You are certainly in the ball park with price, they also have MUCH higher compression, like 10.5-1 instead of 8 or 9-1 so premium fuel is important. I think one could re-curve a 1.9 distributor to match. They are mainly auction only.
Jeff.

----- Original Message -----
From: rpc <populuxe59@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:05 pm
Subject: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt

> Jeff,
>
>  It is just a long block, I don't know anything about it.  The
> mechanic secured it for me because my original motor has 185K and
> he thought going new was better/cheaper than rebuilding the
> original.  I didn't know anything about the codes and only last
> night checked them in preparation for selling to ensure it was a
> 2.1 L.
>  If you don't mind, what do they go for on ebay? is it a "store"
> sale/buy it now? or do they auction them?
>  sincerely,
>  Chis C
>
> Jeff Hogue <lnjhogue@EASTLINK.CA> wrote:
>  Hey, Do you have the ECU and distributor to make this package
> complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust,
> valve diameter and cam grind. With AMC heads, the engine is
> basically MV without the rest of the package. I see these bit from
> time to time on eBay.
> Cheers, Jeff.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rpc
>
> Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:15 am
> Subject: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
>
> > Selling my "reserve" engine. Bought it through my local indi
> > Vanagon mechanic (former dealer mech) for use in my Multivan or
> > syncro project. My MV is still going strong and haven't yet found
> > a syncro camper worth while to have the mechanic install this. I
> > need the money more than a project.
> > This is a "DJ" code engine, not an "MV". Has AMC heads. This
> > engine was not offered in the US. A "DJ" 2.1 is rated at 112 h.p.
> > It is in a VW crate and I was under the impression it was new--not
> > a rebuild. I can't be sure of this and not knowledgeable when it
> > comes to VW engines so it could be a rebuild from Germany or S.A.
> > Sorry, no photos at this time. If there is interest I could
> > remove it from the packaging but it is heavy, long block with fly
> > wheel.
> > I will answer Personal Mail Questions Off list.
> >
> > Price $2,500 obo
> > Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
> > Delivery possible within reason or freight shipping
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris C
> > 920-660-7053
> >
>
>