The VW shop won't even touch it because It has been changed from it's original configuration. Second shop seemed really hesitant about dealing with dual carbs, what do I do? I don't want to lose the power, so I will do what Rob said, and go from there. How difficult is it to put a new cat in myself? Thanks Steve !! Where do I look to find out what kind of carb it is? Thanks for the advice!! Two intelligent men can't be wrong!!! Margie : ) ThingGuy@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 4/10/0 5:58:13 PM, mreyes@TVI.CC.NM.US wrote: > > <<Well Rob, it is an '82 Vanagon L. I just heard from the shop and they said > it > will not pass emissions since it has dual carburetors. We need to go to a > single Carburetor or fuel injection, they suggest the single carburetor > because > maintenance will be less expensive. He quoted me about $600 to go to a single > (not bad)>> > > I don't know the emmisions laws for your state, but I don't see how switching > to a single carb will do anything other than make your mechanic $600 richer, > and buy you a one year extension. > > You need to find a mechanic who is experienced in working on air cooled > Vanagons. I'm not sure what type of dual carbs you have, but if they are the > aftermarket weber 34s, then these are far better than a single carb weber > progressive setup. > > My advice is to don't do it. Find another mechanic, or find the correct fuel > injection parts. You will never get your Vanagon to run correctly with the > single carb setup. > > Steve Lashley > http://EuroCampers.com > German Side Tents, Carver Propane Furnaces, Paulchen and Fiamma Bike racks, > and other Accessories for VW EuroVan, Vanagon and Bus. > 314-614-0750 |
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