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• Re: need list wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 14:30:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...If it's the whole engine, I'll look at engine swap options, including a subaru engine and an electric conversion (my initial estimates...
• I-4 conversion parts kit available in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - maded
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:26:14 -0800
  ...of parts from a Vanagon diesel for doing the I-4 conversion (including a selection of Jetta engines). This includes the oil pan, engine...
• Re: paging Pat Dooley/RE: Transvair conversion information
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 06:25:59 EDT
  ...Regarding your question about the Transvair conversion: IIRC my old kit came with stub axle adapters. The kit used Otto Parts axles. I think...
• Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:25:32 -0800
  ...Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights > > Do a search including Randy Bergum's name along with Hella. That should find it. > > Dana > > Birkenfeld...
• Re: 5 Cylinder conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 05:13:34 EDT
  In a message dated 7/15/2003 12:04:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, buggyboy@NTLWORLD.COM writes: > Has anyone done a conversion to...
• Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 18:07:57 -0700
  ...900? So, say $7-8000 & you are all set? How much are the other conversions that this is supposed to be cheaper than? Tom
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:13:21 -0400
  ...Inline 4 conversion > engine, long.. >Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:00:38 -0400 > >Tolls? For whom the bell tolls. My tolls are paid...
• Re: Why convert..Subie engine..etc, etc. (from Digest) Long.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:34:49 -0400
  ...It sounds like you bought a van with a good I-4 conversion. If you are happy with it you will have a frugal...
• My engine conversion page... in ENGLISH
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 22 May 2007 22:02:31 -0400
  ...Have fun! http://www.benplace.com/conversions2.htm It is also available from my main VW page at: http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm...
• FS '85 westy with inline 4cyl on CL
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:37:44 -0500
  not mine. manual trans with inline 4cyl conversion. _1985 VW Vanagon Westy_ (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4336101968.html)
• 1.8t conversion
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:54:58 -0400
  If I were a rich man... much better than Webbers. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1374676 Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
• Interesting link to a Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 12:38:57 -0700
  http://wbs.atis.com.au/vehicles/fullspec.asp?code=htp&brand=brz&year=1999&country=sa&backpage=africa/vehicles/info.html
• Re: Ford V-6 (was: Engine conversion ?)
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:46:05 -0800
  Wasn't this motor used in Mercury Capri? I remember them having some sort of V-6 in them John
• Porsche converion for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:11:04 EST
  Interesting Porsche 6 cylinder conversion for sale in Jersey. Found this on epage thought someone might be interested http://pagetuner.com/vanagon Blitz
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Tue, 2 May 2000 12:50:24 -0400
  For those of you looking for a new Westfalia conversion: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/freizeit.htm At least its German. Tim...
• cheap 87 on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:57:17 EST
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=490400034 looks good- cheap - subie conversion fodder??? not mine blah,blah,blah
• I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:15:18 EDT
  which fuel pump do I want to use? stock 87 vanagon GL or the fuel pump from the donor engine the 85 Golf? shaggy
• '82 Westy 5 cyl TD conversion project for sale]
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 08:50:48 -0600
  I missed one very important point in my original e-mail. The van is located in Denver. - Brian
• Re: Torqued?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 08:32:57 -0500
  Conversion factors...have we slunk that low. So howabout watt-seconds to joules, <snip> Don't forget converting MPG to hogshead to the furlong...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:44:25 -0500
  Hola amigos: I also subscribe to a hovercraft list, and many people there like the subaru engine for their reliability. 2cw javier
• Re: Square to round lights
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 18:52:18 EDT
  i have some round headlight buckets and wiring for the vanagon for the square-to-round conversion if anyone is interested chris
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 22:45:49 -0400
  I am getting the same...20 mpg in a head wind from hell, 23 no wind following a semi-truck on interstate
• Re: Subaru conversions - we will do the wiring harness for you
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:00:59 -0500
  where were you a year ago....as usual I am day late and a dollar short
• Stretching pics from last week
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:22:07 -0700
  http://www.pbase.com/labusch/stretch&page=all -- Julianna www.jonnybottoms.com Silver 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Tiico Conversion (The Rastafalia)
• SA steering wheel - hey guys that site shows SA wheels (I mean steering) being in stock 'again'
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 13:33:30 -0700
  > > > > http://www.southafrica-parts.de/ >>look under "5 cyl > > conversion" > > >
• wolf in sheeps clothing for any subru conversion
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 10:09:33 -0700
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-Subaru-SVX-92-97-EG33-H6-3-3-Vanagon-Bugg y-Engine_W0QQitemZ330036826874QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
• Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion web site (longish)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 18:25:07 -0700
  ...I think this is >because Eurospec wants to control who is actually doing the conversions. But >since I am a mechanic they seem to...
• Re: Diesel Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:24:21 -0600
  ...You are missing the point of diesel conversions and fuel cost savings. >The greater share of the interest in Vanagon diesel conversions is >geared...
• Re: Vanagon G60 conversions.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:25:07 -0500
  Chris I know this is not much help but for what it is worth the G60 conversion can be done. There was one for...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:39:59 -0700
  ...I read it to mean a brand new engine CONVERSION. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Subie conversion mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:01:35 -0400
  ...Nice to see you have a few conversion bugs to work out. That makes me a little less jealous! Eric Caron > On Oct 18...
• Re: 1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:54:27 -0700
  ...1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?] > No, but my 'Pal' at German Auto Salvage says that...
• Re: ASI campers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:28:19
  >Doe anyone have any experience with ASI camper conversions? I just saw two >Vanagons in a wrecking yard with this conversion. I had been...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:37:12 -0800
  ...Your tachometer uses a pulse per unit time to voltage conversion no digital stuff here nor D-A conversion. So if the transfer function...
• Re: My Eurospec conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:57:14 -0700
  ...I just signed on this list and you are all discussing the > Eurospec conversion. > I had the conversion done last weekend. It's amazing...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:25:32 -0800
  I am indeed going with a Bostig conversion...I have tried on my own to get my turbo'd 2.1 working like I...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:08:03 -0700
  ...Right there, it is worthwhile doing a conversion. I thoroughly enjoy using it as a camper and as a bonus, it hauls larger stuff...
• Conversion Help Request - Salem, Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:01:34 -0700
  ...I'm forwarding a request for someone to spend some time completing a vanagon conversion to subaru power. These folks live down in Salem...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:38:58 -0700
  ...diesel to gas conversion ongoing... Hi all, just finished the third day of work. So far, we've: 1. Pulled the diesel and removed...
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:21:49 -0700
  ...One advantage the ford conversion has .. there's only one version, where with subaur conversions there are dozens of versions, many engines, and they...
• Re: Shorter oil pan for Subaru engine? S.A. comp. to Subie?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 09:28:38 -0700
  The oil pan problem is the main reason I've rejected this conversion. Right now the only solution is to cut the pan down...
• Re: TDDI smog for LVB
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:22:57 -0600
  ...As for lvb, he is GA and should have no problems with his > conversion. We -Overland- are in California and have to abide by...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 00:16:45 -0500
  ...Engine Conversion and MPG > My 2.0 16V Passat powered Vanagon has been getting at the lowest pulling my > 1983 Starcraft pop-up at...
• Re: R134 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 31 May 1999 10:08:16 -0500
  ...R134 conversion. > Read with interest the input. Query- Why make it difficult when its so > simple. KMart sells a kit for $39.95 which...
• Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Tromp
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 23:23:19 -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: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:50:12 -0400
  John, The hose from Ken at Vanagain worked well for me on my '91 GL with a KEP 2.2 conversion. Larry A. On...
• Ultimate engine conversion & noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:17:16 -0500
  ...Has anyone tried the Subaru 1.9 turbo for a conversion? Regards Paul
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 10:02:54 -0400
  Al Knoll notes twice in his description of the MSDS Porsche conversion: > But no heat. This has always been my concern with attempting a...
• Re: Military Double cab sighting on TV
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 10:43:09 +0200
  This removable camper conversions are available from Tischer, Germany, or two other manufacturers, even for the EV. Helmut '80 Camper ---------- >From: jlayton To: Multiple...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 22:45:15 -0500
  ...of some description? Interchangeable aspects with vanagons? What do you or anyone else know about a conversion using this engine? Thanks HK 91 Westy
• pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:56:38 -0400
  ...I need to know? Are there any tricks to making this conversion easier? I think I can locate the parts fairly easily, am I...
• starting diesel to gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:14:13 -0700
  ...Also, thanks for all the wonderful web pages on doing conversions. TomC's summary page has been particularly helpful, as is/was/will be...
• Re: Diesel conversion and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:25:23 -0900
  ...Diesel conversion and SMOG To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On 12/8/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > << Yeah, word is that here...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:02:34 -0800
  How about Diesel conversions: Bernd J�ger is THE guy in Europe: http://www.syncro-bernd-jaeger.de/ENGLISH/TDI-Umbau/tdi-umbau.html...
• Re: Flextek E85 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:12:15 +0000
  ...Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> > http://flextek.com/ > > Has anyone tried an E85 conversion on their vanagon?? > > > todd
• Re: FS 1990 Camper in Slingerlands,NY USA - $2250
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:01:04 EST
  ...a girl had it, her father did the conversion.. it was a pretty nice conversion.. still $2250 was really cheap for this.. chris ************************************** See...
• Cruise Control - Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:00:26 -0500
  I have been told that with a Subaru engine in the van, the cruise control is defunct, Anyone know about the efficacy of this?
• Re: 1985 VW Vanagon Westphalia Camper conversion. - $22995 (Athens, GA)
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:40:09 -0400
  I'd like to find out more about how that "New 120V air conditioner installed, August 2012." works.
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:22:44 -0600
  > I understand but there is something satisfying about "keeping up with > traffic". That's why we put Subaru motors in our Vanagons. ;-) Richard
• great vanagon conversion engine someday - new Hybrid Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:12:47 -0700
  http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/vw-says-hybrid-jetta-is-on-its-way/?nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema2