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• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:53:04 -0700
  Many FLAPS and Wfarts carry it. The primarily diesel oils, like that one, are often placed in a separate spot in the store. Mark...
• Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:07:13 -0700
  ...Come to think of it I've seen a Merlin throw a connecting rod in a manner very similar to our beloved waterboxers - <http...
• Re: FREE 1985 VANAGON * (with eberspacher gas heater)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:29:58 -0700
  ...couple customers with '84 Westies, > factory gas heater. > > Karl > > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > waterboxer vanagons were never sold >> with gas heaters in the usa >
• can green coolant be phosphate-free?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 00:09:03 -0500 (CDT)
  Dear Waterboxers, I noticed that a friend's newly purchased '84 Westy has green coolant and suggested he had the dealer (from whom he...
• Re: Vanagon plea from western Belize...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 07 Dec 1996 16:44:04 -0400
  ...the vw? I thought this list was for all denominations; aircooled, waterboxers and those new funny looking mini-van sort of vw's! Gimme...
• Re: Electric Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 07:34:14 -0800
  When I had a waterboxer (now have a EV) I gought a nozzel band heater from McMaster -Carr. It was only 30 watts or...
• Re: LOTSA NEW Stuff- curtains, carpet, air cond, bras, propan
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:05:39 EDT
  ...I'd be interested in a bra with fog lamp openings (in addition to the standard openings for a waterboxer.) >> cut the holes out...
• WHAT IS THE iGNITION TIMING PROCEDURE FOR 84 WATERBOXER (DIGIJET).
  Historical mailing list - Chuck
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 12:15:00 -0400
  I have been unsuccesfull in locating this info. in the archives. I used a tining light to set up for CA. smog test and...
• waterboxer lifter tubes
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:17:33 -0500
  Hello, Ok so I didn't get any takers on my first question. But during that time I did discover that collapsible push rod...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs EAT BABY
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 13 May 2000 07:43:39 -0400
  ...It has been said by a few mechanics directly to me that the Waterboxer engines "eat" spark plugs. That is, you should change them...
• power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:31:18 -0600
  Power steering fluid is leaking from the reservoir, the hose connections, or the hoses themselves. It appears most likely to be the connections of...
• While were talking mixture
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:17:35 -0700
  ...Is there anyway to improve (in other words, lower emissions) during the warm up cycle on a 2.1 waterboxer. Has anybody ever looked...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:45 -0700
  ...Now, here's my question, |anyone have any real life experience with these plugs in the |1.9 and 2.1 waterboxer engines ? I...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:51:21 -0400
  ...Any Vanagon 021 ECU will work in a digijet waterboxer Vanagon 83.5-85. Any Vanagon 022 ECU will work in a 2.1l...
• Re: Towing my Syncro with an Element??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 23:05:37 -0700
  ...The Syncro has a high output waterboxer and bull bumpers with receiver hitch. I think it would be up to the task, but only...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:15:17 -0700
  Stock waterboxers....yup, can be real reliable. Seriously lacking in decent power in many situations however... Like my 85 weekender with 2.1 wbxr...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:57:47 -0800
  ...The primary advantages of a 1.8 would be 'cheap' And 'not waterboxer, i.e. Something other than a waterboxer vanagon engine ) The late...
• Re: Westy on CL Vancouver. $500
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:11:19 -0800
  ...It has a 2.1 waterboxer in it. Goes good, for a waterboxer. That's a darn nice color too, I call it 'Southwest...
• Engine Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:43:17 -0500
  ...2.0 L, which is smaller than my 2.1 L waterboxer -- yet it has more power? I was at my local VW dealer...
• Re: Engine swap
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:43:45 -1000
  IF mean non-waterboxer engines to use in a vanagon with auto trans.. subaru is the way to go IMO. Works quite well. big...
• Re: Odyssey Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:29:41 -0500
  ...Supposed to be made with > "virgin" lead, not alloy and provide a longer lasting more robust battery. > > They list the waterboxer as: 2.1...
• Bad Poetry Revenge - friday
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:18:36 -0800
  ...It's waterboxer was old, So the owner was told, So he blew $10k on a Bostig and chucked it. � Turnkey in$talled that...
• Re: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:57:24 -0600
  This is a round headlight 83 or newer 7 passenger waterboxer On Jul 19, 2011 10:55 AM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 06:55:29 -0700
  ...yours is too low and indicates a problem of some sort. Waterboxer temp gauges at normal with engine warmed up should read with the...
• Re: Hydrogen cars. Was: Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:01:59 +1200
  > Heat? �Well, that's a different story. �Batteries need heat. �If cars > were equipped with �plutonium generators, like in the many satellites > that orbit...
• air cooled list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 09:46:22 -0700
  ...Paul Smiley creekhouse@cinternet.com or bluejordan@ix.netcom.com (personal) (record label we're on) Thanks! tony '83.5 waterboxer (currently embattled with...
• Re: 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 11:18:36 -0700
  ...The waterboxer Vanagons use old Beetle valve covers, available in chrome or aluminum... The other best ways to dress the compartment are to replace...
• 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 07:55:30 -0600
  I have inherited an 84 waterboxer. The tranny runs fine in gears R and 1-3 but needs a bungee cord to hold it...
• Re: Pressure Bleeding the Waterboxer/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 01:29:10 EDT
  Darrell wrote: >> The following setup using a bike tire pump seems to over come some of the problems that can develop when flushing, or...
• what is the ignition timing procedure for 83 1/2 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Chuck
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 13:03:27 -0400
  I have been unsuccesfull in locating this info. in the archives. I used a tining light to set up for CA. smog test and...
• Re: 4spd Automatic
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:45:09 EDT
  ...t know how the gearing and shift points would match the waterboxer (might be better for a 5-cylinder Vanagon conversion). Ken Wilford Van...
• Re: Idea I had....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 03:06:08 +0100
  Joseph Tu wrote: > I was just wondering if the 2.1 waterboxer can withstand turbocharging? any > ideas thoughts please post! Heck, that's easy...
• Re: Complete Idiots Guide Books
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:44:41 -0800
  ...Forget about using any info for the air cooled, it will just confuse the issue, completely different animals despite the waterboxer being an offshoot...
• Re: VANAGON TRANSMISION QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:44:54 -0800
  Any waterboxer Vanagon transmission will fit your 85...thats 84 thru 91 without any modifications or concerns.. slight final drive & 3rd gear differences but...
• Re: Deheler-Profi hightop in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:35:25 EDT
  ...The one mod or orginal factory spec was the carburated waterboxer not Fuel Injected. That is why it was in the shop and they...
• Re: [Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 12:44:02 MDT
  back of the bus.. LOL close to the frige ;) is someone using the F word again? FRIDAY Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> wrote: Alright...
• Re: Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:25:20 -0600
  ...Sulfur-like exhaust smell?? > > > > Anyone know what would cause a sulfur-like exhaust smell from a 1.9l > > waterboxer? It kinda smells like the...
• Re: The Better Waterboxer Motor....the simpler 1.9L or the 2.1L with all ofth...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 02:00:37 EDT
  In a message dated 4/22/02 10:56:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM writes: > It seems that the 1.9L...
• Re: bus depot engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 07:11:42 -0700
  ...any one on the list ever installed a AVP 2.1 waterboxer engine in their vanagon? Or does any one know if these are...
• 2.1L parts
  Historical mailing list - robert leduc
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:34:40 -0500
  i am in the process of removing my waterboxer..... i have some parts for sale : known good : distributor $75 air flow meter $75 a...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:51:11 -0500
  ...The Waterboxer needs higher viscosity oil due to its design and tolerances. Sustained high speed driving even in cold ambient temperatures will still result...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
  Scott, You are correct on all accounts, but the thread was not about how to get more out of a waterboxer, it was simply...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:40:06 -0700
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > oh man, > do we have start a big debate here ? > > I'll just say ......... > the waterboxer is most obviously...
• Re: Proposed Universal Vanagon Update List needed
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:10:49 -0500
  ...So even the latest should have their potentially catastrophic > incident inducing fuel lines checked with a thought toward replacement. > > Similarly, waterboxer equipped Vanagons apparently...
• Re: Aircooled upgrade
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 28 May 2002 21:40:38 -0400
  ...Not many waterboxers for a while but >plenty of airheads in the last 6 months. > >I see many waterboxers driving around every day. Running...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:43:20 -0700
  ...both ignition and fuel injection are very 'un'-fused in a waterboxer vanagon.
• Re: WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:15:40 -0700
  I have plenty of good used 2.1 waterboxer dipstick tubes with dipstick, for sale. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Timothy Hannink...
• Tranny R+P Interchange?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 12:48:08 -0700
  ...to put the ring and pinion set from a blown 86 waterboxer trans into the 82 Diesel trans? If so, what might it cost...
• For Sale; Fuel Injection for '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dadeeo777
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:48:12 -0500
  ...I'm putting the waterboxer in my son's Baja for these cold Michigan winters. The F.I. ran great when pulled last fall...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 31 May 2008 08:52:13 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:27 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > Slightly lower than my waterboxer system -- maybe an...
• parting out '82 diesel vanagon.. want to put a inline 4 gas or diesel in ur van?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:58:16 EST
  for those who are lookin for the diesel setup to convert your waterboxer into a inline 4cyl gas or diesel... this guy is parting...
• Engine Conversion's Done (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:06:44 EDT
  ...Lots of power, it is a horizontally opposed waterboxer engine like the one you are replacing so it fits nicely in the engine box...
• Re: 1.9 L waterboxer woes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Crighton
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:59:02 -0500
  ...1.9 L waterboxer woes Ok, looks like the engine in my new (to me) van is shot. Fixed the weird idle problem, now...
• Re: Towing my Syncro with an Element??
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 08:29:30 -0400
  ...The Syncro has a high >output waterboxer and bull bumpers with receiver hitch. I think it >would be up to the task, but only...
• performance and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 18:16:37 -0600
  ...than 2.1L main bearings? 6) waterboxer cases rarely need allign boring? 7) bottom ends on the waterboxer are almost bulletproof.....it's the...
• Re: 112HP @ 4800RPM on a stock WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:51:52 -0500
  ...US, going to run super blue racing or avgas in you waterboxer at $4 a gallon for 15 horsepower??? You'd pay for a...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:31:54 -0400
  On 7/30/11 10:19 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Well that makes sense. If gas engine oils are not formulated correctly > for...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:54:43 -0500
  ...Mine is a 2.1 waterboxer. -- David McNeely
• Re: Happy Holidays to all, and to all a question about hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:24:34 -0600
  Remember that Alan is looking for a diesel vanagon hose, not a waterboxer hose. Jim On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 07:50:46 -0400
  ...The Omni-Pak made a big difference in the performance of our 2.1 Waterboxer. I recommend it. Gary