suggestions for replacement carb.

what would you recommend as a good replacement carb? im more concerned with reliability than power nowadays. anyone had some good results? what with? thanks.

Webber is what i would go for.... i think they are the best atm

Webber is the one to go for, it does not give anymore power but the car does feel a little more responsive, simple design, easy to set up and reliable.
Just check with carb you have and engine size as the webber has differnet size jets to what engine it's fitted to.
Link to webber for a 1.8 engine with a Pierburg 2E2
http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=32

or fix the original carb, if looked after its very reliable:
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14917

The pooburg is a very good carb in top form but it's so overly complicated that short of getting a proper refurb you'll be chasing faults all the time.

I gave up with my 2e2 and fitted a weber 32/34 dmtl.

righto thanks. i think im gonna refurb the original.

if you do manage to get it workign you wont regret it! trouble is spares not so easy to find. when i wrote that guide many years ago there were always 2e2 carb mk2s in scrappy for me to raid for spares, I also bought a couple 2e2 carbs from forum classifieds to experiment on so i caould get a better feel for how they worked was really helpful