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• 2268cc engine wasserboxer engine 80 stroke and 95mm bore, smog legal and 9.3 to 1 compression and 120HP
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Sun, 18 May 2003 17:29:23 -0700
  GoWesty is advertising these, I wonder who makes them, if they work with existing electronics and fuel systems. Anybody heard of these or have...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 05:55:33 -0800
  ...Did any of you check out the Hot VWs from about a year ago that had the Karmann Ghia with the 1.9 Wasserboxer...
• Re: Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:06:11 -0800
  ...0 > > These sellers are auctioning a KOLBENSCHMIDT pair > of 2.1l wasserboxer cylinder heads. > Price is getting up there. > Comparing the cylinder head casting...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 15:16:48 -0400
  ...Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM >Well, with his motor and my suspension, we'll blow...
• Re: Odd plate?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:59:47 PDT
  I think Europe got wasserboxers with carburetors, at least in the first years. That might explain a feature on the case for a fuel...
• pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 23:15:00 -0800
  Is it worthwhile to own a tool for pressure testing wasserboxer cooling systems? I came across one today for $89 + $30 for VW/Audi...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 14:44:00 -0800
  ...Seattle, WA > '89 Oil Burning Jetta "Jake" > '87 Wasserboxer GL "Lewis" > '82 Oil Burning L "Billie Rae" > Hey, if it's worth living it...
• Re: HEY!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 19:44:56 -0400
  ...There are 850 Oh yeah, 100 will make that a statistically meaningful sample of the entire vanagon wasserboxer population ever produced. At a ci...
• Re: Haynes Repair Manual for Wasserboxers
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:04:33 -0800
  Our group purchase count stands at 37 names. I will try to contact Haynes today (it is currently 18:00 in London) and would...
• Changing WB lifters with the engine in the van
  Historical mailing list - garyes
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 17:28:14 -0700
  Has anyone out there changed hydraulic lifters with the wasserboxer engine in the van. My 84 Westy is clacking ( I think at least 3...
• engine swaps - weight differences
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 11:57:53 -0500
  ...Does anyone have good figures comparing the weight of the stock Vanagon wasserboxer (1.9) to other engines, e.g. the 5 cylinder, the...
• Re: Wasserboxer Coolant Temp Guage Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Wed, 26 May 1999 13:02:09 -0700
  Art, on the EV's the dash gauges have a similar (and very common) problem, and the fix is re-soldering the post at...
• Re: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:00:46 EST
  ...For those that are going to be there you can see and feel first hand the effects the ceramic coatings have on my Wasserboxer...
• '84 (water) conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gene Drody
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:09:57 EDT
  What are the pros and cons of converting to either the Golf or Subaru engines? I have had it with the wasserboxer...The second...
• Re: 2.4L wasserboxer!....coming soon to a store near you!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 23:05:51 EST
  In a message dated 3/29/02 7:49:37 PM, TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM writes: << I've also got my own American/German version...
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:58:42 -0700
  >the addition of a point of compression gives you a 4 percent increase in >power So if I rebuild the top end of my...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:32:50 +0200
  > Honestly, I bet these stolen vans are highly modified, with no *VW* > wasserboxer engines in any of 'em. Raimund? Often. No T3 delivery/panel...
• Re: one more addition to website
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 14:05:17 -0800
  ...I have added a pic of the wasserboxer AFM capacitor fix to > my site. > > deep link: http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/WBafm.html...
• G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:23:33 -0400
  Last I heard, the jury was still out on the use of G12 coolant in our wasserboxers. I've searched the list a bit...
• Re: '84 (water) conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:06:34 EDT
  ...Check with bostoneng.com for a high quality wasserboxer rebuild. The KEP site has links to owner conversion sites that are pretty informative about...
• Any interested in a 112hp wasserboxer and a 5 speed trans?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:52:40 -0700
  One of my friends in Germany is offering me a *complete* 2.1L 112hp wasserboxer motor (DJ engine code) and a matching 5 speed...
• Re: Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:06:24 -0800
  ...0 > > These sellers are auctioning a KOLBENSCHMIDT pair > of 2.1l wasserboxer cylinder heads. > Price is getting up there. > Comparing the cylinder head casting...
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 12:01:42 -0500
  ...115HP wasserboxer on Ebay Just came across this on Ebay and wondered if anyone on the list can shed more info on the builder...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:58:07 -0800
  ...I keep getting ambiguous answers. > > Question: '84 wasserboxer. > > I have diesel bellhousing. Plan is a 2.0 cross flow gas motor at 50 > deg...
• Re: 83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 19:23:25 +0100
  The Haynes manual suggests the procedure as: At TDC, tighten the screw, then loosen it until it is barely off the valve stem, then...
• Volkswagen Vanagon Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:01:16 -0700
  http://www.tiu.net/~des/vw/reports/83bus.html Volks! I was doing a search on front heater fan repair and came across this...
• Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 23:19:43 -0800
  Volks, I got a running 2.1L wasseboxer engine complete with all wiring and everything on top included. ECU, PS pump, AC, even clutch...
• Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:13:20 -0700
  Hey Volks, I have an 83 Canadian Wasserboxer Westy I'm planning on taking to Mexico next winter. I'm thinking about removing the...
• Re: Oil pumps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 2 May 1998 17:56:56 -0700
  ...The 1.9 L and 2.1L Wasserboxers stock cam is a four rivet dished cam, therefore an oil pump for dished cams needs...
• Crazy VW
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:43:46 -0700
  ...Take care, Gary in Goldfield, NV '82 Vanagon Diesel (Anna) '85 Wasserboxer (AnnaBelle) '85 Wasserboxer (Hector) > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 21:35:11 -0700
  ...I got my 2.1L 112hp 10.5:1cr "DJ" wasserboxer equipped Syncro Westfalia back on the road this weekend. This is the most...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 16:15:50 +0100
  ...Only for a wasserboxer. >The carrera II will sing merrily at 6000 all day. MSDS has the range panzer >kit which trades your ultra...
• FS: 1.9L Wasserboxer engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 01:35:16 -400
  ...I have a 1.9L wasserboxer engine that I replaced in my '85 camper. I replaced the engine, clutch and gas tank as a...
• Re: Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 16:46:01 -0800
  ...Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me... > Intrepid Travelers: > What would be the fun of owning a Vanagon if you...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:49:10 -0400
  ...The horizontally opposed engine used in rear engined Porsches and Subarus are derived from the same background as the wasserboxer. But they also have...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:56:02 -0800
  ...John Rodgers wrote: > > HOLY COW!!! > > Stuart, this guy gives a whole new meaning to the words "Tweaking your > wasserboxer!!" > > And he strongly states reliability...
• Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:11:40 -0800
  I decided to go the route of the rebuilt wasserboxer. It's not my engine of choice, but it meets my current budget and...
• RE: Wasserboxer or Aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 15 Sep 95 17:07:42 EDT
  No, let's talk about religion: it's less controversial. Aircooled Vgon will feel like the handling fairy came and blessed your breadbox. Also...
• MPG for an 83 Westy 1.9 L WasserBoxer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 14:02:36 PST
  The subject line tells it all. Does anyone know what the City and Highway factory mileage specs are? I am currently getting about 18...
• oil filter substitution
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 21:04:37 -0400
  ...Not sure about the wasserboxer's. tim
• Re: COLLAPSIBLE OIL TUBE
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:19:02 -0700
  ...wrote: > > >Were the old oil tubes made of metal? > >When did they become plastic? > > I've never seen anything but plastic on a Wasserboxer.
• Junk Vanagon In NY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 18:58:39 -0500
  ...normal roof deal with the manual trany and wasserboxer intacted. It's at Brewster Auto salvage & parts 1-(800)-834-3961. Hope it helpes...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:05:35 -0800
  ...Something to do >| with the fuel tank setup being different? It shouldn't be a problem in a nonsyncro wasserboxer. It is the fuel...
• Re: WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill James
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:47:52 -0500
  ...84 Westy > > > > >Check out that Eaton Blower applied to the ol' > Wasserboxer!!! > > > >Sure wish I could read German!!! > > > >Cool Site!! > > > >John Rodgers > >"88GL Driver...
• Re: 1600 upright into aircooled vanagon? Wasserboxer case to aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 07:08:02 -0600
  ...there were some threads about > converting the wasserboxer case to an aircooled > engine. Is the upright 1600 fan used? What > other upright components are...
• Re: Top end problems, 2liter motor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:16:37 -0500
  Hi Adam, The wasserboxer and most modern engines run 40 to 45 degrees advance above 2k rpm (There are exceptions) . If you use a...
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:54:53 -0700
  ...It's not all that great with the stock wasserboxer power curve either. It's a tough as nails transmission, but what I wouldn...
• looking for Vanagon 1.9 longblock or complete..
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 10:07:37 -0400
  ...for '85 Vanagon 1.9 wasserboxer... solid longblock or complete engine.... anywhere in the Northeast US... I'm in southern NH.. willing to travel...
• Clutch Hydraulics
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 08:55:55 -0800
  ...Seattle, WA '89 Oil Burning Jetta "Jake" '87 Wasserboxer GL "Lewis" '82 Oil Burning L "Billie Rae"
• Preventing (or delaying) head leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 08 Mar 1997 21:54:47 -0500
  Does anyone have any tips on delaying the head corrosion that eventually results in leaks on the wasserboxers? I have read conflicting things about...
• FS 86 Syncro Westy - Ariz
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:26:19 +0000
  ...html?ad=165063 86 Syncro westy for sale. ~80,000 miles. Wasserboxer motor died, replaced it with KEP adaptor kit and 91 jetta motor...
• wasserboxer reliability
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:49:46 EST
  You asked about cross country travel. After naming your Vanagon "Lucifer," I'd be careful how far out there you get. This may only...
• Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:35:53 +1300
  >OK, point taken. >But a conversion motor would be even easier to get parts for. >The waterboxer motor is not nearly as common as...
• BMW Mail List (OT)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:08:12 -0700
  ...Ed Mellinger Monterey CA '84 wasserboxer '93 325i
• Re: Haynes & Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 08:11:33 -0500
  >>I've been trying to find a copy of the Haynes book that covers the 84 >>wasserboxer, but the only one I seem to...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 30 May 2001 15:33:55 -0700
  ...You think a wasserboxer with140k without leaks is good? Just shows how bad the problem is with those engines. Larry '82 Syncronized Subaru/Westy
• Re: Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 16:21:06 -0700
  ...Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer? > Usually it is written on a sticker on the side of the alternator - they are > physically larger...
• Re: gas heater vs. H2O heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Dec 1996 17:57:17 -0500
  ...wasserboxer? Any advice/suggestions on using the gas heater? I won't be able to keep both the '81 and the '83 wasserboxer (no...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:28:04 -0800
  ...Re: [VANAGON] 2.1 Wasserboxer > > Jerry, > I have heard good things,over the years, about Bob Donald's {aka Boston > Bob) engines. Check the...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:55:00 -0400
  ...the anti-drainback valve in them is not > adequate for the Wasserboxer engine - and that contributes to the fairly > rapid drain-down of oil...