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• Re: Head gasket replacement cost
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:09:00 +0000
  ...Same Conversions: Concourse Motors: VW 2.0 conversion: $10,000.00 Audi 2.5 conversion: $15,000.00 Verners in Boulder: Subaru 2.2...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:28:32 -0500
  ...with 1200+ members and over 150 finished conversions...that I know of...and many improvements/upgrades to the conversion parts and process. Would I...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:48:19 -0600
  You're going to get a lot of foolish responses from people that have never made the conversion and never added the extra condenser...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:02:57 -0700
  ...the subie conversion pays off when you want a DIY job. Florian On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart...
• Audi wheel conversion- need info
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 23:02:31 -0600
  ...Second question-all the reports about this conversion state that the wheels need to be machined to fit on the fronts, ranging from "slightly...
• Need new Engine
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Thu, 1 Oct 2020 03:04:31 +0000
  ...I know lots go to a water cooled maybe Subaru conversion. Anybody have thoughts on the price of a water conversion? I love my...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:20:22 -0700
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) > > Volt: Giant Boondoggle > > http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20120917/OPINION01/309140042 > > Chevy Volt, loses $49,000 per car > > http://articles...
• Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:01:39 EDT
  ...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: VW ads
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:08:39 -0800
  ...Two of > > the companies I recognized, Bostig.com selling the Ford conversions > > and Vanaru.com selling the Subaru conversions. > > > > I don't usually even...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 21:41:10 -0400
  ...There were several nice Subie conversions there, though I don't know which ones Mike was responsible for. I do know he's a...
• Re: So how are the TR 16x7 steelies?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:31:48 -0800
  ...Or break it into two stacks and use them for night stands next to your > bed. > > Good luck on the conversion. > -Mark > > On Dec...
• conversion parts RE: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 21:14:26 -0400
  I have some fan shrouds and rad supports if you want to convert to a common rad.
• Re: Cooling system hose [conversion] diagram
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:32:33 -0700
  Attached gp On 4/25/2013 7:21 AM, JRodgers wrote: > Is that available in a PDF format somewhere?? >
• 2wd front stud conversion
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 06:48:57 -0700
  Anyone converted the front wheels of a 2wd van over to studs? Where did you get them in the US? dylan
• Re: One BIG Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:01:36 -0700
  RE: MB Westy Conversion Looks like a great park camper but look at the clearance, not going very far off road.
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 21:11:25 EST
  I guess Bob can answer that best. He is a list member. BenT San Francisco
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:26:46 -0500
  Did you replace the receiver/dryer? I thought this was mandatory if converting. Scott
• Fwd: 2000 S4 motor FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 22:57:12 EDT
  scroll down..not mine. fyi, this is a 20valve 5cyl turbo...would be good for a conversion... Detlev? [message/rfc822]
• Tii Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:49:23 -0700
  Please... Can someone tell me the web address for the company that is doing the Tii Engine Imports from SA? Thanks, Bill
• rabbit kit
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 15:01:23 -0500
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598711566& r=0&t=0 conversion kit on ebay!!!! Darrel not mine
• Re: Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:30:17 EDT
  J. J. What's your trans doing (or not doing)? Jeff E. Lilburn, Ga. 87'WESTY Weekender (BOXOBLOX) 87'GL
• Re: 87 Vanagon For Sale / N. Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 14:19:13 -0400
  seems like the perfect vehicle for a nice twin-turbo audi v-6 /G50 conversion ::starts drooling:: -sudhir
• Fryday - Vanagon Camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 22:42:59 -0700
  http://www.d4rkcyclon3.web1000.com/vanagon.jpg Sorry, i had to share.............................. 1987 Vanagon 7 passenger - sometimes camper?!?!? 1990 Jetta TD
• diabachschmidt?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:54:48 -0500
  Check your PM. I've emailed you more of the conversion info you were looking for. If it looks good, I'll post here ...
• Subaru-Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:10:26 -0700
  http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/103766392.html '89 Vanagon with a Subaru conversion for $2800. Not mine, usual disclaimers apply. Cheers, Jeff
• A new conversion motor? (couldn't wait 'til fryday)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:36:38 -0400
  I need a Rockwell Retroencavulator instead of my anemic aircooled! http://media.ebaumsworld.com/retro.wmv
• Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:25:00 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a used diesel starter for my I4 conversion. Is there's one around? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - P.B.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:32:21 -0700
  ...In South Africa, VW had > > stopped selling the Wasserboxer for some time and only sold the > > conversion through the dealer network. The conversion is...
• Re: [WetWesties] Correction-VWoA dealer engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:23:35 -0700
  ...vw dealer to confirm the news about > vanagon I-4 engine conversions, and to take a look at > the bulletin, as they called it...
• Re: fwd Tiico VWoA
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 20:57:03 -0600
  ...out of some interest and curiosity I contacted Tii</FONT>co asking for a quote conversion for my '91 Westy. Their response below. Sounds...
• Re: Let there be LIGHT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:13:36 -0400
  ...fugeddaboudit. > > >> > > >> If your older bus has the standard lighting I highly recommend this > > >> conversion. > > >> > > >> Cecil Eastman > > >> '85 Wolfsburg Weekender Westy > > >> "Der BrotKasten" > > >> > > > > > > > -- > > Sent from...
• Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro ...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 May 2001 17:48:09 EDT
  ...I recall seeing a screamin' yellow Vanagon Syncro with a Porsche motor conversion in one of the VW Magazines. >> So very true. Listee William...
• Re: Vanagon to single cab conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 18:38:34 -0800
  ...Vanagon to single cab conversion? I ve spoke to someone who was supposed to have one of his van converted to a double cab...
• Re: looking for a shop in Texas for engine conversion or a decent used > 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:43:09 -0600
  ...I asked them once a couple years ago if they had heard of the Tiico conversions and he claimed to have done three. Be...
• Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:47:37 -0700
  ...why doesn't he use one of these motors for the "lively" Subaru-into-vanagon engine conversion business? As far as I know, he...
• Engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 23:56:40 -0400
  ...Eurospec kit? >I would opt for the pricey-but-good SA conversion. > How do we know its good? How many are running around the...
• New Campers
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:15:22 -0400
  ...I am guessing they came in from a Winebago conversion site? I was driving my '85 camper, so I stopped and asked the salesman...
• Re: Camper Conversion Kits...
  Historical mailing list - =?Windows-1252?Q?Fran=E7oix?=
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:55:43 -0500
  ...Camper Conversion Kits... > > Does anyone know of a website that sells Camper comversion kits? And not just for Vanagons but any type of van...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:03:34 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/02 8:42:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, NotaJeep@AOL.COM writes: << The muffler on the SA van...
• weekender interior FS ( wasRe: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:40 EST
  ...mount the existing seats > to the hinges? Has anyone attempted this conversion using existing seats? > Z-beds are no longer available. > > i have some...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:22:51 -0400
  ...It would seem the availability of the engines and almost > universal availability of parts would have driven more conversions. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL...
• Re: VW ads
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:15:21 -0800
  ...Two of > the companies I recognized, Bostig.com selling the Ford conversions > and Vanaru.com selling the Subaru conversions. > > I don't usually even...
• Re: 82 Air Cooled Engine Swap Choices?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:59:31 -0800
  ...For some conversion parts pics and donor info etc. (not sure how active vendor is business-wise) : http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagon/ And if...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Koloski, John G.
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 13:56:05 -0500
  ...Tiico Conversion Hi John, I wonder what year vanagon you are doing this conversion on? I just got my kit yesterday and I have...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel
  Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:04:52 -0500
  ...How about a hybrid conversion? Wade -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Greg Stelz Sent: Thursday...
• Re: VW Vanagon tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:47:15 -0500
  ...When you get a R-134a conversion kit it comes with two high side conversion fittings. One of them will fit on the later...
• Re: digijet engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 17:57:54 EST
  ...In the second place I think that they are afraid to try the conversion. Why? Alot of these guys are not changing the motors...
• AW: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:12:54 -0700
  I went from my original conversion exhaust (vanagon diesel) to the donut and clips (Jetta_Golf) until last week. I have installed my 1995...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:15:51 -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: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Thu, 6 May 2004 00:41:34 -0400
  ...I'm a bit worried that this thread will turn into a discussion of the merits of different conversions. There have been many excellent...
• Re: engine conversion question...
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 02:10:45 +0000
  ...engine conversion question... >Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 22:22:41 -0400 > >I'm not considering a conversion but have been reading many kits...
• Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:50:18 -0500
  ...I'd also like to know where the > > conversions were done and what countries they went to if possible. > > Here's what I know...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:38:31 +0000
  ...The newer Odysseys have 255 Hp! BTW. - why do people mention bigger brakes are necessary after a conversion? if you don't drive at...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:29:10 -0700
  When I was getting ready to do my first conversion I looked at everything I could find. I looked at the VW I-4...
• Re: $100,000.00 Van
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:56:49 -0600
  ...that made camper conversions for VW buses as early as the 60s, so yes they are similar to Westy, but nowadays they make conversions...
• 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:19:34 -0700
  ...I was planning on doing the conversion the way I've read by basically putting the 1.9 WP/cooling pipes on, keeping the...
• Re: Sanden compressors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:32:33 -0400
  > Has anyone done a conversion to 134a refrigerant using the > original SD709 compressor. The reason I ask is that I am opting > to buy...
• NAPA hose conversion find
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 19:07:59 -0300
  ...While I'm at it I'll plug Darrell Boehler's web page for all kind of NAPA hose conversions at: http://scribers.midwest...
• Weekender conversion to full camper?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Iman
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:06:24 -0800
  ...with a couple of dogs who want to get on the road, and I sure don't have van conversion skills. sciman@csupomona.edu
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:28:26 PDT
  ...The company >here in Bremen that does the Audi V6 conversions (my inspirators!) use this >bellhousing and cut a hole in it (max 3x3cm...