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• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:43:39 EST
  Notice that the writer SAID that the Eurospec engine power was really no better than a STOCK Wasserboxer???? Adding power to the Wasserboxer is...
• Re: Vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:51:51 -0700
  ...Clearly YMMV as regards these engines, but this aircooled owner loves to keep pointing out that the Wasserboxer is the only engine to have...
• Re: Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 08:50:26 -0400
  ...Wasserboxer is? > >Steve Pribyl >72 Camper > > Wasserboxer is a German term for waterboxer. Water for water-cooled, and boxer for the flat engine (I...
• Re: wasserbox???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 20:52:05 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-19 10:44:18 EDT, you write: >Please, what is a wasserboxer?? Horizontally opposed engines are often refered...
• Re: Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:51:26 -0800
  ...Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L I dropped my Vanagon engine then tried to attach to my 'universal' engine stand. Oops...is there an...
• Wanted: Blown Wasserboxer Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 08:38:57 -0500
  Vanamaniacs, HELP!!!! Anyone have a blown Wasserboxer engine for Vanagon 1986 or up? Must be MV series 2.1 liter. Please I am desperate...
• correction to P6 swap
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:30:24 -0800
  ...the SAME as a wasserboxer." Instead of wasserboxer, I should have said aircooled T4 (which is what the original engine in question was, but...
• Re: 1983 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 11:36:28 -0500
  Kenneth, The one piece of missing info is which engine it has: An '83 could be diesel, aircooled gas, or water cooled gas (wasserboxer...
• engine weight
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:06:05 -0400
  ...these volkswagen engines are? i have searched the archives without much luck. 2.0 aircooled boxer 1.9 wasserboxer 2.1 wasserboxer 1.8...
• FS - 1.9L Wasserboxer engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 23:29:37 +0000
  1.9L Wasserboxer engine for sale. $1100. New heads (less than 500 miles). Unknown condition although it was running when I replaced it (thought...
• Re: WTB: Wasserboxer engine mount
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:01:23 -0700
  ...Wasserboxer engine mount > Dear Listees, > > Anyone have a wasserboxer engine carrier for sale? > > I don't need it to support my TDI engine (it...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:21:33 -0800
  ...Very clean burning engines with way less emissions than wasserboxer. CA smog legal swap. I think it will be a nice improvement in a...
• unsubstantiated rumour about wasserboxer engines
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:39:41 -0700
  Heard from a reliable source that you can no longer buy "re-manufactured" wasserboxer engines from VW of Canada. Anyone else (VW employees in...
• 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...
• 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...
• Looking for Type I Engine (Trade for Wasserboxer?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:52:05 EDT
  Hello, I am looking for a Type I (upright) engine. I have a good running wasserboxer (2.1L) or Other? vanagon parts to trade...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:33:01 EDT
  Todd, Neither my 82 (inline4), 87 Wasserboxer 2.1, or 89 turbodiesel rarely ever get out of the midrange. Perhaps the cooling problems are...
• Wasserboxer in a Beetle??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:42:33 -0500
  ...a Wasserboxer in a Beetle? 90 HP in a 1700 LB vehicle sounds good to me! Yeah, I know, Type IV engine is the...
• 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: 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...
• Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:51:01 -0400
  These are great if you want to race and the engine is modified. No chokes or warm air inlet so winter starts or even...
• 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...
• Re: "boxer" motors (other Euro)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:52:50 +1200
  ...boxeur de l'eau so what does one call the experimental rear-engined Polo VW built with a 200hp wasserboxer fitted?? wasserpoloboxer?
• 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: Oxyboxer Motors
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 08:01:38 EST
  ...Sydney, Australia, (Hell Bug Engineering) has for a number of years been converting 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer motors into Oxyboxers. They machine...
• 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: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Glommen
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:21:50 -0800
  ...2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild >When I set out to rebuild my engine my main goal was an increase in >reliability power, and, economy...
• Re: Wasserboxer into a T1?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 21:14:55 -0700
  Patrick, I have a 1.9L wasserboxer that I want to sell. Interested? It comes complete. Patrick ----- Original Message ----- From: Patrick Foltz <Pfunky@aol...
• Re: 2268cc engine wasserboxer engine 80 stroke and 95mm bore, smog legal and 9.3 to 1 compression and 120HP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:05:03 +1000
  ...2268cc engine wasserboxer engine 80 stroke and 95mm bore, > smog legal and 9.3 to 1 compression and 120HP > >GoWesty is advertising these, I...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:50:22 -0400
  ...Fix the existing wasserboxer - Replace the engine the first time the repair costs you more than $100 - $200. 2. Replace with yet another wasserboxer...
• Boxster Engine design
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 12:39:45 PDT
  ...Anyone know some details on the engine construction in this beast? I know it's a watercooled version of the flat six, but I...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:08:46 -0800
  ...I want > to stick with a Wasserboxer 2.1 engine. > Please provide me some good feedback on where I should > purchase the 2.1...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:14:23 -0500
  ...I am not considering switching the engine type. I want to stick with a Wasserboxer 2.1 engine. Please provide me some good feedback...
• '81 versus '83 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 10:41:42 -0500
  ...keep both the '81 (about to go through engine rebuild) and my current '83 wasserboxer daily driver, I have a BIG decision to make...
• Re: Oxyboxer Motors
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:16:12 +1000
  ...Sydney, Australia, (Hell Bug Engineering) has for a number > of years been converting 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer motors into Oxyboxers. > They machine...
• 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: 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...
• Wasserboxers Suck! Was Extraordinarly Bad Engines... Bla, Bla....
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:30:51 -0500
  ...Basically what I'm saying is although I no longer own a Vanagon with a wasserboxer, I still love those engines, even if the...
• 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: (NVC) 48cyl motorcycle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 19:26:46 +1300
  ...of the engine conversion potential > >http://www.bigbikeriders.com/48cyl.htm That thing would smoke almost as much as a VW wasserboxer! And would...
• Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:25:57 +0000
  ...I want > > to stick with a Wasserboxer 2.1 engine. > > Please provide me some good feedback on where I should > > purchase the 2.1...
• Complete 1.9L wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:18:36 -0800
  ...This engine is *COMPLETE* with everything that is needed to make a 1.9L wasserboxer run � ECU, harness, alternator, engine, exhaust, AFM, all rubber...
• need'a 2.1 wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:25:52 -0700
  i have a very rusty singlecab that needs an engine. I don't think it is worth the $ and effort to convert it to...
• 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...
• Beetle TDI motor
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 19:35:58 -0800
  ...Still I'd rather use a 1.8L >Rabbit GTI engine than a wasserboxer - hence my engine swap! > Reading the "new Beetle" specs, I...
• Re: Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 21:17:37 -0800
  Wasserboxer, best engine ever built? Well maybe not quite, but it's not the worst either. I used to drive a '81 a/c...
• Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 May 1998 23:14:37 -0700
  ...engine was tested by Westminster VW (Coquitlam, BC) in August with 133,000km on the clock. They said it was the tighest wasserboxer they...
• Re: Aussie Wasserboxer Hot Rodder (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 23:54:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is there > anyone out there playing around with these also i cannot find much on the > net about Wasserboxer/Vanagon engine.. > Steve Carter Club...
• Re: What year vanagon to buy?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:37:23 EDT
  ...Many prefer the air cooled, but I find that I still desire more power than my 87 & 88 "wasserboxer" engined Vanagons provide, and the...
• 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: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:40:35 -0400
  ...Between the engine and labor, an engine conversion would likely cost two or three times as much as a stock wasserboxer replacement. (I am...
• Re: Help decipher S.African Vanagon engine code
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 17:26:54 -0600
  Engine code DJ appears to be the standard 2.1 wasserboxer engine. With the SA markings on it it is possible it was a...
• engine swaps, etc, etc, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:46:34 -0500
  ...they're proven, plentiful, and offer loads of high performance options not available with the wasserboxer. these are the engines being used in the...
• 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
  ...At that time, VW didn't have enough factories to assemble in-line four engines (rabbits were selling like hotcakes). So the wasserboxer was...
• Re: Is it Wasserboxer or waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:39:55 EST
  ...of horizontally opposed cylinders that look like theyre"boxing" when the engine is turning. "wasser" is the german word for water hence "wasserboxer"... chris
• 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
  ...wasserboxer with 10,000 miles. It is complete with all major accessories like alternator, water pump, AC pump, power steering pump, etc. Engine was...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:22:01 -0700
  ...So, what is different about the wasserboxer engine? Higher oil flow rates than other engines? Higher pressure? Don't oil filter designers take the...
• Aussie Wasserboxer Hot Rodder (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 11:37:09 -0600 (CST)
  ...Is there anyone out there playing around with these also i cannot find much on the net about Wasserboxer/Vanagon engine.. Steve Carter Club...