1979 2OOOCC

We have bought a 1979 T2 2 litre camper and knew when we bought it, it had engine problems and would not start as it had been stood for 3 yrs, the bodywork is perfect and it looks stunning but will not move!!! My husband is away at the moment so you will have to bear with me on this, as i'm not sure what i'm talking about, but we need solex carburetors, floats and a retaining clip??? New ones are looking to cost £400 each. Does anyone know where we may get them reconditioned or second hand. My son is a mechanic so no problem with them not being reconditioned. We are in the stockport, cheshire area.

 

there will be someone along who'll answer this, more chance tonight, i can't help as i don't have carbs, i'm pretty sure a few lads have had rebuilt carbs, keep your eyes on the thread later, welcome by the way.

 

Many thanks

 

Get some new ones, less hassel. dual 40mm hpmx are ok, just have your son to look em over

 

thanks, can only see ones available in USA

 

Im selling a pair of standard Solex PDITS from a 2 litre if you interested. See here:
http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=17706.msg275654#msg275654

 

This is the rebuild kit for the carbs... you will want one per carb

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Carb-repair-kit-Type-3-Type-4-solex-per-carb-AC1989939_act_shop.product_pID_109252_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1


And welcome to the LB 8)

 

brill thanks, Dicky I will pass this to my son

 

Sorry,,I forgot to say,,Velkommen til TLB

 

the used to be a placein bolton that rebuilt carbs, pretty certain its called

Carburettor Centre
Thynne Street
Bolton
BL3 6AY

domt know the phone number thoug, used then a lot when i was younger and they were excellent

 

thanks for all the replies

 

I also live in Stockport and meet with the South Manchester VW club on the last Sunday of the month at the Four in Hand (Didsbury) car park where I get all my techie questions answered by Lol and his boys. 2pm to 4pm. You are very welcome to join us, just turn up.

 

Brill, thanks BJM we will defo come along!

 

Son has now replaced the carbs but it's still not starting, it nearly started but then flooded. Plus battery went flat and timing is out, so tomorrow he will have another go and take plugs, do some twiddling etc. Can anyone shed any light on what the problem could be or what to try etc before we have to give up and take it to a vw expert. Thank you in anticipation

 

you've semi answered your question providing you're correct in saying it almost started.... fresh battery clean plugs and correct timing and it should go if what you describe is true.

 

oh I hope so Ricky, fingers crossed!

 

Double, tripple check the plug leads are on in the correct order. It's something I feck up with embaressing regularity. You only need one or two right for it to sort of start...

 

thanks Zed

 

Sounds better - all of what the above said! fingers crossed.

 

Will keep you posted ;D