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Subject:Re: 1.9 ECU replacement
From:Don Hanson
Date:Sun, 5 Feb 2017 06:40:47 -0800

I'd ask Go Westie what they would suggest.  You may have warranty issues
with their motor now, after admitting that problem...
  For no related reason:. The inline digifant VW motor's seem to have
interchangeable  computers.  I got a spare about 5yrs ago for $30 used,
never had to use it yet...Though I did run it for a few weeks to make sure
it was good...Came from an Audi, I recall..Maybe one would work in your WBX
motor.

On Feb 5, 2017 5:28 AM, "Ryan Perry" <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:

> You may remember a while back that my engine bit the dust. I got lots of
> great and varied feedback from the group so thank you. In the end I decided
> on a GoWesty 2.2 to replace my 1.9. I know the engine, the warranty is
> amazing and the price reasonable.
>
> My mechanic is nearing completion when we had a hiccup with the injectors
> flooding the engine. Apparently just turning the key energized them to the
> point that gas was flowing out the exhaust. Not good. In digging in he
> swapped for a known good ECU and it corrected the issue. Changed oil,
> finished install and is in break in period and running well. (He wonders if
> this is what killed the engine)
>
> Problem is that ECU is a loaner from one of his personal vans until I can
> figure out getting a rebuilt one.
>
> So wanted to see what the group thinks about getting a new ECU. Not a cheap
> part to replace (though when you just bought an engine pretty reasonable).
> Some suppliers seem to have crazy high core charge. There seem to be a few
> different makers out there, any experience between them? Any difference
> between the triumph and the Bosch? Thoughts on options?
>
> Here is a link to my Artie album if you want to see a couple pix of the
> engine in there... More to follow as the engine is completed.
> https://goo.gl/photos/N8sPGaj1Zc6iDs8k7
>
> Thanks
> Ryan and Artie McPartie '84
> Asheville, NC
>