Date:         Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:27:44 +0000
Reply-To:     Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      1.9 ECU replacement
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You may remember a while back that my engine bit the dust. I got lots of
great and varied feedback from the group so thank you. In the end I decided
on a GoWesty 2.2 to replace my 1.9. I know the engine, the warranty is
amazing and the price reasonable.

My mechanic is nearing completion when we had a hiccup with the injectors
flooding the engine. Apparently just turning the key energized them to the
point that gas was flowing out the exhaust. Not good. In digging in he
swapped for a known good ECU and it corrected the issue. Changed oil,
finished install and is in break in period and running well. (He wonders if
this is what killed the engine)

Problem is that ECU is a loaner from one of his personal vans until I can
figure out getting a rebuilt one.

So wanted to see what the group thinks about getting a new ECU. Not a cheap
part to replace (though when you just bought an engine pretty reasonable).
Some suppliers seem to have crazy high core charge. There seem to be a few
different makers out there, any experience between them? Any difference
between the triumph and the Bosch? Thoughts on options?

Here is a link to my Artie album if you want to see a couple pix of the
engine in there... More to follow as the engine is completed.
https://goo.gl/photos/N8sPGaj1Zc6iDs8k7

Thanks
Ryan and Artie McPartie '84
Asheville, NC