Where to buy? Rebuilt solex 34pict3

Crahns

Hey guys. The shaft in my original German solex 34pict3 carb maybe starting to slop. I'm toying with the idea of getting another carb and keeping my original for parts.

I'm wondering what's best? Find a good rebuilder of original German solex carbs? If so where?

Buy a brand new carb? If so what and were?

Feel free to throw any more advise at me also. Thanks

Ryan

spanky324 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject:

Harneys carbs will rebuild your old one like new!!

cferry7 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:33 pm Post subject: Carb Rebuild

I would select a Carb Rebuilder in the Samba Classifieds.
Possible choices.
(1) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1207194
(2) Myself

You could PM me, if you would like to discuss.
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wayne1230cars · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject:

I recently purchased a rebuilt a 34 PICT-3 from Tim at Volkzbitz. I am very pleased with its operation. It is a very thorough rebuild including rebushing the throttle shafts. I would far sooner have an original rebuilt carb than a new one. I actually had previously purchased a new carb and I was not happy at all with it. Go for the rebuild. They are several carb rebuilders in the classifieds that provide this service. http://volkzbitz.com/
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DuaneL · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject:

I also purchased one from Tim at Volkzbitz about 6 months ago and it has worked great. I preferred getting a rebuilt German over new Chinese
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docdanracy · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject:

I have contacted Tim at. Volkzbitz.com and will be having him rebuild my original German Solex 34pict3 very soon.
Will be,getting the whole enchilada with replacing hardware and resurfacing of exterior of carb! Very Happy

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jgrexx · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject:

maybe i'm just weird but i would never pay the same price for a rebuilt carb as a brand new one costs. those prices seem really high to me for a rebuilt carb. i would check the samba ads. i got a used carb for $40 in good condition ready to go. they are $75 now so i guess they've gone up.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=955260

if i'm gonna pay $150-$200 i would go ahead and buy a new one.

http://www.bughaus.com/beetle54.htm
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docdanracy · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject:

I would much prefer a freshly rebuilt OE German carb to a brand new made in China carb!

My parts supplier says all the new carbs are now coming from China...no more Mexico or Brazil Sad

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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos

cferry7 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject:

I prefer the Solex OE German Carburetor.

I have found that the Bocar (Brasil) Carburetor is still available in North America.

34 PICT replacement : Decade Carburetor from JBugs link :
http://www.jbugs.com/product/DC34-3-10.html
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wayne1230cars · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:03 pm Post subject:

As I mentioned in my first post, I bought a new "China" carb which now serves as a paper weight in my garage. It was money wasted. You may find a used carb or even a rebuilt one for less and it may work just fine. One area of wear that is not always addressed in a rebuild is the throttle shaft. Volkzbitz does this rebushing procedure on his rebuilds and this can make a major difference in how the carb adjusts and runs. Sometimes this term "rebuilt" gets thrown around pretty loosely with engines, generators and carburetors. It can mean a lot of things. At least with Tim at Volkzbitz you know what his rebuild includes.
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docdanracy · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:13 pm Post subject:

^^^absolutely agree!
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos

kreemoweet · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

I never had the displeasure of messing with a Chinese imitation 34 PICT-3 carburetor, but I did get
a BOCAR (hecho en Mexico) unit a few years ago. A good close look at most of the machined areas revealed
the shoddy, raggedy workmanship. The surface of the base (that mates with the intake manifold) was not
flat. Most of the plugs, the throttle shaft "bushings", and the joint between lower and top half slowly oozed
gas. One of the mounting studs was loose.

There is no price low enough that would make this kind or crap worth the bargain.

IMO, anyone who can possibly get a decent rebuilt Solex carb, and chooses not to in order to save a few
bucks, is a fool.
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Crahns · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

I notice Volkzbiz has rebuilt Solex Bocar 34pict 3 carbs for sale. Would this be as suitable as a original VW german Solex?

Ryan

wayne1230cars · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject:

I have not used a Bocar so I cannot comment on that. I do note that his rebuild price is the same for both carbs. If you purchase outright with no core then the German Solex is $30 more. I think that would be my first choice. Perhaps others more experienced with Bocar carbs can offer further insight.
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jgrexx · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:

the brosol h30/31pict carbs are still made in brazil.

the 34pict from bughaus isn't made in china and it's not empi. it cost $250. the china ones or empi cost less than that. the website doesn't really say so perhaps call them and find out.
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gt1953 · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:53 am Post subject:

I like others would much prefer to have a refurbished German component over a new none fitting part. With that said carb rebuilders, head rebuilder, etc have the knowledge to do the job right.
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Crahns · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

I paid for a rebuilt German solex from Tim at volksbitz this morning. Looking forward to getting it.

Ryan

DesertBob · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject:

Get a well rebuilt German Solex 34 PICT 3 carb and a new SVDA distributor and you will think you died and went to heaven. I have spent countless hours trying to get BOCAR carbs to work. Just bolted on my Mark Harney rebuilt carb and it purred like a kitten. Set the idle and have been driving the car almost daily for the last 4 months without a single issue.
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davidohious · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:31 am Post subject: carb

LA Products, VW specialists 1333 Collier Road Akron, OH 44320‎
(330) 867-7900 this place is THE BOMB! they help with every little detail and their prices are fantastic! I use them all the time. Whether you need a washer and nut or a complete engine!

drs1023 · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:16 am Post subject:

I found a Bocar 34 series carb still in the box in a lot of parts I bought a couple of years ago. Because I didn't know the history, I put a rebuild kit in it. The parts I took out looked like new and there was no fuel residue anywhere. I don't think it had been installed since "new" or "rebuilt". I didn't consider it a waste to rebuild it since I wanted to use it on my woods buggy. I can't say that it is as good as a Solex 34 series since I haven't used one of those in years - a couple of my last VW's had dual carb set-ups or 30 series Solex carbs on them.

After the initial adjustment, the 34 PICT from Bocar has performed very well, quick response, etc. I don't know how long it will last, but the last couple of years has proved it was worth the very few dollars I paid for it.


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