Most expensive carb ever?

[BobbyDee]

Just collected and paid for a replacement carb for one of my Hitachi saws. It's a Walbro WT 497-A which, try as I might, I could not source from anywhere else. £76 plus vat, yes that's £90+ in real money. Had tried a carb refurb kit via eBay but no good. Generally it would appear that other Walbro carb models can be had for around £25 or so, but not this one. It was a close call as to whether to just sling the saw however the dealer (Toolfix of Newton Abbot) helped me out just a bit pricewise. If anyone knows a source for a cheaper version please let me know as I have 2 Hitachis with the same model carb.

[MattyF]

Do they sell carbs on eBay ? Just picked up a Chinese 200t one for 20 quid and it works fine.

[Eddy_t]

Rowena motors?

[BobbyDee]

Tried eBay Matty...plenty of carbs available at 20-25 quid but not the one I needed.

[BobbyDee]

Rowena motors?

Eddy_T I have now emailed Rowena. Thanks.

[MATTMOSS]

Eddy_T I have now emailed Rowena. Thanks.

 

Don't waste your time, they won't entertain you if not trade.

[spudulike]

Don't waste your time, they won't entertain you if not trade.

 

They didn't ask me for any trade references etc but I do make it easy by quoting the right carb model and pay straight away.

 

Rowena are the best to deal with, a really good company!

[billpierce]

Don't waste your time, they won't entertain you if not trade.

 

fine with me and i am not trade!

[Will Heal]

Don't waste your time, they won't entertain you if not trade.

 

 

I bought a carb kit from rowena, rang them paid by PayPal they sent it through the post to me. Very helpful company

[outonalimb]

fine with me and i am not trade!

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Couldn't be more helpful over the phone.