hey just a quick one, are the carbi's on a type three easy to remove? because i want to clean the engine a little from the top and paint those cover plates in there...but it seems i have to remove the carb to get at them. if i remove them, is there any special stuff i gotta do? like replace a gasket? or what? and also how should i cover the hole?
jonno
kombi_kid ·
hey
depends on what ur doing i would put a rebuild kit through them which will cost you $62.25 does both
carb..from mick motors!
cheers
rhys
jonno-t3 ·
basically i just want to take both the carbs off...remove put them away safely somewhere...cover the hole up with masking tape? only temporary..so i can remove those metal cover plates...sand clean and paint...and clean all the crap under that as well..
jonno
kombi_kid ·
hey
its not that hard to remove the engine so u may aswell do it and clean it all properly!!!
cheers
rhys
jonno-t3 ·
how easy is it?
but anyway..i'd love to do that...but dont got the right tools...just a socket set...and i am not that mechanically minded...lol. i just want to spruce as much of it up as possible...without removing too much
jonno
kombi_kid ·
i know sydney is a big place but u know someone will come and help u seriously though there a piece of cake and it helps u understand ur VW and how it works etc!!
cheers
rhys
Adam_C ·
hey mate,
where in syd are you? someone (myself included) may be able to help u if u r close to themm
cheers
adz
PurpleT3 ·
Just in case you're not lucky enough to get someone to come over and help you remove the whole engine. Removing the carbies is easy. I've just done this to paint my tin.
Disconnect fuel hoses, wires, linkages and the return springs connected to the tinware. You may need to clamp the fuel lines to stop them leaking. Grab your trusty VW universal tool (13mm spanner/socket) and undo the bolts which hold the carbs in...and ta da, out they come.
As a rule, you should always replace any gasket you remove anywhere on the car as they tend to lose their elasticity over time. They're so cheap it's not worth thinking about. Definitely cover the intake manifold so you don't get crap in the heads.
To remove the left side tinware you will need to remove the generator as well 'cos it sits on top of the tin. Some of the screws on the tinware are hard to get to and will probably have seized from rust so use lots of WD40. With a bit of pulling and twisting the tin should come out.
jonno-t3 ·
ur a legend purplet3!!!....painted engine bay here i come..
but as for te engine...i cant do that...more to the fact i dont want to...i am short of time and money...and it doesnt really need it yet...
jonno
jonno-t3 ·
hey i got some gasket sheet... 0.5mm thick...is that cool for the gasket between the carb and the car? and also do i need to use some gasket goo?
EDIT: the carbi's are off...and between the carbi and the little stalk that connects the carbi to the heads there is a 5mm thick thing..? do i have to put a gasket on either side of that? and one between the stalk and the heads?
thanks, jonno
jonno-t3 ·
need help
kombi_kid ·
if its a dual carb model then i would reccomend just buying that particular gasket prolly 50c each as the gasket paper aint the best for around them spots!!!
cheers
rhys
jonno-t3 ·
yeah?...whats the difference? i'm still learning...so feed me the info...:thumb
jonno
KruizinKombi ·
Yes, you should instal a gasket on either side of the insulator (which helps to prevent conduction of heat from the heads, up the manifold, to the carby).
There shouldn't be any difference between gasket sheet and over-the-counter gaskets other than the stuffing around involved in cutting them out. Stock gaskets are cheap, so I've never bothered making them myself. Gasket sheet is good to have for not-so-common applications though. 🙂