Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 05:16:00 -0000
Reply-To: John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
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From: John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
Organization: Stratos New Zealand Ltd
Subject: Re: Finally, Things Actually Happen
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I beleive the engine (head) studs are supposed to stretch as the engine
heats up and cools down.
They should only need replacing if corroded and then with original VW studs.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sean Lynch" <Chgolynch@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 04:52
Subject: Finally, Things Actually Happen
> Thirteen months after dropping my Vanagon off, I finally have my
> stripped-down motor. Tomorrow, it goes to the machine shop for
measurements.
> Oil light issue was most likely the cam bearing closest to the oil pump,
as
> it was significantly worn. Now the fun begins.
> Anyone use the FGA Heavy-duty head studs before? None of the studs
broke
> during disassembly, but I'd love to upgrade to something less prone to
> stretching. A friend suggested I see another friend, who builds
high-dollar
> bicycles, since he can get rods of titanium, and has the facilities to
> machine them. Sounds nice, knowing something of the high strength of
> titanium, but I wonder if there are any issues of titanium mating to the
> block (which I presume is aluminum) and the heads. Any thoughts? My other
> consideration was if Raceware makes anything that could work.
> The rods and crank are going to be counterweighted. I'm wondering if
there
> are any good substitutes for the stock 2.1L rod bolts as well. Knowing the
> potential of failure on these bolts, I'd like to address the issue. Any
> ideas?
> Next, onto the heads. What are the differences between 1.9L and 2.1L
> heads? I have a set of factory heads from a 1.9L with only 20K on them.
> Perfect shape. I'd like to use them, if possible. I've heard mixed info
> locally on compatibility. If I have to buy new, I'm considering FGA's big
> valve heads as well. I'm looking at bigger valves since I'm considering
> increasing stroke a bit more, and I don't want extra lift in case the
> increased piston velocity could cause problems. Anyone use those heads?
> They're a bit expensive, but I'm game if they actually work.
> Finally, you're probably asking ''Why bother?" My goal is a bit more
> horsepower, but I mainly want more torque. I plan to run the hell out of
this
> motor through some serious roadtrippin' in the next year or two, and I
feel
> it'll be more reliable if I address some of the 'features' the 2.1L
suffers
> from. Plus, I'd like to be able to tow a trailer if necessary, and
actually
> make it over hills. Wasserboxers are a bit voodoo to me, but it looks like
a
> glorified Beetle block inside. Any help or insight is much appreciated!
>
> -Sean L.
>
> '82 GL Diesel "Donder"
> '86 GL "Blitzen"
> '83 GL Okay, it's aircooled, but
I
> have 914 pistons!
>
> P.S. Any feedback on those who have been able to try out the Australian
ECU
> for the Digifant 022D? Mine's still in the box, since I've lacked the van
to
> try it in. Thanks!
>
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