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• 4 pin fuel pump relay(s) question.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:16:06 -0700
  ...This is for my Jetta engine into Vanagon conversion, but I am using the Vanagon FP. My thought: use '85 Vanagon relay block to...
• NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:22:35 -0700
  ...Although it may take several months to complete the conversion and I may still need to hold onto 1 MS system to run ETKA...
• breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:26:57 -0800
  ...I walked over to check it out and it turned out to be an EV conversion. First one like that I've seen. -Mark
• Carat value
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:34:11 -0500
  ...good $4300! So where in the ballpark might one be valued at that is average with a SUBARU CONVERSION hooked to an autotranny? John
• flipped windows?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 21 May 2012 18:46:03 -0600
  ...would move the venting location closer to the passenger on the bench seat, right?What works? What fails? What tips?Geneva85 Westfalia- Bostig conversion
• Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:13:28 -0500
  These guys are doing a Bio Diesel conversion in a Vanagon Westy and adding a photo booth and touring the country---should give Vanagons...
• PhryDai New Camper
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:44:00 -0400
  Think of this little buggy with a Westfalia conversion. It already has a Zetec: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2009-07...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 7 May 2009 16:45:04 -0700
  --snip-- >But we are getting there, slowly but surly. --snip-- I dunno about the 'slowly', but I'd definitely agree with 'surly' now and...
• AUDI 5 Cyl conv. parts in US
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 18:46:43 +0200
  ...They should have parts to complete the AUDI 5 Cyl conversion. Do someone have the address of Weddle Engineering? Helmut '80 Camper
• Message numbers missing
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:37:54 -0700
  ...Other than that, great job in the conversion!! Phil Vacaville, Ca
• Re: six cylinder vanagons, KENNEDY
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 20:29:32 -0700
  ...has a conversion that allows you to use the stock engine lid by utilizing the Motronic engine managment system off of the later Porsche...
• Re: Can I put an aircooled engine in a water cooled 91?
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 10:34:32 -0700
  ...put a 911 into a watercooled syncro and they sell a heater conversion for a watercooled to aircooled motor. I believe they have a...
• S. African conversion pix
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:50:25 -0700
  I have been told by my ISP that they are unable to handle Microsoft extensions. They said they can have my pix up in...
• for sale diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 08:40:28 -0800
  ...All the components you need for an engine conversion! Goo shape inside & out. $2,000.00. Located in York, PA. Ask for Joe. 717...
• 20v 5cyl turbo engine for the vanagon :<) Fwd: S4 Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 21:47:56 EDT
  ...Detlev? still doing the 5cyl conversions?? :<) scroll down.... [message/rfc822]
• Grease powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 09:08:18 -0700
  Howdy Listers, This article about a unique diesel conversion was in this morning's San Francisco Chronicle. Check it out: http://www.sfgate.com...
• engine comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 09:44:41 -0800
  has anyone put together comparisons of the various engine conversions i've read about? like the kep/subaru, this tiico one, and others? that...
• Re: subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:08:49 EST
  In a message dated 3/31/01 6:03:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << ... folks who are not included to...
• Re: Porsche 911 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 14 May 2001 01:50:36 EDT
  Raimund, MSDS has had this conversion under development for sometime. I know someone who has been working on it sine last year. His 3...
• Re; Best Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:30:59 -0500
  I have finally come to the reality of it all. A 455 Olds, or a 350 Chevy is the only way to go---- "Get...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 03:50:43 EDT
  Jason, See what you did? You got Stan started. Don't give this guy any ideas. He's retired you know. For all we...
• Re: Bianchini
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 16:36:58 -0700
  Ka Chonggg Yep, Bianchini with allowances for minor linguistic conversion to amerislang. Todd wins, what was the prize? One fine Parodi fermented cigar. To...
• (No Subject)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:51:17 -0800
  ...If someone is doing an I-4 conversion they might want this for the pickup tube. It is yours free. I live in San...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:08:30 -0800
  <<<<<(that's why they stopped making Air Cooleds) My understanding is that motor vehicle noise regulations in the US had a lot to do...
• Re: Oil pressure sender & VDO gauge upgrade, anyone of you guy did the conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 17 May 2002 16:07:48 -0400
  Finally!!! I found a good site with plenty of good explanation on gauge and sender for the Westy Good job Bus-Boys http://www...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:27:59 EDT
  In looking for a speed sensor, has anyone tried using the pickup from a cheap bike computer and wiring it in? Sounds easy enough...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 23:50:17 -0700
  http://tiico.com/index.html go there. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy TIICO http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Unlimited Internet access for only $21...
• Re: 4 headlite grille?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 23:23:41 +1300
  > Try www.justkampers.co.uk they do a 4 light conversion (round) My TDi >has square lights - 2 large outstide 2 smaller inside but...
• Rotary?
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:45:43 -0800
  Just curious, but is anyone aware of anybody ever doing a rotary engine conversion in a Vanagon? I've see a little bit of...
• Re: Fryday - Vanagon Camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 08:01:51 -0500
  > http://www.d4rkcyclon3.web1000.com/vanagon.jpg > Sorry, i had to share.............................. > 1987 Vanagon 7 passenger - sometimes camper?!?!? aren't the bugs kinda bad...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 19:15:03 EST
  BenT says: ps: too bad the doka roof is too short been contemplating a poptop there. thoughts? Jeff says: Why? BenT says: So the...
• Computer Generated Westfalia Concept
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 23:23:43 -0600
  ...Lots of great design features that I haven't thought about before including the unexpected conversion of front passenger seat into staircase. Maybe some...
• Re: Simpler sunroof options?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:50:37 -0500
  ...I have seen those large ford and chevy van conversions (they exist in junkyards in abundance)with sky lights.I think the 14 inch...
• Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:40:42 -0500
  ...Rocky Jenkins does some work on engines likes this plus the oxyboxer a aircooled conversion of the wxb. search for him on that forum. > >
• Re: Westie Conversion (Electric)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:50:18 -0000
  Have a search on the web for Caltech and their Volkswagen Bus. They elecrtified it and did a coast to coast race, I think...
• One & only Soviet RV on Flickr
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:23:57 -0700
  has its charm, a soviet camper van. (yes, there are others, including those armoured vehicle conversions http://www.flickr.com/photos/avi_abrams/1269500574...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:44:19 -0500
  ...My poor syncro has been sitting and waiting for an > engine conversion for ever. I always get close to doing it, but every > time...
• Re: New Engine Needed
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:33:15 -0500
  ...heads, expensive exhaust system, weak water pump). > Subaru Conversion > golf/jetta I4 conversion > Tiico > TDI conversion > Open to other suggestions > > Below are the requirements...
• Vanspotting in Van City (as they call it) and on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:28:49 -0700
  ...Interestingly, among this staggering number of Vanagons I never saw the telltale oil pan of a Subaru conversion. And I only saw one for...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:10:18 -0400
  ...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: 85 westy needs a rebuild or Tiico ? or sell it?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 18:18:22 -0500
  ...The I-4 conversion would sure be nice but I personally can't justify the expense for a seasonal vehicle, as my Westy is...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:18:14 -0700
  ...I've done several conversions here at the shop, but never a Subie so it's good to have an idea 'what it takes...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:08:51 -0500
  ...It's also tough to say because all of the highest claimed numbers for conversions besides ours are not measured, but guestimated or factory...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine. Was: now..ignore the small stuff..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:11:52 -0700
  ...I have some friends who have an engine conversion company for mostly Porsches. They were forced out of California over to Las Vegas to...
• Re: Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:23:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions . Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales . European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500
  ...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: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:11:03 -0500
  A better place for your questions might be in the TDI-conversion or Diesel-Vanagon Yahoo groups. We're all over there and generally...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:13:54 -0400
  ...That's why the development of conversions is moving the way it is. Jim Akiba -----Original Message----- From: Matthias Kuster [mailto:matthiaskuster@VERIZON.NET...
• Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:09:14 -0800
  ...did for an engine swap. > > I have a similar conversion to Mark's and I'll second it as a very good option and...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:58:13 -0700
  ...Big brake conversion Vanners, I'm in the final stages of converting my '87 syncro to Audi G60 brakes. Took the calipers to a...
• Re: Towing Vanagon/460 engine conversion/Mark Stephens/Burningman
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Sat, 1 May 1999 18:54:09 -0500
  ...Towing Vanagon/460 engine conversion/Mark Stephens/Burningman >On a similar note... > > At Wilson's Salvage in Lexington, OK (10 acres of VWs and...
• Re: Engine conversion mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 14:16:39 -0500
  ...summary of the > answers I receive... '82 Westy, 1.9l TD Conversion with new brand engine 2 years ago. 25-26 mpg mixed driving...
• Re: What goes where (injection relay / air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 14:34:20 -0400
  On Thu, 5 Jun 2003, Ben huot wrote: > I think i did figured out where everything goes in regards of my FI > conversion (73...
• Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:15:08 -0400
  ...http://www.vanaru.com/ I have studied is conversion kit, i have driven one... i think it's one of the best "kit" on...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:03:20 -0700
  ...That > conversion can be done at an outstanding cost and labor saving over most of > the other available conversion options. > >
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:52:08 -0700
  ...Jake On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 9:04 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > I would hope the newer Ford engine conversion...
• Re: engine conversion Nissan more info
  Historical mailing list - Cameron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 17:43:25 -0800
  ...engine conversion Nissan more info Hi, again..... since I have gotten quite a few emails asking questions about the Nissan Maxima engine conversion, I...
• 2 engines FS in Portland: i4 conversion & wasserbxr
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:54:24 -0700
  ...Removed complete from T-Boned '83 conversion. Includes EVERYTHING: motor mounts, hoses, wiring, coolant bottles and lines, ECM, AFM, headers, new muffler, etc. Completely...
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:13:13 -0600
  ...I found with my subie conversion that an idle of 1000 to 1100 is the best idle speed for mine. Even though I could...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:43:14 -0400
  I feel strongly that your comment regarding the "one-off" nature of a Subaru EJ22 conversion is incorrect. If the converting party follows guidelines...