E30 316 Carb change/manual choke conversion??
E30 316 Carb change/manual choke conversion??
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TAHodgson

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875 posts

202 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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Hi guys, thought this would be the right place to ask. So I've got an '83 316 hanging around me at the moment, but the auto choke function isn't working. To get the car started I need to get the airbox top off and hold the choke myself, once this is done, the car then has to be warmed up for 10/15/20 mins or it will just cut out if you attempt to drive it. So my dad has suggested converting it to a manual choke? However I can't seem to find much info on how to do this, or what i'd need. I've also read that a Weber carb conversion is popular with these cars, with most people reporting a power increase and similar fuel economy, with this conversion however, a manual choke is the only option. But again, can't find any further info on this (parts i'd need etc)
Any advice people can give me would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

TAHodgson

Original Poster:

875 posts

202 months

Sunday 15th April 2012
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

From the item description, this is what I need. Any BMW beards confirm this and is that about right money?