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Fresh AMC heads on a late Vanagon can transform the way a boxer pulls. But if your first start yields a lumpy idle, a rich exhaust, or worse—a 2400‑RPM scream—you’re likely fighting two post‑rebuild realities: hydraulic lifters that haven’t fully pumped up and pushrods that may have momentarily mis-seated on …

    Transporter Magazine • Tech Feature Vanagon Waterboxer Bottom O‑Ring Replacement (1.9/2.1 WBX) A practical, engine‑in guide to replacing the cylinder base seals (aka bottom O‑rings) on Volkswagen’s 1.9 and 2.1‑liter waterboxer engines—complete with real‑world tricks, tool picks, and post‑repair troubleshooting. Engine‑In Procedure DIY Intermediate Last updated: September 15, …

    Transporter Magazine • Tech Feature Vanagon Waterboxer Bottom O‑Ring Replacement (1.9/2.1 WBX) A practical, engine‑in guide to replacing the cylinder base seals (aka bottom O‑rings) on Volkswagen’s 1.9 and 2.1‑liter waterboxer engines—complete with real‑world tricks, tool picks, and post‑repair troubleshooting. Engine‑In Procedure DIY Intermediate Last updated: September 15, …

Printable Checklist: Vanagon 2.1 WBX Head Leak Assessment Carry this one-pager when inspecting a van or diagnosing your own WBX. Fast Primer Two seals to track Fire rings = combustion sealing. Water-jacket seal = coolant perimeter. External leak = wet seam/drips. Internal leak = exhaust gas in coolant (over-pressure). Tools …

The Volkswagen Van is an iconic vehicle that has been loved by generations of people around the world. One of the features of these vans often misunderstood is their radios. From the early 1960s to the mid-1970s Volkswagen produced a range of radios for its vans. Finding the correct radio …

Clicking and clacking from the rear of your Vanagon is a common sign that your CV joints need attention. If you hear them making noise chances are that they are already bad and need replacing. Continuing to drive on them will only make them worse and eventually break, leaving you …

Article by: Megha K You are on your way to, well, not particularly anywhere. You are enjoying your favorite radio station with the breeze blowing through your hair. All of a sudden a unique structure catches your eye. Your intrinsic curiosity to get out there and explore is awakened. The …

Westfalia full campers come with a sink in the kitchen.  Sometimes the kitchen sink drain system develops a leak.  Stowing items underneath the sink in the cabinet or items shifting around while driving may also damage the plastic drain catch hanging down.  If your sink drain is leaking it can be …

Visibility is not a huge strong point for the Volkwagen Vanagon.  Replacing them with modern LED lighting can increase your visibility to other drivers and other road hazards.  It just so happens, like many other German vehicles, that a Mercedes side marker light is an easy replacement for the old low …

There are many reasons to take your dash out of the van. Usually and unfortunately it has something to do with the windshield wipers, wiring, or the heater. While it’s out, take a couple extra hours and refinish it to make it look like new. GoWesty has a great video to …