GoWesty 2200cc Engine

GoWesty 2200cc Engine

1986-1991 / Manual
$5,800.00
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GoWesty 2200cc Engine
Product: GVW-2200
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Wrench Rating: Requires professional-level tools, talent and experience.

$5,800.00
Waterboxer Engine Core Charge: $1,500.00
GoWesty is committed to keeping your camper alive and "in the cycle" for as long as humanly possible. Oftentimes, brand-new parts are simply not available anymore, and we must find high-quality used parts to refurbish.
This core charge is a fee you pay in addition to the purchase price of the product. Once you return the item you paid a core charge on, you will be refunded, less any deductions if applicable.
Engine Crate Charge: $350.00
Charge will be refunded when crate is returned to us

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This is the smallest displacement engine we build for all 1983-91 Vanagons.

Here is what you get with our 2200cc engine:
• 8.8:1 compression, with 102 hp & 135 ft.lbs of torque when fitted with GW-EFI.
• Engine cases (block), machined as needed
• Heli-coil installed in case to prevent drain plug oil leak
• New cylinder head studs as required
• Crankshaft machined as needed
• Connecting rods rebuilt and precisely installed
- Large end re-sized and custom fitted to each rod journal
- Small end re-bushed and fitted to standard wrist pin bushing per factory specifications
- Length matched to each other and set to factory length
- Rod bolts replaced with OEM non-stretch bolts
- Balanced to each other, and end to end, to factory spec or better
• Camshaft re-ground with custom GoWesty profile
- Guaranteed to pass tailpipe emissions test in all 50 states
- Grind selected for good idle and low-end torque
• New hydraulic lifters
• All new tappet adjustment screw lash caps - as needed
• All new bearings: main, rod, and camshaft
• New, high-volume oil pump, machined to clearance cover and accept O-ring, installed with bolts instead of nuts
• New proprietary GoWesty cast pistons
- Cast exclusively for GoWesty by Silv-O-Lite Pistons, USA
- State-of-the-art "slipper skirt" design
- Molybdenum disulfide ("moly") coated skirts
- State-of-the-art anti-friction/clearance control coating on skirts
• Precision bored and diamond-honed cylinders in GoWesty proprietary torque plate
• GoWesty DOES NOT use the original German cylinder heads (for the full cylinder head story click here)
- We use only AMC-brand (made in Spain) cylinder head castings
- Much heavier-duty casting compared to the original German heads
- High-quality OEM-style intake and exhaust valves
- De-burred intake and exhaust ports, precision four-angle valve grind
- OE German-quality OEM-style intake and exhaust valves
• New OEM-quality GRAF brand water pump
• New GoWesty Upgraded Alternator Bracket Kit
• V-belt pulley, coolant x-tube, connection hose, and steel elbow installed
• New correct oil pressure switches installed in their correct locations
• Cleaned oil cooler installed (2.1 applications only)
• Reconditioned flywheel or flexplate installed and crankshaft endplay properly set
• Valve covers, intake manifolds, and plenum re-painted and installed (exchange)
• Distributor drive installed in correct position
• Correct spark plugs installed with anti-seize compound
• Crated and ready to ship
• This engine OK to run on 87 or higher octane fuel and will pass tail pipe emissions test

Read "Break-In Guidelines: All Waterboxer Engines."

If you have a 1983-85 Vanagon, we also offer a 2300cc engine.

If your vehicle is a 1986-91, we also offer 2300cc, 2450cc and 2700cc engines.

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David S.
Replacement Engine - 2200 cc Wasserboxer

Ordered GoWesty’s 2200 cc Wasserboxer to be delivered to my mechanic in Portland. Great communication from GoWesty and shipping, delivery, and return of core engine. Installation was completed a week ago, and I’ve been enjoying the smooth-purring motor since then. Especially appreciated are the detailed instructions and recommendations for breaking in the new motor.

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Marlowe B.

We haven't seen the engine yet. The van broke down on the ease side of the Sierra and we live in the Central Valley. We had it sent directly to the repair shop in Bishop, CA. We assume everything is fine and will be an improvement compared to our 1900 cc engine.

J
Jahmye D.
1988

Great engine !