Just came across this on the Type II list, and it got me
thinking......
> From what I understand, the wasserboxer cases were made of aluminum.  They
> were also made to the same dimensions as a type1 case, but with the
> addition of a water jacket.  Some have taken the wasserboxer case, cut off
> the water jacket, and built it up as an aircooled engine.
>
> Sounds wierd, but apparently the case is a lot tougher than a magnesium
> case.
At least it made me chuckle, having just replaced the heads (actually
Jim DiGennaro did the work) on my "low mileage" '90!
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