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Offline JMallows

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1.3 Weber Conversion
« on: 13 September 2011, 22:03 »
Ok, have searched for this, and found quite a bit of info, about 50/50 on the advice though. Some say do, some say dont!

Basically, the car is using a lot of fuel 27-32mpg, backfiring under engine braking (this is new in the last day or two), can smell fuel sometimes when driving, and after use, or even just when in engine bay! Also when driving along, steady on the throttle, the car will often 'hunt' and just not run right. Sort of like kangarooing along the road, but not as pronounced.

Anyway, i think the general consensus is that if the carb is worn out, its best to replace with the Weber. I have spoken to Webcon, who are making them brand new, for £280 delivered. I dont think this is too bad, and have pretty much come to the conclusion that i will get it, but would i better off trying to take apart the Pierburg and repair it, or just get the new Weber?

Also wondered whether anyone has fitted one to the 1.3, only info i can find is for the 1.6/1.8 golfs?

Any further reading/information on the Weber carbs?

Thanks :)

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Offline tech1889

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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #1 on: 14 September 2011, 19:45 »
you could get a gti 8v engine for that price  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #2 on: 14 September 2011, 20:13 »
Pick up a scrap mk2/ mk3 for a 1.8/2.0 16v conversion. As soon as my 1.3 died (after many a problem) it was the only way for me. You'll be gutted if you do £280 on a carb, + a r/r tune, then say the head gasket goes, or the engine just dies completely like mine did. Future proof yourself and go all out.
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #3 on: 14 September 2011, 21:14 »
wee bit cheaper here chap:
http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=32

also contact VW Heritage, as they used to sell them for £190 but they're not on their website any more
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2011, 08:43 »
got one on my polo which is the same engine , very easy to swap over if you have some basic diy skills and common sense , and theyre nice and easy to set up yourself too

might have the rubber baseplate split on your car too?

dont think id be keen on paying new prices , you should find a good used one for 50-150 
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #5 on: 17 September 2011, 21:43 »
Thanks for the info. Just had my head reconditioned and a new H/G, so not really keen on getting a new engine! I cant find a second hand one anywhere, well specifically for the 1.3 anyway. Can i make the 40/45 DCOE fit?
Quote from: mwep201081 on 14 September 2011, 21:14
wee bit cheaper here chap:
http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=32

also contact VW Heritage, as they used to sell them for £190 but they're not on their website any more

Will try heritage cheers. the other one is for the 1.8 unfortunately.

Quote from: pigbladder on 15 September 2011, 08:43
got one on my polo which is the same engine , very easy to swap over if you have some basic diy skills and common sense , and theyre nice and easy to set up yourself too

might have the rubber baseplate split on your car too?

dont think id be keen on paying new prices , you should find a good used one for 50-150 

I dont think £280 is too bad to give the car a few more years life!? The current carb is 23yrs and at 170k, so if i can make this last half as long, then thats not too bad?! As said, cant find a second hand one, but i may not have looked hard enough. What is it like to drive the Polo now, nice? What sort of MPG do you get, better or worse?

Thanks
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #6 on: 17 September 2011, 22:10 »
Weber made a conversion kit which I think used a 32/34 dmtr.  :undecided:
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #7 on: 18 September 2011, 10:12 »
This is the one they now make for the 1.3. It used to be the 32DMTR, but has been superceded by the 32/34 DMTL apparantly. They are also currently being manufactured (7-10 day wait) so at least i know they are new. Or i suppose they have to wait 7-10 days to ship from Spain?!
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #8 on: 18 September 2011, 10:29 »
Quote from: JMallows on 18 September 2011, 10:12
This is the one they now make for the 1.3. It used to be the 32DMTR, but has been superceded by the 32/34 DMTL apparantly. They are also currently being manufactured (7-10 day wait) so at least i know they are new. Or i suppose they have to wait 7-10 days to ship from Spain?!

Well worth fitting one tbh.
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Re: 1.3 Weber Conversion
« Reply #9 on: 21 September 2011, 09:45 »
my pierburg was causing starting issues , sinse ive had the weber it starts and runs faultless , very easy to tune up and ajust etc

driving wise...honestly i was hoping it would turn into a fire breathing beast but no its pretty similar

mpg ..i can get 44mpg at best , dont think its massivly better but in the summer you can push in the choke as soon as you have moved away
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