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Dakota Carburetor
Q. My 1988 Dodge Dakota has a 2.2 liter engine with a Holley carburetor. The Holley is acting up and from everyone I know in the business says it's a piece of junk. But they can't give me a good alternative carburetor except for the Webber, but I believe from past experience that this carburetor drinks much more fuel. I want to keep economy without sacrificing performance.
The main problem with the Holley is no one will guarantee the rebuild will work reliably. They've said even the dealer service managers don't like this carburetor. Well if it's no good someone has had to come up with a good substitute. Can you help me out on this one?
Thanks!
A. Not too many mechanics will guarantee a carburetor rebuild. Sometimes there is a physical defect in the carburetor itself and no matter how many times you rebuild it, it won't work right.
Your best bet is to get a rebuilt carburetor from an auto parts store. These are warranted and if it doesn't work, they will replace it. I have had very good luck with carburetors I have bought like this and rarely do I get a bad one.
Personally I like the Holley better than the Webber which can be very finicky at times.
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