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• 4spd Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 14:37:04 EDT
  Has anyone heard of a conversion kit to make the 3 spd automatic into a 4 spd automatic?
• Another Vanagon conversion!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 00:06:33 -0400
  I just thought the Vanagon community should be warned about this: http://www.greasecar.com/Home.html
• Re: vanagon golf engine conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 20:47:46 EST
  Fuel pump and accumulator?..... steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! "
• Re: Vanagon to single cab conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:01:53 -0400
  I know of a syncro double cab for sale here in Nova Scotia. M
• Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:02:20 +1200
  Hi Yoshi Any luck getting information on that power steering conversion from the Suzuki Wagon-R?
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - simon glen
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 07:25:54 +1000
  Remember, in Germany Ebay has a competitor. Look up http:///www.mobile.de Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia
• Re: Friday FISH : The "Chris" Factor
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:58:00 EDT
  Chris Stanford here from Montgomery, AL..... 88 Wolfsburg starting the SVX conversion tomorrow!!! woohoo!!!
• Re: 2.0 Golf conversion questions (oil weight etc)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 19:25:47 -0400
  I use 20-50 Valoline......borke it in with 10w-30
• 2wd to Syncro conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Work
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:12:21 EDT
  Could someone please advise me on this subject? Please pmail I have some technical questions. Robert
• Re: MPG on a subaru conversion??
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:48:20 -0600
  Anyone have any comparisons between a stock westy and a Subaru powered one?? TIA
• Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:12:12 -0500
  ...so then i started considering conversion. this was way back in about 1997 when the whole conversion thing was just starting to get off...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:15:10 -0800
  ...vanagon@overlandparts.com Subject: ? about TD conversions I am considering buying an engine conversion kit to replace my 2.1L waterboxer in an 86...
• Re: Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:27:11 -0500
  ...Engine Conversion > > After a seemingly interminable wait, my van with its new rice rocket > engine conversion is nearly complete. It now has a completely...
• Re: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 20:01:10 -0700
  ...I've seen two Small Car Subaru conversions recently that have about $40k invested in them, (I bought some of their discarded stock items...
• Re: Radio wiring and wire hacks by previous owner???
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:03:55 -0700
  ...I also bought the optional conversion harness which converts the funny sockets (power and speakers) in chassis of the Blaupunk Denver to the equally...
• Re: Help! Cooling hose coupling needed! (conversion folks have one you don't need?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:09:29 -0400
  ...Help! Cooling hose coupling needed! (conversion ---folks have one ---you don't need?) --- --- ---The H shaped plastic coupling next to the expansion tank ---split...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 5 May 2005 16:25:01 -0400
  ...http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers/conversion.html (gauges section) This, assuming your O2 sensor is working properly, will give you a very good idea...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:53:23 -0400
  The mechanic who did my conversion is helping another guy who wants to put a 1.8/2.0 jetta engine into his van...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:08:16 EDT
  ...I've read ken wilfey's posts regarding the tiico conversions and am left a bit confused. What do i need to use from...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 09:55:47 -0600
  ...I finished the conversion the end of Nov09 & I since than have put just a smidge over 40000mi's on it. I live in...
• Re: New Engine Needed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:45:08 -0500
  ...heads, expensive exhaust system, weak water pump). > Subaru Conversion > golf/jetta I4 conversion > Tiico > TDI conversion > Open to other suggestions > > Below are the requirements...
• 86 syncro price
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 11:50:39 -0800
  Hi All, I'm going to look at an 86 syncro GL ""Conversion/camper, Classic" tomorrow and have a few questions for the list...
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:43:12 -0800
  Are the numbers quoted for the 1.9l engine for a 1.9l D or a 1.9l TD running without its turbo? Please...
• Re: need Deutschmarke conversion help
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 31 May 1999 12:01:55 EDT
  Use the online conversion calculators for a rough estimate, but also check with your bank to compare. The online calculators give you the best...
• tiico engine for sale, soon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:09:14 -0700
  ...Complete conversion with engine, mounts, ignition system, etc coming available in a few months. this is the complete engine conversion 'kit' for a 50...
• vanagon poptop section for sale was:Re: Poptop conversion from bus camper.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 13:37:26 EST
  In a message dated 11/15/03 1:30:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, Gflat13@AOL.COM writes: > > Has anyone tried a poptop conversion...
• 1991 TIICo Vanagon GL for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Wed, 19 May 2004 09:40:39 -0500
  ...35,000 miles on conversion. Engine runs great, completely sorted. External oil cooler added New alternator, new starter Extra oil temp and pressure guages...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:04:35 -0700
  ...Diesel conversion Sure they do. Aircooled Vanagons are actually oil-cooled. They leak oil all the time. Just not as catastrophic as wasserboxer leaks...
• Re: audi engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:38:13 -0700
  ...http://www.southafrica-parts.de/ >>look under "5 cyl conversion" Tom --- Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Does anyone know if there is a...
• Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:00:16 -0500
  ...Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness > >On 3/11/08, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Ben, >> >> Are you...
• AW: AW: TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon(very longish!)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:01:49 +0200
  hi don i will begin to start this intercooler conversion at about november. first i�ll go to southern france for vacancies, then my...
• Re: Vanagon or Dodge Ram Conversion Van (longish)!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:58:36 -0700
  ...I think you misread something there, Robert- he's talking about whether he should keep his Dodge Conversion van or his Vanagon, and why...
• Re: East Coast Camper Conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:36:19 -0400
  ...Mostly the conversion was > > done well. He's looking into converting another van (not sure if it will > be > > a VW or not) but...
• Re: '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 22:14:11 -0500
  I am back to work on my '66 standard microbus and was thinking about the 6 to 12 volt conversion I plan to do...
• Re: What parts could I use?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:21:04 -0600
  ...can be used from that van for a conversion, as opposed to > going the 'conversion kit' route- I seem to recall reading about the...
• Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans, bell housing numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 09:53:11 +0200
  ...Remember - I drive a VW conversion with a Type IV engine - I only read vanagon@lenti to further my education :-) W -- Wouter de Waal...
• Re: Crasy 2.6 l 5 Cyl. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 14:01:17 +0100
  ...new engine , conversion kit , installment and > >dismantl donor car. I need a donor Audi also . > >Conversion Time 14 day . > >Engines are limited . > >Offer valid...
• AW: Seized Engine? Is there something I can do? - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:24:05 -0700
  ...it seems the Tiico conversion is my > best bet right now... I went into a shop that does the > conversions (The > Wagon Shop in...
• Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:16:40 -0800
  ...I saw the nicest conversion yesterday at my local >VW dealer, but as is most often the case, I couldn't find any I...
• Re: TII conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:41:39 EDT
  I have seen the TII conversion and it is nothing more than a Diesel type set up with a gas engine. I drive a...
• Re: Audi V6 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:31:03 +0100
  ...Hi Guys, I am that "mysterious" German who did the conversion. I did it in 1998 with the 12Valves Audi V6 (174hp). The photo...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:32:24 +0000
  ...Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion? >Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 10:39:53 -0800 > >Hello John- > >I have one in my...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:09:58 +0100
  ...Am 11.02.2009 22:40, Scott Daniel - Turbovans schrieb: > He spent.......you know........about 5 grand on that conversion, > perhaps a > bit more...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus (engine conversion grounds question)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:49:37 -0700
  ...I have posted about 60 times on various engine conversion groups to never run lots of grounds through one wire, to copy what the...
• Re: subaru 6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:43:11 +1000
  ...subaru 6 conversion > Hi folks, > > I am still not getting the list regularly but someone mentioned someone > with a subaru 6 cylinder conversion (that...
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
  ...still got it, won't need it with the SVX conversion. >Has anyone ever heard of a rotary conversion ? Yes, but in a Toyota...
• Re: '79 LT 28D...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:01:50 -0500
  ...it's a '79 LT 28 with what appears to be a Devon highroof camper conversion. It's powered by a 4 cylinder Perkins...
• Re: Diesel conversions in CA
  Historical mailing list - Richard Atwell
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:15:03 -0700
  ...After the conversion you'd probably have to take it to the smog referee for approval. I recommend you contact a referee directly for...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:52:23 -0400
  ...5000 miles since rebuild)) >> Vanagon Tranny (from my '88 GL) with late DIESEL diesel starter conversion? >> No more failed rebuilt Bosch starters! >> >> >> >> John R >>
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:04:03 -0700
  ...Why? (Jetta conversion) And Scott! On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > ..... Guys > like Jim Akiba...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:29:11 -0700
  ...mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: > > >> How do I get to the diesel conversion group, I think it's yahoo but >> haven't had any luck...
• Re: [WetWesties] Where is Mecca?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:02:38 -0700
  ...Carter VW in Ballard is supposed to have sold more VW Westaflia conversions that any other dealer in the US. Add to that the...
• Vanagon A/C Parts Available
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:46:52 EDT
  ...two needed) R-134a Conversion kit for either type vans- $45 (includes Ester Oil, O-rings- enough for three conversions- and fittings). Thanks, Ken...
• Re: Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:59:55 -0400
  ...From what I see it looks rather nice. >From what I hear people are pleased with the conversions. What does a complete conversion as...
• Re: FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 23:49:05 -0500
  In my humble opinion, this is one is worth the $14K easily! If possible, would like to do the same conversion to my van...
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:16:26 -0600
  ...I think Coyote did a Chevy conversion at one > time, but don't really know how sucessful it was. I wonder if the newer...
• Re: '84 Vanagon GL, camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 19:37:23 -0400
  ...Thursday, August 07, 2003 7:11 PM Subject: '84 Vanagon GL, camper conversion Possibly some of you might find this interesting. It's my...
• FS Diesel conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - mike johnson
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:02:12 -0700
  If anyone is interested I have the following parts from the diesel vanagon to do a conversion or??? Diesel bellhousing w/clutch slave brackets...
• Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:49:32 -0700
  Rob built it and tested it on his own conversion. I'm trying to get him to do a 2.5. :) On 8/2...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 13:50:16 -0500
  On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 1:27 PM, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote: > What is the conversion from Newton Meters to Foot/Lbs...