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• Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:53:02 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/02 2:21:57 PM, thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << virtually all parts needed to transform your 2WD Vanagon...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:46:53 -0600
  Unbelievable? I think more like impossible---or perhap improbable---- Pretty tough allegations----200,000 k, with nothing going wrong on an air cooled engine...
• Looking to buy: very good condition 90-91 weekender/poptop automatic
  Historical mailing list - Deluxe
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:11:46 -0700
  ...Any ideas who sells/installs high-top conversions? I'm in So. Calif.
• FS: '91 Syncro weekender w/ audi 5cyl engine on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 14:45:07 EDT
  for sale: '91 vanagon syncro, white, w/ weekender int, jumpseats, pw, pm, pdl, and audi 5cyl conversion.. NOT mine. heres the link.. http://cgi...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:57:22 -0500
  ...oh oh ---- here goes the conversion thread again........ Doug
• Bars Stop Leak... Pros and Cons for "slight Head leak"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Johnson
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 08:52:09 -0700
  I'm trying to buy time till I can afford a rebuilt or Conversion... Do you put it in the overflow tank or the...
• anyone know of a eurovan poptop MV for parts or in a junkyard?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 04:53:59 EDT
  a friend of mine is looking to do a poptop conversion to his eurovan. anyone seen a eurovan poptop in a junkyard or one...
• Re: ENOUGH, ALREADY! (was Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:04:14 EST
  1) it's friday. 2) it's vanagon related. 3) why are you reading posts that you are not interested in? 4) let's...
• For people looking for Aussie connections
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 10:17:36 +1000
  ...the following may be useful/informative http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/conversions.shtml Dave downunder
• Re: Vanagon Tops - Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 06:03:49 -0400
  I'm putting the adventurewagen high tops back into production sometime before the end of the year. If you want a new top I...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:25:58 -0400
  If you can somehow harness all the hot air being generated by the white guy in the film, you might be able to create...
• FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:37:24 -0700
  The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM 2.2 engine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/387494457.html Rob...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 May 2008 19:25:48 -0600
  http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm check that link out. bob _________________________________________________________________ Change the world with e-mail. Join the i...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:18:32 -0400
  ...So what would you do? The 2nd re-conversion is because it is again, an older conversion, not performed by the owner, and is...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 12 May 2013 17:28:21 -0700
  ...for a junkyard DIY ABA engine conversion? I don't want to fabricate everything myself and figure out the wiring, plumbing, mounts, exhaust, etc...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
  Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:09 -0230
  ...IMO, a good sign in terms of actual engine conversion. (person who did the conversion knew to wire that in) > The engine is mid...
• 5 cyl engine clearance follow up, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:57:27 -0800
  For anyone still paying attention, a question arose a few days ago regarding the ground clearance of the 5 cylinder engine conversion in a...
• Re: 4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:34:28 -0700
  ...I have the biggest firmest rule in the world about not letting ANYTHING go until the new engine conversion is perfectly working and all...
• Re: Koblenz Type 2 meet photos - check these out, youre missing some cool pics!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 01:07:42 EDT
  ...some of the really cool wheels..and the engine conversions, as well as headlight conversions.. clear turn sigs...and the black plastic filler pieces...
• Re: conversion to Swivel chair (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sun, 12 May 2002 19:28:46 -0700
  ...Chapman <geoman_2@hotmail.com> To: sweettits@shitbag.com Subject: Re: conversion to Swivel chair Hi,Mathew; The Westies that I've seen have...
• Re: question for engine conversionists and thanks for the advice on the door handle!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:29:11 -0500
  ...i often bend up something in the shape i need then do this for conversion hoses. do you have your engine mounted with the...
• Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:24:49 +0000
  ...Has done conversions of > this type. > > He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD, even the TD with > intercooler...
• Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:46:50 -0400
  Dear Douglas, I am "in the middle" of doing my TDi conversion but have to temporarily stop due to moving to a new house...
• Re: engine conversion question...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 19:55:10 -0700
  ...engine conversion question... I'm not considering a conversion but have been reading many kits and options. Everyone talks about how much torque is...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:49:18 -0500
  ...Diesel Subaru Conversions Another good reason to go to diesel - lowered risk of a fuel fire. If you do have a diesel fire, a...
• Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:16:28 -0600
  ...They no longer do, but used to do the vanagon conversions onsite. Very knowledgable people. You're in a good location to have Leon...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:23:26 -0500
  ...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: Subaru diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:49:34 -0700
  I have an interest in this conversion. But after exchanging email about it with the guys at Vanaru (http://www.vanaru.com), the leading...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 8 May 2009 16:21:50 -0700
  ...Engine conversion on 84 Westy >I need to let go some steam this week... > > http://www.benplace.com/dove_blue/dove20.jpg > http://www...
• Conversion vans
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 17:36:14 -0600 (CST)
  Does anybody have any information on a conversion company called Adventure Campers? I have a '71 which has a fiberglass shell on top and...
• Re: Prices and German vs. U.S Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 13:41:35 +0200
  ...Regularly the short one is sold as Camping conversion. Long wheelbase are also available. Dehler sells extended short and long wheelbase conversions where the...
• FS '80 UK RHD "Spacemaker" Camper conversion in Maryland
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 01:02:51 EST
  ...1980 VW Transporter right-hand drive camper with a huge Spacemaker (English camper conversion) pop-top. originally from the UK. It's in Maryland...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:06:07 EST
  ...I am interested in finding out what gears other folks are using in their Vanagons with conversion engines. I guess I am particularly interested...
• Re: vanagon 5spd converison-porsche trans....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:37:37 +1300
  >Hello >I have an 84' westy with a 2.0l vw conversion >installed, this was a tiico kit, which worked well. >So, i have...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:10:23 -0500
  ...I can imagine a nice 2.3 Accord I-4 conversion. But i like the 2.1L with all it's problems, it give...
• Re: Thinking about a Sunnis conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:29:06 -0700
  ...transition piece? > Would I be better off to buy the whole wreck for the purpose of having handy source of parts available during conversion? >
• Ant-Theft Device - Battery Disconnect Systems/ Other Vanagon related sites...from hot VW Mag
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:27:28 -0500
  ...http://www.jcsvwparts.com/ 2.0L 4 cylinder Tiico Conversions: http://www.transporterwerks.com/engine/conversion.htm Steering Wheels: (Not sure if these would...
• Auto Tranny - No reverse when cold
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:50:40 -0500
  ...Don't care about the engine since I plan a Suburu conversion for it, but....regarding the tranny....are there any auto tranny Gurus...
• Re: Audi 5 Cylinder in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:52:36 -0700
  My neighbor has had his Audi 5 cyl conversion for a long time - he had it done in Livermore. Like Ben said, I don...
• WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 10:23:21 -0700
  ...If you use a gauge from another vehicle (in my case a Jetta engine temp gauge for my Jetta conversion) it may need a...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:10:09 -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 CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:36:35 -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: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:48:32 -0400
  *The Autobahn Society in Braselton Ga did my conversion, Mark.* Our lower end is 2 liter ABA, the top end is a 1.8...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 21:18:23 -0800
  ...Overland TDD conversion details On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >As I mentioned to you last week, those of us here > >like...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:18:57 -0500
  I've been following a Subaru into Air Cooled 81 Westy conversion that is being done locally in Dallas by David Nix and his...
• Re: Not starting easily
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:55:59 -0800
  ...I have seen some very bogus conversion work .. even from high end expensive conversion shops. my saying on it is .... "People don't really...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:38:28 -0500
  ...The electric drivetrain used > > by JD in his conversion (link below) cost I believe about $3000 for the > > batteries and $2000 for motor and...
• Teaser <<<< Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:52:11 -0500
  ...We also have a new engine conversion solution that addresses many of the maligned aspects of up-to-now options. Our main focus in...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:37:29 -0400
  ...diesel conversion Yeah, cheapest, easiest, most reliable would be to get a good air cooled engine in there. Even a good used one would...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:07:14 -0700
  ...I've never been thrilled with any breaking on any van I've owned 2wd or syncro and I figured that this break conversion...
• Working out an asking price for my 2000 Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hughes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:15:32 -0500
  Dear All, I'm getting ready to sell my 2000 EV Camper (the Winnebago camper conversion--not the Westfalia weekender conversion). It's got...
• A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 17:35:33 -0500
  ...I've gotten a new compressor, new receiver/drier and a new and a complete conversion kit - all seals, valves, oil - will be here...
• 2wd front stud conversion
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:58:38 -0800
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=656981 I think the conversion studs are $3.00 or so each. I have also...
• Re: speed sensor (subie conversion question)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:26:06 -0500
  ...just wanted to confirm with someone who has done a Subaru conversion. I have a 1995, EJ22 and believed the speed sensor was needed...
• Re: 1.8 gas vs. 2.1 boxer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:39 -0500
  ...For those of you that have >done this conversion, how does the van drive? How would you say the >torque curves compare on the...
• Re: Headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 18:38:16 +0100
  ...Is a conversion to quad round headlights = > available? I have only seen dual round headlights. > > - Charlie.When I had a vanagon and wanted quad...
• Re: Ford V-6 (was: Engine conversion ?)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:18:22 +0100
  ...Europe stopped producing the extremely ugly Scorpio. > <snip> > Specifics on these conversions would probably not be useful for US list members > as the engine...
• 85 ASI Conversion - A/C Issues
  Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:08:06 -0700
  Hi Everyone, I have an 85 Vanagon with an ASI camper conversion. The A/C unit has never worked very well. It will blow...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:41:38 -0400
  I saw 2 examples of really nice conversions at a recent VW camping event. One was an aircooled vanagon converted to turbo diesel running...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:22:02 -0500
  ...You get the whole system needed to do the easiest engine conversion out there. You also get outstanding support from us. Not to mention...