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Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Fri, 12 Oct 2001 09:45:39 -0600
...The 1.9L waterboxer outperforms the A/C engine, but is significantly > inferior to the I-4 1.8L 8V engine. However, the 2...
FS: Thermostat housing for 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:38:48 -0400
Folks, I have one, and one only, completely refurbished thermostat housing for a 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon for sale. I just spent the...
1.9l waterboxer Engine Complete FS
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 08:50:20 EST
I have a 1.9l waterboxer engine from a '84 Vanagon for sale. It comes with pretty much everything that is in the engine...
Re: engine transplants in diesel vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:20:41 EST
...See "To waterboxer or not?" DAR
Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:01:02 -0500
Karl, Correction---- mouth full of Goulash----no soup for you buddy---- ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
Has anyone purchased a tiico 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:01:08 -0500
i was wondering if anyone has ever purchased a tiico 1.9L waterboxer? if you have could you post your expierences with it. jonathan
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:52:30 -0500
...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: Tiico problem with simple solution
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:50:29 EST
I would agree that this plastic fuel nipple (located on the firewall of all waterboxer Vanagons) is a hazard. I have had then crack...
Waterboxer head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Bowser
Sun, 03 Mar 1996 22:27:41 -0800
Is there a suitable substitute for VW's sealant?? I've been told that Dirko (an Elring product) is actually the same sealant. Anybody...
head gaskets
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Sep 1996 15:21:58 -0400
A friend told me my waterboxer head gaskets are metal. Ive never heard of this before! A drawing indicated some sort of folded/sandwich...
leakdown test values needed
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 04:03:10 -0400
Does anyone out there in radio-land know the values a leakdown test should show for a 2.1 waterboxer in GOOD condition (30...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:30:43 -0700
...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: 85 Trans into 88?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 01:15:25 EDT
...1.9, and any 4spd trans from a waterboxer vanagon will work in any other waterboxer vanagon (ive used a '83.5 4spd in...
Re: cooling system flush and other issues('81)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 4 Jul 1999 02:45:19 -0500
...There are two notable advantages to the waterboxers, heat in the winter and a/c cool in the summer. Did you ever consider why...
One Digijet performance ECU left!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:34:06 -0400
...These will work with any Vanagon with the digijet system (83.5-85 waterboxer). They were made for the European 2.2l engine that...
Re: Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:33:56 -0600
...Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons... To: jpalmer@mymts.net CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM In a message dated 2/9/2015...
Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
Sun, 5 Apr 1998 18:14:23 +0800
...Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer > Date: Sunday, April 05, 1998 1:24 PM > > Dealer says that the plugs not available...
Re: Rebuilt Engines
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 17:21:46 EST
If I were you I would replace me Waterboxer with a nice 4.3 liter V6 Chevy. The motor, parts and labor would be...
Anyone have the VW piston wrist pin puller?
Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:06:46 -0700
Does anyone in the Seattle area own one of the specialized tools for pulling the piston wrist pin on a Waterboxer? If you have...
Vanagon questions
Historical mailing list - JanetDA
Wed, 14 May 1997 19:01:19 -0700
...Does anyone make aftermarket cams or larger diplacement kits for the waterboxers? TIA DrRufo
Luftboxer vs. Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - David
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 11:35:21 -0500
Anyone had expierence with both the early '80s Air cooled and the Waterboxer ('83.5 and up). I am looking for comparisons on the...
waterboxer fire rings
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 18:30:50 EST
hey all, i need a set of fire rings for a 2.1. just one side. any tips? thanks jason ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
any experience with GEX rebuilt waterboxer engines?
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 14:19:46 -0800
http://www.gex.com/17wbxeng.htm anyone out there have any first or second hand experience with the GEX rebuild?????? TIA eddebolt@netzero.com...
Need new Cruise Control - suggestions
Historical mailing list - Mercedes
Sun, 2 Jun 2002 22:21:55 -0500
...1985 Westafalia; 1.9L waterboxer; located in SE Wisconsin
Re: [WetWesties] Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-)
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:19:43 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-) > slave cylinder bolt ? > if speaking vanagon .. > the forward one with the bracket on it is easy...
Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Sun, 8 Mar 1998 13:59:23 EST
...all of the waterboxer woes? If I were them I would just be happy that VW figured out that the waterboxer was a bad...
Re: Waterboxer longevity
Historical mailing list - WFryer
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:16:42 -0700
The other day a post from Ken Wilfy commented on expected longevity of the waterboxer engine. As I understood it, he thought that the...
Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mmstroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 00:54:34 +0100
...2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mmstroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm? > I'd love to know also - > > AB...
Re: engine swaps
Historical mailing list - Bruce Wilbur
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 05:45:43 -0700
Rick, I find the 5 cyl exhaust sound more of a throaty purr than the waterboxers putt-putt. I like the sound of the...
1.9 Waterboxer For Sale
Historical mailing list - Tim High
Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:31:00 -0500
I am selling the Waterboxer out of my 85 Westy, as I am installing a Tiico. The motor is in good running condition with...
waterboxers only?
Historical mailing list - e freeman
Fri, 09 Aug 1996 22:32:55 -0400
whats this i hear about excluding ac busses? is it for real? if so i am sad. this is a great group, we should...
Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 23:38:35 -0400
Karl - I agree with you, but the majority of us acquired our water-cooled Vanagons used, after the damage has already been done. BOB
Re: Installed Waterboxer Rebuild Prices
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 23:55:25 -0500
Brent, What is your location for that dealer installed engine rebuild? Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 84 GL(for sale soon), 73 Super Minneapolis, MN...
Re: Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:46:26 -0400
...Change the timing belt on a waterboxer?? I think I would find a different shop! Bill
Re: VR6 Vanagon-Dreamers
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 07:54:29 -0400
...The waterboxer is ever faithful, but the transmission has its own agenda. George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher
Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:51:12 -0700
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Re: For Sale 2.1L Waterboxer engine $500
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:57:22 -0700
Larry, glad to hear you're upgrading to Subie power. After driving your "new" van a bit you'll wonder why you waited so...
Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:13:05 -0400
...You can add a BA6 >>> to a waterboxer vanagon is you do some custom ducting, but vw never used >>> them on the waterboxers. the...
Re: 1.9L cracked heads
Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
Tue, 06 May 1997 18:13:41 -0500
...Thanks > > Scott > > Waterboxer@aol.com > > There is a real possibility that one of the valves will drop onto a piston and cause much more...
Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 12:01:09 -0700
...My I5 runs cooler under heavy load than the waterboxer under normal load due to the more efficient water pump of the I5. The...
Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 23:56:26 -0500
...what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds > >I have had it up to 90 mph once without realizing it as I was following > >traffic...
Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:24:02 -0700
...Compare this to the kooky waterboxer head gaskets procedure. After you replace head gaskets on a Subaru, they are good for a long time...
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.
bay window vs waterboxer westy
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 08:09:00 -0700
...I realize that the waterboxers have more power than the air-cooled 411 engines. I've had numerous problems with the waterboxer and find...
Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:22:46 -0800
'ca smog system' ? there's only one version of US model 1983 1/2 1.9 liter waterboxer vanagon engine. air-cooled vanagons, those...
Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:38:20 -0500
...Mine 2.1 waterboxer is still running strong although only has about 50k km on it. I hope his family is doing well. Jeff
Vanagons in Africa
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 02:04:30 EDT
...Are the waterboxers bigger now, like maybe 2.3 ltr. If so, I WANT ONE.
Re: fan
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 00:08:25 EDT
In a message dated 98-06-15 13:48:53 EDT, treid@EROLS.COM writes: << with (horrors!) automatic. >> don't knock the waterboxer automatics...
Re: audi 5 in a Vgon Re: Turbocharging a waterboxer
Historical mailing list - JS Davis
Thu, 12 Mar 1998 23:39:40 -0600
I've got some pics of the eurovan and something called a VW familycaddy taken off the VW german web site if anyone is...
waterboxer motor FS, also 4spd tranny, westy parts FS
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 15:04:56 EST
have 1.9L wbx for sale, also have 4spd tranny for 80-83 vanagon also parting out 2 other vanagons and 2 westfalias. chris...
Thread repair kit for loan or rent?
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:15:47 -0700
Is anyone willing to loan or rent a M14-1.5 thread repair kit? This is the size for a waterboxer oil drain hole...
RIP Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:09:33 -0700
...Rev up your waterboxers so Bob can hear that sweet music today.
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...
Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 06:30:16 -0400
...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: Idea I had....
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:55:24 -0500
...I would > love to try this on a waterboxer. The nice part about a supercharger is that > it gives you power and torque from...
Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 07:46:37 -0700
...what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping > Andrew, > > Just a little history lesson. > > A bridge too far had nothing to do with...
Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:25:48 -0600
...Either a waterboxer or a Tiico conversion. Here is how > I > > think I would do it: Waterboxer > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access...
Re: I-4 owner experrience
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Tue, 14 May 2013 23:52:26 -0400
"Let's not forget, it was what VW SA did to replace the old, unreliable waterboxer" VW SA did nothing of the sort. VW...
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 07:38:22 -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: vanagon 4 speed-reply
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 06:45:22 -0700
...Transform sells an linkage adapter to allow the use of an 80-83 air-cooled tranny in a waterboxer. I have two friends who...