Date:         Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:38:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Geo & Kathleen Hahn <ahwahnee@CYBERTRAILS.COM>
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From:         Geo & Kathleen Hahn <ahwahnee@CYBERTRAILS.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels
              2100-2300,              3400- 4000rpms
Comments: To: Jaime Forero <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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I replaced the 1.9L in my '84 with a GoWesty engine at 220K.  I went with
their basic package which builds out the 1.9L as a 2.2L.

The installation was simple & trouble free and I have had no problems in the
20,000 since it went in.

On last month's 2,192 mile trip (AZ-UT-CO-NM-AZ) it got 22.19 mpg.  I'm not
compulsive about keeping track of mileage but I usually figure it on longer
trips as it is one indicator of how the engine is doing.

Leaks nothing and uses no oil between changes.  The power increase is
noticeable -- not neck-snapping noticeable but decidedly better in mountain
driving which is what we mostly do.

As you note -- lots of past discussion on this topic.

Geo H

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jaime Forero" <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
>
> I am in the middle of deciding what rebuilt engine to buy.  My van just
> turned 200K on the mile counter and I feel it will need replacing soon.
> Any
> tips on what to get?? Westy?? Boston Bob, any others.