DELLORTO CARB REBUILD
If you frequent pretty much any VW-oriented swap meet, you’ve probably seen some of these Dellorto DRLA two-barrel carbs for sale. Let’s dive in and see what it takes to make them run like new!
Way back in the late 1980s, CB Performance introduced the Dellorto carburetors to the VW world. They were “Weber IDF” format as far as the intake manifolds and linkage were concerned, and offered similar performance at a reasonable price point. Many diehard Weber users converted to these carbs, and it was easy to see why.
The DRLA offered some unique benefits for the Beetle customer, including low price, a well-thought out installation kit, and
