Carb Rebuild Kit Question
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Carb Rebuild Kit Question
I'm rebuilding my Nikki carb for my '80 GS, and had a few questions about kits. I've already purchased a rebuild kit from Victoria British, but unfortunately it only includes gasket paper washers, which from what i've read, SUCK. I did some research on the forums, and what I found was that all 1st gen carbs are the same. Why then, does Mazdatrix offer rebuild kits (with aluminum washers) for 81-85 but not for 79-80? Will the 81-82 kit work on my '80? Also, I know Autozone sells kits, but they're cheap and I'm guessing that they have the same crappy paper washers, so I was wondering if anyone has had experience with these. Lastly, if anyone knows of a better kit than what I've mentioned, please let me know. Thanks!
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I don't know about the Autozone kits or the Mazdatrix kits, but I too bought a kit from VB and won't do that again! I then bought a kit from my local Advance Auto Parts store and it was much better. Also, I've never bought a carb kit from RockAuto.com, but everything that I have bought from them has been top notch, so that might be worth a try.
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Good luck,
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The paper gaskets are not model specific. You have to purchase a better ki for the aluminum crush washers.
However, if you're careful, you can reuse the old ones with good success.
Most low-end kits will simply include everything you need for 79 through 85 carbs.
GP Sorensen kits have the aluminum crush washers, but they are pricey.
However, if you're careful, you can reuse the old ones with good success.
Most low-end kits will simply include everything you need for 79 through 85 carbs.
GP Sorensen kits have the aluminum crush washers, but they are pricey.
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I used the autozone kit and it had aluminum washers in it , my carb is working fine. But i had two base gaskets in the kit that didnot even match up to it , but i was told that the kit was used on some ford cars and / or trucks carbs.
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