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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
Comments: To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2006040116390237@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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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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