Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:37:55 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Re: Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
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If the overhaul truly restored the dimensions and tolerances intended
for new, then the expected life is really related to engine usage, care
and unforeseen events such as cooling system or lubrication failures.
Both engines, properly cared for should go 160k to maybe 250k miles. If
the overhaul consisted of replacing the obviously worn or damaged parts,
then the life is limited by the next part to fail. If you did not do a
proper align bore and check all the case dimensions, than the case will
be the next problem. Internal head gasket leaks and low oil pressure
will be the concerns.
The Lucas oil stabilizer is a temporary fix at best. Low oil pressure is
caused by excessive clearances. Too much space on one side means there
is too little space on the other side under load. The only exception is
if the low oil pressure is caused by a restricted inlet screen. If you
have oil pressure concerns with local use, it will only get worse under
extended highway or mountain climbing operation. At some point the
failure will be sudden and if not caught in time catastrophic. Your tool
kit will not help when the rod goes through the top. Mount Rushmore will
be a strenuous trip. If you suspect a problem, that trip will finish it
for you. Make sure you have a good towing plan.
Also, you don't just replace bearings in 1 1.9 case. If the bearings are
worn to the point that oil pressure is affected, the case journals are
also shot and an align bore at a minimum will be required to even
consider it as a rebuild.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jonce Fancher
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:39 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Average life on a 1.9L 2.1L Rebuild
Ok
So What is the Average Expected life span on a 1.9L Stock rebuild with
all the attention to detail and all that BS?
Ive Recently put together my 1.9L to replace the 1.9L that is having a
low oil pressure issue but doesnt leak or burn a ounce of oil or
coolant.
So im experimenting with the 1.9L that is in the van with low oil
pressure but has excellent compression and of course no leaks in or out.
the T-stat has also just
stopped working so it takes a bit of time for it to warm up but warms up
and doesnt overheat. I hate to rip it down to just swap main bearings so
i am playing with
a product called Lucas oil stabilizer and im not sure if it will do more
harm then good. Last night i drained off 1 Qt of oil and added 1 Qt of
Lucas. Man is this stuff
thick. It was cold so im sure it had something to do with it but it was
like elmer glue.
Im going to mount rushmore From Ann Arbor Michigan this summer with the
wife and 2 kids and im torn if i should just leave this motor in or rip
out the one for the
other. Any suggestions? Ive gone through pretty much the whole van and
it should be in good shape for the trek. a bit slow but hey its a vw and
its vacation
right. at least it is faster then the 57 single cab at 60 mph at 4200
rpm.
Any insight would be great. also any of you on the list in route to
mount rushmore and back that would be willing to help in case of
emergeny aka spare parts. I
will carry my standard vw fix all kit so i should be fine for most of
the basic tools. Thanks Jonce
Jonce Fancher
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