I asked this question some time ago and never got a
response. I doubt many folks have even THOUGHT about
transplanting a 1.9 into a later bus. However, I am in
a similar situation to yours.

I had an '84 several years ago and was able to get
around just fine. The difference in horsepower between
the two engines is only 13-- enough to make a
difference, but not so much that you'll really miss it
that much.

I've been hesitating to try the swap until I can find
out what happens from someone else who'se done it. I
understand that you can easily set up a 2.1 long block
in a 1.9 application, so the inverse should be easy as
well. However, I'm concerned that the 2.1 might have
brackets that the 1.9 doesn't, and I'm worried that
the oil pressure sensor hookup situation might not be
OK. Also, what if the 2.1 fits in the 1.9 trans but
not the other way around?

I'm very nervous and hesitant to say it, but maybe we
can take the plunge together and compare notes?

Sam

--- Anthony Bailey <abailey@CLAS.NET> 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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