On Mar 3, 2006, at 11:43 PM, Michael Diehr wrote:

> 1. Running a mix of 89 & 91 octane gas
> 2. it IS a 1.9 block that was rebuilt to 2.1
> 3. the previous engine did have a problem with the #1 cylinder
> destructing.

On further thought, I have no idea what I have in the van.

My 1.9 died, and I took it to a local mechanic who offered a 1.9
rebuild, or for $200 more a 2.1.   I chose the 2.1.   So I'm not
actually sure what it is -- a 2.1 long block?  Or a 1.9 that's been
bored or stroked or...I suppose I could call the mechanic and ask,
but it's probably more fun to let the wild speculation go unchecked :)

In any case, it's almost time for the 500 mile checkup, so when I do
I'll ask them to check for timing problems, and ask them to remove
the piston slappers :)