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Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:19 pm

I have dual 34 webbers and I think I'm running to rich. I get a strong gas smell when I'm driving and out of the tail pipes. Plus I'm wasting alot of gas. My question is can I adjust/sync the carbs or should I take it to a shop. Everywhere I go they're saying like 100 bucks. I think that's kinda pricy for just turning a couple of screws. Does any one know of a place in the la/ lb/ cpt area o can take it too?

Oh yeah also when I turn my bug in the morning I got to hold the gas( high rev) or else it will stall until it warms up.

Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:03 pm

For what it's worth I paid $80 for a tuneup (Valves, Points, Carb fuel/air mix adjustment). I dropped it off, drive home (30 min) and they called saying it was done. $80 included the min hour of labor and $4 in valve cover gaskets. So... they probably charge close to $100 in labor.

For me it was to get a professional check on my own tuneup and was worth the money. I was also running REALLY rich and they got me to a good level.

Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:11 pm

So that's pretty much it, take it to a shop? Any ideas about my car not idleing right when cold?

Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:42 pm

First off, your car is not idling right when cold because it's not tuned correctly. Why can't a fat guy run a mile in 5 minutes?...'Cause his body isn't "tuned" to do that. When it's running right, it will run efficient.

Pulga59 wrote: So that's pretty much it, take it to a shop?

I wouldn't say that at all. I'd say buy the tools once (for less than $100) and be able to tune it anytime you need to.

Start by adjusting the valves and points (spacer gauge, 13mm wrench and flat head screwdriver= $15), changing the spark plugs (4 plugs= $8) and setting the timing (timing light= $30).

Once that is done, move onto the carbs. Based on your engine size, check the jets in your carbs. Chances are good, if it's running really rich, the jets are too big. A new set of jets ($20) will get you in the ballpark.

After that, go through the Carbs 102 & 103 Tech Guides on Aircooled.net. You'll need a synchronizing tool ($15) a six pack of beer ($6), and an hour or two of your time (absolutely free!). Once they are jetted, adjusted, and synched correctly, your car will warm up quickly, not run rich or lean, and drive awesome.

I'd hate to see someone take their car to a shop for something that can easily be done with a few simple tools. For the money you'd spend taking it to the shop once, you could buy the tools to do it for the life of the car. One of the best parts of owning an ACVW is the pride in self performed maintenance.

Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:57 pm

What are proper size jets for dual webbers on a 1600? And how can I check the size and I did the valves when I bought it and it has electronic ignition.

Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:09 pm

Pulga59 wrote: What are proper size jets for dual webbers on a 1600? And how can I check the size and I did the valves when I bought it and it has electronic ignition.

Read through these three links and then ask some questions. That may sound harsh but it's not. I could sit here and type everything out but it's already been written numerous times. If you're willing to take the time and learn about your carbs, they will be great on your car. The links below are very helpful and will guide you through your tuning process:

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/jetting.htm
http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/dualcarb.htm

http://www.cbperformance.com/weberict.asp