Carb genius sought, Dublin area

SmartinMartin

Hi folks looking for recommendation on a mechanic in Dublin city or north county who's good with carburettors. Carina has begun stuttering under 2.5k revs after a long run, feels like a fuelling issue, possibly a blocked or dodgy pilot jet, but I'm only guessing. Thanks in advance.

antodeco

If you leave the choke out a small bit, does the stuttering go away?

SmartinMartin

Automatic choke, but it does seem to be worse after she heats up.

dieselbug

What year is the Carina and what size engine please.

SmartinMartin

Hi db, she's a 1989 carina ii with a 1.6 petrol 4AF engine, thanks for looking.

Titzon Toast

McNamara's in Ballybough are carb specialists.
Tell them Foxy sent you and you'll be looked after.

SmartinMartin

That's exactly what i was looking for Foxy Titz, and only round the corner from me too!

Thanks.

Titzon Toast

SmartinMartin wrote: »

That's exactly what i was looking for Foxy Titz, and only round the corner from me too!

Thanks.

That's great news, they always have some cool stuff in there being worked on too.

The mechanic who looks like George Michael is a genius!

dieselbug

Let us know how you get on, I remember some of the Toyota's of that vintage were notorious for auto choke problems although it may turn out not to be a carburettor problem at all. There are many issues that can give the symptoms you describe.

MAYOMICK

I remember back in the day when I had an 89 Carina and it had much the same problem.Also at night if you put down the foot it would stutter and a shot of flame would come out the back.A change of fuel filter sorted it.

SmartinMartin

Thanks Mick. When i get home I'm gonna change the plugs and leads and swap out the rotor arm, and if that doesn't cure it I'm heading to Mcnamaras.