Carburetor Trouble

**quakeworld** · March 31st, 2010 02:29 AM

Hi,

My car wouldn't start at all tonight. After turning off the engine earlier the engine still went as if it was still wanting to start and it was chugging.

The mechanic said the carburetor is the problem.

My question is how much would a carburetor cost?

I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla 1.6L. How bout buying a surplus carburetor?

Would anyone know any second hand parts store around the Las Pinas area?

Thanks.

**aejhayl17** · March 31st, 2010 02:33 AM

baka kaya pa ng repair kit?

**quakeworld** · March 31st, 2010 02:53 AM

I'm sorry, but what's a repair kit? I'm not too familiar with car parts...

Should I just mention to my mechanic to check the repair kit first?

**aejhayl17** · March 31st, 2010 03:02 AM

kung di alam ng mechanic mu yung repair kit, well palet ka ng mekaniko.

afaik, repair kit ay yung piece by piece na pag dismantle then tignan kung alin ang sira at maayos. papalitan lang yung mga sira ng bago. gets? but if mas makakamura ka sa surplus na carb or sa brandnew then get one na lang as a whole.

**quakeworld** · March 31st, 2010 03:04 AM

ok thanks for your help!

**vinj** · March 31st, 2010 09:38 AM

Go to a mechanic who knows carbs or specializes in them. Marami nyan sa Kamias in Q.C.

When was the last time you changed fuel filters? One possibility is that dirt may have gotten into the carb. Have the carb opened up and if it needs an overhaul, purchase a Keyster Kit for it.

**jjmd3_787** · April 18th, 2010 09:36 PM

I need some help with my Maxima's carb. Nuong andyan pa ako sa Kyusi e walang problema . . . I let the experts in Kamias deal with it. Pero ngayong nasa province na ako naka-base, it's really hard to find a qualified mechanic.

Here's the problem: ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START 'COZ THERE'S NO GAS IN THE CARB! May gas naman yung car. No traces of flooding of gas. Fuel filter is replaced regularly (twice a year). I gas up at Petron all the time.

Any DIY tips? TIA!

**CivicVTi** · April 18th, 2010 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by jjmd3_787

Here's the problem: ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START 'COZ THERE'S NO GAS IN THE CARB! May gas naman yung car. No traces of flooding of gas. Fuel filter is replaced regularly (twice a year). I gas up at Petron all the time.

Any DIY tips? TIA!

Maybe the fuel pump is due for replacement?

**jjmd3_787** · April 20th, 2010 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by CivicVTi

Maybe the fuel pump is due for replacement?

Fuel pump is OK.

Anyway, I discovered the problem: busted gasket at the base of the carburetor body. All of the 4 bolts holding the carb body in place were loose. I had the gasket replaced already & all of the bolts tightened (I double-checked it).

Thanks for the help.