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• Re: The vanagaon temp gauge is crap
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 12:04:04 -0400
  If the waterbox was a better engine you wouldn't need to watch the temp gauge like a reality TV show. The real problem...
• Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Sweet
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 13:42:37 -0700
  ...My '87 Westy, 2.1 L wasserboxer engine, is getting only 17 mpg highway. That seems low to me. Is it typical for the...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance/chain lube
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 20:07:30 -0700
  ...actually repels sand, dirt, etc... > > > > >OK then maybe I'll try the White Lightning in the wasserboxer. > >Angus _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e...
• Re: Was Ottinger, now Porsche 3.0
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:22:33 +0100
  ...They suffer all of the problems of the VW > wasserboxer they are based directly on (being effectively stretched > VW engines). > No, they were 2...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 01:15:28 +0200
  ...The pistons from the DJ code engine, it has higher compression, 10,5:1 vs 9,0:1 in the MV code engine. The...
• Re: Syncro Fan!!!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 30 May 1996 10:08:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Anyone know what the correct thread size/diameter is for the wasserboxer and/or diesel engines? Several wasserboxer and diesel-vanagon owners on this...
• Re: E15 Coming & the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:50:16 -0500
  ...Using E15 could void some vehicle and off-road engine warranties." Will anyone running a stock wasserboxer be affected by this change in our...
• Re: Vanagon conversion with Previa engine - anyone has done it?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 01:31:24 -0500
  ...Granted the engine is still chugging along (and does higher RPMs than a wasserboxer), but I don't care for the vehicle overall (feels...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:15:26 -0800
  ...They leak oil like wasserboxers leak coolant. It's common to do anything from the cam seals to a complete engine reseal every 60K...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 11:41:41 -0600
  ...That said, however, I do now and have used for a number of years, the GM orange biodegradable coolant that is for aluminum engines...
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  5 May 1995 10:05:15 U
  ...engines, and if it isn't then this tool won't work. It just happened to be the exact right size for the wasserboxer...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:07:51 -0500
  Well Denis, i hope you re right about those engine being reliables, the sad thing is that they put reman heads and not new...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:46:10 -0800
  ...wasserboxer nt give power above that? I have to admit I am not familiar with the power and torque curves on the wasserboxer engine...
• Re: 112HP wasserboxer in non U.S. Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 08:56:02 -0500
  A few years ago I bought a van in Virginia with one of these Euro 112 hp hi-output engines. The engine code is...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:43:52 -0500
  ...I've been paying attention to what's been said about various wasserboxer rebuilders over the last 5 years and I feel confident that...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:50:13 -0500
  ...Mercedes? :) > I think it is important that an engine not NEED mollycoddling to > remain viable. Your average Toyota (even an old 60s one) needs...
• Re: BUS BOYS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 10:37:23 ADT
  ...wasserboxer head gaskets, one side only not the full kit? BTW, for those suffering motor incontinence, this job can be done with the engine...
• Blinking Temp Light.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 9 Jul 1994 09:39:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It blinks for about 3 miles, or until the engine warms up. Does anyone know what this indicates? The owners manual doesn't say...
• RE: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 22:12:29 EST
  ...has them only for wasserboxers). Would this front air dam in any way effect the cooling properties of the engine? I know that the...
• Re: Recommended Breakin method for new engine
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:39:23 -0400
  >I'm getting a rebuilt Wasserboxer in my '84 Westy (1.9l). What kind of >driving practices are recommended for the break in period...
• Engine modifications needed to run E85?
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Mon, 8 May 2006 07:56:20 -0700
  Hi, Since I am rebuilding a digijet based wasserboxer for my 84 westy, I was interested in the story on 60 minutes last night...
• Engine Swap Options
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:14:14 -0400
  Many thanks to David Patterson for responding to my quandry about what type of engine to put in my collection of 1.9 Wasserboxers...
• Re: Mechanic in Reno, NV?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blackburn
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:39:06 -0700
  ...referral to a vanagon mechanic in Reno who could be trusted to do an engine swap between an '85 and '84 1.9 wasserboxer?
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:16 -0500
  ...2.1 wasserboxers. I haven't used them on the 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0 air cooled van engines. GregM -----Original Message...
• Coolant gauge calibration
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 20:32:43 -0700
  In the course of doing my engine conversions I notice that the coolant gauge is never in the same place when I am done...
• Re: Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 4 May 1998 20:11:31 -0500
  ...diesel, and having wieghed all engine options, I think your thinking is sound. I will stay 2.1l wasserboxer, despite the chatter here on...
• Re: Coolant gauge calibration
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:40:24 -0600
  ...My questions to the list are: > > - Where does your wasserboxer coolant needle 'sit' when driving on a normal > road, normal weather and everything is...
• Re: Engine Choices - Call for Data
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:44:50 -0400
  ...Bus Fusion this year about replacing engines --- very few had even the slightest inclination to put another wasserboxer in. This was my own thinking...
• Transporting an Engine for Carol: Drain OR ->Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:56:45 -0700
  After a few months of looking, we have found a wasserboxer engine for Carol. The engine is located at Susan Dolvin's place in...
• '85 Westy engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bylenok
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:36:52 -0800
  I'm considering converting my original (160K miles) 1.9L wasserboxer to either a Subaru Legacy engine or a Golf/Jetta engine. I've...
• Subject: Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:27:13 PST
  >not to bust your bubble, but all that sure >seems like alot more $$ than aused >Audi 5000 turbo engine that can be had for...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:15:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...Not having owned an > gasoline powered car since 1980, its been a while since I purchased > spark plugs! Now that we own a wasserboxer...
• More on Octane rating for Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:21:07 +0100
  Fellow Listees! In my book -- "VW BUS und Transporter/ -Syncro 60/78/90/95/112 PS (Wasserboxer) Oktober '82 bis August '90" By H...
• Re: $300 84 going to the crusher... looks like could be saved
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:27:32 -0500
  ...that they've stuck a watercooled engine of some sort in it. If it's a wasserboxer, it sounds like the worst of all...
• Re: Diesel powered vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:59:07 -0700
  ...with the 1500 aircooled engine! All a matter of perspective. I might add that I don't run my Wasserboxer very hard, either. Usually...
• Re: Octane smoctane
  Historical mailing list - Erich Bruning
  Sat, 26 May 2007 07:29:14 -0400
  ...This is used in hi-compression engines to prevent pre-detonation. On 5/26/07, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote: > I can't...
• 1980 AC w/ 1.9 wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:25:07 -0700
  ...original stock condition." Is that a picture of someone else's engine compartment, or did someone actually make it a watercooled without cutting an...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500
  ...Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat To: "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Crossed wires? Check...
• Re: Interesting alternative engine management / FI system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:01:21 -0400
  ...Interesting alternative engine >management / FI system Found this interesting. >http://www.vwspeedshop.com/product.php?productid=16757&cat=394&page=1
• Re: Turbo wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:54:11 EDT
  ...for example, take a lot > of > parts off your engine... does is now run better or worse? Mark this, Mark. Same engine. Add turbo...
• omni engine...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 14:20:03 -0800
  ...so, will a dodge omni engine fit in a vanagon? the guy (who i know, but i know he doesn't know vanagons) says...
• Re: is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 10:04:58 -0800
  ...Motronic VW Golf engine before the wasser boxer leaks. Why? First, I've been told that a 2.1L wasserboxer that doesn't leak...
• thermal storage in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 11:16:56 CST6CDT
  ...BTUs as they can from the engine. one can speed up the warming time of the wasserboxer by keeping the rear heater fan off...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:47:48 -0800
  > Good New Year's Eve Morning! > With 150k miles, it doesn't seem to make sense to pull the engine and > replace the gaskets...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:48:33 -0700
  Jim - If you're doin' a Wasserboxer, why not take a looksee at my page: http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19to21.htm And it always...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:39:42 -0700
  ...Here is one reason why Wasserboxers are avoided. Original maintenance called for coolant service every three years. Typically, that service is inadequate to extend...
• STUFF FS
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 12:41:32 -0400
  ...1) semi-auto tranny for '68 and up beetle, complete and in perfect condition 2) various 40hp engine parts - inquire 3) stale air heater...
• Re: Wasserboxer (was: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl.)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 19:33:16 -0800
  ...I think the wasserboxer is a great engine for the Vanagon, it > > cruses fine all day near the redline and doesn't complain. > > Dave...
• Fw: turbo? supercharched?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:56:59 -0800
  ...for increased power via engine swaps. why hasn't > anyone been able to turbo or supercharge their 2.1 wasserboxer? this doesn't > seem...
• Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:27:05 -0500
  ...I knew the Wasserboxer inside and out having had one for nearly 40 years, but this Subie engine is a horse of a different...
• Subie Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:15:12 -0500
  Three or so years ago, the Wasserboxer 2.1L in my 1988 Tintop failed. It had been rebuilt three times and was very, very...
• Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:37:21 -0500
  Volks, My 91 Westy w/4 speed is idling a little low with A/C pumping, cold engine and hot. Idle is around 780...
• Re: low temp and howling
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 14:15:25 CDT
  ...5379 >'84 Vanagon GL, Digijet, 1915 Wasserboxer > Joachim beekj@smd6.jsc.nasa.gov -- I'm not an engineer, but I play one at work.
• Re: Wasserboxer (was: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl.)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 10:48:06 -0600
  ...Not saying that any of these figures are unrealistic, but aren't you affraid of your engine digesting it self at these speeds? Keeping...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:39:41 +0800
  Darrell, Will the heavy duty pump work on my 82 Westy 2.0 Aircooled, I overhauled the engine at 86,000 miles had it...
• Major engine problems
  Historical mailing list - jay wade
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:27:07 -0800
  ...Can I retrofit a wasserboxer into my type 2? Would it be worth it? Does the water-cooled Vanagon engine have more power than...
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:13:28 -0700
  ...installed in without > taking all the same engineered parts over to the new vehicle.. Nah, the wasserboxer radiator circuit is plenty big for an...
• Re: Rebuilding '84 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Marshburn
  Thu, 06 Mar 1997 09:16:13 -0800
  At 05:03 PM 3/4/97 -0600, you wrote: >I have an '84 Vanagon in need of engine work. It has a serious...
• Fixed hesitation problem (ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:02:45 -0400
  After the engine warmed up, my '84 automatic wasserboxer had a really bad "Hesitation" problem when trying to accelerate from a stop. Sometimes I...
• Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:55:28 -0700
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=595868128& r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1002123544&indexURL=0&rd=1...