jun 2012, 8:41 pm

#905952

zoofish,

Thanks, he phoned Sydney Prestige and they weren't interested.

Les,
I thought of Sydney Carbies for this particular problem but would rather try to line him up with someone he can continue with long term, for general maintenance as well.

Bingo, Found mini and moke world on the interweb. They are at Brookvale and he is booked in.

Thanks for the suggestions so far keep them coming, it's nice to have options.

Regards,

Matt.

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Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 4 Jun 2012, 8:44 pm

#905954

hulbyw wrote:Hi Matt. Looks like a good find. I used to have an 1800 and used a Mini specialist in Melbourne to sort out issues (no good to you though). One thing to check is the diaprham for the PCB valve. Mine failed and caused all sorts of issues. Won't cost anything to check as from memory i

Did you mean PCV valve? (as in "positive crankcase ventilation"?)

Regards,

Matt.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2012, 9:17 pm

#905963

There is always the Carburettor Service Company at Burwood on Parramatta Road.
They are right near Burwood Bus Depot

http://www.carburettorservice.com.au/

They are real good fellas who know there stuff 👍👍👍

Futue te ipsum!!!

zoofish Officially Full-On Dubber

205 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 4 Jun 2012, 9:54 pm

#905984

Good to hear that you've found someone to help. Brilliant!

TheMiniMan Insano Dub Head

849 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 4 Jun 2012, 10:11 pm

#905989

Matt Ryan,,, tell Andrew (from Mini & moke world) that i (Matt Read "The MiniMan") said hello :-)

he may look after you a little better maybe

:-)

& yes i have an 1800 too (Mk2 Automatic) :-) great great great cars & strong as an ox