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insyncro
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 Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Does waterboxer.com still have a horrific reputation |
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Just found this old post in a google search for www.waterboxer.com engines. I was looking at making an offer on a 84 Westfalia with newer engine purchased from waterboxer engines in Raleigh, NC. However, after stumbling across this post I am thinking that would not be a wise decision...suggestions/opinions.
I have been a long time admirer of Westfalias and now finally at a point in life where I have the available time and capital to make Westfalia ownership a reality and would prefer not to embark on this journey by making an unwise purchase. |
Nice going.
A search will save you money and headaches. |
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chrismack
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:55 am Post subject: Does waterboxer.com still have a horrific reputation |
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Just found this old post in a google search for www.waterboxer.com engines. I was looking at making an offer on a 84 Westfalia with newer engine purchased from waterboxer engines in Raleigh, NC. However, after stumbling across this post I am thinking that would not be a wise decision...suggestions/opinions.
I have been a long time admirer of Westfalias and now finally at a point in life where I have the available time and capital to make Westfalia ownership a reality and would prefer not to embark on this journey by making an unwise purchase. |
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the joker
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| Be very wary of the parts guy in Purcell Okl some how he is connected to Waterboxer inc. my original eng was shipped from there but my visa was charged in NC? |
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I bought a 1984 vanagon, the wbx engine was in the back, some what en tact. I tore it down to nothing, it had a broken stud 222cm,
I ordered locally for parts, some of the local parts houses are real pieces of work. About a month later, the parts are due to come in. I used my American express to pay for the parts, the vendor tried to push off some poor quality incorrect parts. My wife told me to call American express, Express and I filed a complaint,
couple days later< I got a call from the parts house (NOT THEIR REAL NAME). I WAS TOLD TO COME BUY AND THEY WOULD MAKE IT RIGHT. I have used American Express quite a bunch, first time they went to bat. My objective is to get the parts I need to put the WBX back together, I don't want to get anybody fired now a days, I just want my parts, promptly. Cheaper than hiring an attorney. I don't own stock in American Express. Just thought I would share my experience. |
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I tell you one thing . If someone was bashing my business ,Id be all over them like white on rice .
It is obvious he has nothing worthwhile to defend .
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Somehow she worked through the surface hardening??
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Captain Pike
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| insyncro wrote: |
Try checkin' your oil while plankin your rod.
Seems to be a quart low  |
I know thats true but is is allways full again in the morning. My wife wore out a syncro cam  ...........again.
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insyncro
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Try checkin' your oil while plankin your rod.
Seems to be a quart low |
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Captain Pike
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Whenever I can't get to sleep I hand plank a rod.
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Zeitgeist 13
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I don't typically discuss my hand planking skills in polite company
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Escorial Syncro
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there will be a never ending line of suckers to buy something if you claim it's "just as good only 20% cheaper", that's how this guy stays in business.....
People can't help themselves when they perceive a "deal"....
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X2...and this goes for people not just buying from this guy, but those selling to him. Before I knew KM was Jake Lake I responded to a Craigslist ad for Vanagon stuff. I loaded up 4 waterboxers in my van to do some trading, sounded so good. When I arrived at a storage facility and a giant guy with a stitched-on name tag saying "Ken" on his shirt appeared, I told him I didn't appreciate his tactics and left. Can't believe he's still out there. Best way to stop the pusher is to cut off his supply.
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there will be a never ending line of suckers to buy something if you claim it's "just as good only 20% cheaper", that's how this guy stays in business.....
People can't help themselves when they perceive a "deal"....
Some do it even when they know better.
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| This is definitely another Ken Morgan/Jake Lake alias business. The "hand planked" rods and "euro Syncro cam" are a dead giveaway. Steer clear! |
"Hand-planked": that's a moving-target-federal-wire-fraudster-known-as-Ken Morgan trademarked phrase, that's for sure. What does it mean, that he whacks 'em with a board or something? And there was no "Syncro" cam that I was ever aware of, euro or non. It's pure bullshit from morning to night, and night comes lonely at the storage locker.
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| As strange as it may seem, the only rebuilt WBX engines that are a known quantity (known to be good) are Vanistan, Go Westy, and the guy that built Bob Donalds' engines. I would stick with those if you choose to stick with a WBX. |
You forgot Rocky Jennings.
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insyncro
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Waterboxer Inc Rebuilds |
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 Why would anyone with any sense not be able to pay $600.00 more and get a ten cent engine or a Go Westy , and deal with a known quantity. You get what you pay for!  |
$600 more for a Vanistan rebuild.....umm, no brainer 
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Funny, storage units were always kens favorite places to set up shop.
Lol yep, 'run a business'
I helped him move into one here in Colorado once, oh those were the days.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:49 pm Post subject: Re: Waterboxer Inc Rebuilds |
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Why would anyone with any sense not be able to pay $600.00 more and get a ten cent engine or a Go Westy , and deal with a known quantity. You get what you pay for!
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