Date:         Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:50:30 EST
Reply-To:     NotaJeep@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven Denis <NotaJeep@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED
              crank the ...
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In a message dated 2/11/01 8:37:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, NotaJeep@AOL.COM
writes:

<< VW could have gone to longer stroke IF they wanted to but was too cheap
 and would cost them too much.   >>

Ummm.... It costs NO more to make a bigger jug or piston or a longer throw
crank if you are already changing them a "little"..so that doesn't hold water
(like the head gaskets!)
The "unbalanced washer" STILL doen't account for the rods...sorry...
I'll put the pile of cranks I've ground next to the pile that you've ground
and we'll compare...

I'm gunna stop now..but some of your arguments seem to be in defence of
something that you've done and are happy with..and I agree that the engine is
smoother and will live longer with a "fully" counterweighted crank..I HAVE
used them and they are a *good idea*..

Umm how many people are tired of this? It's WAY beyond what most owners need
to know...

steve


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