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• Re: Octane mistake
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:34:38 -0700
  ...Most engines are fine with 87. Some high compression engines need higher octane to prevent pre-ignition. The 2.1 wasserboxer could probably run...
• Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 31 May 2012 00:50:26 +0000
  Not this one in particular, but I have one of these for r&r wasserboxers and IMHO they are great. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message...
• Engine Swap Madness...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 09:50:24 PST
  ...torque the engines output, you will see that in the engines differ little in the HP and torque from the Wasserboxer and often have...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub (religion and political correctness)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:08:07 -0800
  ...Engine Power (HP) Torque (FT/LBS) 1.9 Wasserboxer 82@4800 105@2600 83-85 Vanagon 2.1 Wasserboxer 90@4800 117@3200 86...
• Re: Rotary engine transplant
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:32:55 -0500
  ...Rotary engine transplant > So, I was thinking, (always dangerous), I wonder if anyone has put a rotary > in a vanagon? > I have seen it...
• Re: Breaking News - engine conversion from VWoA dealer!!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:27:43 -0500
  Actually all the old wasserboxer engines DO go to Canada. My factory rebuild came from a VW facility somewhere in Ontario. _____ Donald Baxter Iowa...
• Re: wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:20:40 -0600
  ...engine is as good as the guy who is maintaining it----let stuff go, and so will the engine. I agree that the wasserboxer...
• Re: air cooled eng convert.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 20:16:53 +1300
  ...It was even quiet, though the engine was too heavy, causing understeer. Shame the trans couldn't handle it. Sure, you may be able...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:45:32 -0700
  ...have close to the same SOUND as the wasserboxer? I have a Boston Bob engine in my '90 that runs like a dream, and...
• Re: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:38:29 -0700
  Bentley is talking about the bolts (M10 or M12) holding the front end of the engine carriers to the front engine carrier brackets. For...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:24:01 -0600
  ...Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted! --------------------------- Hi Volks, Also be aware there is no fuse for any of the fuel injector wires, the coil...
• Re: Subaru in a Vanagon?? Yes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 20:53:44 -0700
  ...The engine is an open-deck block with steel cylinders. He has not heard of leaking heads like the wasserboxer (no seperate cylinders) and...
• Re: 2.1 L Wasserboxer Rebuild/ New air intake system
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:05:47 +0000
  ...Anything that > pours like honey in 80 degree weather is just too thick to be putting into an > engine. >> > > Ken, > Thanks for the come...
• Re: Flywheel Craziness for 83 Vanagon(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:00:40 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Gee.... > > Volkswagen....go something odd???? > > Like sending us the wasserboxer when they had perfectly good inline > engines (like those sold...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:37:33 -0400
  ...have close > to the same SOUND as the wasserboxer? I have a Boston Bob engine > in my '90 > that runs like a dream, and...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:10:16 -0500
  ...Engine is stock 2.1 L wasserboxer. > To replace the heads will be about $2600 USD parts and labor. I'm guessing a rebuilt...
• Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
  ...The Wasserboxer engine is similar to most other VW watercooled engines in that it has two oil pressure switches electrically connected to a circuit...
• Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:52:31 -0700
  ...I did not purchase this engine from GoWesty myself. I purchased the van 15K miles after the PO had them install it, after he...
• Re: Well oh ya?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 13:25:43 -0600
  So does that mean one can rev the wasserboxer up to 5200 for extended periods without harmful effects? Or should a self imposed red...
• Re: Fast Forward in March 2000 VW Trends mag?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 02:38:40 EST
  ...This issue mentions Fast Forward, Kennedy Engineered Prod., and MSDS. it's a great issue for Vanagon enthusiasts. There ar a couple of Crew...
• Part Description Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 12:15:36 -0500
  I have a loose alternator on my 85 Westy 1.9 Wasserboxer. The lower bracket that bolts to the engine appears to be missing...
• Re: diesel vs gas vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 14:42:13 -0700
  Entity David Brodbeck spoke thus: > - Better fuel economy > - Better availability of some engine parts (many are common to all > 4-cyl diesel VWs.) > - No...
• Re: WTB: Westy '80+
  Historical mailing list - tony gould
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:09:01 -0800
  ...them done. > > <<Could you elaborate on the problems with the > Wasserboxer engine? >> > > Wasserboxer engines have problems with head gaskets, > heads, and headstuds. > The headstuds...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:23:59 -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: Gas, Stuck and 1.9 - 2.1 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 11:00:34 -0700
  ...2.1 engine into 1.9 Wasserboxer, Jim Thompson has the complete instructions and required parts list on his site at http://www.oldvolkshome...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:51:00 -0500
  ...fit in the same location as the stock sender on wasserboxers and aircooled engines. An idiot light sender isn't much larger than a...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:36:59 -0500
  ...Aerowolf wrote: > What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer? I > can't find it in my Bentley...
• Smog sympathies offer
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 21:59:06 -0500
  ...with any engine control, emisssion control, engine theory, or whatever questions; please feel free to. I'm not too versed on wasserboxers, but I...
• Engine Swap Opinions
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:01:04 -0400
  ...I have three 1.9 Wasserboxers, and all need--or soon will--engines. I determined over a year ago that I would swap for...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 20:07:06 -0500
  ...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: unsubstantiated rumour about wasserboxer engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:14:33 -0700
  ...Rennie Wible <VolksDragon@earthlink.net> To: "Syncro@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro@yahoogroups.com> Just wanted to drop a note that 2.1 rebuilt engines from...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:45:22 -0500
  ...from the distribution box to the heads) for the 1.9L wasserboxer > engines. Does anyone know a place to get these, short of yanking...
• STUFF FS (addendum 2)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 07:35:59 -0400
  ...1) semi-auto tranny for '68 and up beetle, complete and in good shape 2) various 40hp engine parts - inquire 3) stale air heater...
• porsche 3.2l adapto kits
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:17:21 -0300
  ...3l wasserboxer. The kit is made, it's the same (KEPs' ) as for the 2.2-2.5l Legacy 4 cyl engine. Voila, heat...
• Re: Passat W8
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:35:15 -0700
  ...engine AND > transmission need to be removed, etc, etc. Once upon a time, a considered buying a car with a 12-cyl Wasserboxer from...
• '85 Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:27:59 -0700
  ...I have a dying engine in my '85, as well as a stuffed-up cat (converter, not pet.) As we all know, I'm...
• Re: 2-week wait on a diesel water hose?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:40:49 -0400
  ...This may be true on the Wasserboxers, but both the hose nipples bolted to the head of my diesel are brass. This is also...
• free 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 01:47:23 -0400
  ...up for grabs i have a good corrosion free 1.9 wasserboxer case. the case still has the studs in it and is usable...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:47:38 +1200
  ...Or look at an alternative diesel >>engine, but realize that you'd have to have a flywheel & adaptor >>plate custom-fabricated. > >-=-=-=- > >Into a wasserboxer...
• Re: buncha replies all rolled into one ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 17:08:53 EDT
  ...posted on rec.autos.vw). -- Better that you put in wasserboxer or aircooled engine....or.... Stay with the diesel even if your marriage is...
• Re: '83.5 distributor into '78
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 08:16:39 -0800
  At 11:40 PM 11/7/96 -0600, Jim Arnott wrote: >Has anyone installed an early wasserboxer (1.9) ignition into a 2 liter...
• Re: 84 vanagon wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:31:19 -0700
  ...Then after the engine is warmed up pinch it off again and the RPMs should not drop. My latest attempt to fix this was...
• Re: porsche 3.2l adapto kits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:09:33 -0600
  ...3l wasserboxer. The kit is > made, it's the same (KEPs' ) as for the 2.2-2.5l Legacy 4 cyl engine. > Voila, heat...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:18:58 -0500
  Oh--a modern engine--eh Mike--? What in the hell is a Wasserboxer? Flatthead Ford? Oh maybe a Briggs and Stratton? Koehler? Wisconsin? What...
• Re: Engine temperature non-problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:37:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...writes: >All you Diesel-Vanagon and Wasserboxer drivers out there, how long after >you start your engines, does it take for the cooling fan...
• Re: Fw: turbo? supercharched?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 21:49:24 -0500
  ...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: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:15:23 -0700
  ...2.0L (1984 cc) I4 SOHC 8V Fuel Injected (121.071 cu in) Engine code: ABA HP: 116.6 PS (115 bhp) (85.8...
• Re: Vanagon motor modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:43:18 PST
  ...I used stainless steel hardware on 90 percent of the engine. Many tools needed for the wasserboxer engine rebuild. The engine alone was less...
• Re: Coolant gauge calibration
  Historical mailing list - darryl carpenter
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:44:34 -0400
  ...Coolant gauge calibration > In the course of doing my engine conversions I notice that the coolant > gauge > is never in the same place when...
• Re: wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:33:41 -0500
  ...WasserBoxer > > > > > > > Do you drive 70+ on the > > > > >highway with the AC on then pull into a rest area and instantly turn > >off > > > > >the engine...
• Subaru Swap, was: Re: T****a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:39:03 +1200
  ...It would be simpler >to start over with a wasserboxer or diesel model, however. Good point on the >SVX powerplant -- it would be a...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:50:14 -0500
  ...I warm the engine slightly, drain some coolant, then add sealer. I then run the engine to circulate the sealer through the block and...
• Re: 1980 AC w/ 1.9 wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 20:09:10 -0700
  ...1980 AC w/ 1.9 wasserboxer? I find it almost impossible to imagine that someone would install a WBX, but not cut a hole...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:27:08 -0500
  ...to be the norm for the 1.9 or 2.1 wasserboxer. Bye, Mark Ingalls 85 GL 75 Beetle > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of...
• Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:39:04 -0400
  Dunno -- heard some vague talk about flat-four engine parts. On Wednesday 21 August 2002 15:31, mike wrote: > What would be interchangeable besides...
• Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 07:59:21 -0800
  >Keep the rumors of engine unreliability coming--it keeps the prices down. Keeps 'em down? I thought they were pretty damned expensive. I find...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 11:14:43 -0600
  ...These smaller engines are CAPABLE of running at higher rpms with more horsepower than the wasserboxer. However, one of the reasons i would never...
• Alt./water pump belt tension: hot v.s. cold ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:10:13 -0400
  Hi folks, Well it looks like I may be a wasserboxer-ite, at least as a novice anyway. I swapped out my water pump...
• More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
  Ways to increase power to a Wasserboxer engine: External Changes: Exhaust System: I have looked at several HP exhaust systems. I think that the...
• Re: Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 16:23:49 +0100
  ...I think that a stroker in wasserboxer would use a smaller pin height and maybe a shorter rod, and/or hemi cut heads to...