vw kombi 2.1 engine conversion
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vw kombi 2.1 engine conversion
i am looking for some advice i have a 1990 VW Caravelle 2.1, two head bolts have corroded off and the motor has done 260000km so was a little tired, i am wanting to hopefully replace the engine with something else, but i am needing the low down torque for towing a caravan, is there another vw motor that would be reliable and economical to install here, or would it be better to stick with the 2.1
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Re: vw kombi 2.1 engine conversion
Ask Panic Mechanic, he has/d a Synchro with a Toyota 2.x turbo diesel...
Or if you feel very very very lucky try and hunt down a WBX6 from oetinger... Basically the 2.1 with two added cylinders giving you a 3.2 flat 6
Or if you feel very very very lucky try and hunt down a WBX6 from oetinger... Basically the 2.1 with two added cylinders giving you a 3.2 flat 6
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Re: vw kombi 2.1 engine conversion
Love the 3.2 flat six!!!
They loved to pop crancks in the syncro mod.
Vw had the remteck 2.0l convertion for the bus.Came with ALL the bits to fit the golf motor.Was brilliant , i just don't know if you can still get them.
They loved to pop crancks in the syncro mod.
Vw had the remteck 2.0l convertion for the bus.Came with ALL the bits to fit the golf motor.Was brilliant , i just don't know if you can still get them.
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WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS HOW WE LIVED.
IT IS NOT UNSAFE IT IS OLD SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!
ALDO IS THE MAN WITH A GUN.
THATS HOW WE ROLL [SAINT-J]
GTS KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A STICKER.
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Re: vw kombi 2.1 engine conversion
I also need to replace the engine of my 1991 Caravelle Syncro 2.1i. Any recommendations for parts sources or conversion mechanics, preferably in the Durban area?
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Give Rob at Dubcorp a call. His number is in the Google's and the twitfaces.DurbanMike wrote:I also need to replace the engine of my 1991 Caravelle Syncro 2.1i. Any recommendations for parts sources or conversion mechanics, preferably in the Durban area?
I can't make promises on his behalf but worth a call at least.
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Thanks - I have been in touch with Rob