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• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:00:12 -0500
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) Or the American car manufacturing giants adopt what Europe has been using for years and years - small efficient diesels getting...
• 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 - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 19:51:34 -0500
  I think that I didn't understand your post and I didn't realize you were doing a conversion. Traveling in Mexico has made...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 02:42:11 -0400
  ...I had a bad O ring which is what lead me to have a conversion in the first place. Only that one was done...
• Re: TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 13:49:03 -0500
  ...Asked the guy who did the conversions, he said that this customer had complained about excessive noise after the conversion. They tried every such...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 07:04:46 -0800
  ...5000 miles since rebuild)) > >> Vanagon Tranny (from my '88 GL) with late DIESEL diesel starter > conversion? > >> No more failed rebuilt Bosch starters! > >> > >> > >> > >> John R > >> > >
• Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 10:07:17 -0400
  ...full-on conversion to a Subaru or Bostig engine You'll find lots of info and supportive communities on the abovementioned Diesel-Vanagon Yahoo...
• Looking for hose ends for 97 Subaru Legacy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:35:57 -0400
  ...If that isn't bad enough, the system has to hook up to a Subaru Legacy AC compressor (Subaru conversion). The customer got the...
• Re: 1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?]
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:28:36 -0400
  ...1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?] No, but my 'Pal' at German Auto Salvage says that...
• Re: porsche 3.2l adapto kits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:09:33 -0600
  ...I find some info on this conversion? Who sells the kit? After > reviewing the choices of conversion kits, this one sounds most interesting. David...
• FS '80 UK RHD "Spacemaker" Camper conversion in Maryland
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 00:57:56 EST
  ...apparently this is an UK conversion camper. i think it's carbed. any interest?? chris allentown, pa
• Re: Mac CD/TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 16:20:46 -0230
  ...Mac CD/TIICO conversion I assume the TIICO CD would contain MPEG video format which both Mac/PC can read easily. If I can...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO... Anybody in Cali been able to get theirs smogged and legal?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:37:24 -0500
  Frank Grunthaner wrote: > This is exactly the point I was trying to make in my post about conversions > and the smog control program in...
• Re: The problem with TIICO problems
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:40:01 -0500
  ...Many listees may well be thinking of taking on this conversion. It is very helpful to have all of the issues raised here. The...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:09:00 -0500
  Considered? What changed your mind? Marc Perdue "Carrington, Tom" wrote: > I considered using the Mercruiser aluminum block 470 (4cyl, 170HP) engine in > my conversion...
• slow Monday?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:15:41 -0700
  ...Yes, I've already looked at the various camper conversions such as the Airstream, but they all lack the versatility of the VW Vanagon...
• Re: VW Vortex AUTObiography
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 17:50:58 -0400
  I've never heard of, or met a person, who has done a Subaru conversion and regretted it. I'm still smiling when I...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:25:28 EDT
  ...when doing the conversion per website i provided, you make your own custom bed.. we talked about this in great length before, so instead...
• Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:58:26 +0000
  ...However, after I’ve put on 150 K miles I may be considering a conversion but likely then it will be to electric. Eric...
• Re: Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark R Drovdahl
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:17:29 -0700
  ...However, the conversion was perhaps the best I've ever seen. The company operates out of CA, however word was that they no longer...
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:58:49 -0500
  ...So my > question to the list members who have done similiar conversions, is this > normal or is something wrong. My first thought was maybe...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:33:15 -0700
  ...Given a choice, would collectors/enthusiasts > opt for the stockers or the conversions to restore? > Those that don't get restored (again) will get...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:02:04 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/#conversions Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:48:52 -0400 >From: David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:11:25 -0700
  ...also ..'tdi-conversion' yahoo group. the current standard would be ( often freshly rebuilt ) an electronic TDI , and often with tweaks, enhanced injector nozzles,. chipped...
• When things gor real bad.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:20:34 -0400
  ...I was having problem with a conversion, third one in 3 weeks. 3 automatic. I had glitch with all of them. I thought that...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:46:03 -0400
  ...While initially test >> driving with the mechanic on my new EJ22 conversion, I asked him about Big >> Brake Conversions. He has done many. He...
• singin' the AC blues.....
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:03:30 -0500
  ...I remembered from when I was an active list member that there was a lot of discussion about the R12 to R134A conversion. My...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ... NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:44:39 -0800
  ...They had more than 20 on the lot including a camper > conversion. I spent 3 hours over two days asking questions and crawling > around...
• Re: Audi Shmaudi lets talk Volvo
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 19:42:35 EST
  ...The whole conversion has been thought out and tested. For $2700 you get everything you need to put the motor in but the motor...
• Re: 1998 SA Vanagon on eBay UK
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:25:15 -0500
  ...JFF >I thought you North American guys might like to drool over this van, which >is a camper conversion on a 1998 South African...
• Smog inspections..//??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:33:14 -0800
  ...Or for our Subie-Van cousins, how come Kennedy Engineering conversion kits are "Approved" but many other Subie conversions aren't even allowed to...
• Re: Poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:15:19 -0500
  ...Turns > > out it is a very good candidate for pop top conversion into a camper > maybe. > > Anyone done this before? How hard are those...
• Re:Country Homes Campers
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 09:55:29 -0400
  On July 16 Bruce Norton asks: *The camper conversion was done by an outfit called Country Homes *Camper in Scotts Valley California. Since it...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:09:42 +1200
  ...Does anyone out there in Vanagoland know the VW part >numbers which apply to a conversion kit such as this? > >Rich as far as...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:52:35 -0700
  Nathan, One thing about a 5-banger in the Vanagon: VW lifted the rear engine decklid to get this in. That means you have...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:11:14 -0500
  ...Longevity of Conversion Engines On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 12:02 AM, Chris Mills wrote: > Still moving that air around by driving a...
• Re: TIICO vs. BB vs. Soob
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:57:43 -0500
  ...There are now 3 vendors supplying parts for the conversion. The wiring was still hell, but the rest is just bolt up now. It...
• Re: help. subaru instalation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 11:52:05 -0600
  ...specializes in Subaru Conversions. I have seen, test driven his conversions and was very impressed. Nice clean installs, grate custom fab work that results...
• What goes where (injection relay / air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 10:20:19 -0400
  Hi again gentlemen's, I think i did figured out where everything goes in regards of my FI conversion (73 dual carbs to 78...
• Re: Listee is Car Talk genius?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:13:53 EST
  ...If memory serves he had a Westy with an in-line 4 conversion. I haven't seen him posting on the list in a...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:52:32 -0500
  ...On Mar 10, 2006, at 12:58 PM, carboncow wrote: > > I still think those who pay $10K plus for engine conversion are > some of...
• I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:14:11 -0800
  I have a 1986 Syncro Westfalia that I recently purchased (we're doing an "under cover" ALH TDI conversion on it - for sale soon...
• FS 50 degree I4 engine conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:06:35 +0000
  Selling the remnants of my audi 3A engine conversion . I am selling the accessory drives including AC comp. power steering pump , alternator and all...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:31:01 -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...
• Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:45:19 -0800
  I'm about to pull the trigger on the Zetec conversion (Bostig) for my 1990 Westy (auto transmission, air conditioning). I've just joined...
• CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Sep 2023 12:46:22 -0500
  When I made my Subie conversion, I did not realize I would lose my cruise control. Is there an economical way to recover this...
• AC conversion
  Historical mailing list - Doug Toomey
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:44:05 -0600
  Would like to convert my AC over to new refrigerant. On road toward Yellowstone and then eastward. Can anyone recommend a shop to do...
• diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:58:23 -0800
  ...I have the engine belly cover and apron off an '83 diesel Vanagon - decided to leave 'em off after my AAZ conversion. Free if...
• New Arrivals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:14:56 -0700
  Had a pair of Syncro campers arrive this morning from Europe for conversion work. http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/pair-o-jokers.jpg Odd...
• speedo tach face plates
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:42:47 -0700
  ...He had conversion specific faces too. I believe he was located in NV? Ring a bell? TIA dylan
• Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:08:19 -0400
  ...http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/24743/VW_Vanagon_Engine_Conversions_Specialty_For_Popular_Local_Auto_Shop Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:55:37 -0600
  The shop you consulted about a Subaru conversion is apparently planning on providing you with a brand new/rebuilt SVX engine with ALL the...
• Re: Rust....
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:50:32 -0400
  ...wrote: > I was removing an engine today to do a Subi conversion. > <http://www.benplace.com/rejean_subi1.htm> > > Cheers, Ben > > http://www.benplace...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:52:24 EDT
  OH-I forgot to add-Turbo-Diesels are the engine of the future!!! Cleaner emissions(forget what you used to see coming out of...
• Re: TDI
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:51:00 +0200
  >Volks, >I thought Helmut posted up some time ago that Winkler sells the TDI conversion kits >for T-3 Vanagons with 4 speeds -and...
• Fwd: Diesel Conversion specialist in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:04:10 EST
  There is a person, Scott Foss, in Sausalito, who specializes in converting diesel vanagons to use larger, more powerful diesel engines. Scott Foss Foreign...
• 1985 1.9 INJ. SYSTEM(COMPLETE)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 09:31:24 -0500
  ...the computer.this was out of a 1985 1.9 Vanagon.I'm doing the Audi 5 cyl.conversion.first $100.00. thanks,Mark
• Re: 4spd to 5spd conversion
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 07:08:51 -0600
  <The 2.1L Wassserboxer CAN pull the vanagon at 65 with a .70 fifth gear RPMs > @3100 with some simple "bolt on" performance parts...
• Synchro info added for 2.0 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 13:21:01 -0700
  Please visit http://www.tiico.com/prod04 to review the additional installation instructions for installing the VW S. Africa 2.0 liter 4 cylinder...
• Idaho Vanaru?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 07:16:46 -0800
  Hi all, Is there anyone on this list, living in Idaho, who has done the Vanagon/Subaru conversion? I have a friend in Idaho...
• Re: Wanted: Subie conversion bits
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:31:27 +1200
  Fitting a Subaru engine to a Vanagon isn't sacrelige. This is the engine VW should have made! I'd be in line for...