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• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:51:02 -0400
  ...I just can't resist the chance to 'tease' because some of your group is so evangelical about the conversion. They get all huffy...
• Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
  Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 21:20:40 -0800
  ...While some Europeans buy a Westfalia converted VW, most people do the conversions themselves, from countless conversion kits, to homemade installations. There are do...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 08:13:09 -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: Ultimate engine conversion & noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:04:58 -0500
  ...Has anyone tried the Subaru 1.9 turbo for a > conversion? > > Regards > Paul
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:34:18 -0600
  > Now for the $100K Sprinter based conversions I = > can get a 24' class C for 1/2 that price and use that extra money...
• Re: IRS Conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 02 Jun 1996 17:19:46 -0700
  ...Now I hear about >these IRS conversions that in effect, remove the boxes, but doesn't that >take away the mechanical advantage? I would...
• Re: R12-R134a and the dealer.
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:12:53 -0400
  ...I love the response, > > " He said they had never done a conversion and there were no kits available from VW to do this conversion...
• Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:42:19 EST
  ...You would be better off finding a high roof conversion, than trying to convert your van. Only source I know of for the high...
• Re: trailer conversion/Friday
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Fri, 7 May 1999 15:16:00 PDT
  ...trailer conversion/Friday >Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:56:55 -0700 > > >I am sorry to say that my trusty vanagon is now going...
• Re: Pictures of Detlev's Vanagon Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 15:54:44 -0700
  ...at > http://www.vanagain.com under the 5-cylinder conversion page. > This is the conversion that I just completed here in the East Coast...
• Re: Net Appliance GPS Conversation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 10:49:10 -0400
  ...I haven't mounted the I-Opener in the van yet because I'm in the middle of a Subaru conversion. I saved the...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:12:04 -0800
  ...As > many of you may not know as of January 1st we are now selling the KEP parts > for the Subaru conversion - basically because...
• Re: TIICO VIDEO TAPE / CD NEEDED!!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:59:18 -0600
  ...Cory '90 Syncro Westfalia > Good afternoon, > I have been trying to get ahold of a copy of the Tiico > conversion tape that John Koloski...
• Re: I need a prayer and a question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 21:06:14 EDT
  ...Should fit similar to how most inline-4 VW engine conversion fit. The later 924s which has a 944 Porsche engine is bit too...
• Re: Mercedes Sprinter sighting
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 20:40:17 -0700
  ...Mercedes Sprinter sighting Westfalia makes a camper conversion for the Sprinter called the "James Cook". I was told that Mercedes will be making them...
• Re: Its not a Wety, what is it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:37:45 -0700
  I'd love to see photos of one of these ASI conversions--especially the interior. Does anyone know of a site that has pix...
• Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 22:52:43 +1300
  ...conversions to the Vanagon WasserBoxer, but I >don't know if anyone has talked about this possibility much yet. >However, in 2008/09 Subaru...
• Re: Propane/LNG Power
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:32:40 -0800
  ...One of the members worked for > Petrolane and purchased the conversion kits through them. > > Mark in AK > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:31:44 +0000
  Just FYI....I also contacted Resource #4.  California Westys in San Diego; the guys who did my Subie conversion.  They do a fantastic job...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:54:58 -0700
  ...you know about that conversion shop that does 1.8T Passat type vw engines in vanagons ? Sacramento, Ca area. Forget their name right now...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:58:03 -0500
  If you're going to do the work yourself, do the conversion...if money is no object, do the conversion...If not, pickup a...
• Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:23:01 -0700
  ...Where the CCF > > produces in the 80 lumens per watt range. > > > > I am very reluctant to run two batteries in my westy conversion. I...
• Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kreuzer
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 22:15:19 -0600
  ...Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas <snip> So, say $7-8000 & you are all set? How much are the other conversions that this is...
• Re: Hightop Conversions Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:43:41 -0800
  ...Hightop Conversions Questions To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 11:30 AM Re: http://canadianhightops.ca/products.html I was...
• Re: Headlights: SA Conversion Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:57:45 -0500
  ...Good Morning, >> >> Considering the recent discussion on headlights, I documented my >> conversion to the South African configuration on my website. �I hope >> this might...
• Re: Engine conversion Eurospec vs. non Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:33:20 -0600
  ...Anyway, after almost 15 000 miles with the conversion I can only state that I love the cruising speed 85 -90 mph, 70 mph...
• Re: Pop Top Counter Weights?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:50:07 -0700
  ...a couple (or four) gas pressurized > > hatch struts like the Eurovan conversion has, but I haven't gotten > > around to it. Imagine, pop the...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:55:48 PDT
  ...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: Cost When New?
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:46:07 -0700
  ...to know the price when new. > > I drive an '85 ASI conversion, and I'm hoping someone out here might > know what they sold...
• Re: bed conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 22:37:33 -0700
  ...bed conversion > some other folks on the list might want to know about these folks ... > they make a kit to convert your rear seat...
• ready for rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:28:12 EDT
  ...what are my options? do i buy one already rebuilt? do i do the subaru or jetta conversion? how much should i be prepared...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:32:03 -0600
  ...I have heard nothing but good things about this conversion. I'm driving a '78 baywindow Westy not a Vanagon by the way. I...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:29:34 -0700
  ...zetecs... > > Now's a great time to showcase Bostig's newest > conversion. Here's a > video of the prototype: > > http://www.bostig.com/files...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:45:32 -0400
  ...Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics) http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/passengersideenginecarrier Getting better! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac...
• Nissan NV Cargo van review
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:02:51 -0700
  Last week there was some list chatter about a RV conversion of the Nissan NV cargo van. Well here is a short review of...
• vanagon diesel or inline 4 conversion kit FS on samba...converts wbx to inline4
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:21:38 EST
  not mine, but this is a good price....convert your waterboxer to diesel or inline 4cyl gas... _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: Syncro GL spotted for sale in Milford, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:42:01 -0500
  ...They also told me the Zetec was a > Subaru conversion. (Eh?) > > Nice - Um, someone doesn't have a clue. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:32:42 -0600
  Sound! Check this out: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1491027/ferrari_512_bb_eiger_norwand/ I've got sweaty palms now. Whew! b On...
• Re: PC300 inverter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 14:59:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...your numbers are at 100% conversion >efficiency. The real world won't allow that - probably better add at least >20% to your numbers! efficiency...
• Pertronix Ignitor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 06:41:34 -0700
  I installed one these point-less ignition conversion kits into my 009 distribitor. I installed the Ignitor by Pertronix. Anyway when I measure the...
• Subaru engine conversion (BTDT?)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 21 May 1998 11:07:14 -0700
  I have seen a similar request posted before but never saw a reply so here we go again: Has anyone (still here) completed and...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 00:52:35 +0100
  "Peter B." wrote: > His comment was simply, "I wish your kit was available when I > made my decision". There is a very noticeable difference...
• 5speed trans for 91 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - rickb
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 23:31:38 -0800
  ...Wondering if anyone knows of a 5 speed transmission conversion other than the diesel version, for the 91 Carat? Thanks Rickb =(:>)
• Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:33:37 -0800
  Has anybody used the kit to convert their air conditioning to 134a that they sell at the local parts store? The kit has a...
• round headlight to square conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 17:57:37 -0800
  I have an '85 Westy with round headlights. Can I convert to square headlights and grille? I generally like the way the look but...
• Changing ride ht.
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 07:52:42 -0700
  I just got done w/ my Subaru conversion and I love it. Only thing is I need to get a couple more inches of...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:34:17 -0500
  Now here's a simple question---- Why do you think, that buy offering an engine update kit for the Vanagon, that VW would jeopardize...
• FS: westy interior, and poptop section
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 10:16:57 EDT
  ...fit all vanagons, easy conversion. located SE PA [text/html]
• FS - 2.1 WBX core and parts - No. Calif
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:22:19 -0700
  For sale 2.1L engine, '86, 130K miles - running (but poorly) when pulled for conversion. leaky heads. Should be rebuildable. no injectors - $300. Also...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Steven Gager
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:36:35 -0500
  or it could be that thing with the emissions. and I have to say that my tired 1.9 waterboxer has a lot more...
• Re: List Sticker Survey
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:31:08 -0500
  ...Yellow (bright) .....! Yes > >Your Name...........................! Julianna >90 VW Vanagon Westfalia-Tiico Conversion (The Rastafalia) > > > Volks, Please re-read John's post! (shoot HIM an...
• Re: One Step Forward, One Step Back
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:07:53 -0700
  ...Hasn't worked since the Tiico conversion. Hmmm.
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 11:30:14 -0500
  Darn. I hate it when I state something wrong and am caught at it. I don't recall AC ever being an option at...
• Re: Porscheagon on samba
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:51:32 -0500
  ...days but still the work that > must have > gone into this conversion is off the chart. did i miss something or is there a...
• Re: Camp stove input requested - dual fuel conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:52:43 -0500
  I have had it mentioned to me in the past that Amoco Premium is about the same as "white gas"... I have yet to...
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:19:19 -0400
  nice :) On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 9:59 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/passengersideenginecarrier > > Getting better! > > Neil...
• Re: Decisions..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:45:40 -0700
  I think to understand the Zetech conversion, it is best done by seeing it with your own eyes, and by your own seat-of...
• Re: Vanagon Turbo Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:58:40 -0500
  ...Can anyone comment on this engine conversion? It's not a TDI, but a 1.9L TD. What kind of power, torque and MPG...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:33:04 -0800
  ...Personally, if I > > were to undergo a gasser conversion, it'd be either the 2.3L turbo fiver or > > a 1.8L turbo four...
• Would you buy this?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 05:29:49 EST
  ...The conversion does look very sanitary. Almost factory looking. However, the engine is filthy with obvious signs of oil leaks -- mainly around the valve...