eachoneteachone Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I need a carburetor rebuilt, the mechanic quoted $387 to rebuild and install, is this a normal price to pay? Or maybe you guys(and girls) can let me know of a good source for buying one rebuilt? I have an 1981 wagon with an ea81. thankyou. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 http://www.ccrengines.com/ these guys are supposed to be really good from evrey one i have asked but i have not bought anything from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I need a carburetor rebuilt, the mechanic quoted $387 to rebuild and install, is this a normal price to pay? Or maybe you guys(and girls) can let me know of a good source for buying one rebuilt? I have an 1981 wagon with an ea81. thankyou. John Seems a little expensive for an '81, but not beyond reason. I was quoted $500 for a new carb for my '82:eek:, and $250 just to rebuild the carb on my '85 (more complicated carb than the EA81). I don't know of a good source for a rebuilt one -- superrupair might have a used one if you need a core, but they don't rebuild them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eachoneteachone Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 thanks for the suggestions, is it pretty difficult to install all the fittings,and adjust them. the mechanic said the fuel metering was bad, is there anything else I can do besides buy or rebuild to fix that. a friend has a couple of parts cars one is an 83 and the other is an 82, I havent looked at them,but would their carbs(if not fi) fit right on mine with the same fittings and hoses??? thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldude Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 thanks for the suggestions, is it pretty difficult to install all the fittings,and adjust them. the mechanic said the fuel metering was bad, is there anything else I can do besides buy or rebuild to fix that. a friend has a couple of parts cars one is an 83 and the other is an 82, I havent looked at them,but would their carbs(if not fi) fit right on mine with the same fittings and hoses??? thanks John Carbs aren't usually that bad to do your self if your at all handy. I'd suggest using your old one for all settings, i.e. fuel mix screw, choke. BTW. I am looking for parts for an 83. Specifically a distributor. Might your friend have one?? Good luck and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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