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• Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 20:33:03 -0400
  ...I'm looking hard for the best / most reputable Wasserboxer engine building co. I can find. As well as any other safe ways to...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:48:08 -0400
  ...In December of '07 I picked up, from NAPA, an under sump engine heater for a Vanagon wasserboxer. The part number is 605-1500...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:55:39 EST
  ...If I can get any Wasserboxer to last that long everytime, I would not likely consider an engine swap. My last 2 WBXs I...
• Re: "Gene Berg Declines" Thread (from 10/28)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:47:15 -0600
  ...got the unfortunate > response, "We don't do any work on wasserboxer engines" and don't stock > the counterweights anymore." > > HOWEVER.......I lobbied him...
• Fwd: Need a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:02:34 -0800
  ...wrote: > > > > Hi all; > > I am looking for a 2.1 complete engine in running > order and complete. Anyone > has or know of one? > > Thanks...
• TiiCo installation instruction manual question
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:14:18 -0700
  ...wasserBoxer removal) and Im already stuck, gee I feel dumb. My question is: Does anyone know what peter means by "disconnect the engine compartment...
• Re: A newcomer seeks advice...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 14:10:12 -0600
  ...RIght >now in the running are: > >a) a 1971 camper, some rust, rebuilt engine and clutch, > >and > >b) a 1986 Wasserboxer, scratches on body...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:37:20 -0500
  ...wasserboxer fuel for those five > years. That sounds good to me. > The above can be done without a Diesel, but there are few engines...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:52:34 -0600
  HOLY COW!!! Stuart, this guy gives a whole new meaning to the words "Tweaking your wasserboxer!!" And he strongly states reliability is not lost...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:47:22 -0800
  Anthony Egeln wrote: > I decided to go the route of the rebuilt wasserboxer. > It's not my engine of choice, but it meets my...
• remove engine
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 10:36:06 -0500
  Hi all, I'm doing my first wasserboxer removal(84) and am all set to drop, but can't get the engine to pull...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Gas in Oil?]
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 2 May 97 12:43:33 EDT
  ...When VW discontinued the air-cooled engine and went to the wasserboxer, they also put on a different fuel injection system. Digijet? Something like...
• Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ron Johnson
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 02:12:27 +0000
  ...conversions to the Vanagon WasserBoxer, but I don't know if anyone has talked about this possibility much yet. However, in 2008/09 Subaru...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:52:41 -0800
  ...I've had it with the wasserboxer and want to put in a > different engine. I want increased horsepower and improved gas mileage. Can...
• RE: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:37:56 -0700
  ...Only that when pushed too far, any engine (especially a 9 year old one) will show that it has limits.
• RE: Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 08:14:16 -0700
  ...Philippe, I believe that my wasserboxer engine and your TD are quite different in cooling system design, so I can't comment on what...
• Wasserboxer engine for sale in Seattle....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 00:38:58 -0600
  I am selling my WBX engine as I am moving ahead w/ some kind of conversion. The engine itself was in excellent shape before...
• Hah - sound familiar? SVC
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:31:48 -0500
  ...Apparently their attitude is that this is about all you can expect out of that engine! New engine $2400. Installation $1600. On your way...
• Re: Sources for waterboxers: now more powerful wasserbxrs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 07:55:25 -0800
  Kevin, i would consider NOT getting a more powerful wasserboxer. these are not time tested and true engines. I would wait until there are...
• Re: Someone finally has taken up my Idea: Aircooled WBX...up to 90mm x103mm...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 10:22:23 -0800
  ...cut cam gears for wasserboxer, didn't know about that one. It has to be a great sounding engine. Hector ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert...
• Re: 5speed trans for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:21:59 EST
  ...Ranges with my 2.1L Wasserboxer engine: 1st 0 - 20 2nd 0 - 35 3rd 0 - 45~50 4th 25 - 70~75 5th 35 - 85...
• Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:48:06 -0400
  ...Golf & Jetta engines to be found at www.fastforward.com Included in the comparison are the 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer. Horsepower and...
• ENGINE SWAP: Got the I4 installed today!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:37:14 -0800
  ...Looks like a A2 Golf rear engine mount will work for the driver side (attaching to the wasserboxer mounting bracket). But I have no...
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:11:10 -0500
  fellow vanagon types the addition of a point of compression gives you a 4 percent increase in power lets say the engine was 100...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 20:46:22 -0800
  ...the engine core is too tired for it to be worth putting new head on? b) How many times can a wasserboxer take new...
• Re: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl. commend
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 07:18:02 -0800
  ...the performance of the opposed cylinder engines > as > >opposed to the in-line engines? I like the wasserboxer....it cruises like > my BMW > >motorcycles...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:45:31 -0500
  ...with "flexing" of the crank, even though he cranked the Buick engine to 6,000 rpm at the strip! I just have my doubts...
• Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:00:46 -0700
  ...Golf & Jetta > engines to be found at www.fastforward.com Included in the comparison are > the 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer. That doesn...
• Re: 1600 upright into aircooled vanagon? Wasserboxer case to aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:28:49 +1300
  ...10-20 hp, oil filter, alum >case, Raby says the T4 engine is bulletproof, >etc-- and that most everyone would recommend >against this, but...
• Re: Turbo wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 13:53:26 +1000
  ...With the numerous turbo-charged air-cooled engines out >there, I'm sure it can be done quite "easily". Redo your head gaskets in...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:02:56 -0700
  I have both. '82 1.9 NA Diesel Westfalia and an '83.5 1.9 Wasserboxer. The Wasserleaker's parked. As Jonathan pointed out...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:38:32 -0800
  ...diesel or a blown wasserboxer westie to use a hourded set of diesel engine mounts/stuff for a jetta engine. ;-) not for the speed...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:56:43 EDT
  ...If oil was a one fit for all, you could put 10w30 in your wasserboxer. The purpose of oil is cool your engine. Lubrication...
• Re: remove engine
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 14:40:32 -0500
  ...remove engine Hi all, I'm doing my first wasserboxer removal(84) and am all set to drop, but can't get the engine...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:22:44 -0800
  When it gets right down to it, TDI electronics are no more complicated than the wasserboxer electronics.� Exception being is six wires run to...
• Re: For sale- 2.1 L wasserboxer SOLD!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 22:31:27 -0700
  ...For sale- 2.1 L wasserboxer So, I have my old 2.1 sitting on the back deck in my Vanagon, and it needs...
• 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...
• Fw: Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 16 May 2011 05:29:18 -0700
  Yeah, the exhaust system on my wasserboxer used to bang hard upon start up and shut down.... Cheers, Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --- On...
• Re: engine replacement in Texas
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:20:43 -0800
  ...The '83.5 Wasserboxer engine is burned out and > must be replaced (after getting rear-ended, cracking the coolant > expansion tank). The mechanic estimated...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:49:24 +0200
  ...litter 6-cylinder wasserboxer > around 1990, which was later replaced by the Audi 5-cyls. Anybody heard > of these engines before? Maybe they are...
• Re: WasserBoxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:25:00 PDT
  ...The manual specifies that after hard running you must let the engine idle >for a minute before shutting down. > >d > >At 01:32 8...
• Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 5 May 2004 16:54:51 -0400
  ...Many times over the years debate has raged over these eternal questions: "How reliable is a Vanagon? Is the Wasserboxer an engine I can...
• Re: Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 09:20:51 -0800
  ...A partial list: > > 1) 2.1 litre wasserboxer engine (Running, but high miles. Good for > short-term use or excellent rebuild candidate. Ran excellent...
• Re: 1.9l Heads needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 10:12:57 -0800
  ...the old busses -- I *think* he likes the TypeIV engine <but not the parts prices or availability> and doesn't like the wasserboxer. malcolm
• Re: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 15:28:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've torn into an engine or two and I'm not about to stop at > the Wasserboxer either. Nor are all of us...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:18:39 EST
  ...from the distribution box to the heads) for the 1.9L wasserboxer > engines. i have one for sale, but all you probably need to...
• TDI engine conversion kit availability
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:46:53 -0500
  ...the older TD engines), and includes all mounts, hoses, exhaust, intercooler, etc.; basically all parts needed to convert a Vanagon wasserboxer model to TDI...
• Availability of the 1.9L and 2.1L engine in VW Canada
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 27 May 2002 18:15:31 -0400
  ...for the wasserboxer in Canada, I taught that some of you were curious to know. Price and availability of Vanagon engine (water cool) in...
• 86 head retorquing?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 16:03:04 -0800
  ...heads on a wasserboxer 2.1. I have heard that it is not necessary, like it is on a bug engine, but considering the...
• Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:14:07 -0800
  ...and buy the Zetec engine from the guys at > Bostig. > it's a pricey little upgrade but my wasserboxer is giving up the ghost...
• Re: Books on engine rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:17:28 -0400
  ...alot of the information in this book is also applicable to wasserboxers. How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine Tom Wilson ISBN: 0895862255...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 19:25:40 -0400
  ...Has anyone ever successfully installed cylinders over the pistons while they are still in the engine. I almost had the first back on just...
• Non-Transplant: Prices of Ahnendorp Wasserboxer Mods
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Dec 1995 11:43:11 EST
  ...Prices for 2.5L Wasserboxer kit, this will suit the 92HP "SS" and 95HP "MV" Engines. Stroker Crankshaft 82mm 2783DM Piston and Barrel Kit...
• Re: 125 HP Wasserboxer Ghia
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 10:26:32 -0500
  When I rebuilt a SAAB V4 engine a few years ago I had it balanced by a speed shop. It cost ~$200 or so...
• digijet timing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 18:21:50 -0500 (EST)
  Hello all I have recently rebuilt my 1.9 L Wasserboxer and have a question about the timing. Before I disassembled the engine I...
• Re: Chevy V6 and kennedy???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 23:29:39 -0700
  Ed Berlett, Music wrote: > > I have seen suggestions about replacing the Wasserboxer with a Chevy V6, but I > can't find any details in...
• Re: bad engine survey
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 09:06:51 -0800
  ...And clearly, the earier > engines > had design flaws. When you think about what a wasserboxer actually > is, an > airplane engine encased in a water...
• Re: Subaru Engine Stats (was: Wasserboxer corrosion problem)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:29:59 EST
  ...I'm looking at these engines now anticipating an engine replacement in about 3 years. Hopefully by then there will be a somewhat reasonably...
• Engineswap / weight
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 08:35:00 +0100
  ...So if any of you would happen to know the weight of the engine , if possible with FI system included ( I have the Digifant...
• Re: Bucking questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 06:02:41 -0500
  Helga Wasserboxer wrote: > > So, I think I have two distinct problems and > each has some bucking symptoms. > > 2) At tach ranges below around 3600...