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Date:         Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:22:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: Engine Replacement Questions?
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
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Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > I just bought a 2.1 from someone who did this conversion, and will be > installing it in the next couple of weeks. > > Everything from the 1.9 is used on the 2.1, including the exhaust. The > one problem is the external oil cooler that the 2.1 requires which is > between the oil filter and the case. There is no room for this, nor is > there H2O plumbing on the 1.9, so he used an external oil filter adapter > mounted on the side of the engine compartment, and tapped the thermostat > housing and waterpump for brass fittings to attach the coolant hoses. > Seems like a very good way to do it. I had an oil analysis done on this > engine and there are no coolant leaks or indication of bearing wear. > > Everyone on the who has commented on list says not to leave this cooler > off, the 2.1 runs hotter and needs it. > -- > 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 Stuart I think i said to remove the cooler and use the 1.9 fitting for the oil filter I did this to my 2.1 and with no symtoms of overheating for 2 years runs great Bob Donalds


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