Seastoner wrote: > Well the inevitable has occured for my 85 Westie it seems, tho > earlier for the long block than I had anticipated at 139k. So now I'm > at the crossroads of conversion options. I can upgrade to the 2.1 > Wasserboxer fron AVP for around 1850.00 including 200.00 for the > crank. This actually seems to be the cheapest route so far but I'm > open to suggestions, experiences, advice regarding alternative > solutions. The mechanic says I should see a real difference with the > 2.1 after having such low oil pressure in the 1.9 so...maybe this > will be the way to go... Rick, As I now have 2 2.1 l's and a diesel, and having wieghed all engine options, I think your thinking is sound. I will stay 2.1l wasserboxer, despite the chatter here on the list about it's problems, I find the 2.1l to be an outstanding engine in nearly every measurement. I would however worry that your EFI controls are possibly not Digifant or of the derivative of Digifant to run the 2.1, this is where you may need some help, that is moving from one EFI system to Digifant as 2.1l's are equipped. It may be no big deal, I just am not sure. Post up to the list who you choose for your rebuild/exchange and the results, there is good data in the archives on the rebuilding houses and Listee satisfaction. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee 82 Diesel Westy 87GL 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport Kemah TX USA John 14:6 |
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