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Re: Towing capacity with I4 conversion?
Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:02:01 -0800
...Towing capacity with I4 conversion? Ahoy there fellow Listees! Im thinking about towing a 15ft powerboat with 140HP outboard. How much towing capactity would...
Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Sun, 6 May 2001 20:36:59 -0500
...I-4 conversion timing problem > Please explain "Just make sure your knock sensor is working! ". > I've never heard of this before. > I've...
Re: Synchro-sche
Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
Wed, 8 May 2002 00:09:14 -0500
...Muller wrote: >I believe there is a company in California that specializes in the conversion >kit. You supply the engine and tranny. I'm...
Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:46:42 -0500
...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: Engine support for I4 conversion
Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:30:39 -0400
...Engine support for I4 conversion Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta...
Re: 2.1 waterboxxer value... interest?
Historical mailing list - tim
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 18:31:22 -0400
Then why the heck are you considering an engine conversion? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Hitch for vanagon's with zetec conversions
Historical mailing list - Troy
Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:00:13 -0800
I have a Subaru conversion, so can't speak for the Zetec. The Burley hitch from Burley motors out of Santa Barbara is very...
Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:16:44 -0500
I don't know the wiring details of the conversion, but if this circuit is still stock, you should follow the speedo cable up...
Re: Diesel conversions in CA
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:20:00 -0700
...He is in the process of certifying a homemade 1.9TD AAZ diesel conversion. -- BenT
Re: Highest HP in a Vanagon w AT
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:29:34 EDT
...The > latest turbo Soobie 2.5's push 300 > Scott > Vanagon engine conversion specialist > www.turbovans.com > > yes.. ive also seen a subaru WRX...
83 and newer diesel carrier bars
Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:54:18 +0000
Any one have any leads on carrier bars. My 87 westy with a tiico conversion bars are shot Thanks Dan
New Weddle 5 Speed Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:44:08 -0800
Saw this today from Weddle: https://weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-5-speed-kit Very interesting. Cheers, Jeff
ecotec conversion?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:17:20 -0400
Has anyone heard of anyone putting a GM Ecotec engine in a Vanagon? I notice that KEP has an adaptor... Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
Re: refrigerator: eurospec "pressure"?
Historical mailing list - Kmulloo7
Fri, 15 May 1998 08:58:21 EDT
All US propane appliances run on a regulated 11psi ,I think. Can't remember the conversion multiplier for Mb at the moment.
Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 01:34:27 EDT
Sorry, I mis pecked! (still hunt and peck typist). I advanced the timing 4 degrees for more bottom end. Frank Grunthaner
Sunfroof Wesphalias?
Historical mailing list - Tom Harmon
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 07:06:59 -0700
Did Westphalia ever do a camper conversion in the hardtop sunroof models with the hand crank around 68-78 period??? tharmon@relaypoint [text/html]
WTB: Power Locks
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 18:40:17 -0400
I'm looking for all the parts to make a power lock conversion. Let me know if you know of any. Thanks James
Fwd: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:44:35 EST
this is from Detlev Hanschke, who is doing the swaps in San Fran. chris [message/rfc822]
FS: '87 Digifant computer
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:05:11 -0700
Anyone need a spare? I'm raising money for my KEP Subaru Legacy conversion kit, will sell for $150, shipping included. Larry
Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:45:02 +1300
a turbo charged or super charged >engine. There's no OR here... a turbo IS a supercharger.
TIICO conversion
Historical mailing list - bigw
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:04:22 -0400
Any members with experience with this kit? There have been some messages but none too specific. Any info would be appreciated,Will 88 WESTY
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:17:54 -0500
I won it in a bet. What a prize. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:37:39 -0500
Stephen, Or possibly one hell of a chicken coop !:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
cheap new o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - vwghost
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 14:53:21 -0500
has anyone that has done a I-4 conversion found any where that i could get a new cheap o2 sensor? Darrel
Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:00:12 -0000
I just want to thank *everyone* who contributed to this lively and very informative discussion. Thank you!! Tony
Re: Fryday - Vanagon Camper conversion
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 2 Jul 2004 16:38:30 -0500
> I see a bad moon a-rising > Thank you CCR. no, man, it's ... There's the bathroom on the right. ;)
Re: engine conversion question...
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 20:53:43 -0400
2 -3 kayaks , all the gear , camping gear, clothes, coolers, firewood.....2 adults and two kids.... the 2.o aba does fine
Propane/LNG Conversion Kits for WBX engines
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:37:31 -0600
Anyone got a handle on links to sites related to the above subject?? TIA John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:04:57 -0800
...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: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:06:32 -0700
...and have a 165HP modern four-valve SOHC powerplant with engine management technology from this century! New motor; $2400 Conversion parts; $1500 No rubber...
engine woes and choices--need esperienced advice
Historical mailing list - John Silverman
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:42:00 -0600
...I've entertained thoughts of a Subaru conversion (oh how I lust after the 3.3, but don't want to spent the 10...
Re: NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:33:06 -0800
...NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART > > > > Here is the NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART: > > > > 60 F: Southern Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in New > > England sunbathe...
Re: Any TiiCo Conversions in SoCal?/Drag Race
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 12 May 2001 23:12:18 -0700
...Any TiiCo Conversions in SoCal? <DIV></DIV>>Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 16:10:58 -0700 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>If...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 07:34:48 -0800
Don, please list all the shops you know of that will perform a decent conversion from wbx to an inline VW for the kind...
RE: Conversion to Dual Carbs.....Maybe
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 2 May 1996 17:04:16 -0700
...Due to the Weber's cool weather behavior, I'm considering a conversion to dual carbs. After searching the archives, I've still not...
Re: Wankels
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 20:35:04 -0400
...I believe Automobile Atlanta, (914 headquarters) used to sell the conversion stuff, and that despite it being an air-into-water conversion, it was...
Re: Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me...
Historical mailing list - =David=M-
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:26:31 -0500
...no, not " me too "...if you have owned several VwS over the years, I do not really think that power for a conversion is...
Re: Other Engine Swaps
Historical mailing list - Kinesis
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:03:55 -0700
...ultimate 'dream' conversion. > Check it out folks! > Run a search on ebay for Fiero. > There are in fact some nice Fiero Conversion sites as...
Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:52:00 -0500
...For more information on this conversion, please visit > http://www.hasenwerk.ca/tdiconversion > > > > If anyone has any questions please let me know! > > > > Cheers! > > > > David...
I found a cheap weekender, also looking for conversion info:-)
Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
Thu, 20 Sep 2001 12:42:11 EDT
...When the time comes to rebuild or retire, I think I'd like to put a conversion in it. I know a lot of...
I found a cheap weekender, also looking for conversion info:-)
Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:10:06 EDT
...When the time comes to rebuild or retire, I think I'd like to put a conversion in it. I know a lot of...
Brochures from Westfalia and Dometic Fridge question
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Apr 1996 00:06:08 -0500 (EST)
...They include a conversion done on a Ford called a "Nugget", a Mercedes conversion called the James Cook. They also sent me a 150th...
Re: 87' Vanagon Motor
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sun, 20 Jul 1997 23:53:08 -0600
...Jack, Just a note that might help in your conversion plans- Kennedy does not recommend the Suby 2.5 for the Vanagon. They feel...
Re: 5 cyl conversion update?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Feb 1999 22:43:55 EST
...to have a new type of ECU developed just for thier conversion kits (they can't be selling more than 500 units a year...
Re: Synchro Power? 5 Cylinder!
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Tue, 9 Mar 1999 11:01:45 -0800
...Could you please do this? A detailed discussion of the conversion fit and finish, power characteristics, MPG, running noise, vibrations, etc. etc.! Were you...
Re: small car VW engine conversion...ABS
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:29:51 +0100
...small car VW engine conversion...ABS > On Wed, 25 Feb 2004, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > > > ABS in most cars is best turned off on soft...
Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? How about some ph...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:54:20 EST
...i did this conversion w/ him, i should be able to answer any of your questions, and can give you his contact info. chris
Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:45:48 -0500
...he drove into the shop where his mechanic friend dave(I might have gotten the names wrong BTW) works to show him the conversion...
Re: 30-50 challenge
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:55:43 -0400
...It was ~ 20km too > fast before the conversion. Spinning it faster than normal on test > runs didn't help it either. --- ;^) > > Ooo. Another toy...
Re: Model changes
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:55:33 -0800
...My wife and I will be living in this thing for a long time, and the Riviera conversion is pretty minimal and the overall...
Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:35:18 -0400
...Most homebrew EV conversions I've read about have a range of about 20 miles at moderate speeds. Enough for a commute to work...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:34:14 -0400
I thought long and hard about an engine conversion and did lots of homework over the last two years. I finally decided that my...
Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 14:43:44 -0400
...I had an I-4 conversion done about 3 months ago. It was done by a local mechanic who specialises in vanagons and whose...
Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:26:33 -0300
...to a Diesel conversion?"* >>> >>> I though so too... >>> >>> having both gas and diesel engines, comparing/searching/thinking about >>> replacing/conversion gas engine vs diesel...
Re: Oil, what do I use?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 03:24:05 EDT
...I run my 95 Golf 2.0 conversion on 87 Oct with 1 oz per tankful. My best mileage so far has been 24...
Re: Syncro - Adventurewagon Conversion - collective feedback?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:25:57 -0700
...The > conversion was done by Adventurewagon, Inc. in Fort Bragg, Ca
Re: H4 Headlamp conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:54:25 -0700
...H4 Headlamp conversion Hey all, I went to the archive's and searched for the headlamp issue's on converting the later model headlamps...
2400 miles in 5 days (and conversion diversion)
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 21:04:45 -0600
...My WBX is running great and I'm satisfied with 95 HP, but the conversion diversion came up while discussing the merits of VW...
Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:36:35 -0800
...Mark Jon VO wrote: > This may have been a conversion to Westy, as the 3 external connections > appear to be filled or not ever...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:59:03 -0400
...An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! There's no turning the head around on the block if that's what you mean .. the bolts...