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• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:43 -0700
  ...If I had only > a single waterboxer, which seems to be the most common predicament, I > would use Mobil1 15W-50.
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:59:21 -0500
  ...Is replacing the timing belt something that I need to do at some particular mileage on my 2.1 waterboxer? Or are there symptoms...
• Re: Tiico TD
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:48:57 -0800
  ...In fact we had a group buy for new AAZ 1.9TD engines here on this list about 10 years ago. I was in...
• Re: All engines have issues...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 May 2010 20:03:56 -0700
  ...one of the good things about the waterboxer for sure. there are only two things really not excellent about waterboxer engines .. one, they are...
• Re: Flywheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:36:35 -0700
  most flywheel locks fit both 6V and 12 volt air cooled engines..... slightly different flywheel teeth spacing on those two......and one side fits...
• Re: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 11:23:02 -0700
  ...Really I wonder what the cost of replacing other types of engines is. Ford, Chev, Dodge vans? > ---------- > From: The Martins[SMTP:nitram@TBCNET.COM...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:48:06 -0600
  ...You did not take the air cooled engines into consideration. True on the waterboxers though. Climbing the hills here in colorado I routinely pegged...
• Re: Engine Conversion Idea...
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:00:14 -0600
  ...I realize that lots of people seem to want to (and are happy when they have done so) put engines other than the waterboxer...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Long block air cooled for vanagon 2.0 L
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 3 May 2013 15:33:48 -0600
  ...Any other places with good reputations? Waterboxer Engines? , Glen in Florida The old Bob Donalds shop is here: http://www.suburbanengine.com/index.htm...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  2.1 Litre waterboxer engines, according to Wikipedia: U.S.: 2.1 L (2100 cc) (95 bhp) (Serial # MV) Wasserboxer, used until the end...
• Re: Last call for Factory 2.1 liter waterboxer engines....
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 May 2004 09:41:57 -0400
  > A friend of mine has 24 2.1 liter waterboxer engines straight > from south africa. He is selling them to vanagon.com list > members...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:59:08 -0400
  The weak link in these engines is oil pressure due to main bearing and case wear. If it hasn't had a failure yet...
• Re: "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 01:29:04 -0500
  >Hey guys, > >Thanks for telling me how bad the waterboxer engine in my 1986 GL is. I >guess that is why I had to...
• Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 01:57:08 EDT
  Kyle, what is the latest news on the horsepower upgrade for the 87 or newer waterboxer engines. A few months ago you posted this...
• Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:45:51 -0800
  ...allow you to install >1.9l NA or turbo diesel engines into waterboxer Vanagons. Do they have a phone? A web site? A name...
• Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 01:52:08 EDT
  ...they have had with the original engines! I personally service and have owned several very high mileage waterboxers. One,a '91 with 180K dependable...
• Re: Spy Behind German Lines...
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:08:22 +0200
  ...5-speeds for petrol engines, 70 hp 1.6 turbo-diesel engines (and 5-speeds for those) carbs for waterboxers and ultrabad 50hp aircoolded...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:44:13 -0400
  ...question why they created the Waterboxer when they already > had perfectly usable, reliable, proven I4 water cooled engines. To much of a paradigm shift...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:01:07 -0700
  ...The parts listed in the kit do not include anything to bolt to the waterboxer FI manifold. The adapter listed merely lets the Weber...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:41:05 -0700
  ...yes. > And who ever has needed to worry about pinging in waterboxer engines .. > no one that I know of. > 'obsession' perhaps ? > > like this ..if...
• Re: AW: 10W40 �Turbo-proved� v. 20W 50Comments: To: Maureen Stretch <mstretch@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:39:19 -0700
  ...VW engines for several 100000kms using 20W50 in summer and 10W40 in winter. However, change you oil religiously every 5000 kms. My waterboxer is...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:13:42 -0700
  ...a true boxer does not share rods on the same journal like V engines do. Our waterboxer 4 cylinder vanagon engines are true boxers...
• Re: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:53:57 -0600
  ...deal with or hear anything about this company ? >> >> http://www.waterboxer.com/engines/vw-vanagon-21l-engine >> >> a 2.1 is $ 1,865 US...
• Re: AT and high RPM
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:52:42 EST
  ...engines line the in-line VW 4's or the Subaru waterboxer implementations. As I have discussed at length in the archives, these engines...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:48:13 -0400
  At 03:11 PM 7/29/2011, ed donnen wrote: >The thing that gets me, really bugs me, is all those people out there...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:30:50 -0700
  Not easy to find the Shell rotella. Only places I've found are oil change places that have it in bulk. And other sources...
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 12:28:17 -0800
  ...and therefore is more for newer roller cam follower engines, and not so much for flat cam follower engines like our waterboxers. I regard...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:55:55 -0700
  ...a true boxer does not share rods on the same > journal like V engines do. > Our waterboxer 4 cylinder vanagon engines are true boxers...
• Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:22:31 EST
  ...allow you to install >1.9l NA or turbo diesel engines into waterboxer Vanagons. Do they have a phone? A web site? A name...
• Re: SAM's Floor Jacks
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 21:36:13 +0000
  ...Wide, with adjustable runners? They are fantastic for holding VW engines, waterboxers and bug motors too! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > I noticed at Sam...
• Re: Vanagon diagnostic expertise in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Vaughn
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 06:57:45 -0800
  ...VW's and rebuilding engines, though they have recently hired a new mechanic who is supposed to be a waterboxer expert. Call 541-344...
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:14:22 -0500
  ...More powerful waterboxer > > > > How much more power? I can suggest that the heads that on fixed on the > > waterboxer, ie new AMC heads or...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:41:54 -0800
  ...in cold temps, and which helps immensely. > > A friend with a waterboxer Vanagon (not sure if it's a 1.9 or 2.1L...
• Woops - Wolfsburg Motorwerks
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 01:35:28 -0400
  ...One bug was just a shell, two waterboxer engines were beging rebuilt, several bugs and vans were waiting outside. He rebuilds the engines there...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:21 -0700
  ...the aluminum head on VW diesel engines, with > aluminum cam bearing caps. > > > Right... this is a waterboxer. > > Jim > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming...
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:30:54 -0600
  ...More powerful waterboxer > How much more power? I can suggest that the heads that on fixed on the > waterboxer, ie new AMC heads or...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 05:17:57 -0800
  ...Both engines work fine as replacements for Waterboxers. Subaru may never make their torque and HP curves public, so stop whining and get over...
• Re: Engine Conversion Options, 5 cyl.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 19:26:01 EST
  ...Use the Quattro engines because they have bigger valves, more torque. I believe there are 1990 or newer 20 valve engines too, that's...
• flywheel question (conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:27:45 -0700
  ...waterboxer flywheel (275mm) and therefore does not quite fit into the vanagon bellhousing. Question: Are there any other flywheels available for the I4 engines...
• Re: Waterboxer rebuild survey Update! (more data please!)
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:55:14 -0400
  ...Waterboxer rebuild survey Update! (more data please!) > Thanks for all the folks who have participated in the waterboxer rebuild > survey so far around 19...
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:48:27 -0700
  ...I have seen at least 4 dead Vanagons whose engines had the VW Canada rebuild stickers. Waterboxers and diesels, all low miles after rebuild...
• SDM07- many engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 9 May 2007 08:09:59 -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: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:32:28 -0700
  ...If gas engine oils are not formulated correctly > for diesel engines, I wonder whether diesel engine oils are less good > for gasoline engines. > > -- > RJS...
• Re: why swap engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 14:13:44 -0400
  ...The Waterboxer is a short stroke engine. As such it produces little torque. It has to revved and abused to push the van. This...
• Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:12:26 -0700
  ...reminds me of the head shield on the return main coolant hose on 1.9 waterboxer engines. People evidently don't enjoy me pointing...
• Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:37:41 -0700
  ...run like a waterboxer - high RPM at most cruising speeds. This undoes most of the advantages of newer, more efficient engines, by forcing the...
• Re: wtb muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:20:10 -0800
  Those exhaust brackets are for 2.1 waterboxer engines. won't normally fit on a 1.9 .......which is what an 84 has. I...
• Re: Whats the REAL poop on gowesty engines
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:26:28 -0700
  ...details as to the benefits/drawacks to these >engines, specfically 2.3-2.5l waterboxers they are making. Have one.. 25k miles on it...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:59:21 -0600
  ...Subaru engines are usually quieter than the waterboxer engine (SVX > engines excepted.) > > Now Tiico engines sound a lot like the original engines...cause they...
• Re: Waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:11:12 EDT
  ...Bob Donalds has spoken with me about the weakness of the 2.1l bottom end many times and the many 2.1l engines with...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 08:10:20 -0500
  Perhaps an inquiry should be made of Bob Donalds, of Boston Engines. He is quite helpful to list members in matters such as these...
• Any feedback on the GoWesty 120HP WaterBoxer motors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 10:12:51 -0400
  ...I have spent alot of time on making vanagon engines with more power and hundreds of dollars on dyno testing and at this point...
• New digifant parts
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:52:56 -0600
  I was considering changing engines in my 87 Van to get rid of the constant problems with my fuel injection system. Then I considered...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 06:57:15 EDT
  ...I provide my customers with one for the engines I rebuild. See my _VW Waterboxer Engine Rebuilding_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/engines.htm...
• Re: Porsche Eng. Retrofit Kits
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 01:15:39 EDT
  ...Kate -95/96 Frankenstang >> Wait a few years and the waterboxer Porsche engines of today will be cheaper and would be the choice tomorrow...
• Re: 160 HP waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:01:27 -0700
  ...racing engines with air-cooled cylinders but water-cooled heads I think, but you'd think this could only be a regular waterboxer with...
• Re: Spark plug wire and rubber ring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:37:24 -0400
  ...The confused your wire set with a set for the air cooled engines. Serves no purpose on the Waterboxer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Need Help with NLA Coolant Hose project
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:11:30 -0700
  ...Later diesels used the same expansion tank as the > waterboxer (maybe 1.9 only?) engines, and it would be far more helpful > to have...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:12:26 -0800
  ...My 85 Adventrurewagon with 2.1 waterboxer engine, including all t 2.1 breathing parts..from throttle body to tail pipe ... and running on...
• digijet engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:39:33 -0400
  ...Now I have checked out the archives and found ideas regarding the swapping of Audi 5E engines and Ford V6s, but what I am...