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 eraser
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 05:59 PM |
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Rebuild an old carbi or just buy a new one?
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?
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 06:17 PM |
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I was very happy getting a 34 Pict rebuilt
Included new bushes
Wasnt cheap at $200 but was worth it
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 08:29 PM |
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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
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 08:45 PM |
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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 
'76 Golf
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| posted on October 26th, 2009 at 06:21 AM |
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Okies thanks guys looks like a rebuilt it is 
I will try and taker a look greasykitchen :P thx
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| posted on October 26th, 2009 at 08:28 AM |
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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.
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68AutoBug
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| posted on October 26th, 2009 at 04:12 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by eraser
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?
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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 [I can] that moves on a car...
no lubrication = wear.. IMHO
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| posted on October 26th, 2009 at 04:53 PM |
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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
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on October 26th, 2009 at 05:20 PM |
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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
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