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Subject:Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:29:56 -0600

The only issue ive had with my injection system was a $6.00 O ring seal in
the old 1.6 na. I haven't had any computer or any other engine sensor
issues, because there are none!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Jan 21, 2014 6:17 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:

> I was fortunate that Velma was already a diesel, it was 3k for my AAZ.
> What is your budget?
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Jan 21, 2014 6:01 PM, "C B" <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Yes, I have been reading the archives and trying to create a decision
>> matrix spreadsheet.
>> Cunegonde is driven about 60% freeway, 30% off-road/snow,10% in town
>> (heavily loaded, she's a working girl).
>> Given funds are limited, I've ruled out a diesel/SVO upgrade (waaaah).
>> After doing a lot of Subaru engine replacements/maintainance over the last
>> decade, I am sticking with VW for me.
>>
>> Let me ask anyway:
>>
>> Which inline-4 *VW* engines are most suited for my '83.5 Westfalia?
>> Displacement?
>> Fore'n'aft or transverse?
>> Best years?
>> Preferred EFI systems?
>>
>> Let the opinions fly!
>>
>> --
>> Bretts
>>
>> 1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"
>>
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