Date:         Tue, 9 May 2006 19:39:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1.9 or 2.1
Comments: To: Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net>
In-Reply-To:  <14902-4460F5B5-182@storefull-3157.bay.webtv.net>
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Check the engine's serial number.  DH is 1.9, MV is 2.1  Located on the top
of the engine near oil breather I believe.
--
Jim Thompson
"On The Road" From Circle Yer Wagens Back To Calif
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" (Engine from a '87)
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 5/9/06, Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net> wrote:
>
>   When i bought my van (84 westy) the PO told me it had a 1.9 and it
> was changed to a 2.1. I'm looking at new motors and their are two
> catagories in the 2.1 list. The first being a 1.9 converted over to a
> 2.1 and the second being a 2.1 liter engine. My question is how do i
> tell if mine was a converted 1.9 or a straight out 2.1. It appears that
> their is a differance in the install between the two. Any help from you
> motor heads will help.