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• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:42:56 EDT
  ...there were two camper conversions in besides the > westfalia that had the front luggage rack. one was ASI, and the other was > Country Homes...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:46:24 -0700
  ...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: Solid lifter conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 May 2003 14:28:12 -0700
  ...Didn't this posting begin as a link to a solid lifter conversion package on E bay? The E bay offering suggest that all...
• waterbox 2.1 for sale in WA
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 13:05:19 -0500
  I'm getting ready for a motor conversion on my adventurewagen and would like to find a home for the 2.1 in it...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 09:08:47 -0400
  I am sure there are more reliable camper conversions out but they are not Westies. Call me crazy but when mine is feeling a...
• Re: Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:14:12 -0700
  ...Happy converting :-) I am finishing my Vanagon conversion (Audi V6 TDI Tiptronic) at the monment. You can see a photo album on my old...
• Re: If you could read French
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:50:10 -0500
  ...If you could read French ::: :::I spent 2 days on that page: :::http://www.benplace.com/conversions.htm ::: :::Because i was tired explaining all...
• F.S. "How to Convert VW Vanagon to Camper" manual
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:23:54 -0800
  ...Very interesting section on conversion to power steering. Also�Propex forced air heater and�Malaga�water heater installation (Karl M. sells these units). � The...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 6 May 2009 20:21:59 -0700
  ...Engine conversion on 84 Westy You know I really like the bostig option but does anyone have any idea on what the kit costs...
• Re: Engine Conversions-Engine Work-Vanagons-Apartment Dwellers
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:54:47 -0400
  ...I also see an engine conversion in my future-IF I keep the Vanagon, and my living quarters will factor heavily into that decision...
• Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:03:37 -0700
  ...R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion from June 2004 Re: 134 conversion from January 2005 Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start? from May...
• Re: A/C, R-12 to R134 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 11:52:22 -0700
  ...I posted them and also posted the work I did to repair my a/c system and conversion. You can read my posts by...
• Re: Cheapest engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 00:24:47 -0500
  ...Cheapest engine conversion > > > Ken, I have a tight budget on this rebuild. > > Given that the labor is hired, what would you suggest as the...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - eric unrau
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:02:56 -0500
  ...Body has some rusty seams > Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a > conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List > > [mailto...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:39:53 -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: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 17:02:36 -0700
  Hot Dog ! a real, in person, in real time...........ACTUAL report on the near mythical ( on the west coast ) Zetec conversion ! thank you Andrew...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:50:50 -0800
  Like how expensive is the conversion? Mike On 1/23/04 5:24 PM, "Steve Delanty" <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM> wrote: > Robert, > I love my...
• Re: Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:51:19 -0800
  I just got some power steering hoses made for my I4 conversion. I am using an AAZ turbo Diesel with an A2 power steering...
• Re: SVX conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 14:32:50 -0400
  ...m one of the latest folk that has done an SVX conversion on a >Vanagon (well, paid to have it done....) > >In addition to...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:48:02 -0400
  ...We should have some more info on the LMU and the Zetec engine conversion on our site tonight, as we've gotten enough inquiries...
• Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:32:31 -0700
  ...Some engine conversions see the drivetrain lowered a little though I don't think that's done with Bostig. Even so, I don't...
• Anybody using a 2.0 gas engine in a vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 17:18:59 -0500
  ...I'm sure someone has done this conversion, but I don't recall hearing about it recently. If any has done it, I'd...
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:18:59 -0600
  Drum rolll please, we are now commencing an engine conversion thread, please leave your weapons at home. YMMV, Mr. BZ-I have driven/like...
• Re: Subaru conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:58:41 -0700
  ...vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>wrote: > I'm into wiring hell on my conversion that I started about 5 years ago and > have decided to complete...
• 2.8(3.4)l v-6 used to be Re: RX7 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 21:50:01 -0400
  ...will be doing that when i finish with my 3.4l conversion), they will be able to help out much better when you or...
• Re: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:28:43 -0400
  I've seen a R-12 to R134A conversion kit, which contains new refrigerant, a can of oil, adapters, and hoses, BUT... Don't...
• Vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:20:13 -0500
  ...From what I have learned about the conversion options so far they all leave much to be desired. We have all heard over and...
• Re: Syncro Westy on Ebay in Baltimore
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:11:00 -0400
  ...Foremost is that the van was not a true Westfalia factory conversion, but one assembled from bits and pieces of earlier Westys (that's...
• '82 diesel parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 20:37:12 -0600
  I have the following parts from my '82 Westy diesel that could be used for an inline conversion for sale: - Original equipment diesel cross...
• South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:12:38 -0500
  ...This kit differs greatly from the widely know conversion done in CA in that it consists of all factory SA parts known to fit...
• CIS-E wiring harness FS
  Historical mailing list - bobby aquino
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:30:50 -0700
  Anyone thinking of doing a motor conversion. I have a wiring harness that David Marshall spliced together, it comes complete with the ECU and...
• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:45:29 -0800
  ...Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion > > 1991 Vanagon Multivan > Has anyone had experience or heard of replacement of the stock vw > power window motor with...
• Re: [Syncro] Anybody interested in having Burning Van in SF first week
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Esterline
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:19:07 -0800
  ...some pictures of a 1.8t conversion, tech notes, and where to source mounting Parts, harness conversion, etc. Maybe Werner in Sac can put...
• Re: Auto Trans Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:20:00 -0500
  ...Manual trans is time consuming conversion. If you think you can handle a conversion, you can overhaul it yourself. This is one of the...
• Re: Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:46:49 +0000
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• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:15:41 +0000
  sounds like a leaking pressure regulator or check valve in pump. the ecu shuts off fuel pump on down hill and there is no...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Porsche-powered Volkswagen Bus 'Race Taxi' hits the track
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:56:58 -0500
  That was good! Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Dec 13, 2016 6:58 PM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: Porsche-powered Volkswagen Bus...
• Re: Subie Transmissions to Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 22:39:26 -0500
  http://www.subarugears.com/index.html they make the reversed ring and pinion for the Subaru transmission as well as other stuff not cheap...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:13:55 -0400
  On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 10:14 AM, ac butler <acbutler.dandy@gmail.com> wrote: >>... I know of the VW TDI Subaru, Multiple...
• Re: It's ALIVE...(my Bostig conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Clark
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:10:23 -0500
  Good going, its killing me that I have to wait until spring to fire up my 2004 Zetec. Engines all ready to go, but...
• Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:17 -0700
  Vanners, I'm in the final stages of converting my '87 syncro to Audi G60 brakes. Took the calipers to a machine shop to...
• Re: refrigerator: eurospec "pressure"?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 15 May 1998 08:21:51 -0700
  ...Can't remember >the conversion multiplier for Mb at the moment. >
• Re: VR6 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - M. O'Donovan
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 14:09:01 EDT
  ...I own, and drive, a '97 VW/Winnebago Eurovan conversion camper. No doubt the extra length and weight have some impact on performance, but...
• Re: Engine Conversion Options, 5 cyl.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:17:44 EST
  In a message dated 98-12-13 01:40:35 EST, vanagon@volkswagen.org writes: << The majority of quattros out there are not Turbo...
• diesel to gas swaps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 08:29:10 -0500
  Hello again, Didn't think about this until now, but the PO said that the conversion was done by a place called "The Autobahn...
• WANTED:Diesel conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:33:59 EST
  I have a friend who wants to convert his 87GL to diesel. He will need all the parts, bellhousing,oil pan, engine cradles,etc...
• Westy conversion book
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 22:03:47 -0700
  Wow, I found a fun "Do it your self" book on eBay. It outlines how to convert your vanagon into a westy camper. Have...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:14:41 EDT
  In a message dated 8/14/00 8:12:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, cstann@home.com writes: << Hey, are you talkin' 'bout my...
• WTB: Syncro Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:54:46 -0700
  ...Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles 61 crew cab (911 conversion) 65 convertible 84 vanagon (for sale) 84 vanagon (another for sale) 86 syncro...
• FS/Trade Gray GL Interior
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 20:43:21 -0700
  Hi All, I am finishing my Carat Conversion and I have 90 Grey interior parts left over, Bench seat, center seats, rails, panels.... And...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 21:07:46 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> > > There have been many interesting engine conversions that are chronicled > in the 50s to 60s...
• 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 18:51:38 -0800
  ...What are the benefits, really? Do I need to do the brake conversion immediately, or can I just upgrade the wheels to get 15...
• Re: 1.9 turbodiesel + conversion kit for Vanagon on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:48:41 -0700
  Yes, it is included with the kit advertised. -----Original Message----- Does Kennedy make a 50 degree kit? You would need it with that oil...
• Re: Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:00:25 -0400
  Silly me, but I'd just buy the Bentley for that model.... On Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at 12:53 PM, Robert Keezer wrote...
• what's my Westy worth??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:50:26 -0700
  ...What is my van worth? 55k original miles, always garaged, nearly impeccably condition, diesel to Jetta 1.8l conversion,, etc Here is a website...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:16:45 -0500
  I have a digitool/ECU out of an 87 Westy that I used for 4 years before going to the dark side (SVX conversion...
• Re: i made a website on my van check it out !!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Thu, 19 May 2005 06:41:50 -0700
  Any one else ever use these guys for their conversion? http://www.theautobahnsociety.com/Index.htm Quality of work? Mark Cumnock <kayakwesty@YAHOO.COM...
• ISO: an extra set of hands to finish my svx conversion (Maryland)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:36:07 -0400
  Topic, I'm free on weekdays until the 25th when school starts, then free on M, W, F. I would really like to get...
• Syncro Sold in Sonora CA $2050
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:27:25 -0700
  ...Fine opportunity for a subaru or diesel conversion.
• Friend looking for project Syncro in California. Does not have to run.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:20:48 -0700
  ...Wanted as test mule for engine conversion. Please pmail w/ details and asking price. Pics would be great too. Not for me. Just handling...