Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:27:51 -0700
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From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
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There may be differences of opinion out there, but I prefer the 1.9 cooling
system. When I did my 2.1 conversion back in 1997 I found it a bit pricey
to convert to the 2.1 style. I've had no problems with my set up since (if
it ain't broke, don't fix it). Runs fine, doesn't overheat, etc.
The coolant "tower" (as you call it) is a hard piece to find in the original
plastic (I have two spares stashed away) and they are unique to the auto
trans models. I would find it easier to spring the $200 than to try to find
and pay for all the 2.1 stuff in the long haul.
Again, just my opinion, YMMV
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com
> wrote:
> My mechanic called to say that the (AT) transmission rebuild (German
> Transaxle here in Bend) went smoothly, they found scoring on the face of
> the oil pump (I may be mis-remembering his exact words) but the
> transmission and differential were otherwise in good shape.
>
> So anyway, when he was putting the engine back in, he noticed old
> coolant residue around the . . . cooling tower? the plastic thingy up
> toward the front the engine where hoses come together (no Bentley at
> hand here in this wine shop where I am enjoying a pleasant late
> afternoon thankyouvery much) but after the engine was installed, the
> thing cracked and needs to be replaced.
>
> None of the OEM parts are available, he said, but GoWesty has a machined
> part for 200 bucks (American) that does the job. I told him to go ahead
> and order the part, and install the thing. I've been without the van for
> over a week and Mrs Squirrel's Subaru Outback (the iconic Bend Oregon
> car) isn't always available; though fortunately the weather has been
> fine for bicycling.
>
> He said that GoWesty made mention on their site that it's possible to
> convert the cooling system on a 1.9 over to the less-complicated 2.1
> style, although details were sketchy.
>
> Anyone know more about this conversion? It is doubtless more expensive
> than just replacing the failed part, but is it worth doing?
>
> --
> Rocky J Squirrel
> '84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>
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