Lauren, Is your ECU under the back seat or in the engine compartment? If it's under the seat, you have a Digifant 2.1, but I doubt that's the case. I'm going up to Boston Engine (http://www.bostonengine.com) this weekend to trade a core engine (2.1) for a new one and will be taking some pictures of the shop, etc. Bob Donalds has an excellent reputation as a rebuilder and frequently has tech articles in the LiMBO Transporter. A 2.1 rebuild is $1950 plus your core engine, but you'll have to ask him about the 1.9s. -Karl > Hi, all! > I've been told my '85 has either a cracked block or a blown head gasket. > It blows white smoke and loses both oil (from below) and coolant (from > above) when it runs. > > Anyway, I'm thinking I'll go the whole 9 and get a new engine. I'm > calling around, getting prices. I just want to make sure I'm asking all > the right questions. > > Any pointers?? > > Also...do I definitely have the 1.9? How can I tell? > > Thanks!! > -Lauren >
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