Tamworthbay Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Yay. The weber conversion was very, very common. My 1.6GL Capri had the same treatment. Much improvements. I think that would have been the 28/36 dgav or dgas with the square chokes, they fetch serious money now in good condition as they are a brilliant bolt on improvement over the VV, the oval choke ones were more of an emissions/ economy thing but if it sorts the problem then all good and as they were on an 1800 originally I would guess they would be jetted about right, just not sure whether it can be made to fit the cvh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think the reason it was parked originally was because of it cutting out and running badly. The guy i bought it off tried changing the cap and leads but gave up and stuck it in the barn instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 VV carbs are poo. More so after many years of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think the reason it was parked originally was because of it cutting out and running badly. The guy i bought it off tried changing the cap and leads but gave up and stuck it in the barn instead.Sound like the problem has returned then, it's been fine since I cleaned it out that's why I changed the mounting gaskets thinking that carb was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Had a quick look and I think it's a 28/30 dftm but will have to dig it out to be 100% sure. Have a look and see if you work a manifold or adapt the pinto one and send me a PM of you want it. It's not going anywhere so it's yours unless I hear otherwise.Yes I shall take you up on that wonderful offer 😉When you dig it out let me know and I will fire you some coinage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 No problem, will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Have you tried bypassing the vapour separator on the o/s inner wing ? quite common for these to fill up with crud and divert most of the fuel back to the tank . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 We had that all off and cleaned, TBH there was was nothing in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Nope still here still for sale and still being used after another carb clean, I guess I'm gonna have to try the old bay of ees 😞 purplebargeken and trigger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 The last carb clean appears to be holding up and the emissions where pretty low this morning,A wash and some fresh pics to celebrate a clean pass. dieselassist, Dick Longbridge, danthecapriman and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 What's the price for this fine automobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 the sierra, and especially the later mark 2's are bloody brilliant. the one i had certainly was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm really pleeased to still see that this about and being enjoyed, i sometimes wish i made more of a effort sorting the carb after all the work i put into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm still not sure if it's for sale or not and if it is what price it is. tonedepear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm really pleeased to still see that this about and being enjoyed, i sometimes wish i made more of a effort sorting the carb after all the work i put into it.Yup still being ran and it's done 3253 miles between mots, I willing to bet I've done the most since you recommissioned the auld gal. trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm still not sure if it's for sale or not and if it is what price it is.Sorry about that was on dad taxi duties last night.Yes it's still for sale and I am now willing to listen to all offers bearing in mind she now has 12 mumps ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Does it work properly now, or is the carb sill playing up? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Does it work properly now, or is the carb sill playing up? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Not wanting to jinx it but so far so good This was all set to head back down south but due to unforeseen circumstances is now still available, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I think you'd get more interest in it if you set a price to be honest offers is just too vague for most folk to be bothered with. adw1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 I think you'd get more interest in it if you set a price to be honest offers is just too vague for most folk to be bothered with.The price has been set at £800 since the 13th may and i still own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I can't believe you are having trouble shifting this. It's OSF!!! It looks a tidy old beast, it would be a shame if some nobsack 'yo drift' sort bought it, but I wouldn't blame you as if he's got £ in the hand then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'm not trying to be a knob I just didn't think it was too clear . 800 is a great price . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 To be honest £800 is cheap, a guy i know on Facebook just spent £2000 on a Sapphire CVH and thought he got a baragin and this is a better car, i think the truth is that it's too cheap so it's putting people off. It owed me £800 by the time i was finished with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'm not trying to be a knob I just didn't think it was too clear . 800 is a great price .I never for one minute thought that you where being knobish just wanting clarification,In my mind I know what I'm saying it's conveying those thoughts to writing so all can understand that's the hard part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 To be honest £800 is cheap, a guy i know on Facebook just spent £2000 on a Sapphire CVH and thought he got a baragin and this is a better car, i think the truth is that it's too cheap so it's putting people off. It owed me £800 by the time i was finished with it!I have stuck it on the tree of bums for 14 odd and had one offer of 8 already, The price here is the exclusive price here as I'm a great believer in passing it on, I know what your saying about being to cheep and I tend to agree as I've encountered that before. A bargain on here deserves to remain a bargain on here and long may it last. holbeck, Jim Bell, Tamworthbay and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Seven months to sell that's got to be a record surely,After a deal was in the pipeline I had another serious buyer from here which I had to let down, sorry chap.then yesterday and today I've had two chaps from Ireland and one wanted me to take a deposit over phone then fly over and collect it, two texts wanting to view and an hour ago another call about it, How weird is that a quick flurry all at the same time. Anyway good bye sierra I shall miss you. Jim Bell, trigger, Brodders and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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