Date:         Mon, 4 May 1998 20:11:31 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Organization: Condor Efficiency
Subject:      Re: Conversion Options
Comments: To: Seastoner <rfergus@RICHMOND.INFI.NET>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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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.

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Shalom
Mark B. Magee
82 Diesel Westy
87GL
96 Suzuki 4WD Sport
Kemah TX USA
John 14:6