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Subject:Re: 1.9 ECU replacement
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Sun, 5 Feb 2017 09:52:37 -0800

I would call Go Westy, I bet they have a BOX of good used 1.9 ECU's. They
scrap a lot of  vans, I have called hem for random parts before and have
always been treated fairly. You might even try Van Cafe, he usually has a
decent supply of used parts as well.

                                                                      Stacy

On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 5:27 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
>

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