Re carbs FYI:  My van runs a single downdraft Solex 2
barrel progressive carb on my 2.1L 1991 Syncro Westy.
I have run it from the Egyptian desert, to the Swiss
alps, I have NEVER had any trouble with it. It is a
Solex C34 TCIC model "Made in Italy". There is a
rebuild kit available from "The Carburator Refactory"
info@carbkits.com for about US$60.  I have had
experienced vanagon folks drive my van & say that they
can not 'feel' it has a carb.  It starts first time
every time, idles perfectly, and runs smoothly through
all ranges. I get about 19 mpg about the same as FI
syncro westys.

Having more money than brains, I have just ordered a
single downdraft Weber DFEV 32-36 progressive (from
the Canadian branch of CIP1) and my mechanic will be
trying to fit that to my van in a few weeks after
which I will be driving from Nova Scotia to Michigan.
I'll post a subjective review in May or June.  Malcolm

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