John, these engines were rebuilt in a rebuilding factory in Canada that
I believe also did work for Chrysler (there is that evil VW-Chrysler
link again rearing it's ugly head).  One of the big things they would
always do is align bore the case.  So no matter what you are going to
need main bearings that are oversized on the case.  These rebuilds are
notorious for being all over the board.  I have seen some that were
fine.  Others that were horrendous.  If Bob Donalds was still around he
could share the horror stories on these for you I am sure.  But really
all I know for sure is that yes they do split the case and replace all
the bearings, and that their mains are always oversized on the case.
Let me know if I can help you with your rebuilds.  I could put together
a package of rebuild parts for you.  Let me know.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

John Meeks wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm just starting a rebuild of a 2.1L engine that was given to me from
> an 86 Westy with 134k miles on the odometer. I found a yellow VW
> Canada label With engine code MV and serial #000151. Does anyone know
> what the Canadian reman process includes? Do they split the case and
> replace the main and rod bearings, or do they just fix the failure
> mode i.e. reseal the heads if that's the reported problem.
>
> Any info on the VWoC reman engines would be greatly appreciated..
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan
> Northern Michigan
>
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