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• Re: clutch pressure plate throw out bearing FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 07:17:35 -0700
  Isn't this how the Moonies gather their victims?? Karl Wolz .I blew the engine and I am now in the > mist of conversion.
• Re: 85 Venango; To keep or not to keep...
  Historical mailing list - Bill James
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 19:11:35 -0500
  Gee, I thought that the 85 Venango was going to turn out to be a unique new engine conversion. . maybe using a Yugo?
• Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:36:59 -0400
  ...Were the weekenders built as kombis and sent to Westphalia for the conversion? Edward
• Jetta 2.0L conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:58:33 -0400
  Hi, I was advised to use a diesel oil filter in order to get a better oil flow when the oil is cold. Please...
• jalousie window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 23:38:18 -0500
  Does anyone know of a website or plan set for installing the jalousie (louvered) windows from a westy loaf into a vanagon? -- Harmon Seaver...
• Re: Whats a Tiico Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 11:59:19 -0800
  just about $4000 On Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Jay L Snyder wrote: > Go right to the source. No prices shown, however. > > http://www.tiico...
• Re: engine conversion/moderator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 23:28:28 EST
  Has any one ever put a TIICO in a land cruiser? I hear as long as you don't tear out the wind pipe...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:09:53 -0700
  i think you can go w/o the syncro tank if you use a kennedy geared starter. check out www.fastforward.ca for pictures...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 07:08:18 -0800
  Tim, I I also have a 1.9 PS pump from my recent engine conversion, no hi press hose but with switch. Let me...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:51:20 -0700
  > I think any alcohol has water already in it A slightly damp sponge already has water in it, and can still absorb water until...
• sub conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:54:49 -0700
  Greettings all I was just talking with someone and they said that the sub engine leaks considerable more oil than the stock VW? (mine...
• Re: engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:59:45 -0700
  At 6/22/2007 01:13 PM, Mike Riley wrote: >I just want 55mph and refrigerator reliability. >mike A 71 Westy with the 1600...
• Lois (slow)Lane
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:46:52 -0800
  Teri Hatcher's sweet ride! Looks like a late '70s Country Homes conversion. Used to have me one o' them actually. http://picasaweb.google...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 16:53:59 -0700
  ...It's a common enough conversion amongst Volvo owners. I don't seem to have a link handy, but Google with keywords "bosch alternator...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:20:29 -0600
  ...134 conversion > >But Mike you started in California. >You're supposed to start in El Paso and go to Texarkana Texas. (729 >miles)(I...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 9 May 2003 02:44:57 +0000
  Ok seeing as how I have done a few of these conversions I will add my two cents. The Tiico engine conversion is probably...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:20:52 -0800
  Greaseworks gets 20K for their conversion. Drive in, drive out. Note here: (base price ??) Thanks for your inquiry. At present the base price for...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
  ...I am >not an engineer but quite handy with conversions and laws of physics. > the van rear hubs needed to be turned, the audi...
• AC conversion cost
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:55:31 -0600
  > Could folks give me reference prices for a conversion > done by a reputable shop to a Westfalia with a running > (though leaking) stock A...
• Re: Vanagon Turbo Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:00:59 -0500
  On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:58:49 -0800, Chris S. <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >Can anyone comment on this engine conversion? It's...
• Re: Carry an outboard & 1.9ltr conversion
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:19:18 -0500
  ...Another choice would be to do diesel to i4 conversion, might be easier than switching to a wasser boxer. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: Madeline...
• Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:58:40 -0400
  ...I'm just glad to have these conversion discussions occur, since I still might decide to sink the money and fire in a conversion...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:20:50 -0700
  You can still do a relatively inexpensive conversion with a VW car inline engine but there are a lot of variables. The simple cheap...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 22:58:45 -0700
  ...diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING! In a message dated 5/3/02 9:26:55 PM, dhundt@PCEZ.COM writes: << Hey Matt, you...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:02:01 -0600
  ...The Van would be one of the first electrics in this decade. > Conversion prices may vary. I am in the E-vehicles business anyway...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon "Adventure Wagon" what is it?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 21:14:19 -0400
  ...Has anyone heard of this particular type of conversion? If so, what type is it? Sink, stove, fridge, pop top, etc. Any info would...
• subaru conversion/wheels
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:04:37 -0600
  ...Also considering subaru conversion. Any information on possible problems would help me know what I'm getting into. 91 is the last year they...
• Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:07:33 EST
  ...Just my 2 cents, this is in no way an endorsement of the engine conversion in question, just my opinion about getting stuff from...
• Help locating pin at harness for idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 20:32:02 -0700
  ...The van has a Subie conversion. I went for smog check and everything was going well. That is until the 'check engine' light would...
• Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:53:33 -0500
  ...Another inline Bay conversion (not mine) > | > |My bad; sent it to the wrong list. At least it was Friday. Blame Neil > |for the awkward...
• Re: Suburu Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:45:45 -0500
  ...come out of the dash and existing wireloom to make this conversion, also motor mounts and accessories. On Wed, 30 May 2001 21:13...
• Subject: Re: sorry, (I-4 conversion reply from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:21:39 -0700
  ...My "already done" 84 conversion was $3000 complete, drive away two years ago. Last summer when I was at my local German Auto parts...
• Re: my '83 watercooled westy passed away!
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 26 May 1999 08:41:06 -0400
  ...Or, there is the GTI conversion. For the wealthy landed elite, the TDI conversion may pose the ultimate. I have probably left out some...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:08:07 -0500
  ...through many turbo conversions i can say they hold up very well under heavy abuse. the 1.8T uses the same basic block and...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:21:27 -0600
  ...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) > > > > I tracked down a vacuum leak on my diesel-gas conversion today - bad > intake > > manifold gasket. I put...
• Re: Subie powered Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:31:25 -0800
  It's a super reasonable price for a Westy with a Soobie Conversion. I have two customers that paid $ 9,.500 for 85 Westy...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
  ...I don't have a Subaru conversion but I understood that the teeth on some conversion flywheels were problematic. Mike Tom Salicos wrote: > Thanks...
• Re: Ok, I take it back, the inline four vw motor sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:26:03 -0800
  ...such conversions suck, many of whom seem to be quoting 'common knowledge' rather than citing actual hands-on experience with this type conversion. I...
• Re: A/C--Fix it myself?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:55:36 -0700
  ...Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 4:33 PM I have done the conversion on six family vehicles using nothing beyond the cheapest kit at my...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 12:49:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...5- are these diesel to golf conversions or 2.1 gas to golf motors 6- is there a big weight difference? Thanks Eric Zeno
• Re: air cooled eng convert.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 14:45:52 -0700
  ...I guess he is referring to the lean to the left! >While some conversion kits are well intended, ALL of them >leave "loose ends...
• overland 5cyl conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:20:45 -0500
  ...5cyl conversion kits I have a question about your vanagon engine conversion kits., heres what i have 86 quantum 5cyl 2.3L from a...
• Re: Passenger Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 27 May 2018 06:44:48 -0700
  ...https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1990-vw-vanagon-pop-top/6591078164.html You’ll need to arrange the engine conversion yourself. > On...
• Re: Cables - front to rear
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:53:28 -0800
  ...I do this as part of subaruvanagon conversions to provide wiring for aftermarket gauges. Typically run from the black plastic junction box in the...
• Re: conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:47:33 -0300
  ...Full length conversions with luggage rack and hammock are likely lots of work, although I have seen a few, from the outside only. I...
• Re: Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - janetda
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 19:34:23 -0700
  ...are cut out in the factory jobs, I've seen aftermarket conversions where they only cut out the sunroof area and they looked ok...
• Re: 4spd to 5spd conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 08:11:09 -0700
  ...4spd to 5spd conversion > There is one incorrect assumptions here. > > > re: "I don't like to be going 65 and feel that I am...
• Re: air cooled eng convert.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 20:16:53 +1300
  ...My 84 Caravelle had a good GM V6 conversion. No problems at all with the conversion. It was even quiet, though the engine was...
• Re: Propane Conversion Help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 11:07:25 -0700
  ...Propane Conversion Help > >Just schmoozing... > >I have subscribed to many other mailing lists. Most recently I have been > >following lists on the topic of...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:05:58 -0500
  I wouldn't want to go there, the Vanagon is not a "green" machine. It would make sense to say, "Your Vanagon must run...
• Re: Exhaust wrpap was Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 14:01:42 +1200
  > My >favorite conversion is now the Subaru 6 cylinder SVX or the Subaru 4 >cylinder. Since it will be a long time before my...
• Re: Sportsmobile conversion with Westfalia interior
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:43:21 -0400
  ...Still, if I needed more space and realiability than a Vanagon, or needed to tow something, a Ford van with a good camper conversion...
• Subie swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 May 2018 07:13:53 +0000
  ...Anybody know where the subeie conversion stuff is? I've got questions!!! John
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:34:03 -0700
  > Has anyone come up with a better way of making the wire to sender = > connection in this situation? A 2.5 Subaru conversion.... Richard
• camping tent :-)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 17 May 2011 10:33:53 -0400
  http://www.firebox.com/product/3644/VW-Camper-Van-Tent?via=whnew&aff=512&awc=550_1305642635_2412149877118febdac71bb87f9b95fe&currency_conversion=1 can we have...
• Re: Vanagon Pop-top Conversion Experiences
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 95 11:15:48 +0200
  Ken, '79 is the oldest year Vanagon/T3-Transporter, someday we may refer to it as a-something-similar-as-a-Barndoor :) Be kind...
• Re: Will Vgn middle bench seat fit Westy? (was: Jump
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:44:12 -0500
  Check the archives on this one, I vaguely remember a detailed, step by step post on the conversion. Maybe in 1995.... Tom F.
• propane conversion, how to.
  Historical mailing list - G Lee
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 11:15:09 -0600
  Does anybody have any information or experience with converting the VW to propane or propane/gas. Here in Alberta, Canada propane is about $0...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 20:27:16 EDT
  I've been using Mobil One from the git-go on my rebuilt eng and haven't seen much increase in gas mileage. Too...
• complete 4spd setup for sale for AT to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 03:40:49 EST
  complete 4 speed setup for sale for those who want to change from automatic to manual trans. linkage, shifter, clutch pedal, etc. chris