Date:         Sun, 6 Feb 2011 20:36:20 -0800
Reply-To:     "M. Jade" <tinho2010@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "M. Jade" <tinho2010@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
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While we are on this subject can I ask a related question? Sorry, Scott, I hope you don't mind I ask this question on this topic.

I bought a new Brazilian 1.9L cylinder/piston liner set several years ago. I picked it up cheap when someone wanted to unload it on Craigslist. The problem is my 85 has a 2.1 engine on it. So here is my question.

Can I use the new cylinders and the new rings out of this new 1.9L liner set and install them on my 2.1 engine? This means I am reusing the 2.1 pistons. My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings are identical. 

I believe it is about time to reseal my 2.1 cylinder heads. I may take this opportunity to renew the cylinders and all the rings. Is this a good idea or not?

This is similar to what that company does (but with a new set of cylinders) for the advertised engine.  I  assume that my pistons are still good.  I don't want  a full rebuild at this time. Thanks for any suggestions.

MJ in sunny California
(81 degree F in Oakland today)



On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> Hi ..
> anyone ever deal with or hear anything about this company ?
>
> http://www.waterboxer.com/engines/vw-vanagon-21l-engine
>
> a 2.1 is $ 1,865 US with no core required..
> and all new bearings blah blah blah ..
> but used pistons with new rings and honed original barrels ( ??...sounds
> strange to me )
>
> so anyone ...?
> A customer is suggesting/wondering about this option.
>
> thanks
> scott
>



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