Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:23:30 -0800
Reply-To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: My Engine Has Bit the Dust
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Good point, but if you keep it a 1.9 it can go a long time with low oil
pressure. Needs synthetic 20w-50 oil though. Ryan has a decision to make.
Stuart
-----Original Message-----
From: Roy Nicholl [mailto:RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 1:43 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: My Engine Has Bit the Dust
Unless his history of low oil pressure is because the bottom end is spent.
> On 15-Nov-2016, at 17:13, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> I agree with fixing it. Since it obviously spins over, you didn't destroy
it. Should be fixable for under $2k with two new heads. I don't like
making 1.9s into 2.1s or bigger because that requires a stroker crank to
increase displacement, and those can break with only three main bearings,
especially on long climbs. But that's just my opinion.
>
> You'll pay at least $6000-$7000 to put a rebuilt 2.2 Go Westy engine in,
and it will have a stroker crank. Shipping engines back and forth will
likely be at least $700.
>
> If you are not a good wrench turner, don't do a Subaru conversion since
you'll be your own mechanic for life.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ryan Perry
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: My Engine Has Bit the Dust
>
> My 84, 1.9 manual westy with 198k miles, Artie McPartie, has gone the way
of the ghost. Driving down hwy yesterday after a pretty good clip up hill
the engine lost power and will no longer start. Towed to my mechanic and it
is 0 compression in cylinders 1 and 3. He didn't dig much deeper other than
it needs a new engine.
>
> I am at a loss here. I know I have gotten many years out of my van and
will get many more and should expect that any investment will get me
returns. I also knew this day was coming after getting the dreaded oil light
after hwy stretches. I am not made of money and want to make a good decision
on next steps.
>
> And with that, I turn to this...the smartest group of van owners I know.
>
> I want to keep a waterboxer, I know the engine and I like its simplicity.
I would love to upgrade to a 2.1 or more if it is worth the price. I am
located in Asheville, NC and would not be doing any of the work myself. My
mechanic can take delivery and do the install. (I do my fair share of work
but feel this is out of my league)
>
> So, any ideas out there on next steps? Thanks in advance for your help!
> Ryan
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