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wolfsburger - January 1st, 2004 at 01:24 PM

Has anyone on the list ever heard of, or know of someone that has tried, an oxyboxer conversion? Is there anyone out there that does Oxyboxer conversions? Also any opinions out there on stainless steel studs for a wasserboxer?:beer

modulus - January 1st, 2004 at 07:00 PM

The shoptakforums forum:
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/ 
has a special section for Wasserboxer/Oxboxer information.

In Australia, I understand that Hellbug may have done some conversions some time ago.

The weaknesses of Type I engines which Oxyboxer conversions address, in particular case/bottom end strength, are also addressed by Type IV engines, and the latter conversion seems to be more popular.

hth

vw54 - January 1st, 2004 at 08:31 PM

Australia was the FIRST one to do the conversion and i think it can be put down the Hellbug at the time.

I dont know if anyone is doing them now but they area great engine

1303Steve - January 1st, 2004 at 10:38 PM

Hi

This is from an old local VW magazine http://www.clubvw.org.au/oxy.htm

1302Steve

lugnuts - January 2nd, 2004 at 01:46 AM

I heard a rumour about there being only a handfull of oxy-boxers in Australia,does anyone know?:o

vw54 - January 2nd, 2004 at 02:05 AM

Its no rumor I talked with Jeff a few months ago and from memory theres less than 15.

lugnuts - January 2nd, 2004 at 02:19 AM

Thanks!:thumb

wolfsburger - January 2nd, 2004 at 08:18 AM

thanks for the help. Can anyone answer the question of stainless steel studs though? Are they worth it? Where would I start looking if I was going to put a type 4 motor in my Caravelle?:P

Cam - January 2nd, 2004 at 12:34 PM

Not sure about stainless. But the ARPM studs are apparently the way to go. They could be stainless. Not sure. Ask here: http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=a352e5e39ed0e42b2126d...

vw54 - January 2nd, 2004 at 01:50 PM

Quote:

Can anyone answer the question of stainless steel studs though?



You would be better off with new VW Studs no stuffing around.

Just change the coolant regularly

kombiluva - January 2nd, 2004 at 02:31 PM

Why not get in touch with "Shimo" (one of the partners in HELLBUG), he was the guy that turned the spanners on ALL the oxyboxer engines. I think he is working down at Dunham Automotive near Woollongong.

Cheers
Mick H

vw54 - January 2nd, 2004 at 02:36 PM

Yep talk to Simmo on 02-4284-3666

wolfsburger - January 2nd, 2004 at 07:11 PM

Thanks everyone for your help. I will give Simmo' ( shimmo? ) a go. :beer. I love the Ivan Hurst Avatar...great name too!:)