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Subject:Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
From:Jon Durham
Date:Thu, 10 May 2012 07:16:05 -0500

Is a 2.1L that much more powerful than a 1.9L?

On 5/9/2012 3:06 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> 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
>>
>

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