im new to this site and from England and have owned a vs speedster for 2 years now which I’ve loved every since I bought it.
ive hit a technical issue with one of the carbs, could anybody tell me what carbs are on a factory built 1915cc vintage speedster?
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Photos will help ID
Is this any help,thanks for replying
Hard to tell from the pic.
that profile could be a solex... but I’m no expert.
typically 2013-2018 VS engine build used EMPI carbs, unless otherwise specified. Depending on engine size they would use single barrel 34s, or dual barrel 40s.
attached is the empi catalog for reference. You can scroll fwd/ back to see available models.
http://vwcatalog.empius.com/vwcatalog/2018/112.html
at the base of each carb, you will be able to see some markings stamped and/or part of the casting if you wipe down the carb ( remove dirt). It will tell you manufacturer and size. All manufacturers use a similar process to mark their carbs.
sample pics. May have to magnify pic to see clearly.
@David Tatton Place a mirror across from the side of the carb that faces the inside of the fender well. Line up the mirror so you can read the writing on the side of the carb. Take a photo of the reflection.
looks like either a weber ICT or a Empi Knock off of a ICT.
Thanks everyone for the reply’s this has been a great help,I took the car in to have an electronic ignition fitted and before they could time it up they noticed a fuel leak coming from the linkage and dripping down to the spark plug and manifold.
the cars had a strong fuel smell for a while and been running rough and I’d put it down to over fuelling, I have to confess I’m not mechanically minded but seems I’ve dodged a bullit because it could have been a bit of a bonfire
David,
If you don't have a portable fire extinguisher or fixed system installed, now would be a good time to buy and install one. Lots of threads on this site for more info.
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Just an update,took the carb off today and there was no stamps, so took it to a local dealer and it turns out to be a scat 40.
purchased a rebuild kit and with a bit of luck and nothing else goes wrong should have it back on the car and timed up tomorrow
Thanks everyone for the help and advise,oh and a purchased a fire extinguisher!!!!
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