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• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:05 -0700
  ...22:51 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> > napisał(a): > > > One of the problems with the Waterboxer is that the lubrication system > is > > marginal for...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:16:54 -0000
  ...Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options > Mark; > > This is interesting data on your engine comparisions. I would be > careful about assuming what the...
• Re: 83 f/s in PA, price is right!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:08:13 -0700
  ...I'd suggest looking for an 85 or later with waterboxer engine and power steering. I've purchased many for less than the asking...
• Re.Driver's Seat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:03:07 +1100 (EST)
  ...Steve O. '92 Waterboxer '76 Crew Cab
• Re: ... & Head Question. (Virtual Friday)
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 08:47:01 -0800
  ...That is his only job in a post 83 Waterboxer... He use to be installed in the flap section of the cooling tin, yet...
• Re: Auxilliary waterpump for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 18:55:31 -0700
  ...I suppose the same pump could be used for the same purpose on a waterboxer Vanagon. Sorry, I have no information on wiring, relay...
• Re: Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 15:40:14 EST
  ...If you are talking about a waterboxer the original engine is a 1.9L (mine is a March '85). The Bentley manual has a...
• Re: four speed automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 01:04:18 EST
  ...what's leaking? coolant? dripping out from around your cyl heads? :<) welcome to the wonderful world of waterboxers... chris [text/html]
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 20:18:35 +1200
  ...So there's more than one radiator on the vanagon? I take it >that this refers to the waterboxer and not the diesel, right...
• Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:02:46 -0700
  ...The tiico engine (NOT the waterboxer). >
• throttle flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:15:05 -0600
  Hello 1983 vanagon 1.9l waterboxer I thought it was the rpm limiter kicking in, but it happens on the highway too. It varies...
• Re: SDM07- many engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Wed, 9 May 2007 09:45:56 -0700
  ...I tried to count up the different engines that had been > installed to replace the original 2.1 waterboxer. > > Here is a list so...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:59:46 -0400
  ...Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel? > > Just look at a waterboxer rear engine cross bar for inspiration. > > It's rectangular tubing...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 18 May 2007 18:00:23 -0400
  ...vanagon Digest Huffer motor post Whoa! I knew that statement about waterboxers being a 'weak design', when made on the Vangaon list, would bring...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:52 -0600
  ...equipment almost > > > ,......waterboxer intake set up. > > > > > > I even have late-night wild plans to fit a subaru intake onto a > > waterboxer > > > engine ....though ........that...
• Re: Air-cooled Vanagon history
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:44:12 EST
  ...I didnt say ALL WATERBOXER engines are sh*tty, just the VW ones. too bad VW didnt steal the blueprints from Subaru, they might...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 22:30:43 -0700
  ...I prefer 2.1 > waterboxer models if we are sticking to stock choices. The vehicle as a > whole is BETTER for DRIVING. More power...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:19:16 -0800
  ...hobby. > I think the AFM was working on a 1.9L waterboxer > and there weren't > major drivability issues. > > I find reading about the...
• Advise me on a radiator change...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:57:22 +0000
  There is not much I have not done on five different Vanagon over the years, ranging from Waterboxer and diesel rebuilds to complete suspension...
• Re: Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:18:04 -0500
  In a message dated 2/9/2015 2:03:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jpalmer@mymts.net writes: Walk through area is carpeted...
• Re: audi 5 in a Vgon Re: Turbocharging a waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:53:40 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-13 16:31:09 EST, JordanVw writes: << there was a company in the mid sixties to early 70...
• Really silly question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:27:06 -0800
  ...I notice that in replacing the heads on the Vanagon waterboxer they always list the sleves out of the case too. What is the...
• Re: Solid Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:16:42 -0400
  ...you can change out the hydraulic >lifters in a 1.9 waterboxer, for solid lifters. Is this possible? Can it be >done in the...
• I need an engine pulling workspace on Long Island
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 30 May 2006 21:24:50 -0400
  ...I have my own tools) In addition to paying you for your space, I can share my knowledge about waterboxers and Subaru conversions. Paul
• Re: This could be a real buy...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:36:04 -0800
  ...This could be a real buy... > Putting a waterboxer into a van that was originally air cooled must be > quite a project. Radiator, fan...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:44:27 -0700
  ...what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping > In a message dated 6/1/01 6:22:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > CTONLINE...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:51:58 -0700
  ...ZVW237105* Category Type of Van Coolant System 86-92 2.1l Vanagon Blue Antifreeze for Waterboxer engine (Dealer recommended) 1.5l bottle. This is...
• Re: 79 kombi
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 11:04:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...to Joel? Thanks -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@lenti.med.umn.edu> U of MN Med.School.Admin 6-5379 1984 VW Vanagon Waterboxer 1915
• Re: why I don't have a Subaru...
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. White
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:14:45 MST
  ...130HP and should > be cheaper to maintain than a 1.9L waterboxer. FWIW, Subaru has a 2.5 155HP they are putting in '96...
• Re: porsche conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 00:07:09 -0500
  ...why do you want an air-cooled engine? > > If you've got money to spend, how about Subaru SVX engine (6 cylinder > waterboxer) with...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:36:47 EST
  ...makes a Performance Stainless > Steel Exhaust system for the 2.1l Waterboxer. The system has Stainless > pipes > and an Aluminized muffler and is setup...
• Fw: Vanagon Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 21:06:30 -0700
  > I sold my Vanagon (2.1 L Waterboxer) and I have a few leftover parts to sell: > 1) Brand new Pierburg fuel pump from...
• WV VW Club June Bug Show Pics
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:26:18 -0400
  ...Camper "Fred" '87 Westy Weekender "Bev" '00 Subaru Legacy "Forrest" All waterboxers :-) Almost Heaven West Virgina VW Club: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVVW/
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:23:18 EDT
  ...Your symptoms sound similar to what the last waterboxer I had in the GoldBrick was giving. Compression was fine, but the leak down test...
• Re: [WetWesties] Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:23:16 -0700
  ...Monday, April 11, 2011 12:51 PM Subject: [WetWesties] Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-) OK, after working on a 84 WBX engine for...
• Re: [vanagon] Need 2.1 Waterboxer engine for '87 Westie What is up with the rods in 2.1s?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 01:53:08 -0700
  ...Friday, April 09, 2004 9:18 PM Subject: [vanagon] Need 2.1 Waterboxer engine for '87 Westie It appears that I have been struck...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:41:39 -0800
  ...Head gaskets have nothing to do with oil leaks on a waterboxer. Front and rear main seals are not related to head gaskets. While...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:38:12 -0600
  ...When people >> >> with the earlier 81/82 system need a new tank they commonly use the >> >> 86-91 waterboxer tank since it matches up...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:23:42 -0500
  ...VW waterboxers also crack the water jacket to the outside, got to watch that though. Unlike with air cooled, I'd be inclined to...
• Re: Pictures of Detlev's Vanagon Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:43:37 -0700
  ...cool >air from the passenger side rear vent (just like the waterboxer). you're right Ken, its not clear from the pics, thanks for...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:03:45 -0400
  ...Of course, this won't help a > waterboxer built fifteen years after the book was published. So a question: > what is the best book...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 7 May 2012 16:40:47 -0700
  Doesn't burn oil...... hmmmmm... Steven 91 Westy On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > The...
• Re: do diesel vanagons use the same speedometer as wbx vans??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:25:25 -0800
  ...models '81-'82 diesel vanagon use the same speedometer as the > waterboxer vanagon? > My guess is yes. I installed a WBX cluster in my...
• Re: Engine cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 21:10:05 -0600 (CST)
  ...almost here, does anyone know a good procedure for >washing the waterboxer engine. Is a high pressure hose safe? Can you >use engine degunk...
• Re: parting out an '84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 13:55:23 -0800
  Hold on to your sides... I am looking for an idle stabilizer for an '86. Now, how much smaller is the list from all...
• Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:10:44 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-23 02:46:23 EDT, Modl6971@AOL.COM writes: > Be sure to only get an 87 or newer...
• Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 09:08:54 -0600
  I'm (finally!) in the process of re-assembling my 1.9L engine; I'm about to re-attach the heads. I started looking...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:46:26 -0500
  ...I, for one, am interested, but I am years away from needing to replace my waterboxer. My syncro has 90k miles, new head gaskets...
• Vanagon Block Heater Order?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 12:24:24 EST
  ...a really nice unit that attaches to the underside of the waterboxer motor (1.9l or 2.1l). Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain...
• Re: Re Waterboxer power vs Transplants
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:55:45 EDT
  I just checked Fast Forward's and the code spec's are changed from 136 ft lb of torque@3200 rpm, to 122 ft...
• stuttering
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:00:46 -0800
  I have been driving around ('84 Waterboxer 1.9) in the soaking-wet conditions here in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, and have noticed...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:02:20 -0800
  ...Replace it with a good rebuild waterboxer. >> >> 2. Go with a conversion kit. i have suggested the kit David Marshall >> offers and the South...
• Re: simple question about valve cover and waterboxer NOT for sale
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:46:45 -0700
  ...simple question about valve cover and waterboxer NOT for sale You shouldn't any type of sealant on VW valve cover gaskets. It sounds...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 9 May 2012 11:34:32 -0700
  Thanks, Volks, for the insight into what to expect when a well-maintained and gently driven Waterboxer starts to reach the end of it...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:40:09 -0700
  ...you'd need a common waterboxer fuel pump too. those 1.8 digifants are 'all right.' I did an RV code 1.8 8...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jun 2016 to 1 Jul 2016 - Special issue (#2016-220)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 20:59:26 +0000
  ...Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry          underneath? Mr. Wilford - 'Volkswagens don't leak ; they mark their spot to...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:37:52 -0700
  ...The waterboxer ecu only knows.. that the engine is turning, what the rpm is, what the coolant temp is, what the air flow meter...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:59:35 -0800
  ...those with waterboxer vanagons won't see many 12mm thread diameter bolts on their vans.. but diesel vanagon owners will.. namely engine-to-bell...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 12:31:24 -0700
  ...The main failures to vanagon waterboxers is not typically hot oil related, its head gasket related. I have rebuilt several vw motors over the...
• Re: Performance chip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:22:56 -0500
  ...Performance chip Has anyone used an after market performance chip in a waterboxer? I'm seeing one for a g force chip guaranteed to...