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Subject:Re: will a 2.1L long block wrk with 1.9L FI and hardware?
From:Old Volks Home
Date:Mon, 11 Mar 2002 16:56:40 -0800

At 05:28 PM 3/11/02 -0600, Smola, Tony wrote:
>I was wondering if the 2.1L long block can be used as a replacement
>longblock for the 1.9L.
>I'm considering a rebuilt motor and was wondering if the 2.1L will "plug in
>" to the 1.9L hardware.
>I'm sure the water pump is different, but other than that what do I have to
>look out for when converting.
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Tony -

It will plug right in just fine.  I've been running a 2.1 in my 84 Westy
since May of '97.  Check out my link on how to do it:

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19to21.htm

I currently have just about 65k on the engine.  #3 cylinder is getting a
bit weak (just happens I guess) and a water pump was replaced last year.
Other than that, it's been a good runner so far, no leaks oil or coolant.

Cheers :-)

JIm
84 Westy 2.1
"On The Road"
68 Beetle
"Local (or is it loco?)  Driver"
jimt@oldvolkshome.com
jim96003@c-zone.net
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