an option of course, is to put in a 2.1.
One bolts in perfectly where a 1.9 was, using all outside 1.9 parts
Though at that point, I usually put 2.1 exhaust and complete  intake on
them, but still run Digijet EFI and the 1.9 cooling system - this will
give you  a pretty strong runner waterboxer engine where you had a 1.9
before.
I'm very pleased with mine.

scott
turbovans

On 5/9/2012 4:31 AM, B Feddish wrote:
> If you do decide you need a rebuild, try http://www.suburbanengine.com/
> though he may not be doing 1.9's anymore.
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Durham
> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 7:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
>
> I know there is probably a mountain of info on this digest about
> acquiring a new engine.
>
> I think my engine is slowly dying.  Doesn't seem to have the nearly the
> pep it had just a few years ago.
>
> My mechanic in Huntsville is leery of the rebuild engines for sale from
> Vanagon part suppliers.
>
> Who supplies a reliable engine for my 85 Vanagon?
> --
> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
> unawakened." Anatole France
>