Date:         Sat, 18 Oct 2003 20:11:49 -0500
Reply-To:     Anthony Bailey <abailey@CLAS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anthony Bailey <abailey@CLAS.NET>
Subject:      engine for sale
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It looks like I may have an engine for sale. I bought a 2.1L engine
for my '87 Vanagon, I sent the guy the requested amount and also
money to cover shipping. It eventually gets here, several weeks late
due to his problems and shipping problems. I picked it up and took it
to the mechanic. Well, when he gets through the list of vehicles in
front of mine, he gives me quick call -- guess what this engine is a
1.9L not a 2.1L that I was told.
I've talked with the guy who I bought it from, he swears he took it
out of a '87 Vanagon, yea right and he didn't know the differences
between the two engines or when VW started putting in 2.1L's either.
Nor would he believe me but had to talk with the mechanic. My
mechanic read him the serial number of the engine, sure enough its a
1.9L instead of a 2.1L. So now he wants me to pay for this engine to
be shipped back and he'll see whether or not he has a 2.1L and then
I'll have to pay for shipping a third time.
I don't really like this idea so I'm thinking of selling the 1.9L and
hopefully being able to find a good used affordable 2.1L to put in my
van. Or going ahead and putting in an inline VW 4 or Subaru flat 4,
although this route will be more  expensive due to the added cost of
the required adapters, wiring, etc.. I really don't want to install
the 1.9L although my mechanic said he might be able to get it to
work, but he's not for sure.
Any thoughts, suggestions, or offers for a 1.9L??
Thanks, Anthony Bailey
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