Date:         Thu, 28 May 1998 17:41:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: DreamCatcher
Subject:      Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
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          Vanagon List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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IT'S TIME TO CHANGE MECHANICS!!!! (sorry to shout)  but if any mechanic
suggests that one remove 1970-90s technology and replace it with 1920s
technology it is a sure sign that they are incompetent.  Electronic fuel
injection is (believe it or not) simpler to troubleshoot and repair than
any carburator ever manufactured.  One just needs a cheap digital
multimeter (<$20), a fuel pressure gauge (make it yourself for <$10) and
the fuel injection troubleshooting procedure from Bentley. (I'd be happy
to send you a copy.)  The components can be expensive, but if one
follows the procedure, one knows exactly what to replace.

Besides, have you priced carburators lately?  I have to replace a
customer's Rabbit carb and my cost is $225.  For a one barrel solex
carb.  The carb for my '83 AMC Eagle (winter car) is over $500. For a
"remanufactured" part that is more than likely already worn out.)

Keep the FI and learn how to fix it yourself.

Jim Arnott
DreamCatcher
Union, OR

> Subject: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
>
> My mechanic said that If I want to avoid all future problems and a
> cheapest
> solution , he suggest me to change ' 90 syncro EFI to carburetor
> system. I
> don't like the sound of that idea but, I taking suggestion in what are
> the
> benefits and the problems if I do that change!