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  • Gerry is avail again
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:29:12 -0500
    Please feel free to send messages! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion 65...
  • TiiCo power @ loaded westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 9 Oct 2000 10:40:52 -0700
    Has anyone installed a the TiiCo conversion in their Westy? If so, do you notice a significant power increase? ... loaded climbing steep hills??? Thanks...
  • Re: Subaru conversion
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:43:00 -0700
    Terry Kay wrote: > > And please take note----- > He shut it off at 115------- > He still had more pedal !!! > Yeah, right!!!!!!!!! It ain't Friday...
  • Re: AC Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 06:25:18 EDT
    I converted my system with the $39 Interdynamics kit a couple months ago, no leaks yet. -Loretta 87 Syncro GL (Alaska Bound) 90 GL...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 23:06:03 -0400
    > does anyone else see anything peculiar about the year 1978 and > Netscape and the Internet?? Only that neither existed 'til the mid '90s.
  • tiico conversion on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:28:47 -0700
    http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594643457 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl...
  • Re: On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Thu, 25 Oct 2001 17:14:43 -0400
    How about chunching some numbers with the auto transmission gears, so a few of us won't feel left out? Hector
  • Re: Camper Conversion Kits...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:22:27 EST
    I would check out www.eurocampers.com. Steve has access to stuff like what you are looking for. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3...
  • Vanagon to single cab conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Gregory
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:43:42 EST
    Has anybody chopped a vanagon into a single cab? Is this a feasible project? Any reason why it would not work? thanks, Jim Gregory
  • I4 conversion speed sensor issue
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:46:13 -0400
    Hi, I need some information on how to provide to the Jetta ECU the speed information its needs. Anyone has that information? Best regards.
  • Re: Califrornia executive order issued for engine conversion!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 9 Oct 2003 18:52:11 +1300
    >That Arnold works fast! Joe in NH Didn't you know that the blacksmith's bellowsman is a collector of Vanagons?
  • List Sticker Survey
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:25:11 -0800
    Vinyl Cutout........! Yes Electro-Static.......! No Light Sky Blue......! No White...................! Yes Yellow (bright) .....! Yes Your Name...........................! Julianna 90 VW Vanagon Westfalia-Tiico Conversion...
  • Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 25 May 2004 17:33:23 -0500
    http://www.airstream.com/product_line/motorhomes/westfalia_home.html I can now say that what I saw wasn't a Sprinter conversion. Stan
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:45:51 -0500
    Larry, are you talking of the Bostig conversion, or just installing a Focus engine and doing your own fabbing, harness, etc? Miguel
  • Re: I-4 conversion general info
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:36:18 -0700
    ...They are doing one of their GenV conversions for me now, and I'll pick it up sometime next month. I'll be heading...
  • Re: Cooling System for Various Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:17:15 -0500
    Tony, All of the engine conversions use the stock cooling system. It is way more cooling than the waterboxer needs so it is great...
  • Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 15:05:51 +0000
    ...Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas >Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 20:59:52 -0500 > ><snip> >So, say $7-8000 & you are all set...
  • Re: Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 21:01:39 -0700
    ...Three parts to this conversion. 1) the Subaru engine 2) the conversion parts 3) the wiring harness. 1) I drove the engine before I...
  • My Vanaru
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:46:31 -0500
    I left the misconception I did the work on this conversion by myself. But fact is, I did not do this hands on by...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    97-07-24 21:15:17 EDT
    ...Has anyone heard of this particular type of conversion? If so, what type is it? Sink, stove, fridge, pop top, etc. Any info would...
  • Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Tue, 25 May 1999 17:55:46 -0700
    ...wrote: >> >> For those who are interested, Fast Forward's inline four conversion kit is >> now available. I will have final pricing late tomorrow [Tuesday...
  • Re: Engine conversion possibilities,Was: Westfalia and"Weekender" Differences?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 15:47:23 -0600
    ...We used Kennedy's conversion bits, and although they ran great, I wouldn't do it again. Since I have the I4 setup, I...
  • Re: POP TOP conversion help requested
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:58:15 -0600
    Here's the site of Listmember extraordinaire, Karl Bloss - and his pop-top conversion project. It can be done! http://www.enter.net/~bloss...
  • help, need link to engine swap pages
    Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:31:10 -0800
    ...These were all personal type pages mostly with diesel to Gas conversions. I am looking for any pages that can help me with a...
  • Rear Disc Brake conversions page PHOTO UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:42:44 EDT
    Hello Folks, Some of you have been patiently waiting to see pictures of the rear disc brake conversion. I just posted some photos or...
  • Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:21:49 +1200
    ...the potential >problems but if I felt obligated to do a conversion it would be to a cast >iron engine. Subarus are all-alloy...
  • Re: GL to Carat Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:45:38 EDT
    ...Can someone please answer a few questions on this conversion. Like: 1) do you have to cut the upper body area for the table...
  • Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:05:43 -0600
    It's funny this Friday how engine conversion threads always tend to deteriorate into political arguments, usually a left viewpoint. The marvel is long...
  • Re: sorry, i need a conversion kit to put a 1.8 or 2.0 golf engine in my 84 van
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:17:55 -0700
    ...On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM, shawn clark <shawnclark77@yahoo.com> wrote: > yeah, sorry, > I meant: > > i need a conversion kit...
  • Re: Real Pop top Conversion Solution for Non Pop Top Vanagon's
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 3 May 2009 13:49:26 -0400
    ...It rectifies the whole roof/ > bed platform issue. > If I priced the conversion properly it costs roughly $610 US/ $460 > Euro for the basic...
  • Re: SVX conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 14:04:35 -0400
    Since I'm one of the latest folk that has done an SVX conversion on a Vanagon (well, paid to have it done....) In...
  • Call for Engine Conversion and Rebuild Shop Reviews
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:47:39 -0700
    ...Lets, help each other with those engine conversion and rebuild decisions. I'm starting a "USER REVIEW" page similar to my VW Shop Review...
  • Re: My engine conversion page... in ENGLISH
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 23 May 2007 09:33:56 -0600
    ...My engine conversion page... in ENGLISH > > >> As Joy was getting lasy... :-) Joel did the translation, thanks men! >> >> All # and prices are suggestive, so let...
  • Re: dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:23:59 -0400
    ...dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc) > Howdy, > > Hope you're all having a good weekend. Me, I buggered up my back > yesterday and was...
  • Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:53:40 -0800
    ...where it was, who did the > conversion, did it use the conversion being sold by Ken Wilfey (who sold me an > ultra-cool grill...
  • Re: New Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:27:56 -0400
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. >> >> (still undecided on engine conversion choice!) >> >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> >> Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66...
  • Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:08:01 -0600
    Why Tiico?? It seems there are other and better conversions out there. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL...
  • Re: Bostig conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Saint-Amour
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 20:27:49 -0700
    ...COM> wrote: > > How many total hours do you estimate a bostig/zetec conversion will take? > Just the engine and components-not cooling, etc. > > > > stan
  • Re: TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:23:22 -0700
    ...Eurospec conversions >was a very irritating resonance or drumming noise from the motor at certain >rpm's. Many people said it was from the...
  • Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:46:02 -0700
    ...duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline > Gary, > I'm very interested in hearing about your conversion. > Did you do this conversion your self...
  • Calling Bill Marshall
    Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
    Tue, 26 Dec 2000 14:33:24 -0700
    ...While I'm there I would LOVE to get a look at your TIICO engine conversion - my '87 Westy's heads are going and...
  • FS: Low Mileage Legacy 2.2L for Vanagon Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ross Cupples
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:13:14 -0500
    ...I have a 78K mile Subaru Legacy that would be a perfect donor for a Vanagon engine conversion. Check out the details on my...
  • Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:29:25 -0400
    > > yellow coloured metal That's chromated zinc plating against corrosion, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromate_conversion_coating#Steel Yrs, d
  • Re: Conversion Choices
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:05:06 -0400
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  • Re: EV-Camper URL
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 04 Oct 1996 10:26:19 +0100
    This damn conversion program: The e-mail address of Dehler is: Dehler=40t-online.de equal to: Dehler<a-sign>t-online.de Helmut...
  • gear conversion
    Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 20:48:06 -0700
    Does anyone have the address of the site that allows you to plug in tire size and gear ratios to compare speed and rpms...
  • Napa hoses QUICK
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Sun, 2 May 1999 01:57:07 -0500
    I need to know where that diagram of the cooling hoses for the syncro is!!! It has the Napa to VW conversion correct??? Joel...
  • STAT problem
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Tue, 4 May 1999 02:20:32 -0500
    ...Unit to right radiator hose from the NAPA conversion chart (thanks Steven for your help). Joel
  • Re: Clever! was: Check out this Westy
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Wed, 18 Aug 1999 10:24:59 -0700
    Having owned a Eurobago... I'd go the Ford conversion before I'd do a Eurobago again... Madeline '90 Syncro Westie [text/html]
  • Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 7 Jan 2000 07:33:18 EST
    Hi Per, It's definitely the January 1994 issue, page 98. Entitled "Cool Crew". Unfortunately I don't a flatbed scanner. BenT San Francisco
  • Re: currency conversion
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:11:38 +0100
    One site I have found to be up-to-date and accurate is cnn.com or more precisely http://cnnfn.com/markets/currencies/ PerL...
  • Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 06:24:22 +0200
    You sure it's not a Roadcow conversion with a hint of Creutzfeld Jacob syndrome, commonly known as mad cow disease. PerL 87 Syncro...
  • 1.8t conversion
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 22:33:38 -0500
    Has anyone on the list successfully transplanted a 1.8t into a vanagon? Would you be willing to share your experience? Tips, Tricks, Traps...
  • Re: 1.8t conversion
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 07:25:45 -0400
    Forget the 1.8T, here's the one I want: http://www.vwvortex.com Its a 150 hp, 236 ft lb, 1.9 liter...
  • Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 15:26:27 EDT
    There was some company pushing a bigger displacment (stroked) Wasserboxer 4. Check with Wasserboxer Cleric Robert Keezer (?). He'd probably know something like that...
  • diesel parts needed!
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Mon, 26 Mar 2001 19:02:57 -0800
    I am still looking for diesel parts to do my conversion any help i would appreciate Darrel 86 golf engine looking for home in...
  • Re: Conversion kits now online, for A2, A3, and Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
    Tue, 21 May 2002 09:09:26 -0700
    How did you deal with the rear cabinetry when you raised the rear deck on yours? Allan Bagley 86 westy
  • Re: FOR SALE: Schleswig Coachwerks Vanagon Cabriolet
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 00:25:34 -0500
    <snip> The conversion was done at great expense by Schleswig Coach Werks <snip> At great expense, aye. I can SEE that! LOL Mike
  • (NVC) 48cyl motorcycle
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:12:23 -0400
    but man think of the engine conversion potential http://www.bigbikeriders.com/48cyl.htm hey it's frydae and imagining 4200cc in a vanagon...
  • Is it Friday yet? OT
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 19:42:41 +0000
    LOL hey conversion time.. hehe sorry for the long html. http://www.smallcar.com/classifieds/ClsadVehDisplay.asp?tmx=34CA4&adid=af0aedb618949a1631fb0f0563419daa&grpid=1179839&grpsubid...