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• Re: Wasserboxer and NOS...ludicrous?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:02:00 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 11:37 PM Subject: Wasserboxer and NOS...ludicrous? > I've been noodling this idea around a bit...
• Re: Wasserboxer Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:09:10 -0400
  ...11, 2002 6:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Wasserboxer Replacement Have an 88 Wolfsberg GL with a cracked cylinder...compression test...
• Where is the Serial # located on the Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:45:57 -0400
  2.1 L (2,109 cc) (95 bhp) (Serial # MV) Wasserboxer, used until the end of Vanagon importation into the US in 1991. This...
• Calling George Jannini or others served by Autobahn Society
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:18:12 -0800
  George (or others), Just want to correspond with you about your experience with Autobahn Society. �I have two cracked heads on my wasserboxer and...
• '83 Clutch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 19:43:05 -0800
  Help!! Just replaced clutch in '83 wasserboxer. Had to resurface the flywheel. Now, it appears that the clutch needs adjustment. The only adjustable part...
• Re: Wasserboxer leaky heads - VWoA comes through!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:58:19 -0800 (PST)
  > > Last night I got a call from the service advisor. He had met with the VWoA > rep earlier in the week and told me...
• pseudo-Syncro's (2WD skid plate plans)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 11 May 1998 14:37:43 -0300
  Hi, Scanned in some drawings of 2WD vanagon skid plates, bumper to bumper protection, wasserboxer/diesel. Some stuff will fit Syncros too. From a...
• Re: 83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:51:44 -0700
  There is not Bentley manual advice on "specs on valve clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e.g)" because these engines...
• Re: WBX Replacement-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 02:36:10 EST
  mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Speaking of rebuilt Wasserboxers, does anyone have any experience with Strictly German Autowerks in Oregon? >> I personally have...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:30:55 -0600
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers '88GL driver with a dead wasserboxer and looking for alternatives.
• Cheapest engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 22:51:42 -0600
  ...Given that the labor is hired, what would you suggest as the cheapest engine conversion that would get me out of wasserboxer engines and...
• Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:54:23 -0800
  Just wondering if anyone knows this sound. Lately everytime I start up the van, and the engine is cold, it sounds like a cow...
• 83.5 WasserBoxer Engine for sale - sold!
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:56:21 -0500
  To all you you who replied to my email on the engine for sale, it has been sold. (I did not expect the response...
• wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:18:04 -0400
  From page 34 of the 1987 Vanagon/Transporter Volkswagen Owner's Manual STOPPING ENGINE "Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended...
• Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 22:18:07 -0800
  With my 1985 Westy wasserboxer, it's engine's life is nearing its time. The question is what to do next? I want something...
• figuring it out
  Historical mailing list - Barry Martin
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 20:15:45 -0800
  ...Looks like we have an 87 GL with Weekender package and a Wasserboxer. (Getting this lingo now.) I see talk about the Bentley manuals...
• WTB: 1.9 ECU & Engine Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:36:11 -0600
  I have a friend who is interested in buying an engine wiring harness and an ECU for a 1983 1.9 wasserboxer. Anyone have...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:29:41 +1200
  ...replace engine, most logically with Subaru boxer or Porsche wasserboxer... Expensive? Nah!
• Head Cap Nuts - part II
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 17 Dec 96 14:44:10 -0600
  ...speaking specifically for the wasserboxer, when you are tightening down the cap nuts you will notice that they continue to turn even when the...
• Re: Is it Wasserboxer or waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 12:19:51 -0600
  ...Is it Wasserboxer or waterboxer? > > > > Correct me please, > > > > I read somewhere that "Wasser" was the name of the person who > engineered > the > > VW engine...
• Re: Head stud of 91
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:43:49 -0800
  Yosh and all, About the cylinder head studs on the wasserboxer: The new oem replacement head studs sold as a part by VW are...
• Re: What's a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:25:38 -0700
  ...group thinks is a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles. It is complete with all major accessories like...
• Re: 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 03 Mar 1997 11:31:27 -0500
  ...This is why there are so many Subaru threads...but the fact is that parts *are* available to increase the displacement of the wasserboxer...
• Re: AUTOMATIC VANAGON WANTED
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 6 May 1998 11:53:08 -0700
  ...The automatic transmissions in the Wasserboxer models are more reliable than the ones in the air-cooled models (which I'm sure the wife...
• Re: yet another VW design concept
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 27 May 2011 15:55:48 -0400
  Gives a new meaning to "wasserboxer". On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > This design falls...
• Engine(s) for sale plus gaz heater
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 21:39:44 -0400
  Hi, One of my neighbour have 1 wasserboxer for a transporter 1986 (boosted but ill engine), one air cooled for a 1975 bus + the...
• Re: Conversion Commotion (rambling)
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 19:51:40 -0500
  >> Hmmm, I wonder if that Turbo will run a Wasserboxer? >> >> James > > >Hi James, > >Any watercooled in-line 4 cylinder VW engine will physically mount...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:28:43 +0200
  Hi Robert ! You wrote : > I am thinking about putting together a CD-ROM detailing all my improvements > to the Vanagon engine> > Let me know...
• Replacing burnt EV w/Westy - What should I look for?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 07:46:33 -0500
  Hi all, I'm going to replace my EV with a Westy wasserboxer camper. I'm familiar with the mechanicals on the Vanagon (via...
• Re: Eurovan Anectdote (Friday)PS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:10:43 EDT
  ...Rebuild it and add the Wasserboxer 3.1L six with 200HP and fill in the blank _______ customized parts to make it BETTER than the...
• More Bearing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:50:38 -0600
  I note with interest the discussion on the lack/scarcity of main bearings for the VW wasserboxer. Anyone know what the factory rebuilders do...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance/chain lube
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:08:16 -0500
  ...OK then maybe I'll try the White Lightning in the wasserboxer. Angus
• Re: Aircooled vs watercooled
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:05:13 -0500
  I seem to remember the magazine article that came out when the wasserboxer was new, I think Road and Track. The figure was that...
• Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:35:20 -0500
  ...in the Bentley? The van is an 85 1.9 L wasserboxer. I see an illustration in the cooling system section but cannot find...
• WTB - Power Steering Pump
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 19:41:35 -0500
  Anyone out there have a decent used P/S pump for a 1985 1.9L Wasserboxer? I rebuilt my old one, but don't...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:54:39 -0700
  ...Just not as catastrophic as wasserboxer leaks. BenT http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:16:31...
• 2.1 Engine for 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - JASON PULIS
  Tue, 9 May 2006 14:44:10 +0000
  Hello, I am looking for a 2.1 Wasserboxer in decent to good condition for my 1987 VW Westfalia. I am from Syracuse, NY...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 21:26:37 -0400
  On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:58:20 -0700, Nunya Business <bulletheadx@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >IIRC Roger Sisler has BTDT. You might want to...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:18:02 -0500
  George Wietor <wietorg@YAHOO.COM> writes: > Just bought another wasserboxer and am down to my last jug of the blue > coolant from the dealer...
• 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 24 May 2009 18:55:26 -0700
  ...Take a look at Automobiletechnische Zeitschrifte article on the 1.9l wasserboxer engine: <http://members.shaw.ca/ragnarhairybreeks/technical%20articles/WB19/WB19p1.html > Compare...
• Air Cooled to Water Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:14 -0500
  Greetings Listers, I've been following the thread regarding the development of the Wasserboxer (air to water discussions) with some interest, but note that...
• No Start - Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 17:11:25 -0700
  Has anyone else had a problem of an intermitent no start on a 1.9 Wasserboxer Vanagon? Usually happens with a warm engine. No...
• Re: Winter is coming in...
  Historical mailing list - Craig Scott Taylor
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 18:32:49 -0500
  Any thoughts on these ideas? Any other ideas? Do wasserboxers have a meager heat problem? Are other bunker-burners warm? I get plenty of...
• W.B. Turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 14:36:58 EST
  ...Has there been any R&orD regarding this application? I like my wasserboxer but more power is appealing. NO, I don't want a...
• Re: [Syncro] Anybody going to Bug-O-Rama on May 27th?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 23:11:31 EDT
  ...You know, mid-engined Porsche 3.6 or a really big Wasserboxer with. It won't have to run too long. Then while your...
• she hasn't left me yet
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 16:27:16 -0400
  ...Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '84 Vanagon wasserboxer '82 diesel westy '82 diesel passenger van
• bunk material
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 14:13:38 -0500
  ...should be aware of? (Dry clean only?!) Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel westy '82 diesel van '84 GL wasserboxer
• Re: who bought that ebay 83 diesel passenger van for $3400?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 14:45:48 -0500
  ...they slow me down and keep me from unleashing the *awesome* horsepower of my 1.9 wasserboxer... :-) (OK, so it isn't quite fry...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:09:14 -0400
  > It is Subaru's fix for their leaking head gasket problem. I have been on the list since 2000 and I wonder how this...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:30:42 -0800
  ...Honda, Toyota, Subaru or Nissan engines are class >above wasserboxer of the era(1980-1990) I agree... in general. >in reliability, quality and longevity...
• Re: HEY!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 17:24:01 -0700
  ...In any event, if you needed/wanted info about wasserboxer head gasket failure, would you rather have the experience of 100 people to draw...
• 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: Wasserboxer (was: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl.)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:31:37 -0600
  ...I think the wasserboxer is a great engine for the Vanagon, it cruses fine all day near the redline and doesn't complain. I...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 05:31:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...Still have yet to see a US spec wasserboxer w/ a gas heater....... chris
• Forget the Drums...get the Lug nuts OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 08:27:38 -0800
  ...Seattle, WA >'89 Oil Burning Jetta "Jake" >'87 Wasserboxer GL "Lewis" >'82 Oil Burning L "Billie Rae" > >
• Stainless Exhaust Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 28 May 2002 13:51:47 -0400
  Does anyone know if anyone anywhere manufactures a Stainless Steel J-pipe for the 1.9L Wasserboxer? (Preferably WITH the pre-drilled/tapped O2...
• Coolant Preference
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:39:53 -0500
  ...what coolant you all are using in your 2.1 L wasserboxers? Brand names and availability (where you got the stuff) would be very...
• Re: Oil pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sun, 3 May 1998 16:59:39 -0700
  ...Wasserboxer oil pump yet but should be as good??)]. > > If the engine is being rebuilt, otherwise stick with a stock unit for the Wasserboxer...
• Re: Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:02:42 -0800
  ...That means dashboard surgery, replacing the Wasserboxer blower assembly with the aircooled one. Are you going to use the Corvair gas heater? What about...
• The transitional engine (was: question)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 21 May 1996 15:30:01 -0400
  ...I think Dennis called the wasserboxers a "transitional engine", meaning (pick one): (1) VW was trying to figure out some way to extend the...