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Subject:Re: 2.1 engine to a 1.9
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:43:13 -0500
I had an '85 GL with a 1.9L engine. In many ways it outperformed the 88
GL I now have.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Anthony Bailey wrote:

>Hello all, I've got a dead engine in my '87 Vanagon. The only replacement
>engine my
>mechanic can find is a rebuilt 1.9L with about 35,000 on the rebuild for
>$500. What would
>be involved in putting the smaller engine and making it work? I'm not sure
>I can put up
>with the lower hp or torque, but it'd be nice to have the van running again.
>Thanks, Tony
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