i've been searching for some time but can't find anything.
Basically, i'm sick of getting 300kms out of a tank and want to attempt to fix it. I've changed fuel filter, air filter etc etc etc i look after my car and i service it regularly.
Anywho, im thinking perhaps its the o2 sensor...however i can't seem to find out much on it. I have a TR carby...now where is the o2 sensor located on my engine? Is it easy to remove/refit? I wouldn't think it that hard...
Had a look on ebay and saw them for around $60, is that what ill expect when i go into repco tomorrow morning?

i've been searching for some time but can't find anything.
Basically, i'm sick of getting 300kms out of a tank and want to attempt to fix it. I've changed fuel filter, air filter etc etc etc i look after my car and i service it regularly.
Anywho, im thinking perhaps its the o2 sensor...however i can't seem to find out much on it. I have a TR carby...now where is the o2 sensor located on my engine? Is it easy to remove/refit? I wouldn't think it that hard...
Had a look on ebay and saw them for around $60, is that what ill expect when i go into repco tomorrow morning?

Carby engines don't have an o2 sensor...

Being a carby, fuel economy is in general not as good as on an EFI car, although can be quite comparable if it's tuned well and is in good condition. I don't know much about the carby's, but I know there is a mixture adjustment screw on them. Also check other things like leaky vacuum hoses and blocked PCV valve and blowby lines. They can contribute to poor economy.

I can't help much more than general suggestions like that as I have an EFI, but there are others on the forum who i'm sure can help more with the carby ;)

What's involved in a carby-to-EFI conversion? Just throwing it in, as you might find that the conversion, if it provides significantly better economy, could be more economically viable. Depending on how much you can source the bits for.

could be a thermostat not opening up. Is the engine staying cold for ages or is it good. mine is stuck and thats the problem. efi conversion helped me with fuel economy.

try carby cleaner, bout $10 also

What's involved in a carby-to-EFI conversion? Just throwing it in, as you might find that the conversion, if it provides significantly better economy, could be more economically viable. Depending on how much you can source the bits for.

I've weighed it up, i'd need a wreck which i can find for about $500-600, and mal has offered to help me convert, but the thing is that my car would be off the road for at least 2-3 days and i'd struggle to get to his place and back as it is my daily drive.


could be a thermostat not opening up. Is the engine staying cold for ages or is it good. mine is stuck and thats the problem. efi conversion helped me with fuel economy.

try carby cleaner, bout $10 also

Yeah i've done the carby cleaner thing. I know fuel economy is not as good as EFI, but it should not be this low.

Thanks guys, i guess i'll just take her to the mechanic and get a full service done (Which i've been avoiding for ages :P)