Carburetor Problems

Hi,

I bought a GTA Carb model earlier this year. I have problems with the standard carb which has a small flat spot on 1500 revs. I have taken it to a garage where he said I would need a wax stat as choke does not work, which I cannot source.

Can anyone suggest anything to help or maybe an alternative solution.

The car has only covered 29,00 miles and would like to keep it original. However, if this is too problematic then would consider an alternative.

Thanks, first post on site.

Jonny Law Holly Carb kit as seen on tv wheeler dealers.... is the alternative.....

Thanks for that. Do you know how much they are?

[BIG_MVS]

Welcome Gareth.

PM User Ragnotti Drift for Holley carb kit info.

Have you got any pictures of your new GTA? Where are you located?

Looks like the holley is the way forward, but would have liked to source original carb. Don't have any pictures but should have! Located in North Wales nr Rhyl, put car away for winter now.

Thanks for the welcome.

http://www.renaultalpineownersclub.com/ ... %20Kit.pdf

There was a set of carbs for sale on eBay for ages...not sure if still there..pricey if I recall.

I have a full setup incl manifold from a engine/box in a kitcar . I can dig them out if you are interested and see what they're like ??

[BIG_MVS]

Hi Gareth,

Met Blue with Black Roof I presume?

Turbodog (Andrew Jones) from Colwyn Bay has been trying to get in touch with you, might be worth PM'ing him and meeting up maybe.

We have the Northern Meet coming up on January 26th so pop that in the diary if you can make it (see events section) and willing to give it a run out (they don't like being laid up trust me).

Don't be tempted to spend money on the standard carb set up. Even in good condition they often cause problems (Cue John C :0)) especially if the car isn't used regularly. The Holley conversion seems to work really well offering better performance and better economy. I had a fuel injection engine fitted to mine but its a lot more grief than bolting on a Holley :0).

I have a full setup incl manifold from a engine/box in a kitcar . I can dig them out if you are interested and see what they're like ??

Thanks for reply, I think I'll take a bit of time to make decision on which way to go. Thanks for your offer will let you know if I go down that route may just go for holley mmm maybe.

Hi Gareth,

Met Blue with Black Roof I presume?

Turbodog (Andrew Jones) from Colwyn Bay has been trying to get in touch with you, might be worth PM'ing him and meeting up maybe.

We have the Northern Meet coming up on January 26th so pop that in the diary if you can make it (see events section) and willing to give it a run out (they don't like being laid up trust me).

How did you guess? yes that's the car.

Andrew has been after me? I don't know him but a guy who I know does and says he's really into these cars.

I could be tempted to make meet in car as its going off to be painted in March. Black roof will be gone then.

[BIG_MVS]

I can remember things 6 months ago + but can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning...



http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C386263#

I can remember things 6 months ago + but can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning...



http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C386263#

Yep that the very same car.. I'll ask you in six months what you had for breakfast lol.

How does Andrew know of me , think I'll pm him.

Gareth give me a ring on 01492 533430 Andrew

[Alpineandy]

need a wax stat as choke does not work, which I cannot source.

I haven't tried to get one for a few years but I'd be surprised if Mr Sage, or Simon Auto or Meca Parts doesn't have them in stock.