MJ, I would just do as Dennis suggests and sell your 1.9l P&Cs to get
the 2.1l set.  I actually have some of the Chinese sets for $310
normally.  I could do $280 for a set for you.  That would be stock or we
even have a 96mm oversized version for a little more HP.  I know for a
fact that several of the high end engine shops here in the US that do
performance waterboxers, use these exact sets in their engines (I have
sold them to them myself).  So even though they are from China, they are
excellent quality and very affordable.  Let me know if you want to go
this way.

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
Fax: 856-327-2242

On 2/6/2011 11:36 PM, M. Jade wrote:
> While we are on this subject can I ask a related question? Sorry, Scott, I hope you don't mind I ask this question on this topic.
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> I bought a new Brazilian 1.9L cylinder/piston liner set several years ago. I picked it up cheap when someone wanted to unload it on Craigslist. The problem is my 85 has a 2.1 engine on it. So here is my question.
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> Can I use the new cylinders and the new rings out of this new 1.9L liner set and install them on my 2.1 engine? This means I am reusing the 2.1 pistons. My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings are identical.
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> I believe it is about time to reseal my 2.1 cylinder heads. I may take this opportunity to renew the cylinders and all the rings. Is this a good idea or not?
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> This is similar to what that company does (but with a new set of cylinders) for the advertised engine.  I  assume that my pistons are still good.  I don't want  a full rebuild at this time. Thanks for any suggestions.
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> MJ in sunny California
> (81 degree F in Oakland today)
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> On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans<
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>> Hi ..
>> anyone ever deal with or hear anything about this company ?
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>> http://www.waterboxer.com/engines/vw-vanagon-21l-engine
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>> a 2.1 is $ 1,865 US with no core required..
>> and all new bearings blah blah blah ..
>> but used pistons with new rings and honed original barrels ( ??...sounds
>> strange to me )
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>> so anyone ...?
>> A customer is suggesting/wondering about this option.
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>> thanks
>> scott
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