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• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:05:14 -0400
  I like the free bicycles to China part, and think it makes the most sence to me.India needs them too.
• Expansion tank plug
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:23:19 -0800
  If anyone going to bURNinGvAn this weekend has a spare expansion tank two-prong plug, I need one for my Subie conversion. Thanks, Jeff...
• Re: FS: 1991 Subaru Syncro Camper Conversion
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:27:36 -0600
  ...1991 Subaru Syncro Camper Conversion >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 8:29 AM >> Not picking on Dave (well maybe...
• Re: Thinking about a Sunnis conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:37:05 -0600
  ...Once you join, you can check out the "Files" and there is a folder for FAQs about the conversion. I'm pretty sure all...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:50:29 -0800
  ...Can anybody wander in with a vanagon and >get that price? >The KEP adapter and flywheel is the same cost for both conversions as...
• Re: 83 waterboxer full westy for sale $2,750 in SF Bay area
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:56:08 -0700
  ...I'm in Santa Cruz, and looking (slowly) for a subie conversion candidate, so if your westy comes to Santa Cruz I'd like...
• Re: Idle Vanagon Question - upgrading engine
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:21:23 +0000
  ...But, very unlikely. > >This is not to be critical of the Subaru conversion as a DIY project. I >just don't think it is...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 20:02:45 -0700
  ...Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit Volks, I know there are a few people out there awaiting the full...
• Re: Westy 'style' pop top on a SOB
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 16:55:48 -0700
  I'm not too keen on the GM conversion, but their Ram ProMaster conversions in diesel look pretty sweet http://www.safaricondo.com/en...
• Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:05:54 -0400
  Hi Volks, When I was collecting parts for my engine conversion I lucked upon an NOS diesel oil pan, and snapped it up. Unfortunately...
• Re: Favorite VW Bus/Vanagon salvageyards, was high roof freaks...
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 09:05:10 EST
  ...His conversion and top are the greatest! My husband and I have bought two AdventureWagens from Ed not to mention the others that my...
• Re: Vanagon Conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:21:19 -0400
  ...collective heads or shrug their collective shoulders at all these engine conversion threads. We know that when the time comes, a rebuilt waterboxer is...
• Re: Vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:51:51 -0700
  ...This conversion stuff fits with that nicely. Clearly YMMV as regards these engines, but this aircooled owner loves to keep pointing out that the...
• Winkler's Web Site
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 10:08:19 +0200
  ...Even his engine conversions are not explained in details. There are some pictures about his show cars. As you should know, second source body...
• Help! Cooling hose coupling needed! (conversion folks have one you don't need?)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:51:43 -0700
  ...Maybe one of you conversion folks out there has one lying around? I can send a photo if you think you might. Boston Bob...
• Re: What Year Subaru is best for Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 23:36:02 -0800
  ...years/models > of Subaru's are best for a Vanagon engine conversion? > > A pertinacious acquaintance of mine is adamant about converting his Westy > to...
• Re: What parts could I use?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:32:01 -0700
  ...can be used from that van for a conversion, as > opposed to going the 'conversion kit' route- I seem to recall reading > about the...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:57:59 -0500
  ...So on that list (i'm on) people try to do a Subi conversion, why are they they there? to save money! for fun...
• Re: R134 A/C conversion kits
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 24 May 1999 20:16:15 -0500
  ...Asked about converting >to R134 and he said they had done 240 conversions over the past years. >Unfortunately he said they'd re-converted...
• Re: FS Waser Boxer to Air Cooled Conversion Kits
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:27:46 -0800
  ...together a sure fire package to make your Van >dependable. >The conversion kit comes with a genuine shade tree rebuilt Air Cooled >Engine built...
• Re: Vanarama
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:19:56 -0700
  ...Now to plan MY engine conversion project ... Alan '81 Tanagon from Santa Cruz Stacy wrote: > I'd like to thank Ben T for hosting...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:17:10 -0400
  ...While I wouldn't rule out an engine conversion, I must admit that I've never had major gripes with the stock engine. Sure...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:05:11 -0400
  ...westfalia conversion van idea (MVC) I'm not sure why you would want to re-invent the wheel. Why not just try to find...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:59:53 -0800
  ...I do not live in CA but I have read quite a bit about these conversions prior to making my own decision. David wrote...
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Tue, 15 May 2001 15:23:07 -0700
  ...However, VW has elected not to import that conversion unit into the US. I'm not sure if they are importing that model into...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 15:58:28 -0800
  ...small car VW engine conversion > http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12_a_suv.html#top > Worth the read........... > Stan Wilder > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:52:39 -0800
  ...Other engine conversion options? Some of the younger kids I know here in So Cal are real savvy with the small Japanese engines from...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
  So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be valid with my Jetta 2.0 conversion. Answer was still "no...
• 1.9l waterboxer Engine Complete FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 08:50:20 EST
  ...It comes with pretty much everything that is in the engine compartment (it was removed for a engine conversion and I just unhooked everything...
• Engine swap questions, Engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan Kinsey
  Fri, 19 May 2000 16:54:18 EDT
  ...This time I *will* be doing an engine conversion. Leaning toward the bulletproof inline 4 cyl. VW engine. I know that there are also...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:25:15 +0200
  > So what kind of horsepower are the 5-cyl conversions in Germany getting??? I > was told they could be taken up to 200hp. Well...
• Another Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:36:14 -0800
  ...Russ said that in this particular conversion the diesel vanagon mounting bars/tubes (the ones that run fore-and aft on either side of...
• Website update - See trashed bearings!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 23:37:52 -0500
  ...This upcoming one was submitted by Frank Grunthaner about his engine conversion! Thanks TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://www.relitech.com/tomc http://volksweb...
• Re: Hella H4s
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:37:19 +1200
  ...the conversion kit sells for $35 but >the auto parts place has the hellas for $6 each.....? >thanks, >jeff If you have round headlights...
• Re: 5 Cylinder conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:03:19 EDT
  ...de/</A> I forgot about Eurospec Overland and their inline-5 conversion. They are bring in upright kits versus the one tilted ala Winkler...
• Re: Sportsmobile conversion with Westfalia interior
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:52:55 -0400
  ...Sportsmobile conversion with Westfalia interior > The best setup I've seen like this is a friend of mine > with a E350 extended van 4x4...
• Re: 2.1 L Engine rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:30:05 EDT
  ...I have heard of many conversions (Ticco, Jetta, Subaru, Audi), then there are the "refurbished Vanagon engines (Gowesty and Unique imports) to name two...
• Re: Halog Headlight Conversion Kit question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:02:35 -0800
  ...Headlight Conversion Kit - Pair PAIR of H4 Halogen headlights, WITH bulbs. Direct replacement for your stock sealed-beam headlights, but with much better performance...
• Re: More Conversion motor rap.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:35:31 -0700
  ...The reason diesels are not popular Vanagon conversions in the US is that their were very few auto diesels, of any type, sold in...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:52:49 -0700
  ...Another guy chimed in and said he didn't like HIS subie >conversion, either...So it goes to show that everything has a few...
• California Diesel conversion info
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:30:05 -0800
  ...After the conversion, have the Bureau of Automotive Repair inspect the vehicle at a Referee stainon. If in order (read meets diesel requirements and...
• Westy Ventures diesel Vanagon chat / bulletin board now active - join if you'd like!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:10:19 -0400
  ...http://westyventures.com/bb Also, if someone receiving this could kindly forward it to the Diesel Vanagon and TDI Conversion Yahoo-groups, I would...
• Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:28:51 +0000
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• Vanagon ASI conversion roof material?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
  Mon, 28 May 2018 18:32:38 +0000
  This is a 1985 Vanagon converted to a camper by ASI in Vancouver Washington. Anyone know what the pop-top roof is made of...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 1 Feb 2016 18:46:38 -0800
  *"I was chatting with someone this morning who is just getting his van back from Small Car. $15K out the door."* with new or...
• Re: Nice 91 Carat w/Subie near Austin TX
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:02:31 -0400
  >>... 2 things missing (as typical w/ subaru conversions)-- cruise control + AC not working. << The hard part's done. Pricey, though. Geo/ATL
• My first 09 subi conversion and some body work stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:19:49 -0600
  Benny B, Nice work! I'm envious of an 09 engine! Warren in Santa Fe 88 Westy 94 2.2 Subie
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:10:35 -0600
  I just had my R134a conversion recharged. '87 Syncro Westy. Took 42 oz of magic. I don't know how many cans that converts...
• Re: Freon Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 08:05:26
  >This it too good- I'm going post it on the list. >TBill > > >Carl Ponder wrote: >> <SNIP> And its not even Friday. Kelly Bauman...
• 85' GL to Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
  Fri, 4 Jan 1980 17:52:17 -0700
  Has anybody ever put a westfalia top on a basic GL model? Where can I find a complete westy top for sale? I have...
• 81 ASI Camper?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:25:04 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI conversion? 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) Thanks Matt the search...
• Re: Park Lights
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:45:32 -0500
  Here's some info on the H4 conversion I did on my 87: < http://www.251.org/h4.html > dave 251.org 87 Vanagon...
• FS: AT to 4spd conversion kit
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:59:03 EST
  i have all items necessary for converting an automatic vanagon to a 4spd. - shifter, linkage, clutch pedal/brake booster, etc.. best offer chris [text...
• Re: Fw: Re: Adventurewagen WANTED running or not
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:19:04 EST
  Fred, Adventurewagen is an aftermarket camper conversion usually characterized by a fixed high top (domed roof with stand-up room). BenT San Francisco
• WTB: Digifant Computer
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:09:14 -0800
  ...025 906 022 I suppose this might be available because of a conversion? Thanks Riley Kettner BC, Canada [text/html]
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:24:08 -0500
  Vanagon Geeks? No, No !! I consider Vanagnites,----------- Afficionados of finer units of transportation, at it's best !! (?) :>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 13:52:40 -0600
  > > If you have a problem with my opinion of Dodge Caravans, bite me. An intelligent comment, from and imature human being. Just what I...
• Need a name
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 15:55:17 -0600
  'Albatross' >From the rhyme of the ancient mariner Cory '85 Eurospec Conversion "Spunky" -------------------- Life is not what happens to you... But how you choose...
• Re: Tiico into Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 04:08:46 EDT
  Have a diesel trannied 1.8 inline conversion. Hate the diesel gearing. It's nearly unbearable at high speeds. Will soon go for air...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:17:17 +1200
  >My experience with VW I-4's is different. Growing up, my family had one GTI, >one Golf, and one Jetta. The GTi IS...