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Subject:Re: 1.9 vs 2.1 identification
From:Chris S
Date:Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:40:49 -0400

WBX had more than two engine codes.  1.9l could be DH, DF, DG, DY, or
GW.  2.1l could be MV, SS or DJ.  DH and MV are two most common
derivatives in US.

On 4/12/09, 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
>

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