carb question

Bugginbabs66 · Post by **Bugginbabs66** » Sat May 09, 2009 9:32 am

i need to know what modifications i need to make to put an aftermarket carb on my bug. if any?

o yeah, and do i need to put a hard start relay on it when it has ALL new wiring?

couion · Post by **couion** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:59 pm

Intake manifold will have to be replaced. I have never had a VW with the hard start relay. I have never needed it.

Bugginbabs66 · Post by **Bugginbabs66** » Sat May 09, 2009 6:46 pm

is that the only mod i need to make?
cause i got it started for the first time today! yay me!
o yeah, and my hubby too. lol.
i am thinkin it is having a hard time staying running because of the carb, it might be bad.

couion · Post by **couion** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:45 pm

If the engine is stock then the stock carb is the best. I would get a carb kit and give it a good cleaning and overhaul and roll with it.

Bugginbabs66 · Post by **Bugginbabs66** » Sat May 09, 2009 8:58 pm

do automatic chokes come seperate? or do i have to buy a whole new carb? cause we think we narrowed it down and i have looked around and have not found a rebuild kit with one. would i be better off just getting a stock replacement?

Bugginbabs66 · Post by **Bugginbabs66** » Sat May 09, 2009 9:08 pm

do automatic chokes come seperate? or do i have to buy a whole new carb? cause we think we narrowed it down and i have looked around and have not found a rebuild kit with one. would i be better off just getting a stock replacement?

couion · Post by **couion** » Sun May 10, 2009 6:07 pm

The choke is not part of the rebuild kit. If your car is still 6 volt a choke is going to be hard to find. If it is 12 volt the chikes can be bought from a VW parts place. A stock replacement carb is also available. Places like Mid America Motorworks, CB Performance or any other VW specialist parts place can help.

Bugginbabs66 · Post by **Bugginbabs66** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:03 pm

yeah, i think i am gonna have to replace the carb. oh well.
thank you for all the help.

Edit: 5-19-09
it looks like the one who owned it before me did not know what he had, its a 1600cc, NOT a 1300cc. i was kinda hoping it was the original engine, but o well.
that means i will have to replace the carb with one for my engine. or does it?

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:39 pm

Bugginbabs66 wrote:do i need to put a hard start relay on it when it has ALL new wiring?

Yes, you should put a hard-start relay on all Volkswagens whether thet've shown symptoms or not, and that includes cars with new wiring.

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