Date:         Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:31:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: WTB good running used 1.9/2.1L long block
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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Lots of head gaskets and dial back the timing?

Mike


On 4/30/08 3:56 PM, "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
wrote:

> I'd love to see the "simple instructions" for cutting a point off the
> compression ratio so you can run regular.
>
> Not going to happen without major surgery.
>
> On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 3:19 PM, Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm about to put a Zetec in my van and I'll have a perfectly good European
>> JD 2.1L engine with 187,000 kms (116,000-ish miles) on it.  Note that the DJ
>> engine is a higher compression engine and with 112-ish HP & more torque, AND
>> runs on premium gas. I have been told that it can be de-tuned to run on
>> regular gas (see bently, I've been told)  The engine will  be available in
>> mid to late June in Boston.  This is complete with ECU and all.  Unless
>> someone says differently, AFAIK it 's plug and play.
>>
>> The Zetec conversion has NOTHING to do with the current engine, I just
>> want a newer engine as I'm going overseas. Malcolm   (Halifax NS)
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:58:39 PM
>> Subject: WTB good running used 1.9/2.1L long block
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> My 1.9L lump is tired, and I'd rather save the time and not rebuild the
>> 2.1L
>> I have in storage.  So, does anyone have a well-running 2.1L WBX
>> available?
>> I'd buy the long-block.  I'm in Atlanta, but could drive to pick up as I'd
>> rather not pay shipping charges.  I'd take another 1.9 as a second option.
>>
>> Chris S.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> --
> Jake
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