GCV160 Carburetor Kit, Compatible with Honda HRB216 HRS216 HRR216 HRT216 HRZ216 Lawn Mower & GCV160 GCV160A GCV160LA GCV160LE Engine

What It Is

This is a complete carburetor replacement kit for Honda GCV160 engines, commonly used on HRB216, HRS216, HRR216, HRT216, and HRZ216 walk-behind mowers. It includes the carburetor body, gaskets, seals, and fuel bowl—everything needed to fix surging, hard starts, or fuel leaks from a worn or gummed-up carb.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check your engine model number (stamped on the blower housing near the spark plug) to confirm it starts with “GCV160.” This kit fits GCV160, GCV160A, GCV160LA, and GCV160LE variants. Deck size doesn’t matter—only the engine matters. It is an aftermarket replacement, not OEM Honda. Measure your old carb’s mounting bolt spacing (typically 50mm center-to-center) and fuel inlet orientation (straight vs. 90-degree) to match. It will not fit GCV190, GCV200, or older GXV engines.

Key Things to Know

• Quality varies – Aftermarket kits can have slightly different jet sizes or gasket thickness. Keep your original Honda jets if you need precise tuning.
• Installation difficulty – Moderate. You’ll need to remove the air filter housing, disconnect the throttle linkage, and swap gaskets. A socket set and small screwdriver are sufficient.
• Common gotchas – The fuel bowl gasket must seat perfectly to avoid leaks. Also, the new carb may need the float height adjusted (check spec: ~14mm) if it runs rich or starves for fuel.
• Warranty – Aftermarket kits usually carry no OEM warranty. Test fit all gaskets before final assembly.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if your Honda mower has a GCV160 engine with surging, hard starting, or fuel leaks and you want a low-cost fix. It’s a solid value for DIYers comfortable with basic carb work, but skip it if you need exact OEM fit or have a different engine series—spring for a genuine Honda carb instead.