Checked engine num and it is original however in logbook its printed engine code GC which must be a typo as the code is GG. Mighty 1.1 it is It should do fine for my g-friend as a first car tho
Haynes lists: 1.1 litre 1980-on models: Engine nos first (range I assume): GG 000 001: 31 PIC-6 GG 800 001 (Formel E): 31 PIC-6 GG 799 999: 31 PIC-7 GG 800 0000: 31 PIC-7 Sounds like all should make sense.
Am i right to think these carbs can be tempermental? If so and i need to replace it, is webber best option? Where is the best place to get one? thanks
We serviced the Carb on the Polo Sam with a full service kit together with a clean out.Its the same mighty engine as yours, runs nice now, but with a far superior power/weight ratio it will blow your doors off.
Garreth,if what you do for living was different i would chalenge you to a race on the way to a next show!
I will have a Weber replacement carb avaliable soon off my Driver (Kit No. 15290992 (1.3) 1977-1983) it replaces the Solex 31 PIC - 6/7. Hardly covered any distance, less than 400 miles.
Well, Kit No. 15290991 is for a 1.1 and it says the same thing, replaces the Solex 31 PIC - 6/7. Another difference from a 1.1 and 1.3 I can think of is the pipe which comes off the downpipe and upto the underside of the inlet manifold to warm the fuel/air mix. Also I dont think the 1.1's had a corregated pipe just prior to the centre box and after the downpipe/system connection? I also have a new 'Ernst' downpipe with that bit I've just mentioned above in it. Quite a few other bits as well that I dont need that have covered the same mileage as the carb just about, leads, plugs (i think), clutch, thermostat, thermoswitch.... Anyhow's, e-mail me if you want anything.