Hi Eric,
With what you have in mind, do what I had done, rebuild a 2.1 w/ new heads,
etc.
Flame suit on, as there will be zillions of different opinions!

Cheers,

Mr. BZ

On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 10:52 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Well it is time.  Even if the engine in my van comes to life it is clearly
> time to replace.
>
> I don’t want to go the route of a different engine or engine swap.
>
> I’m interested in a quality 2.1 or 2.2 engine.  Stronger if that is still
> in the reasonable original style engine category.
>
> I’m asking for thoughts and tips on what may be out there for a strong
> engine.  I’ll start by looking over the GW options but I don’t really
> understand yet all that implies.
>
> Though my engine is running many 1.9 supports such as the cooling system I
> do have the 2.1 Stainless GW muffler, a very nice oil cooler, cooling
> system on the Auto transmission.
>
> So I’m looking at dropping the 1.p and working with friends or a shop to
> put in the next engine.
>
> I’m also considering if I should send out the transmission for overhaul.
> It seems to be working well but has about 155,000 miles on it.
>
> I’m wondering what they could do to improve my working transmission?
>
> So, question is what water boxer   engine might you recommend?  A quality
> engine is my priority followed by price and warrantee.
>
> Transmission recommendations to go with that.
>
> Later question, is what support equipment on the engine to keep using and
> what to replace.
>
> I’m counting on the list for direction!
>
> Please, lets not talk other style engines in my request.  I’m determined
> to stick with an original VW Vanagon power plant.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
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