Jonce
The big end of the 1.9 and the 2.1 rod is the same size as the bug from 1961
on.
the main differance between the bug and the 1.9 rod is wrist pin size 22
verses 24 MM
I have nerver measured the lengths
the 2.1 rod has differant hardware to hold the cap on

I buy bug and 1.9 rod sets if you have extras

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine
508 358 6264

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:11 PM
Subject: type 1 rods vs 1.9L rods

> Hi all
> this is a question i had as i was falling asleep in the pole barn, and i
> noticed 2 sets of rods laying on the floor.
>
> 1 set was from a 1600 bug motor
> 1 set was from a 1.9L vanagon motor
>
> they use the same bearings. Do they interchange completely?? what is the
> diff between the 2. im not looking ot experiment and i was to far asleep
> to pull out the
> caliper and check. thanks Jonce
>
> Jonce Fancher
>
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