Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:04:57 -0600
Reply-To: Jeff Engel <rambler64@SHAW.CA>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Jeff Engel <rambler64@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Advice on rebuilt engine?
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Hi John
I am just about to get underway with an engine rebuild in my 1990 Westy.
It's a 2.1 that was run with no oil after the seal at the oil cooler gave
out. I bought the van from the p.o. with engine problems. Had the crank cut
ten thous on the main and rod journals, and the cyl. sleeves ridgid honed
and checked for roundness etc.The pistons looked alrightand that was
verified by the machine who had measured everything and looked for
problems.the only thing that was obviously wrong was a rod bearing had wore
out to razor blade thin and damaged that journal on the crankshaft.
So here I am with a boxful of parts from Boston Bob (all bearings, rings,
connecting rods and pushrods , gaskets etc.)and my Bently manual and the
experience of the list and Boston Bobs advice and am going to try to put it
all back together in the proper manner.i also do a lot of wrenching for
people but primarily brakes,ball joints,tune ups etc. and not a whole lot on
VW's.especially internal engine.
Anyhow enough rambling and will likely be posting for advice soon . Thanks
in advance.
Jeff 1990 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "lauterba" <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:39 PM
Subject: Re: Advice on rebuilt engine?
> Mike, I have about 2 month's daily use now on my Boston Bob 1.9L rebuild.
> Did it all myself as no shop here in Macon, GA, would touch a
water-cooled.
> Also replaced just about everything else that is involved with the engine
at
> the same time.
>
> If you get engine from Bob, make sure that he knows you have auto Trans
and
> that he mounts the crankshaft pulley for you.
>
> John Lauterbach
> Macon, GA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike D." <md03@XOCHI.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:01 PM
> Subject: Advice on rebuilt engine?
>
>
> > My 85 Westy (auto trans, AC) has 150k miles on it. Just had the oil
> > changed and the mechanic said there was a lot of metal in it (both
> > brass and aluminum).
> >
> > It also idles very poorly and has low oil pressure. My mechanic
> > thinks that the poor idle is caused by the low oil pressure (lifters
> > not lifting?). I just replaced the AFM, which didn't seem to help
> > much. One of the heads leaks coolant (slowly) to the outside.
> >
> > So I'm thinking it might be time to bite the bullet and get a new
> > (rebuilt) engine. Advice on this topic is appreciated:
> >
> > Question (1): If I decide to put another 1.9l in, I've found three
> > places to buy:
> >
> > $1750 at BusDepot
> > $2300 at BostonBob
> > $2990 at GoWesty
> >
> > That seems like a wide price range. Anyone out there have
> > experience with a rebuilt from any of these places? Are there other
> > suppliers recommended?
> >
> > Question (2): What would be a reasonable cost for a mechanic to do
> > the engine swap?
> >
> > Thanks
> > -mike
>
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