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• vanagon 5spd converison-porsche trans....
  Historical mailing list - trevor doetsch
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:59:50 -0800
  Hello I have an 84' westy with a 2.0l vw conversion installed, this was a tiico kit, which worked well. So, i have...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 22:36:14 -0500
  > > >By the way, for those of you who have done such conversions before, what did >you use for the brake booster vacuum line? I...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:59:01 EST
  ...The irregular form of the word is there regardless of whether it has anything to do with the engine conversion thread or not. BenT
• Diesel conversions for Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:19:28 -0500
  ...anyone has info or experience on any dependable and reliable diesel conversion packages for our wonderful Vanagons? We are planning a move to north...
• Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:07:12 -0800
  ...Or any other manufacturer? Pedro 1991 vanagon + westfalia conversion 1989 syncro "rustbucket"
• 82 diesel camper conversion van
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:47:41 -0400
  Never seen one of these before. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/rvd/4441012466.html
• tico conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Mon, 29 May 2000 18:06:18 -0300
  Anyone installing, or installed their Tii engine this month please e me @ nitram@tbcnet.com Thanks, Larry
• FAST FORWARD
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:47:37 -0500
  Hi, Has anybody ordered the Fast Forward I4 conversion "KIT"? Any advice would be great! Thanks, Aaron
• Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:19:52 -0400
  Nope. The subaru conversions still use the same radiator system.
• Re: Westy Conversion
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:57:19 -0700
  Nice job, Dave. It's great to see the poptop transplant done the right way. BenT
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:29:51 -0700
  ...Since my >>> waterboxers generally passed CA tests by considerable margins I would >>> need actual facts to convince me that the Zetec conversion does >>> better...
• Re: TiiCo Question
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 23:04:55 -0700
  ...Has > anyone experienced significant oil consumption post conversion? She is > using about a quart every 200-300 miles. Other than this nagging problem, > the...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:34:39 -0500
  ...I’m totally good with conversions. If I had not gone this route I likely would have gone with the FAS new Jetta conversion...
• Re: Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 23:59:54 -0700
  It's an Adventurewagen conversion made in Fort Bragg, CA on the Northern California coast. They did VW camper conversions from the 1960's...
• Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:44:32 -0700
  The early EV's (up to '94 I think) were done with Westy conversions. They also used smaller engines and more trouble-prone transmissions...
• Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:19:51 -0700
  ...I have a chance at a G60 Corrado (wrecked with good engine) and thinking about a conversion for the lumpy '89. Anybody know if...
• Re: Accident/Insurcance Q: Value of Westy with 1.9 turbo Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 18:55:53 -0700
  ...Has anyone on the > done 1.9l turbo Diesel conversions to vans for sale? If so what did > those vans sell for? > > Thanks for...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 18:27:44 -0700
  ...scott www.turbovans.com Cullen Stewart wrote: > Now that I have been enlightened about the mounting angles for an I4 conversion does the same...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] I gotta tranny... what is the gearing? no codes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:59:05 -0800
  ...TDI-conversion@onelist.com Subscribe: TDI-conversion-subscribe@onelist.com Unsubscribe: TDI-conversion-unsubscribe@onelist.com List owner: TDI-conversion-owner@onelist.com Shortcut...
• Re: Trip to VW Factory and engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:24:41 -0700
  ...In South Africa they had stopped selling the Wasserboxer for some > >time and only sold the conversion through the dealer network. The > >conversion is...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - dshowers
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 02:59:23 -0500
  Check out the TDI Conversion Yahoo list for info on this. Typically the folks on the TDI list say that the engines are installed...
• Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 22:28:59 -0500
  ...What are you ideas about conversions and resources for an early vanagon diesel? Best, DIY, in home shop. Adam Austin Sent from my iPad
• Subaru conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:20:34 -0500
  I'm into wiring hell on my conversion that I started about 5 years ago and have decided to complete. It seems that the...
• Re: Help: 80 Westfalia propane tank location
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:20:18 -0800
  ...the propane tank in my van (County Homes conversion) is bolted to the floor panel right underneath the sliding door... Marcus '80 Vanagon Camper...
• Turbodiesel vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 23:05:10 -0600
  ...anyone has to share about this conversion will be greatly appreciated. P.S. This is a GREAT service; glad to be on board.
• Re: Idaho Vanaru?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 11:56:37 -0500
  ...Many professional mechanics will not work on a converted vehicle unless they were the one who did the conversion. ************** end paste******************* TomC tcarrington@relitech...
• Re: vanagon conversions- subaru
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 16:53:32 -0700
  ...any opinions on this? anybody out there with a working subaru > conversion want to tell me about it? sorry purists, but without a core...
• Re: FW: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:03:52 EST
  I have a friend who has done a number 1.9 TD & 1.9 TDI conversions on Syncro Vanagons. From his experience, the 1...
• Re: Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!?
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 11:02:17 -0500
  ...This is the way I'll go when I do my I4 conversion. John 90 Carat 82 Diesel > For the hoses, (dreaded octopus breaking...
• diesel-gas conversion - done!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 19:05:26 -0800
  ...Starts with one turn of the key, cold or hot! But I'm designating this moment as 'conversion done day'! Thanks for all the...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:02:26 -0600
  Well I guess we can write off any chance of a new VW Westfalia conversion then. That bites. > >DaimlerChrysler is the parent company of...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:53:48 -0500
  ...I have often wondered about a Chevy V6 conversion. Those engines must be all over the place given how many vehicles use that engine...
• Fr Air/Heater box mod pics + secret info for AirHeads!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:09:02 -0700
  ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/FreshAir_Summary.html Air cooled conversion heater core fittament/problem: http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 03:25:46 -0500
  Ben, I understand what you're saying and I'm not looking at a conversion anytime soon - but as I've mentioned before when...
• Re: 85 westy, impending zetec conversion plus auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:37:51 -0800
  ...85 westy, impending zetec conversion plus auto to manual conversion Hi, I have an 85 Westy automatic. I am planning a Zetec conversion (already...
• John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:45:42 -0700
  John Wessels Glori's Import shop is now offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions, see below:) � --- On Wed, 9/3/08, euromog@aol.com <euromog...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:23:24 -0700
  ...Engine Conversion and MPG > Our 84 Westfalia gets 10L per 100km - I'll let you do the conversion here > to get MPG: > > The stats...
• Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:06:44 -0700
  ...Another inline Bay conversion (not mine) | |My bad; sent it to the wrong list. At least it was Friday. Blame Neil |for the awkward...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:00:25 -0700
  Interesting, and note they, like other conversion vendors, continue this unproven assertion: " Note: �All Vanagon conversions require the use of a new, raised rear...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:29:55 -0500
  ...Since I am in the middle of my subie conversion, I have been following the subaruvanagon list for about 8 months. I am seeing...
• 85 westy, impending zetec conversion plus auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:08:55 -0600
  ...I am planning a Zetec conversion (already have the engine sitting in my garage, haven't bought the conversion kit yet). I am also...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 20:04:58 -0400
  ...Otmar is doing electric conversions for many years. He also does stretch vanagons etc. Very interesting fellow. Also evcl.com, or newer : https://www...
• Re: Was: New platform.... Now: test drive my new google group
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:38:58 -0700
  ...I get this > > > Cannot find vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-gas-conversions > > There is no group named vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-gas-conversions...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:41:12 -0700
  ...It's fun and rewarding doing a Subaru conversion, And the results are great, if you do a really good job at it. A...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:35:48 -0700
  Why is it that anytime someone asks a question about a Subaru conversion there is a certain group of people that automatically assume that...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 15:01:50 -0700
  ...The Winny conversions are not cheap ($35k?) but they look much more like the old Vanagon Westfalia than the pictures I've seen of...
• Re: trailer conversion/Friday
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Fri, 7 May 1999 23:24:20 -0700
  ...trailer conversion/Friday > Why am I such a disgrace? Is it that I am not as educated or have as much > money as you...
• Re: off subaru, vw ......engines
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 31 May 2001 10:32:12 -0700
  Karl, At moment I am content with my 1.9 stock Vanagon engine, but--I saw list member Ron Bloomquist's Subie conversion & know...
• FS I4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 03:00:26 +0000
  Hello all, I am moving on to my next conversion project ( an 2 liter 16V ABF) engine 150 hp. I am selling the remnants...
• Gearbox conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jan Inge Hilles\xy
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 22:43:35 +0200
  ...rebuilt.I see in my Gene Berg catalog that they sell conversion-kits,but I wonder if any of you guys know of any...
• Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:38:15 +0200
  Hello power fetishists, Last time when I wrote about the company that does the Audi V6- conversions here in Bremen, Germany, they were trying...
• Diesel parts questions for I-4 (TiiCo) conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 14:47:00 -0700
  ...the diameter difference between the two? I'm doing a TiiCo conversion and am a little worried about exhaust heat so close to the...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 17:46:13 -0700
  "As oppose to inline conversion (like ticco or Subaru) that are missing torque." Ben: I don't agree with your comment (or inference) regarding...
• Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:48:06 -0400
  << I'm just curious if there is a definitive place to look for comparisons on these engine conversions? >> There's a HP & Torque comparison...
• Re: vanagon ASI camper conversions....Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:30:08 -0700
  ...Riviera where the ASI came from??) >> > > > ASI (automotive servises inc) camper conversion company was in WA > state..vancouver i think.. tho the ASI was...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:44:17 -0500
  ...These conversions > disappeared with carburetors, unfortunately. When I worked for a local Forklift dealership we had two models of the Linde/Baker forklift that...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:22:55 -0700
  ...Its possibly useful to someone who might be > interested in a porsche conversion, assuming people do these? Subarus are > great, but PORSCHE..... > -Craig > '85GL...
• Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:53:03 -0700
  ...I am contemplating an engine conversion for my '91, still looking over all of the possibilities. This week I ran into a Vanagon enthusiast...
• AW: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:06:24 +0200
  Hi, I think it's a Autohomes Camper conversion from Great Britain (see number plate). Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche...
• Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion web site (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 01:14:32 EDT
  they don't make the kit for syncro do they? nigel