2180's are more prone to EVERYTHING! The heads are the weak link in both these engines. 10 hours is about all I'd go on the 2180. I was always having to adjust. Overheating with the 2180 since it is thermally limited is always an issue. The 1835 is probably THE engine I'd run if I were to use a VW again. If configured conservatively they seem to perform pretty well from a durability and reliability standpoint. I was running a 2180 in my Sonerai 2. I was not impressed. I'm puting a Continental in my Horizon 2.
----- Original Message ----- From: <dpurdu...@caldwellmfgco.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 10:44 AM Subject: Re: KR> Re: TBO for VW1835's > > "Heat is your enemy and valves are the weak link." > > > How often should you check the valve clearance? Are the 2180's more prone > to valve problems? > > > > > > > > "Marty > Hammersmith" To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > <baleco@peoplepc. cc: > com> Subject: Re: KR> Re: TBO for VW1835's > Sent by: > krnet-bounces@myl > ist.net > > > 03/25/2004 09:13 > AM > Please respond to > KRnet > > > > > > > You might get 500 hours from a properly cooled and not abused 1835. The > Turbo is going to eat that engine alive and will reduce TBO dramatically. > Heat is your enemy and valves are the weak link. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Martin" <idrawtobu...@ncinternet.net> > To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 10:05 AM > Subject: KR> Re: TBO for VW1835's > > > > I'm just looking for information on the various TBO's for the various > types > > of VW1835 conversions. > > > > The thing is, I just don't have specifices on this engine. But I have > heard > > 500TBO as a nominal time. > > > > Has anyone more information, or advise as to a place to look for this > > information? > > > > All I know is that it is a conversion, not a Great Planes or etc. > > > > Also, I'm looking to put a turbo charger on this with a manuel waste > gate. > > Anyone with specific information on this? > > > > Greg Martin > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > > > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
