Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
> I just bought a 2.1 from someone who did this conversion, and will be
> installing it in the next couple of weeks.
>
> Everything from the 1.9 is used on the 2.1, including the exhaust.  The
> one problem is the external oil cooler that the 2.1 requires which is
> between the oil filter and the case.  There is no room for this, nor is
> there H2O plumbing on the 1.9, so he used an external oil filter adapter
> mounted on the side of the engine compartment, and tapped the thermostat
> housing and waterpump for brass fittings to attach the coolant hoses.
> Seems like a very good way to do it.  I had an oil analysis done on this
> engine and there are no coolant leaks or indication of bearing wear.
>
> Everyone on the who has commented on list says not to leave this cooler
> off, the 2.1 runs hotter and needs it.
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Manager, Case Program
> 800-909-8244 ext 208
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Stuart
I think i said to remove the cooler and use the 1.9 fitting for the oil
filter
I did this to my 2.1 and with no symtoms of overheating for 2 years
runs great
Bob Donalds