Just to clarify: the 2.1 engines are interchangeable but some pieces such as thermostat housing and related cooling system bits are unique to the Syncro. To install in a 2wd, just transfer the correct parts from your engine and sell off the Syncro specific parts.

BenT
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On Jul 11, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote:

> Vanateers!
> 
> If all goes well I will have a 2.1 syncro engine for sale this week.
> 
> BenT tells me that the syncro engine is slightly different, who knew?
> I think it will work in 2 wheel drive vans as well. If I'm wrong some
> one will quickly tell me so.
> 
> Anyway it was rebuilt by Roger, then of the Bus Lab, who sold me the
> van. He said it had about 30k on it when i bought it. I put about
> 20-30k [don't know exactly, my odometer broke last year].
> 
> Runs good. Uses about a quart of oil between changes, especially if
> it's been used to go to SoCal. Also may use a bit depending on how
> often it's entered in the drags at bURNINGvAN.
> 
> Includes the ECU and all the ancillary stuff not used in a diesel
> conversion.
> 
> It's in the San Francisco bay area, delivery available within a
> reasonable distance. Reasonable varies with the price paid, my time
> and mood.
> 
> $750 if you pick up or I deliver.
> 
> 50 degree mounting hardware for sale. I went the 15 degree route.
> 
> engine carrier bars
> oil pan
> bell housing
> oil level check tube [I think]
> and I think some other pieces that I just now forgot to ask BenT about
> but I will when he gets off the phone with Spicy T.
> 
> $600 if you pick up or I deliver, same deal as engine
> 
> Mike
> 415 256-1119
> 916 747-1255