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Date:   Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:50:37 +0000
Reply-To:   J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:   Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
Comments:   To: C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:   <CAOObvuO7fmY0tFYFkkpth095L3YWQNYG3SxXtQGKsMHotkv_CQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Jim Thompson did an EXCELLENT write up on the swap, I followed it years ago to put a 2.1 in an '84 Westy. I'll look for the link, but in the meantime, Jim? Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Since Cunegonde's 1.9l WBX is not too happy after an oil overfill, I > have > located a 1990 2.1l WBX replacement. It comes with the newer Bosch > fuel > injection set-up. > What do I need to know about the swap? > What consumables will I need? Gaskets, bolts, hoses/clamps, > wires/connectors, sealants, liquids (aside from fresh coolant)? > Mechanical fit issues? > Will the existing 4-speed manual transmission mate correctly, and is > it > appropriately geared? > Remove/insert from above or below? (I'm working at home, no lift, but > lots > of ramps and multiple hydraulic jacks) > Will I need the 2.1l exhaust headers, transverse pipes, c-pipe or > muffler? > Exhaust brackets different? > Engine mounts/bed rail fitting issues? > 1.9l starter re-use issues? > 1.9l alternator re-use? > 1.9l waterpump (I have a new spare)? > Attaching and setting up the new FI system necessary? My original ECU > has > never caused Vanagon syndrome, but as we all know is neither > fuel-efficient > nor provides much HP. > 1.9l airbox/filter OK? > Other sensor or wiring harness details I should know? > I have an aftermarket tach on the '83.5 speedo-clock-type dash > instruments. > Is is connected any differently on the 2.1l? > Anything I've missed? > Oh, and this is temporary - a season or two while I source a modern VW > inline-4 and save my pennies for a (custom?) transmission to match it. > I'll > tackle those questions in the next email. > -- > Bretts > 1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"


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