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• Re: Chasing the Unknowns Again (groan) ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 16:16:54 GMT0BST
  I don't know if you have my details.... Richard Campbell Newcastle (U.K.) 1967 Split Screen - Canterbury Pitt Conversion Cheers Ricky
• Vanagon w/Eurosport vw2.0 inline 4--->??
  Historical mailing list - Larry L. Bissell
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 09:02:00 -0800
  Has anyone done this conversion? regards, LARRY L.BISSELL>>>>>>>>>> architect |||| PO Box 12559 San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93406 |||| 805-543-6842 ...
• Testing...1 ,2 ,3 ,4..Is this thing on?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 01:26:55 -0400
  -- TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Crew Cab Vanagon 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion 65 Notchback
• gone FREE Diesel vanagon in NJ ...
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 18:16:43 EDT
  just got back from picking it up, now I'm going to strip it to use on my 88' GL conversion. Shaggy
• Pop-top conversion link?
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:38:36 -0500
  Does anyone have this handy? I was thought there was a page (Karl Wolz?) with a blow-by-blow on how to. Thanks! AB
• Re: [WetWesties] Correction-VWoA dealer engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:20:28 -0700
  installed? THat is not that bad! On Tue, 28 Aug 2001, harald_nancy wrote: > Matthew,| > They mentioned something like $4500. > Harald >
• source for diesel flywheel
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:09:50 -0500
  where can I get a new or good-used diesel flywheel? Are they all 228mm? I need one for my upcoming engine conversion. john
• Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:41:02 +1300
  >Like any good politician they know how to represent the numbers to make >them appear favorably to their agenda. Er... MISrepresent!
• Re: The Subi conversion pictures...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 May 2007 22:58:01 -0400
  I would not miss Busfusion... never, one of the best VW campout in Canada. All because of Frank C. See you there. Ben
• Re: Neils' Vanagon conversion: IT RUNS ! (more or less! --- :^)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:22:40 -0700
  You can see more on his Buttbook page. Cya, Robert --snip-- > Congratulations Neil, I hope to see it soon.
• notes on SA 2.0L inline 4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:53:36 -0700
  So living in the SF Bay Area, and liking the sound of the inline 4 engine conversion that Peter B was talking about, I...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:55:13 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > fonman4277@COMCAST.NET writes: > > Yesterday I took the first step toward starting an engine conversion. I > had seriously considered Bostig and...
• Re: Eurospec conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:14:50 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford > identified this problem and I believe he stated that other conversions with > more vigorous water pumps also have this problem. He can...
• Re: Engine Repair or Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 14:15:05 +1300
  ...This was a surprisingly easy >conversion to do, however it turned out to be more trouble than what it was >worth. There always seemed...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:04:56 +0000
  ...Subaru Conversions >Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 01:40:20 -0500 > >You were wondering why the price of the conversion was so high. And...
• Re: Vancouver Vanagon Meeting 2009
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 10:14:18 -0700
  Well, Tom's driving a Suby conversion! :D On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks...
• A/C cycling
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:57:30 -0700
  After all of the camper-conversion work, I'm now starting to actually use my '90 Carat quite a bit. In the process, I...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:09:36 -0500
  ...diesel conversion > Thanks for the suggestions that we scrap the van, but this 1980 has 80K > original miles and is in great shape other...
• Re: vanagon
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 19:39:34 -0700
  I think, 99% of the conversions are done in Germany by Westfalia Werke. Any other odd make believe Westy looking job is suspect and...
• Best fuel line transition/routing? (Jetta conversion) (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 3 May 2008 09:59:46 -0700
  ...Does one exist? Maybe a Tiico part? I was posting on the Tiico list, but was kindly directed to the "Vanagon VAG Engine Conversions...
• Re: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:58:01 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Carat value Unfortunately, when talking "book value", an engine conversion will hurt your value. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:38:59 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A > Comment > > I used the windage tray/oil pan gasket, but modified the drainage > holes for...
• 1990 Syncro West for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:04:22 -0600
  ...Please email me ryang@London.com for more info and pictures *** also have a 1992 Subaru 2.2L 92K miles, pulled for engine conversion...
• Re: Mog conversions
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:39:39 -0700
  ...On Mogs and conversions. My good friend Juergen has a Mog Ambulance which of course is the perfect camper shell. I've got pix...
• 2.1 L conversion: was HEADSTUD HORROR
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:01:43 PST
  ...Can I expect a smooth conversion from a 1.9 to a 2.1 ? Anyone got a good 2.1 out there (Ken?)? Uncountable...
• Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:25:12 -0800
  This IS California and engine conversions are not to be taken lightly. You need to get this puppy through smog and they can be...
• Engine conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:03:41 +0100
  A conversion that is/was available here in Europe was the Oettinger boxer/flat 6 which is an engine that VW was to introduce...
• Re: DIESEL CONVERSION PARTSD WANTED
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 04:16:06 -0400
  ...Monday, June 12, 2000 10:22 PM Subject: [VANAGON] DIESEL CONVERSION PARTSD WANTED I AM LOOKING FOR A DIESEL SET UP FOR MY VANAGON...
• Dodge Caravan with Westfalia like conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:03:06 -0600
  I just looked at a 1997 Dodge Caravan which had a GTRV camper conversion. It is identical to the Westfalia in layout and features...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:23:06 -0500
  ...I am running an I4 conversion with an automatic in my 85 Westy, using > the KEP adaptor plate and flex plate. I used the...
• Re: Corvair Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:10:37 -0500
  When I had an air cooled van I lusted at the 911 conversion as well. But I "decided" (that is: never actually did it...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:10:27 -0400
  ...If people are spending mega bucks to do conversions, couldn't they put the same into the waterboxer and end up with twice the...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:03:17 +1200
  ...Its possibly useful to someone who might be >interested in a porsche conversion, assuming people do these? Subarus are >great, but PORSCHE..... >-Craig >'85GL...
• Re: Interesting Article About Pete Townsend's Bus
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:21:05 -0500
  ...Also, the ones imported to England are usually for camper conversions and those camper conversions are from $35K to $60K USD. Quite allot just...
• Re: Engine Conversion's Done (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 18:18:56 -0700
  ...This conversion can be done using a diesel Vanagon and has been done >>>more than any other conversion. It has proven to be a...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 00:01:43 -0700
  ...The Eurospec sport 2.0 in-line 4cyl GTI conversion b.. The Subaru legacy conversion c.. Anything I haven't heard of yet Please...
• Re: Engine conversion mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 01:04:05 -0800
  ...I've searched the type2 and vanagon archives, and have found no > mention of the fuel consumption with such a conversion. > > What sort of...
• Re: VW orgins, "joker"...wolfsburg, e... and a question about I-4
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 11:20:34 EST
  Brian, actually I did finish that AT conversion and it worked out great. If you held your foot on the gas the tranny wouldn...
• Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:27:24 -0800
  ...Personally, I > would put extra money into a Subaru conversion or one of the Ford Zetec > conversions. I have the Subaru 2.2 in...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:02:40 -0700
  ...Very reliable conversion but the Bostig > Zetec > is also, and quite a bit simpler. It has very convenient diagnostic system > properties that do not...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 14:38:40 -0700
  I sincerely think you're underestimating the cost of a TDI conversion. Where did you come up with $5,000? Used TDI motors sell...
• Re: Eurovan MV???
  Historical mailing list - "Drew B. Farenwald" (SLAD/CBNED)
  Mon, 19 Aug 96 7:29:33 EDT
  ...Winnebago is an industry leader for good reason and has done an excellent job in both design and execution on the VW conversion. --Drew...
• Re: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl. commend
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 02:22:15 EST
  ...With the conversion what I offer you are able to switch back when ever you like!!!!!! The 4 Cyl./ 5 Cyl. inline engine conversion...
• Re: Pop Top Counter Weights?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:33:46 -0600
  > I keep thinking about installing a couple (or four) gas pressurized > hatch struts like the Eurovan conversion has, but I haven't gotten > around...
• So long and good running!
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:48:25 -0400
  ...I wish you all good running and no leaks! We decided to get a Ford conversion van done by Sportsmobile, more power, more reliable...
• Re: SubaGon resale values
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:28:20 -0400
  ...Now to me, if someone has done a TIICo, or a Subaru conversion and it looks good............that is a Plus..............I will not...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:05:58 EST
  ...1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) 1997 VR6 140hp EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer...
• Braided Flexible Tiico Exhaust Connection
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:35:20 -0600
  ...I think this was a part that came with later tiico conversions. Oh, by the way I have the eurospec conversion. Thanks. Michael Blackburn
• Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:09:03 -0600
  ...I am interested in finding out what gears other folks are using in their Vanagons with conversion engines. I guess I am particularly interested...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:14:22 -0400
  ...druthers, and $10k, I would definately get the 3.6liter MSDS conversion(3.6l porsche + g50 transmission). In any case, I will call Darryl...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 16:15:32 -0500
  I have a gear reduction starter (not from GoWesty) in my SVX conversion. I was told by Kennedy I would need one for an...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 2 May 2007 07:34:46 -0400
  ...It is very doable but the engines are expensive and not available in nearly large enough numbers to support 10 conversions a month. John...
• EMT (electrical conduit) for transitions in Vanagon cooling system? (engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:33:36 -0700
  ...This is for my Jetta 2.0 into Vanagon conversion. I'm considering 1- 1/4" EMT 90* pieces as transitions from Jetta upper...
• Re: Vanagon ASI conversion roof material?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 28 May 2018 11:40:18 -0700
  my guess is molded fiberglass... I have a friend with a vanagon with ASI top and having a crack.. I saw some fiber...
• 1985 VW Vanagon Westphalia Camper conversion. - $22995 (Athens, GA)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:09:41 -0500
  Just ran across this. Jetta powered. I've no connection with it. http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/4039287999.html John
• Re: Grease Works Doing the conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:57:10 -0800
  Thanks for all the feedback. Time for me to take a trip up there and see for myself. Scot Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:19:18 -0700
  Yes, as many with conversions do. Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > so you can exploit this wire for a signal wire, engine to dash, right...
• Re: 1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:01:53 EDT
  has any of you goggled sluding problems with the 1.8T? later mark d
• Re: Mario Andretti likes the Bostig Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:56:05 -0700
  Loved it! I put a link on my Facebook page! > > http://www.facebook.com/photo.php? > pid=30402158&l=91005335f5&id=1457880199
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 06:29:53 EST
  <<<- Get a VR6 you'll have more fun and save money.>>> So David....when we gonna see that VR6 kit?!!!