Detailed 2000 Carbed Engine Pics Needed

[aldad138]

Hello Betaboyz...I have a U.S. Spec 1979 coupe.  We are trying to undo some damage to the integrity of the system, centered around the smog setup and hoses.  Neil suggested a car to look at, or pics to use as a reference to sort out the rerouted and piecemeal vacuum hose and wiring we have encountered.

I am in Salem Oregon, hardly Beta territory so a similar car to look at is not likely.  If any of you have a similar Beta, can you send me pics of your engine from as many sides as possible?  I have a Haynes and factory manual cd on order, but think real examples would be very helpful.  Thanks for all the insight.  You are great for us newbies.

Alex

[aldad138]

My email is futbol138@yahoo.com

[peteracs]

Hi Alex

If you have not already tried, I suggest you also put on the Lancisti.net forum which has lots of US subscribers and a fair few US spec Betas, though a lot will naturally be FI engines.

Peter

[aldad138]

Thanks Peter.  I already was directed to 4 downloads that will help us a lot, and a fellow Lancisti from not far up the road.

I appreciate your help.

Alex

[peteracs]

Hi Alex

Great result, glad to be of help.

If I remember correctly there was something unique about the config of the 79 carb based cars in the US which makes them quite different to EU cars.

Peter

[aldad138]

The smog setup on these cars is very restrictive, and different than Euro spec cars of the age.  I know it causes owners to go rogue and remove things, reroute and improvise. This puts people like me in a bind...

Nice to have a community to lend a hand.

Alex