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Subject:Re: 1.9 vs 2.1 identification
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:17:41 -0700

1.9 is DH, 2.1 is MV

On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> 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
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

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