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Re: 1.8t conversion option
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:23:36 -0400
...Not to say there aren't good deals here and there, but $1500 in certainly not the norm for a conversion candidate. Jim Akiba...
OT - Toyota unintended acceleration
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:46:24 -0800
For them that fly-by-wire (TDI conversions): http://www.edn.com/article/520531-Toyota_accelerations_revisited_hanging_by_a_tin_whisker.php Make...
Re: Friday engine conversions
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:22:31 -0600
Let's build a Vanarri. Anyone? I'll help! http://www.512bbi.com/engine-photos/ <http://www.512bbi.com/engine-photos/>I agree ... but...
Re: Failed Inspection: Leaky Headlight
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Oct 1995 12:08:03 -0400
...is (301) 445-2490 Tom Carrington BBTSQP8@baplaza.bell-atl.com 88 Vanagon 65 Notchback Wanna blown diesel Westy or sunroof (Possible Westy conversion??) ----------------------------------------------------------------
Re: R134A Conversion Done!
Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:30:44 -0700
Ok what's the matter with Boulder Valley VW, if that's still their name, they seemed like a good group when I worked...
Re: Love that Digitool!
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:17:28 EST
...been addressed before but is the digitool only useful on the wasserboxers? Will it work on the Golf inline engine conversions? BenT San Francisco
Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 15:19:50 -0500
Thanks for all the input! You all have brought up some points I was not familiar with. OK, maybe the I4 will be just...
FS: complete fiberglass poptop assembly
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 17:14:39 EDT
...easy conversion, no welding. must pick up in Southeast PA [text/html]
Re: turbo diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Chris M.
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:45:00 -0600
That and the 100 foot modified deck lid ruins the z-bed, and makes it VERY noisy for passengers. ---> Kind of tough to parallel...
Re: Audi 5 cylinder
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 25 May 2004 20:36:47 -0700
If you're interested, I can post some pictures of a Detlev conversion on the photos files of the alternate vanagon group. It's...
ford 2.3 Turbo in a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Ki
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:48:57 -0800
this is a conversion i've never heard of before. came across it researching something else... here's the link. http://home1.gte.net...
Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
Historical mailing list - tim
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:46:20 -0800
Do you just throw them out like ballast on a hot air balloon? tim in san jose > Tim, > > I always they were supposed to...
Re: R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:11:27 -0400
I seem to recall a warning about burning freon. It produces phosgene gas, one of the ingredients to "mustard gas". Be careful, Phosgene is...
Help- My Vanagon needs a MAF
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Sat, 21 May 2005 21:43:51 -0400
Robert, I should have one from my aborted I4 engine conversion. It's from a RV code engine. I'll check in the morning...
Dual Fuel
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:36:06 -0700
Anyone done a dual fuel LPG and Benzine on a 2.1L FI? I'm up for it if there is a conversion kit...
Re: engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:50:38 -0400
Sigh. This is, what, the 3rd time it has been posted to the list? On Jun 28, 2006, at 3:36 PM, Rob Infante...
Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:24:54 -0400
My Westy, as currently configured, is available for test drives/mileage verification. I will pay for the gas. Located in Stroudsburg, PA. John
Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:14:21 -0800
Yo! :^) Neil. On 3/19/08, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > You're getting' it ........be firin' that mutha up soon ! > Scott >
Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:38:49 -0800
...looking for a CA smog legal conversion > that is a clean > > install > > > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their > > conversions......not > > really...
Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:02:35 -0700
...I think the basic issues, after deciding that the conversion is suitable or necessary for your driving needs are 1). How long do intend...
Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Tue, 15 May 2001 22:30:32 -0500
...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: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:54:26 -0400
...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) I understand but there is something satisfying about "keeping up with traffic". Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www...
Re: Short shift for 5 speed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:02:50 -0700
...It is intended for vans that have more powerful engines than stock and is a natural for those that have Subaru conversions. The project...
registering Matilda in Canada
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:45:21 -0230
...TRAVEL VAN CONVERSION (VAN CONVERSION)" In which case it can't be brought into Canada, since their list of authorized conversion companies does not...
Power Mirror Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 22:20:35 -0600
Stuart, I just completed an identical conversion on my 1987 Syncro Westfalia this spring. Joel Walker sent me a wonderful procedure which, when used...
Re: Tiico and California Smog
Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
Sun, 3 Nov 2002 18:46:39 -0800
...Although the Tiico conversion is going through the exemption process, it could take several years and LOTS of paperwork. Enough to discourage kit manufacturers...
Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:44:19 -0400
The major issue is who will be doing the conversion? A shop that does not regularly do custom work should not be asked to...
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:55:54 -0500
Hi John, I'm not posting this because, for some reason, every other conversion person is allowed to talk about possibilities...but the purists...
Re: Adding freon
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:34:19 -0500
...That given - the rules do allow for a conversion to R134a, and after the conversion is made, you can then install Freeze 12 - a...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:34:37 +1200
>I really feel that the Subaru (sp?) conversion is for those of us in the >Vanagon world who actually are more sado-machistic (sp...
Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 00:09:29 -0500
...I have been enjoying the discussion on conversions and have held back on several occasions to jump in. I think Ken said it all...
Re: Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 21:34:42 -0800
...There were actually 2 brothers who did 2 conversion in a weekend. I took me around 3 months, so at 100 hours, that's...
Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
Historical mailing list - William B
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:11:19 -0500
...List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock > engine lid... > > > How about Diesel conversions: Bernd J�ger is THE guy in Europe...
Auto show - kinda Westy like camper
Historical mailing list - don spence
Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:42:46 -0700
...Auto show - kinda Westy like camper > > At the Chicago auto show Nissan had a camper conversion based on their Envoy small van NV 200...
Diesels
Historical mailing list - David Moyal
Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:43:12 -0700
...And on the freeway, they'll cruise at 60 mph all day - until you come to a hill. & there are tons of conversion options...
Re: Rogue Battery Draw on 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:31:15 -0500
...It is the main reason I went with the Bostig conversion. Yep yep. Is yours a Westy conversion? I had a similar issue with...
Fwd: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:49:44 -0700
...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/message/3569?var=1 bob Begin forwarded message: > > Subject: Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima...
Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 14:53:16 EDT
...main thing is I built this whole van with conversion and cost of buying the van for under $1200 , this includes new starter, clutch...
Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:00:38 -0700
...I'm considering conversion to Freeze-12 rather than another R12 recharge (since the R12 will undoubtably leak away again, adding to the ozone...
Re: Adventure Wagen
Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
Sun, 18 Jul 1999 01:27:56 EDT
...Keep that Adventurewagen! It is one of the premier camper conversions (I just may be prejudiced, I've owned a few). To keep the...
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:06:51 -0500
...Engine conversions and such... > > I drive a vanagon because it suits me. It hauls me, my stuff, my friends and > I can sleep in...
Re: FS - 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Laurence Fahrney
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 02:16:10 -0700
...1984 Westphalia, manual trans, no rust, been sitting about a year waiting for me to do the conversion (bought another Westy instead). It's...
Re: GULP! Syncro GL to Syncro Westy backyard conversion...I am not afraid!
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 08:48:43 -0800
...Mark Robert Work wrote: >Seeking advice (positive and negative) and tips for a homegrown Syncro to >Westy Syncro conversion from anyone who has perfomed...
Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:41:29 -0600
...Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid - AOL Autos > <http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a/plug-in-hybrid-conversion-kit/20080729104209990001...
Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:31 -0700
...Personally, I >> would put extra money into a Subaru conversion or one of the Ford Zetec >> conversions. I have the Subaru 2.2 in...
Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:25:43 EST
OK, I hate to open another can of worms but the other day I was talking to some folks who are selling engine conversion...
Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:49:29 -0500
...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) My company in its effort to be green has installed a dual charging station in two of our facilities and...
Re: 2.5 Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:05:28 +0000
...Congratulations on the Subaru engine conversion. RegardsStuartOttawa, ON On Sunday, April 15, 2018 11:04 AM, Shirewood <doug@SHIREWOOD.COM> wrote: Recently had a...
Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:21:13 -0800
...I like the way the inline conversion makes the Vanagon still a Vanagon.. Many other types of conversions seem to make these vans into...
Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
...looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean > install > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their > conversions......not > really...
Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:19:07 -0600
...looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean > install > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their > conversions......not > really...
Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:35:17 -0700
...Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit David, I know nothing about Diesel's (little enough about gas), the "radiator...
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 07:38:22 -0800
Maybe the 1.8 Digifant II engine, (the RV among others), would make for an easier conversion than other FI systems because of the...
Re: Throttle cable on inline-4 conversions
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:38:12 -0800
...At 04:39 PM 28/01/2000 EST, Benjamin Tan wrote: >Can any of you who have inline-4 conversions tell me what kind...
Re: History of Westfalia-Werke
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:31:03 EST
...Canvas Tent on ebay > > FWIW, Westfalia-Werke GMBH� made camper conversions for all kinds of > vehicles.�� i've seen Ford vans with Westfalia conversions...
Vanagon Diesel Transmission to Engine question
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:53:11 -0700
...I’m documenting this all on my conversion website for the next sap to undergo a conversion who isn’t a daily mechanic. Thanks...
Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:54:31 -0400
...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion > > > .....(btw, you can still get crate Zetecs for $1000?)..... I remain, as always YrLyl&ObdntSrvnt, r
Re: Corvair conversion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:18:21 -0700
...Corvair conversion > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> >> he's got front disc brakes...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:32:46 -0500
Peter Broemmelsiek, the owner of Tii Trading, Inc and the importer of the similarly-named Vanagon engine conversion kit, had a 1972 BMW 2002tii...
Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. -- now 1.8T photo
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 23 May 2007 07:03:40 -0700
...Their OBD2 conversions are properly designed to use original components to pass the California smog test. (they even have a drive by wire gas...