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Date:         Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:17:49 -0700
Reply-To:     David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Subject:      Carburetor in a Vanagon
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Ok, so a bit ago I posted about my Vanagon Westy that caught fire, looking for parts. Several people suggested I look at going to a carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. Has anyone done this? What sort of results? What are the pitfalls? I live in a county that does not require emissions, so that is not an issue, but what else is there? I assume I will need a new intake manifold - is this true? One person suggested one carb for each side - is that really needed?

I am going to do some further research, of course, but if any experts out there have played with this, or done it,. I would be glad to hear of the experience.

Technical specs - '80 Westy, air cooled (duh), non-California model.

Thanks,

David. '80 Westy, currently a paperweight.


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