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• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:52:25 -0500
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) BTW, driving at 60 mph for a highway trip only adds minutes, not hours to a one day drive compared...
• Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:38:44 -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: Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Re: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled (pic included)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:06:02 -0800
  An ok. --- :^) I'll be posting what I can about the conversion either here: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ or here: http://web.mac.com...
• Freon Conversions / Substitutes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:45:13 UT
  ...It's generally a lot cheaper than a R134a conversion. Pennzoil distributes it, and it's claimed to cool as well and work as...
• Re: VW Camper dreams
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:29:24 +0200
  ...Why don't we see (maybe should be past tense) more of these > European > van conversions here in the US and Canada? We know...
• Re: 4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:59:07 -0700
  ...conversion is perfectly working and all sorted out, > like a few months worth. > I use many of the stock waterboxcer parts on Subaru conversions...
• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 07:29:55 -1000
  ...Basicly a conversion from brown vynal to blue velour. Installed custom interior cabinets, one for a TV ,VCR and microwave and the other for...
• '85 Westy engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bylenok
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:36:52 -0800
  ...Also, does anyone have any experience with used Japanese engines from Rising Sun in California ? (this would be for the Subaru conversion). Also, while...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 07:30:08 -0500
  ...in your van!" >Well, ask any person that's done the conversion and they all say that they >love their van even more with...
• Re: Passat 2.0L engine questions (donor car for 15 degree Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:23:31 -0700
  ...On 10/14/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all. > > Still on my 15 degree conversion quest. > > A possible donor car: > > http...
• WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:25:07 -0700
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long term fuel cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for power increases). Any thoughts? I like...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:00:14 -0700
  ...sure is kosher. > > If your local referee won't pass your conversion, ask for an appointment > with the local BAR head honcho. If you...
• Re: 82 Diesel and conversion related stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 18:53:42 -0500
  Did I mention that I have a droolworthy set of five steel wheels done up in cloud silver powder coat metallic with powder coat...
• Reasonably priced Westy SVX conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:35:47 -0700
  At least it appears to be reasonable considering I see these listed for $30k to $50k: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• In Van, BC; a food trailer conversion for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:04:32 -0500
  I thought this was a pretty good job of converting the vanagon for mobile food service. http://www.pigonthestreet.com/the-van/ Love Vancouver...
• Looking for good used 2.1l motor in NJ area
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 1 May 2015 07:22:36 -0400
  ...If anyone is doing an engine conversion, etc. please pmail me. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 15:24:44 -0500 (EST)
  would a conversion to the Subaru engine (Legacy?) need a change in the gearing... I'm thinking of putting in another engine and am...
• Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 18:13:19 EST
  I was wondering about this kit, you have to use a carburator with it right? You can't use the fuel injection that our...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Lukas Heukamp
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 14:58:41 +0100
  ...What is a EDA or EDER camping conversion form 1984 with a pop roof? Thanks, Lukas PS please email directly as well. Lukas Heukamp...
• Re: need Deutschmarke conversion help
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:39:18 -0700
  At 12:01 PM 5/28/99 -0400, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >anybody know what DM 540,- converts to in US dollars? > >thanks >chris...
• Re: Did everyone else get spammed [little vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:45:36 -0500
  ...Talk about spamming yourself, jeez! ;) TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion 65 Notchback
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 15:47:29 EDT
  << Vanagon racers in Nurburgring this year were breaking transaxles all day long without the engines missing a beat >> They've got Vanagon races !?! Scott...
• Re: Golf engine conversion runs
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:25:33 EST
  Dave, Why does your email address say "Carolyn"? What state are you in? I think California will only allow "stock" air cleaners. Or aftermarket...
• Re: Tico Conversions and California
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 12:12:11 -0800
  A Vanagongon. Stephen Bibler wrote: >A couple of questions. > >[snip] > > >Other question: If you sold your Vanagon to someone else, would you be a...
• Re: Can the Sunroof Be Motorized?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:16:04 -0400
  ...how had is it? Is there anyone who has pictures of the conversion? -- Chris Winesette American Advertising Director, Creative Media chriswinesette@aol.com
• Raising the bar for engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 5 May 2002 10:48:38 -0400
  What could be so interesting on the inside that it draws more interest than the engine? http://www.theracesite.com/photo.cfm?photo_src...
• Re: W-8 conversion--
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:15:04 +1200
  >>No rear-engine VW trans will handle this engine. > >Aaah. You veel need zee Getrag 6-speed box! Yah, sure! Nicht. Ze 5-schpeed...
• Neoprene Seat Covers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:44:41 -0500
  ...Mark Cumnock I-4 Jetta Conversion Digifant II
• Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:34:18 -0800
  http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12_a_suv.html has some factual data regarding SUVs, the ministry of fear, and woosie drivers...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
  Mon, 10 May 2004 14:58:23 -0400
  Does anyone know if the Westie pop top seal will work on my ASI conversion? Being from the PacNW, it would be great to...
• Re: Gauge Pod, dash-top mount
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 01:40:24 -0400
  ...There's a shot of it at my site in the conversion/gauges section. http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers
• Re: overland 5cyl conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:52:25 EST
  Who ever is looking the 5cyl bellhousing check out the tdi converion group on yahoo. There is a guy Scott ? on there that just...
• Re: Mileage testing information updated
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:49:08 -0400
  ...Hopefully someone out there contemplating a conversion will benefit from the site. With luck, it'll inspire a few Vanagon owners to publish similar...
• Re: Vanagon running perfectly -- what's wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:51:12 -0700
  ...Damn thing just keeps running, how are the conversion vendors going to make a living?
• Looking for Ken Wilford
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:57:55 -0400
  Hi, Is Ken Wilford still alive ? I've been trying to get in touch with him to get I4 conversion parts. No reply. Does...
• Re: Inside a Subi part 3
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:33:20 -0400
  Oooooh, oooooooh.....alright, so they are sexy (and cheaper than a TDI conversion.)I was so sure of my masculinity, but now, I think...
• Re: MPG on a subaru conversion??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:06:12 -0700
  If you drive the same way, you'll get 10-20% better mileage. However, Subie powered van owners often drive with a heavy foot...
• Complete Subie Conversion Package For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 02:37:28 +0000
  Details here:http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=689760 Any questions, please pmail me. Located in N. Virginia, about 50 miles...
• CARB & Alaska - States Rights
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:07:21 -0800
  ...Do you really have to have CARB (California Air Resources Board) approval for an engine conversion in parts of Alaska? Is it actual CARB...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:20:36 -0700
  ...first ..if you do a 'cheater' Single Belt Conversion like that ..the drive ratio to the water pump will be too slow for very...
• Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:45 -0400
  ...I have looked at all sorts of conversion. At first I was going to go with the Bostig Ztech conversion (the price is right...
• Re: $100,000.00 Van
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 02:21:29 +0000
  ...that made camper conversions for VW buses as early as the 60s, so yes they are similar to Westy, but nowadays they make conversions...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:47:52 -0700
  ...Neither has *any* relevance to the unit conversion. 1 bar does not equal 14.7 psia. And sea level has nothing to do with...
• Re: Turbodiesel vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:13:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Scott Foss, of Sausalito, Calif., is the only one I know of who has done this conversion. He advertises in one of the VW...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:24:05 -0400
  What did it cost you? How many hours of labour? DId they break down the cost of the conversion vs the leak test? This...
• Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:04:21 -0600
  ...Jetta Conversion Observations > > >> let's hear about your jetta conversion.. << > > There is not much, really, to brag about, just minor things. Like I > don...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:09:47 -0700
  ...then go over the choices, drive a few if at all possible.Talk to owners of conversions ..and so on. Haven't found the...
• Re: What is THAT thing?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:19:36 +0200
  ...Isn't Dehler considered the best conversion over > there? > There is also the Reimo (as I have), the Dormobile, the Karmann etc., Westfalia was...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:42:42 -0700
  ...Wish I could find it again. > Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please check > www.epa.gov and type...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:01:07 -0700
  ...enough to jeopardize their current vehicle sales, in offering an engine >conversion kit. > Considering that VW's probably sold a total of 10K or...
• Re: I-4 in a 69?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:12:35 -0800
  ...Tim <tim@CWO.COM> >Who makes the I-4 conversion for the Bays? Is the conversion for all Bays? > > > > > >> In a message dated 11...
• Van no start-ignition? solenoid? starter?
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:26:23 -0700
  Every once in a while, the van (90 syncro westy w/ recent Tiico I4 conversion) won't start. This problem occurred BEFORE the (professionally...
• Re: A new website!
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 07:29:31 -0600
  ...checkerweb.relitech.com > > [rvc] =>Now you know why my Vanagon engine conversion project still isn't > done..... > > TomC > tcarrington@relitech.com > http://www.relitech...
• Re: BS Insurance Co sharks!!!! Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:22:41 -0400
  ...Were the weekenders built > > as kombis and sent to Westphalia for the conversion? Then Pensylvania Chris sez: > is there some discrepancy as to weather...
• Re: Comments on Splittie (brake circuits)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 21:30:55 +1200
  ...The local companies sell front disc conversion kits >in the neighborhood of $1000, so they are pretty pricey as well. I'd go for...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:48:38 EDT
  ...I would have a poptop put > in by one of the american van camper conversion companies (GTRV or > Sportsmobile) and take the full Westy...
• Re: FS: Low Mileage Legacy 2.2L for Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:08:34 -0800
  ...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: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 7 May 2009 13:45:17 +0000
  ...Engine conversion on 84 Westy > Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 20:21:59 -0700 > > I have a Bostig setup in my Syncro Westy and...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:42:41 -0700
  ...250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen...
• Re: MPG redux/ TDI conversion rethink
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:34:49 -0700
  Up until now I've been aiming towards a TD or TDI conversion because of mileage and I liked the engine when I had...