I've had this Iswara since 2010 , so I would have changed
the carburettor in the older car over 10 years ago.
That Takara Auto is more of a wholesaler, and lots of auto
shops get their supplies from them.
So their prices are relatively cheaper. One auto shop boss
at that time was shocked when I told him I bought the Aisan
for only $ 450, so I guess the usual price in the normal retail
shops was more like $ 600 - 700.
When I was about to buy it at that time, I discussed with one of
the sales staff there that some people had suggested that
I modify the carb to a Proton Saga's.
His eyes bulged and said that will set me back easily $ 1,000,
presumably referring to the variable venturi model.
Which is correct. I had been told earlier by an Aerolite Auto
in Pudu (closed down since) employee, who drove an Iswara,
that he had replaced his for $ 1,400.
However, if you go to Takara to buy parts, be aware that the
boss, Mr Chong, is quite a "cocky" and rude man. Even
AME's boss, said he knew of his reputation.
I bought the Tama water thermostat from them for just $12.
However, they had only the 82 degree C rated one (which is
actually the right specs, since the thermostatic switch on the
radiator is set to turn the fan on the same temperature),
so I bought another Tama, 71 degrees, from AME Auto in
Sea Park later, as a spare. The boss,. Simon, sold it to me for $ 20.
How much did you buy your used Aisan ? Did you get it from those
salvage yards ?
I bought it from a guy which I found in facebook for RM90 with postage. The carb is ok other than the butterfly sometime cannot return back to closed position after pressing the accelerator probably because the butterfly is grinding the block. This caused the idle speed to be a little bit high regardless of the idle speed screw (+-1k, still tolerable). My plan for this car is to do a complete restoration both mechanically and aesthetically. So, if I can get new carb for cheap price, that would be great.