Supplier of zenith gaskets?

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:41 pm

Hi all, I intend to swap my carbs over this week, stupid question but I'm assuming that there are gaskets between the carbs and manifolds, if so does anyone know where I can get a set of said gaskets from? I've spoken to Burlen and they don't have any, they also say that they're not included in the rebuild kits they have

domo1977 · Post by **domo1977** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:11 pm

That's odd as the re-build kit that I have just used had them included! Got it off ebay from some bloke in Germany who seems to sell alot of re-build kits. I can fish out his ebay id if you want to get a kit off him, but if your carbs dont need a rebuild then I guess it's a bit of a waste!

Why not make your own?! all you need is some 1,5mm gasket material that you should be able to get from a motor factor or engineering supply place. Draw round the base of your carb flange, cut out, then cut the holes for the bolts and port...... not much more than half an hours work.

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:21 pm

I like Domo's method, but if all else fails try:

http://www.ruddies-berlin.de
http://www.gowerlee.dircon.co.uk/

Or (say it really quietly) your local Porsche dealer? They may laugh and ignore your messages (maybe it's just me?) but you never know.
I think they have sussed that I just ring up to set a benchmark by which other suppliers are then judged!

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:46 pm

Thanks Gents

domo.....would it be this fella? if so it's a great price....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... eName=WDVW

he says nothing about paypal though. In the past I've had to send bank transfers/cash in the post to other german evilbayers, which can be a real pain.

Gary.....hope that gearbox job's going well

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:01 pm

wow what a nice fella, a prompt reply and he has accepted paypal, 56.00 Euro incl shipping, that's only about £40 for a 2 carb kit happy days...

domo1977 · Post by **domo1977** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:51 am

Yep that's the fella!
Pretty helpful and darn good value in my opinion.
I can vouch for the quality of the kits as mine went together ok, only wrong parts were the o-rings for the mixture screws (too big) but apparently this is true for all Zenith re-build kits!!?

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:07 am

If all you want is the 6 individual gasket between the carb and the manifold I have dozens spare. There are loads in each engine rebuild gasket set. Let me have you address and I will send you a batch.

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:31 am

Yes nick they're the only ones I need, you have pm

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:52 pm

They will be in the post tomorrrow. No charge

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:31 pm

Gaskets arrived today Nick, thanks very much again, very decent of you to do that. The carbs are on the car now but have a small leak at one of the the banjo connectors, the fuel line looks a little tired so I'll replace that then try again, do you know if i can tighten the hollow bolts quite tight or they appear to have small washer gaskets should these be replaced if the hollow bolts have been undone?

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:34 pm

The gasket style washers should be replaced every time they are undone. You should be able to get some from your local factor. DO NOT overtighten!

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:46 pm

thanks nick, see if i can get some fabric washers from somewhere tomorrow, after that the real fun? starts......trying to set the carbs up as best i can