Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 19:09:27 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Engine Swap
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I beat my flat 4, 2.1 engine bad, sometimes. I can't find a reason
to change the engine. All that I really do to it, to keep it running
is change the oil! Now from a mechanics point of view, can you honestly
say thaat you changed your oil every 3000 miles, and the engines went
bad anyway.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Lee F. Schelin wrote:
> Stuart and All: I guess I don't see what the big deal is about changing out stock
> engines, we've been doing that in the Street Rod scene since my first car in 1957.
>
> Although there are purists who think that a 1932 Ford should have a Flathead V8
> engine, but most 32 Fords today have Small Block Chevys, Buick Nailheads, Chrysler
> Hemi's you name it and it's been tried.
>
> Most engine conversions are to increase performance or dependability or both. We
> purchased our 86 GL new in 86 and are on our third stock engine. But I guarantee
> the next engine won't be another VW Flat Four, they are just too much trouble.
> There are plenty of great engines that could be installed in a Vanagon and increase
> performance, increase gas mileage and be very dependable. I only wish that I would
> have changed to another engine the last time we had the Flat 4 rebuilt.
>
> Lee...
> 86 Vanagon GL (Keeper)
>
> > Good point, the grass is always greener! I have a feeling we can count
> > the conversions on one hand, and those with more than 50,000 miles on
> > them are probably nonexistent.
> >
> > It might be cheaper than converting, and certainly easier, to have a
> > spare stock engine in the garage waiting to drop in if the one in use
> > fails. Little hassle, one or two days and you are back on the road.
> > Conversions sound appealing, but I too would like to hear from someone
> > who has put more than a few thousand miles on one.
> >
> > FHerzig@swri.edu wrote:
> > >
> > > How many of you folks that are recommending an engine swap have actually done
> > > it?
> > >
> > > Frank
> > > 85 GL w 218000 miles
> >
> > --
> > Stuart MacMillan
> > Manager, Case Program
> > 800-909-8244 ext 208
> >
> > Getting your share of the Net yet?
> > http://www.cobaltgroup.com
> > http://www.casedealer.com/demo
> > http://www.caseihdealer.com/demo
>
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