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Subject:1.9 vs 2.1 identification
From:Greg Potts
Date:Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:58:46 -0400

Hi Volks,

All this talk about 1.9FI and cooling on a 2.1 block... I have the
opposite configuration on my weekender and it works fine.

Anyway; back in November I bought a spare engine and transmission. I was
told it was from a 1987 van with 95,000 KM on it. I never saw the donor
vehicle so I have no idea if that's accurate.

The engine has a VW of Canada reman sticker on it, with 1.9 cooling and
FI; but with all the talk in the 1.9/2.1 conversion thread it's still
quite possible I have a 2.1 on my hands.

How do I determine if it's a 1.9 or a 2.1???

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca