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• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - DANIEL HOUG
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 08:50:44 CST6CDT
  ...I greatly improved a rough idle in my 1.9l waterboxer by switching from regular plugs to those horribly expensive 3-prong. I'm...
• Anyone in Seattle area with a Bostig AT conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:20 -0700
  ...Thanks! Stuart '85 Westy-not messing with waterboxers anymore: http://volksweb.relitech.com/21rodbrg.htm
• Re: Muir Book buy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 02:20:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...Get a Bentley for the waterboxer. they're the factory manuals. chris
• Re: audi 5 in a Vgon Re: Turbocharging a waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 09:06:06 +0200
  >Helmut - did you have to raise the rear deck (engine lid) height to install >the 5cyl? Yes, there is no way, except having a...
• ECU
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:13:40 -0800
  ...if the list can help with an ECU for an 1983 waterboxer. If anyone has a spare that they will sell, please email me...
• 85 Westy GL looking for engine or to sell
  Historical mailing list - Jean Costa
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 14:20:33 -0500
  ...Runs Would like to find a good used waterboxer in the DC area or someone looking for a nice Westy for a conversion would...
• exterior parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:59:10 -0800
  1.9 assembled engine block, turns fine, $30 (heads and cyls are gone, from 84 with bad heads) tranny, 4 speed, waterboxer, 84, seems...
• Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bus
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 08:32:22 -0700
  ...I will be changing the coolant every two years as recommended by other waterboxer owners. Which coolant should I use: the OEM blue that...
• Re: diesel vanagon radiator
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:45:29 -0400
  ...I have an '84 waterboxer. Is the radiator for the 1.9l essentially what I'll be installing in the '82 diesel? Brad Bradley...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:50:58 -0700
  ...91 Carat 90 Carat 87' Turbocharged Waterboxer Syncro
• Re: I really hate CPOs.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:20:29 -0400
  ...Mine was missing the e-clip (c-clip?), but a bit of twisted safety wire works great. >Alternator mounting is traditionally weak on waterboxer...
• Re: VanagonmModel year designations
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 May 2008 16:52:22 -0700
  ...In >82 there were also aircooled and likewise in the first part of 83. > >83.5 refers to the first waterboxers, not the first...
• Re: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 13 May 2013 20:48:54 -0500
  ...t a <SPAN class=misspelled>waterboxer</SPAN>.&nbsp; Was it as smooth as a <SPAN class=misspelled>waterboxer</SPAN>?&nbsp;No.&nbsp; But it...
• Re: The Better Waterboxer Motor....the simpler 1.9L or the 2.1L with all ofthose additional hoses....reliability?...power?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 23:48:12 -0700
  ...The Better Waterboxer Motor....the simpler 1.9L or the 2.1L with all ofthose additional hoses....reliability?...power? > It seems that the 1...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:09:35 -0700
  ...http://vwvanagons.blogspot.com/2013/03/san-diego-vw-vanagon-19l-complete_25.html Used running waterboxer engines are often offered in the $500...
• Re: Flywheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:12:09 -0400
  Hi John, Dunno about JCW, but I have successfully used a CIP1 aircooled flywheel lock on a waterboxer. Go for it here: http://www...
• Luftmassenmesser Umr�stsatz (LMU) ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:49:26 -0800
  ...We will soon be pre-selling the ultimate upgrade for the fuel injection system of the original waterboxer equipped vanagons. It yields 10%-12...
• [86 BUS (Vanagon) for sale in Nebraska]
  Historical mailing list
  19 Jul 1994 18:51:45 GMT
  ...This model is a waterboxer so it's toasty in the winter! -------------- ASKING $4000 OBO ----------------------- If interested, call (402) 472-7680 days or (402...
• Can I replace my back seats of 84 van with newer seats?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 95 13:40:32 PST
  I have an '84 waterboxer. I want to take my middle bench out and replace it with a newer modeled seat that folds down...
• Re: waterboxer turbo
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 30 May 1998 04:16:17 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-30 04:07:48 EDT, jwelsh29@idt.net writes: << Michael, Could you please tell us the address and...
• Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 2 May 2000 14:29:52 +0100
  ...Yeah - you're right! I hadn't been aware Ron had the WaterBoxer Haynes. He does! 8-) Pete C (you can all stop mailing...
• Re: Bellhousing question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:12:22 -0700
  Kinda like a waterboxer - quasimotor! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel Walker" <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April 01...
• Re: What's the top speed?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 17:25:57 EDT
  ...s the top speed of the 1.9 and 2.1 waterboxers with a 4-speed? >> I'm sure my 2.1 can go...
• Re: about the "Best Oil" to use in our WaterBoxer
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 22:25:55 EDT
  In a message dated 9/25/02 9:59:34 PM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << Well what the hell do you think about my...
• Wanted: good 2.1 waterboxer engine in SoCal, was: HELP: Westy friend stranded
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:58:45 -0500
  Well, just got a report back from the road, my friend's Westy has a gaping hole in the block. So it looks like...
• Re: dash cluster
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:16:05 EST
  ...NET writes: > > Will and 87 dash cluster work in an earlier waterboxer? > > > > a 87 dash cluster is a plug in deal for any 86...
• turbo?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:07:45 -0400
  So has anyone ever fitted a Low Pressure turbo to the waterboxer? or would this delicate engine simply explode? As a lift long turbo...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:51:29 -0800
  All right ! Let's start a new group .............waterboxerleafblower yahoo group ! -----Original Message----- From: jon [mailto:jon@kenneke.com] Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:18:43 -0500
  Well, the question was, "What is too much oil pressure in a waterboxer?" So, I repeat the question: What is too much oil pressure...
• Re: Hall Senders
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:25:15 -0800
  ...or that the engine is running ....I was prepared to run this 5 cylinder VW engine on waterboxer Digifant fuel injection if I had...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:43:07 -0400
  ...Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer > engines. > > Not easy to find the Shell rotella. Only places I've found are oil...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:06:04 -0500
  ...21, 1999 10:09 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant I'm (finally!) in the process of re-assembling...
• Re: 83 waterboxer full westy for sale $2,750 in SF Bay area
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:56:08 -0700
  ...Fwiw we have a nice aircooled westy at present, but for conversion I'd prefer to start with a waterboxer. Your website link times...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:48:01 -0600
  ...Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines. | |Thanks, Michael. I had the feeling that this point -- today's |oils be mo...
• Re: Megasquirt on Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:51:51 -0400
  ...in one of my >> "I'm never going to own another waterboxer moments." >> >> Anyway I'm looking for some specifics as to info about...
• Re: 4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:03:01 -0700
  ...waterboxer vanagon. > Not wanting to deal with small parts sales right now, but I got 'em. > Very easy to get, from any waterboxer vanagon...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:17:04 -0400
  ...a Subaru or some other conversion? Having OBD II on a waterboxer would be cool, but is it worth $3k? Just my opinion, Ken...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:42:53 -0700
  ...I expect to receive ridicule for trying to rebuild a waterboxer > > without the Bentley manual, but I've made it this far without it...
• Re: engine change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 16:30:01 +0000
  ...I have dropped air-cooled engines but this is my first waterboxer. Does anybody know what gaskets and sealants that I will need for...
• engine swap
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 10:30:04 -0600
  Hi folks, My '84 waterboxer has blown the head gaskets for a second time with 140k on it. I'm NOT gonna fix it...
• Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:31:49 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-24 01:10:44 EDT, SyncroHead writes: << Whoa there! VW made the switch from the 1.9 with...
• Head Problems (87 GL) How bad is it.
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 18:05:19 EST
  ...it? I have owned many aircooleds many years but this will be my first experience tearing into a waterboxer. Thanks for your help Don
• Re: Rebuilt Waterboxer Longevity?(Please read)
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:02:24 EDT
  I had a similar problem when I had my transaxle replaced. Turned out motor mounts needed adjustment. Regards, Dieter >One minor problem though...the...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:22:20 EDT
  Waterboxer tune-up consists of: Spark Plugs Distributor Cap Rotor (don't clean, replace) Check grounds (clean if neccessary) Check Oxygen sensor (replace if...
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:28:23 -0500
  An indicated (estimated) 103 mph, rev limiter in 4th, '87 Wolfsburg, 2.1L waterboxer, 205/70R14 tires, stock tranny. BTW that's over the...
• WBX Core engine for sale. (PA)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:14:58 EST
  ...anyone is wondering I am very happy with the conversion.) Forsale. waterboxer from 87 Westy auto. It ran great when I removed it but...
• Re: Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 17:29:53 -0700
  ...I'm not sure about the water-cooled Vanagons but I think the early waterboxers have the same setup. The Bentley should explain the...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:18:20 -0600
  ...And even then, a sample of one is pretty much meaningless, hell, there are waterboxers with over 150K that haven't had head gasket...
• Re: Ford style MASS system
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:39:36 -0800
  ...And yes breathing new life into the waterboxer is exactly our intent, and for those not satisfied with the waterboxer, or who aren't...
• Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:21:36 -0400
  The waterboxer running properly and adjusted properly does not need or benefit from higher octane fuel. The pathetic performance and piston design makes this...
• Re: Slower traffic keep right
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 00:01:25 -0700
  ...At 01:31 PM 12/22/99 -0800, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >No! The waterboxer was not ready for the introduction of the Vanagon so...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:13:49 -0400
  ...I received my freshly > rebuilt waterboxer trans (from Daryl at AA Transaxle)with diesel bellhousing > and input shaft and proceeded to install. I did...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:33:12 -0400
  ...oil-bath air filter I had on my '72. > > Is my waterboxer air filter washable, or a toss 'n' > replace? > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:56:24 -0600
  ...The waterboxer is a good engine, they stopped making them 23 years ago so most of them are older than that. I drove a...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 23:02:44 -0700
  ...Even waterboxer parts work just fine ...83 and up. The front hoses, rad fan and shroud, work fine etc. with the later type rad...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:25:58 -0400
  ...It's far cleaner than a waterboxer. California won't even allow it to be tested for smog without the original factory drivetrain, or...
• 1.9L cracked heads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 May 1997 23:19:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Thanks Scott Waterboxer@aol.com
• No brakelights
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 07:18:52 -0700
  My brakelights on my '83 waterboxer are not working ,fuses fine, wiring intact, bulbs ok. showing all the sings of being the sending unit...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 16:55:52 -0400
  ...Wonder if Porsche-land is going to get a harsh wake-up to german waterboxer reality? Mark
• Re: Who Makes "Autobaun" brand oil filters? etc
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:09:40 -0400
  > Just a couple of weeks ago I bought an Autobahn oil filter for a > waterboxer from a local VW Dealer in So. Cal. It...