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• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:38:59 -0700
  ...Diesel conversion > Check out this guy's site: > http://www.vanagain.com/conver1.htm > > He has some cool stuff I have heard :-) > > Ken Wilford...
• Re: V6 vanagon, with 4 speed auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:14:51 -0700
  It is interesting to note that supply is the overwhelming factor in engine conversions. Look at the engine choices on the SA site. They...
• Re: Vanagon carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 23:25:02 -0500
  ...Vanagon conversions > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > INCORRECT. There was some discussion that the engine lid in the SA > > Vanagon was higher (and who knows what else...
• AC conversion to R134a on my '87
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:33:05 -0600
  ...for R134a conversions > unless the old hoses were leaking or just showed too many miles / years to > trust. > They guarantee their conversions for a...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:32:28 -0500
  ...Wile doing a conversion i have to slightly cut some new hose (length), i always use razor blade... well, i can tell you that...
• Re: Ford V-6 (was: Engine conversion ?)
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 05:14:25 +0100
  ...It seemed that this was the conversion of > choice over there. Can anyone offer any comments or explanation on this. I've never come...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:50:53 +0000
  ...I left the VW bus scene a few years back, bought a Chevy conversion van. It was nice, but it was the VW folks...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:48:34 -0700
  ...of the companies that do the conversions, or what? > Are you in need of other engine conversion terms or just the more common ones...
• Power Conversions to Several Systems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 16:55:59 +0300
  ...Power conversions: >From: \To: W| PS| kcal/s| hp| European: 1 W =| 1|1.3596E-3|238.8E-6|1.341E-3| 1 kW...
• Re: Transporter Needed
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:31:19 -0500
  If you are going to be doing TDI conversions you probably want to know about the Diesel email list. Subscription information can be found...
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:44:30 -0400
  ...trailer conversion/FRIDAY > Maybe you could even cut the very back off > another Vanagon, and splice it on the front...and have hatches on...
• Re: Subaru Conversion: I'm starting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 17:14:18 -0600
  ...in it. > > At the Litchfield, CT show I saw a Subaru conversion and > really, really liked it. > > Since then, I've ordered a Subaru...
• Poptop conversion write-ups
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:07:54 -0500
  ...had written 3 pieces of text describing the hardtop to poptop conversion process to the Vanagon list. To make it simpler and reduce bandwidth...
• wild van for sale...
  Historical mailing list - matt bezark
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 18:48:53 -0600
  ...This conversion ( over $10,000 into conversion) was done in CA and has a perfect service record. A poweful vehicle for serious Westy owner...
• Re: Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 21:44:23 EST
  ...Does anyone recommend a conversion to someone who can't > fix every single nook and cranny of their van on their own? Has anyone...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:49:56 EDT
  ...I would begin to wonder it this is the same pump that is being used for this German conversion. Unfortunately, my source is presently...
• Diesel ASI Camper for engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 21:46:27 -0800
  ...Will need to sell ASAP - excellent candiate for engine conversion - has all the parts you need AND the van too. THis van was for...
• FS Cheap 2.1 engine (seattle area)
  Historical mailing list - tim king
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 20:19:26 -0700
  Hi -- a friend has a 2.1 (running, but barely) leftover from a Tiico syncro conversion. Great core/spare for someone planning a major...
• Re: Tiico Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 01:16:54 +1300
  ...I would advise anyone even remotely considering a Tiico engine >conversion to avoid this company and its owner, Peter B., like the plague. >They...
• A bunch of new parts at Fast Forward!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:22:22 -0800
  ...These new parts include: - 3.73 ring and pinion for the Vanagon automatic (mainly for TDI Conversions) - Yellow high beams from France for the...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 21:08:50 +0000
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• Re: Interesting Bus conversions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 16:41:54 -0700
  How about putting a covertible bug top on the top of a bus? Sort of the ultimate sunroof poptop.....
• Re: Finally - A Web Page Is Born
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 15:34:51 -0800
  Worked fine for me just now. The IRS conversion Kit photo is really fuzzy, though. malcolm
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:56:56 EDT
  I happen to like my '86, in white, with the tunnel a/c and the 2.1, thankyouverymuch. :)
• Re: Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 20:24:00 +1200
  >Hey John, > How about, your engine was abducted by aliens! Did the route by any chance go anywhere near Bermuda...?
• Cold Weather Camping Question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:17:58 -0800
  Thanks to everyone who answered my question - your information was very informative! Joe Gawzner 90 Syncro Westy Subaru Conversion
• 200 HP Syncro Westfalia?????
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:10:17 -0600
  http://ep.com/js/mi/c0?ad=1009592 I'd like to see the pics of the conversion! Chris.
• Re: Is Fast Forward still in business??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:54:17 EDT
  I talked to his wife last week.He's busy with another conversion,job ,kids etc..
• UTAH SUBARU CONVERSION MECHANIC...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 10:43:34 EDT
  The shop is called Der Auto Werks, located in Ogden. 801-621-0830 319 28th St. Ogden, UT JC...
• Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 20:47:07 EST
  could someone recommend a source in the southeast for this product and a good R134a conversion kit Sidney in New Orleans
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Forhan Tom
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:08:01 -0500
  For the record, my 83.5 GL does not have air. Does have the great big sunroof, though! Tom F.
• engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:36:43 EDT
  now this my friends is an engine: _http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/_ (http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/)
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:47:47 -0700
  Hmmmm.... Seems that engine conversions are becoming more of a religous war than tires... Happy Friday, Jeff
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:53:16 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for 2 Rubber Mount for an I4 conversion, VW part no 2511990201E. Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:05:13 -0500
  ...Diesel Subaru Conversions > > I disagree with your calculation for two reasons: > > 1) A lot of people do conversions because they need a new engine...
• Re: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:07:53 -0400
  ...Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's > > handiwork > > > > > > > > I really have been impressed with Ben's testimonials of the Subaru > > conversion and...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 18:43:35 -0600
  ...By this, I mean that there is an inherent value in the in depth knowledge you gain by doing the conversion DIY vs having...
• Re: 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 13 May 2004 07:35:27 -0500
  ...write up on it. > How many of you engine conversion folks have done this conversion compared > to the Suby 2.2 , 2.5 or...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:42:47 -0400
  ...New Engine Conversion > > > Quoting TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>: > > > hehe hum > > > as the basis for this new conversion. The only close competitor was > > the > > > Ford...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:56:47 -0400
  Kent, with a Subi conversion, on an 87 you can keep most of the exhaust system (if good of course)! You can also use...
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Tue, 15 May 2001 11:39:55 -0700
  ...The Eurovans can be bought with a weekender pkg which is always a Westfalia conversion. The Eurovan full camper is about a foot and...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:20:22 -0400
  ...Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG) <What else can serve the same purpose as converted syncro westy for example? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not the sprinter...
• Re: weird vanagon camper!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 22:26:27 CDT
  ...CapeCod) Ma and saw the strangest >vannagon conversion! It was alot like the old bus conversions to an RV back. >It had the front...
• R134A Conversion Done!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:01:02 EDT
  ...When I asked for an estimate to have the conversion done at the dealer, they quoted me $1800 since I absolutely _had_ to change...
• Re: Suburu Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 May 2001 21:13:59 +1200
  >What year model or body style of Subury has the best engine for doing a >conversion into a Waserboxer body? >What are the CC...
• PAG Oil Viscosity for 134a conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 23 May 2001 22:15:22 -0500
  ...one of the blends in my A/C conversion, I have a few questions from those who have done this before. I have a...
• Re: Veggie Oil Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:50:05 -0800
  ...yncs50@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Does anyone have the URL for the conversion to > Veggie Oil for fuel? > > I saw it once, but... > > Thanks, > > Charlie...
• Re: turbo diesel conversion(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:27:53 -0500
  ...turbo diesel conversion > > >>Anybody tried this one? >> >>http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/ >> >> >>tim in san jose >> -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel...
• subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 07:59:08 -0500
  ...We just wanted to give Dave Milo a list thanks for taking his time and helping us with Maggie's subie conversion. Dave gave...
• Re: TiiCo engine conversions.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:20:45 -0800
  ...The original wbx redline at 5200 and the other engine much higher, if > you did the conversion did you also replace the tachometer? > > > > --Jurgen >
• Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:07:55 -0500
  ...Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion OK, I have my customer's ABA 2.0l 97 Jetta engine conversion almost finished. We finished the...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:53:33 -0400
  You can legally use Duracool in R12 setups only after R134a conversion. Why? Because the EPA knows that "shops" don't do Duracool conversions...
• Re: Grease Works Doing the conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:51:33 -0800
  ...Grease Works Doing the conversion Are you able to certify diesels now for straight to California consumption? BenT On Jan 24, 2011, at 2...
• Re: Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:06:11 EST
  ...1) cheaper 2) easier to locate 3) easier to find conversion parts for (wiring, ect) 4) easier to install 5) no clearance problems 6...
• Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:16:12 -0700
  ...Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA Fellow Vanners, I've been thinking of changing my 87 syncro to diesel power. The 14-15...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:14:41 -0800
  Look at the Bostic Zetec conversion at Bostig.com Love mine and for about $5000 cash outlay, it was an easy choice for me...
• Re: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:46:17 -0700
  ...Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's > > handiwork > > > > > > > > I really have been impressed with Ben's testimonials of the Subaru > > conversion and...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:33:40 -0700
  ...I think maybe the original Tiico conversions and > their associated bad reputation for vibration may have rubbed-off on all > the inline conversions. Nobody...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:50:09 -0500
  ...The electric drivetrain used by JD in his conversion (link below) cost I believe about $3000 for the batteries and $2000 for motor and...
• Re: Diesel to In-Line Gas Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:41:56 -0500
  So far I've spent the following on my conversion 1. got the diesel trans, engine mounts, bellhousing etc. from wrecked 82 diesel. $150...