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by chappaz1004
18 Dec 2011, 10:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Re: 1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade

Thanks for your replies guys, I am after a relatively simple hassle free engine replacement, I have found (on-line) a garage that will fit a 2.1 DJ for about £1.6k ... thats not telling them they are removing a 1.9 and installing a 2.1 though. Is it really that simple as 'Plug and Play', if it is I ...
by chappaz1004
16 Dec 2011, 08:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Re: 1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade

I was thinking more along the injected side, is there much difference - Carb vs Inj??
by chappaz1004
15 Dec 2011, 21:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade

Guys, i'm Steve - hope you are all having a very merry xmas period ... I have a 1989 VW T25 CARAVELLE 1.9 PETROL. It has done in excess of 140k miles with no service history, it will sit at 50-60 quite happily on the motorway and struggles with hills. I am looking to replace this with a new/recondit...
by chappaz1004
24 Nov 2011, 18:25
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Porsche 944 into 1989 T25 - can this be done?
Replies: 3
Views: 3348

Porsche 944 into 1989 T25 - can this be done?

Guys, I have recently bought a 'project van' a 1989 caravelle 'tintop'; Now unfortunately my old man has planted the seed of putting a porsche engine in the back and i'm looking towards a 944 engine ... would this work? I'm new to this mechanical mallarky but not bad with electrics I have read on a ...