Leaky Webers

[ldsvwguy]

My carbs are leaking pretty badly. I checked the diaphragm and that seal is good. What could the issue be? Here are some pictures of the manifold.

Both sides are leaking like this. I am running new fuel line.
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[Ragman]

Pictures of both sides of the webers would probably be more helpful in determining why said webers are leaking.

[ldsvwguy]

These are pictures of 1 manifold from both sides. are you wanting both manifolds?
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[mrmarcdude]

Vw Guy- I think Ragman means post a picture of the actual carbs. It would be hard to tell where a carb is leaking from without seeing it.

[Ragman]

Yeah man...let's see pictures of the carbs.

[ALB]

If you haven't brushed or wiped off the carbs yet, put each on it's respective manifold and use the stain pattern to see if you can pinpoint where the leaks are coming from. If, for example, the leaks are starting at the manifold/carb joint, new gaskets, and possibly the manifolds being resurfaced is the fix. If it's further up on the carbs, get some fuel in the float bows and look around where the stains start.

PS- I just looked at your pics again and I don't think the leaks are at the carb/manifold connection...but spend some time looking at it and you'll figure it out.
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[ldsvwguy]

Carbs are cleaned already. there was some residue pretty much near every possible screw on the carbs tough. The residue was visible where the linkage plate met the carbs too. I took them apart and the floats just slightly rubbed on the pin, so I cleaned and sanded the pin. I tore down the carbs completely and cleaned every thing. and every passage.
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[mrmarcdude]

Maybe you could use some uv dye in the fuel to see where its leaking since you cleaned them already. Its really bright stuff, and easy to detect (I use it for oil leaks). You need a special light though. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/INT0/374C...;ppt=C0050

[ldsvwguy]

After tearing them down, I found that the main paper seal between the float and main body was dry. I would guess that was the cause of the leak.
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[udidwht]

[ldsvwguy]

Yes, both the seal and the floats were way off. I adjusted the floats and put in new seals (greased). They are in now and I'm tuning them tonight. We'll see how they do now.
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[scotth17]

An easy way to find little leaks (gas, oil, whatever...) is to get some Desitin foot spray. It sprays on and dries quickly to a white powder coating that will wick any moisture from the smallest of leaks and show up readily. When you're done, spray with simple green and wash off. Easy.... K2R Spotlifter works the same way and is available at Ace Hardware usually...

[udidwht]

[icecold]

my carbs are doing the same thing as his. also my stacks are all black now too. I guess i better tear it down too.