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• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:44:46 -0700
  ...1.9 wasserboxer pic? >> >> >>> Does anyone have a picture of the top of a relatively unmolested 1.9 >>> wasserboxer?
• WTB: Wasserboxer engine mount
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:32:29 -0500
  Dear Listees, Anyone have a wasserboxer engine carrier for sale? I don't need it to support my TDI engine (it's already working...
• need'a 2.1 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:25:52 -0700
  ...very tempting! Anybody have a good running turn-key 2.1 wasserboxer available? location somewhere around northern idaho would be ideal, but will travel...
• Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - will hansen
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:26:38 -0800
  ...Oops...is there an adapter for the Vanagon motor? Is there a Wasserboxer engine stand. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am working...
• Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 07:38:36 -0400
  Hi all, I need high resolution well-lit pics of a complete wasserboxer on the bench, especially in the rubber head-gasket area, to...
• Re: Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:30:59 -0400
  ...I've been told that the phosphate antifreeze attacks the rubber gaskets in the wasserboxer cooling system. This owner mistake may be the root...
• Re: Wasserboxer Heads..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 17:40:34 PDT
  > Harry Yates writes: > If any year Wasserboxer is a potential target for this massive > expense, should VW not OFFICIALLY recall these vehicles as there...
• Re: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 07:16:40 -0500
  ...When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs? > I am looking for the graphs showing the relation of RPM vs HP/Torque for the > 1...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:59:35 -0800
  Naw, only one water cooled boxer engine is a wasserboxer. The Ferrari would be a Aqua boxer maybe? [don�t know Italian for water...
• Re: Newbie, (well sorta), 83 wasserboxer westie, with questions.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 02:01:10 +0200
  ...Miguel, Since you had a '71 Westy, the engine shouldn't be too new for you, you see the wbx (Wasserboxer) is basically a...
• Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 17:17:43 -0400
  ...from 1997 Jetta) will fit without a problem on a wasserboxer? There are plently of them in the junkyards. Cheers, Michael J. Sullivan IPS...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild[correction]
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 06:41:29 -0800
  ...If the mains, and crank throws are the same as a T4 engine, the wasserboxer will experience it as well. If the wasserboxer is...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:04:38 -0400
  When I spend winters in northern Maine, I use Castrol 5w-50 in my wasserboxers. When the engines are cold, they "Think" the oil...
• Re: Audi motors vs. VW (reformatted) vs Modified Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:48:04 -0500
  ...VW (reformatted) vs Modified Wasserboxer >You forgot to compare a modified Wasserboxer engine (Mine). > >Engine Comparison between Audi 5-cyl vs. VW Waterboxer: > AUDI...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:42:54 -0800
  ...The Wasserboxer engine >is NOT that complex if the machine work is done correctly... > > >Robert > > -- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78 VW Rabbit, 80...
• curtain installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 07:42:28 -0500
  Good morning! I just bought some curtain hardware from a late '70's bus in hopes of installing curtains in my '83.5 wasserboxer...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:55:42 -0500
  ...Cow mooing in wasserboxer >You sure it's not a Roadcow conversion with a hint of Creutzfeld Jacob syndrome, >commonly known as mad cow...
• Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:03:41 -0700
  ...Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1 > > Has anybody heard/seen about this? I know it's not that simple, but it...
• Re: 2.1L wasserboxer engine needed in Montana
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:12:03 -0700
  ...2.1L wasserboxer engine needed in Montana I just finished doing a TDI conversion for a fellow and he was going to give his...
• Re: Idle Problem (87 Wasserboxer)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 15:49:29 -0700
  ...Idle Problem (87 Wasserboxer) > > The cure is in the arcives. Read! > > We get this question once a week! > davidb
• current list of recommended rebuild longblock sources
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sullivan
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:27:16 -0800
  My 2.1 wasserboxer is fine, but when it goes I'm curious what the current list is of reputable sources. I'm aware...
• Re: Head Gasket Job Costs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 24 May 2002 22:38:33 -0700
  ...If your wrench doesn't commonly work on wasserboxers, make sure you get an ironclad warranty. Make sure that he understands that you will...
• Re: "boxer" motors (other Euro)
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:19:06 -0500
  > Naw, only one water cooled boxer engine is a wasserboxer. The Ferrari would > be a Aqua boxer maybe? [don�t know Italian for water...
• Boxster Engine design
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 12:39:45 PDT
  ...Afterall, they did have something to do with the wasserboxer design, didn't they? Shawn Wright (VWnut@smus.bc.ca) '88 Westy (336k) '85...
• Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 May 1998 23:14:37 -0700
  Volks, My 2.1L wasserboxer is still for sale. I found a home for my wiring harness and computer but the rest still remains...
• Re: 1.9L Carbureted wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 20:28:03 EST
  ...about 1 month I will have a European spec 1.9L wasserboxer engine for sale with about 90,000km on it. Thing is, it...
• Blown Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 11:31:15 -0330
  Hi folks I have a blown 2.1l wasserboxer engine, 86 gl 179 000 km, up for sale. It still turns over but only...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 12:59:11 -0400
  ...1) The wasserboxer requires regular coolant hose inspections with a pressure tester attached AND ALL the hoses should be replaced when one or more...
• Wasserboxer Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:12:57 PST
  ...Does anyone know of any decent parts suppliers that stock Wasserboxer engine parts? I've talked to a few places in California that "specialize...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:34:23 +1200
  ...the Testarossa IS a wasserboxer. > >Correction, Mike. He has two Syncro Westies. Let's not forget this 911 turbo, >Unimog and daily driver NSX...
• Re: I found a nice block heater for the wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:03:25 -0800
  ...I then put this heater right under > the oil pan of the wasserboxer motor and let it sit there for about 1h. The > truck...
• Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 in a Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:02:59 -0700
  ...it'd be a decent oil to use in a Vanagon wasserboxer (about 10k on a rebuild, doesn't burn much oil). I used...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:50:54 -0600
  ...a picture of the top of a relatively unmolested 1.9 > wasserboxer? I just did another motor R&R on Folly ('84 A;wagen...
• Re: Ist Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:53:18 -0800
  ...Ist Wasserboxer > > At 12/31/01 10:39 PM, you wrote: >> Some boxer engines: >> Porsche flat 4s, 6s & 8s > > > Don't forget the Porsche...
• Re: Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and HeadGaskets (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 14:04:47 -0700
  The reason the wasserboxer was born: VW didn't built the wasserboxer to bestow the greatest motor in the world on the people, but...
• How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Mill
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 20:52:03 -0800
  I am new to the list and I am rebuilding an engine in a 84 vanagon (wasserboxer). I have the engine cases unbolted but...
• Re: Audi motors vs. VW (reformatted) vs Modified Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 11:01:25 -0600
  ...VW (reformatted) vs Modified Wasserboxer > > >>133mph+? I'll have what he's having... >> > > >Death Van 2000! > >Bill
• When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall (Fast Forward)
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:12:59 -0700
  I am looking for the graphs showing the relation of RPM vs HP/Torque for the 1.9L and 2.1L wasserboxers. Can anyone...
• Wanted: How to Keep your Rabbit Alive (later edition)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 15:49:18
  I understand that later copies of this now out-of-print Muir Publications book covered the early wasserboxer Vanagons. I'd love to find...
• Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:59:46 -0800
  ...Question: '84 wasserboxer. I have diesel bellhousing. Plan is a 2.0 cross flow gas motor at 50 deg. Keeping stock wasserboxer gearbox. Do...
• Wasserboxer Bug
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:25:59 +1300
  ...That car scoots...get >this...2.1 wasserboxer stuffed in the back with a EATON supercharger off a US Mustang for that little bit...
• Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 21:17:37 -0800
  ...My '90 westy with the 2.1 wasserboxer replaced it about 8 years ago. The 2.1 liter engine just kind of grew on...
• Re: VANAGON Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 17:38:16 -0600 (CST)
  ...snip > So what's the deal? Is the Wasserboxer REALLY that bad? Or are we > talking a limited share of owners who wish to...
• Source for Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Treehouse
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 22:06:18 -0500
  ...Andes 84 Westy wasserboxer that I'm just getting to know / Two months back I didn't even know what "wasserboxer" meant! [text/html]
• Re: 25 MPG Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:52:37 -0700
  ...25 MPG Wasserboxer! Morals: Boston Bob builds great engines, and Drive SLOW!!
• Luftboxer vs. Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 15:45:58 +0100
  Michael 80 Westy 86 GL
• Wasserboxers Suck! Was Extraordinarly Bad Engines... Bla, Bla....
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:30:51 -0500
  ...The cost of "fixing" the heads on the wasserboxer is a little outrageous I'll admit, but considering that is the major cost of...
• '83.5 wasserboxer exhaust parts sources
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 06:30:44 -0700
  ...Thanks, tony '83.5 wasserboxer
• Wasserboxer into a T1 into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:22:48 -0400
  ...32:02 EDT From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com> Subject: Re: Wasserboxer into a T1? ---SNIP---Patrick, Converting the WBX to air-cooled is...
• [Fwd: Haynes Manual for Wasserboxers - Group Purchase?]
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:31:12 -0800
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• Re: Wasserboxer and NOS...ludicrous?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:44:23 -0500
  WHY? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Sun, 24 May 2009 23:49:18 -0500
  ...1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW) Daryl has a Zetec. Seen it. Touched it. I would not dream of putting a...
• Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 07:58:37 -0800
  Noise level in low gears seemed just a little above the wasserboxer...but only if you gunned it. The set up felt very smoothe...
• Machining Cylinder Heads a Viable Solutuion to Wasserboxer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 00:36:34 -0600
  ...Is it possible to repair the Wasserboxer head problem by machining flat the head surface? I am wondering if this is the type of...
• Re: Any TIICO wasserboxer experiences out there?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Fri, 30 May 2003 20:08:11 +0000
  ...Any TIICO wasserboxer experiences out there? >Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 06:19:20 -0400 > >www.bostonengine.com > >Adam P >81 Westy "The Brick...
• BA6 in a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Nov 96 02:39:21 EST
  ...Then I looked at the setup for the BA6 on the wasserboxers. It's the same unit, it just looks like the air circulation...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:50:22 -0400
  I went with a 1.9TD to replace my 1.9 wasserboxer after 243k miles. This is a summation of my opinions of the...
• Re: Wasserboxer corrosion problem
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 22:33:24 -0500
  ...I think the G12 can benefit other owners that want to prolong the life of their wasserboxers; as you've noticed, not everybody wants...
• Re: Audi motors vs. VW (reformatted) vs Modified Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 20:23:06 PST
  You forgot to compare a modified Wasserboxer engine (Mine). Engine Comparison between Audi 5-cyl vs. VW Waterboxer: AUDI AUDI VW Audi motors vs...
• What's a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles?
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:05:48 -0700
  I'm interested in what the group thinks is a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles. It is...