The engine was built with a 10.5:1 CR (not on
purpose!), and detonation got the better of it.  The
new one is more respectable 9.2:1, and detonation does
not seem to be a problem any more.  Hooray for
thinking things through!

I will be adding an oil cooler very soon, as i can
definitely tell that the oil is getting warm.  It will
be the air variety.

I will check the timing again, but i have to assume
that the cam is installed correctly (Bob Donalds built
this particular engine).

Thanks for the input,

-Damon

--- Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:

> How did the first engine die? Although the 1.9L fuel
> injection has
> proven to support a 2.1, I think the 2275 might be
> over the edge. You
> will probably need to increase the fuel pressure to
> compensate or go to
> the 2.1 Digifant. Since you increased the stroke,
> have you done anything
> to monitor or cool the oil temperature? VW added the
> oil cooler and
> increased flow cooling system on the 2.1 for a
> reason. If it really work
> fine on the last engine, it is possible the timing
> is off or the cam
> shaft is not timed properly.
>
> Dennis

=====
'84 Westy (Sparky) w/2.3L WBX
Vancouver, BC

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