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- Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughtsHistorical mailing list - Scott Daniel - TurbovansSun, 12 May 2013 17:40:03 -0700...And it's not fun, don't do it of course. 'somebody' has to do clever work to make a decent engine conversion. or...
- Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a VanagonHistorical mailing list - Ralph MeyermannSat, 10 Feb 2018 13:16:52 -0600...AM, "Rob" <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote: > There is a diesel conversion list <TDI-conversion@yahoogroups.com> on > yahoo. Lot's of knowledge there! > > Rob...
- Re: Vanagon Diesel Transmission to Engine questionHistorical mailing list - Don HansonFri, 8 Jul 2016 04:00:05 -0700...I’m documenting this all on my conversion website for the next sap to > undergo a conversion who isn’t a daily mechanic. > > Thanks...
- Re: VW Camper Conversion ShowdownHistorical mailing list - Jim FelderTue, 28 Oct 2014 19:28:26 -0500...VW Camper Conversion Showdown > > Why oh why aren't these offered in the US!!!? > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIUwrCRNj3M > > > Steven > 91 Westy >
- Re: Vancouver Vanagon Meeting 2009Historical mailing list - neil NSat, 1 Aug 2009 09:58:59 -0700...Plus maybe some Suby conversions would show up? Who knows? Neil. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 9:04 AM, Jake de Villiers<crescentbeachguitar...
- RE: safare conversionHistorical mailing list - len alcamoThu, 27 Jun 1996 09:08:49 -0500...originally, I believe, white over med-dark blue repainted during the conversion to burgandy with a whole bunch of typically 70's looking silver...
- Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!Historical mailing list - John RodgersWed, 1 Dec 1999 18:01:43 -0600...I have decided against taking this one on as a conversion. But at least I come away from my inquiries a little more enlightened...
- 11 in. pressure = how many Bars????Historical mailing list - StebbinsSun, 19 Nov 2000 11:10:02 +0200...My Excel spreadsheet does not have the conversion, inches to bar (or at least I can not find it). I used http://www.unitwiz...
- Re: Sudden Shifting DifficultysHistorical mailing list - Claudio CellaTue, 18 Jun 2002 20:45:28 -0700Not sure about your Tico conversion application but the symptoms you describe are identical to the problem i had with my 87 with 2...
- A/C questionHistorical mailing list - Randy CharretteWed, 2 Jul 2003 00:55:14 +0000I have a 87' Syncro with a Tiico conversion. AC has been great all last summer after the R-134 conversion (did myself), and...
- I have questions about converting the AC system to 134aHistorical mailing list - David MarshallMon, 26 Apr 2004 09:49:38 -0700I have a beautiful Vanagon Carat here that we are doing a TDI conversion into. I have to admit that I am not an...
- Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in DallasHistorical mailing list - joe trussellThu, 8 Dec 2005 15:54:13 +0000...Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas >Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:28:14 -0700 > >Joe T. said: >"This morning, I asked my wife...
- Re: VW's 'new' vanHistorical mailing list - Florian SpeierMon, 6 Oct 2008 22:30:12 -0700...VW has its own camper conversion plant in germany which outfits their fifth generation Bus, the successor of the Eurovan. Its a great conversion...
- Re: Weekender ConversionHistorical mailing list - Jere HawnTue, 19 Nov 2002 00:26:24 -0800Hi Bob, I just finished the same conversion to my 90 this past summer, it's a great conversion! I do not know if...
- Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain WestyHistorical mailing list - Jamie FittererFri, 25 May 2012 15:40:42 +0000...complete conversion package" is plenty different from Turnkey....It > is still a large amount of work for the vendors who offer these > conversions. It...
- Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.Historical mailing list - Robert KeezerTue, 11 Oct 2005 10:20:32 -0700...wasserboxer 2.1L > w/auto to 1.9TDI? > If so what are your mpg figures city/hwy? > If this conversion gets anything above 25MPG...
- Re: Noisy fuel pump?Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - ShazamWed, 14 May 2008 15:06:04 -0700It's true..........subaru conversions can be very challengint at times to get really, really right. I have spent 20 hours on one glitch...
- Re: Tiico Parts Availability?Historical mailing listWed, 8 Mar 2006 07:14:58 -0500RObert, Do you have any recent pictures and details of you conversion? Robert Keezer wrote: >The Tweako parts you want are only available if...
- Re: Subaru in a Vanagon?? Yes!!!Historical mailing list - Garth WoolstenhulmeSat, 20 Sep 1997 20:53:44 -0700Tim McDermott wrote: > > Fellow Dreamers, > > I had the pleasure of viewing a Subaru/Vanagon conversion. The Kennedy kit > looks well thought out. It fits...
- Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking pleaseHistorical mailing list - mark drillockTue, 2 Jun 2009 09:13:39 -0700Don, I think the inline 4 VW can be a great and economical conversion for people to do themselves. It just isn't always...
- Re: Suburu/Golf debateHistorical mailing list - Alistair BellFri, 5 Jan 2001 12:33:12 -0800...Not all I4 conversions, only the ones like yours that have the engine in the more upright angle. > ALL engine > conversions present a trade...
- Re: New owner questionsHistorical mailing list - Scott Daniel - TurbovansWed, 28 Nov 2012 14:53:30 -0800...Who did the 5 cyl > conversion and how long ago? > > Mark > > sailingfc @dslextreme.com wrote: >> I'll take a look again when it stops...
- Re: subaru conversionHistorical mailing list - Warren ChapmanSat, 31 Mar 2001 19:58:26 -0500There should be a rule about talking about conversions on this list" The rule should be: "If you ain't DONE IT or (at...
- Re: Subie to Vnagon tranny conversionHistorical mailing list - Stephen GrisantiMon, 8 Jan 2018 12:27:56 +0000...Does anyone know where to get tranny conversion parts to stick the Subie 5 speed tranny into a Vanagon? John
- Re: Mercedes possibly nails the euro-van thing...Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillanFri, 30 Oct 2015 11:55:27 -0700...Sportsmobile or Roadtrek will likely offer the first conversions of this van in the US, and they would be pretty nice. Stuart > On Fri...
- Re: Friday engine conversionsHistorical mailing list - Sudhir DesaiFri, 16 Oct 2009 10:15:12 -0400...wrote: > If you want to talk about sex(y) and dream conversions, how about this > little, or not, gem that Ferrari build. This flat...
- Re: Anyone know of any Vanagon or Eurovan Handicap Accessible vans available?Historical mailing list - Stephen GrisantiSun, 9 Aug 2009 10:56:03 -0700Also there's a company here called Hoyt's that does lots of van conversions.� They started back in the "rolling sin bin" days...
- Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...Historical mailing list - JordanVwFri, 22 May 1998 01:28:58 EDT...Then was shipped to Vancouver WA to Automotive Services Inc (ASI) for their camper conversion. IMO, ASI's were better equipped than Westy's...
- Re: My 5cyl T4...How about Audi's S4 in there?Historical mailing list - KleinwagenSat, 7 Mar 1998 23:33:09 ESTIn a message dated 98-03-06 00:19:31 EST, you write: << I have heard talk on such a conversion but not any...
- Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VANHistorical mailing list - John AndersonWed, 11 Jul 2001 19:43:15 -0400...The sunroof is a great way to do a safe conversion, that '87 isn't going to be worth jack 5 years from now...
- Re: 82 Diesel Vanagon Engine Replacement - I'm looking at the 1.9 NAHistorical mailing list - Birkenfeld JeffFri, 26 Apr 2002 09:35:07 -0500...Jon Sykes <jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM> >Anyone else done this conversion? This is a 75 HP engine - a decent improvement over the stock...
- Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning ConversionHistorical mailing list - Stan WilderWed, 16 Jun 2004 20:55:09 -0500...R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion > On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:53 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote > > I have brand new everything and...
- Mileage testing information updatedHistorical mailing list - DennisMon, 27 Sep 2004 00:13:41 -0400...I've just completed updating my web site (conversion of 90 westy automatic) with the following information: 1. Methodology and results of mileage testing...
- Re: Cruise Control - Subaru ConversionsHistorical mailing list - OlRivrRatFri, 19 Aug 2022 21:05:04 -0600My VDubaru has Cruise Control but it is AfterMarket ~ > On 18 Aug , 2022, at 8:00 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I...
- Re: AC conversionHistorical mailing list - steve meassickWed, 22 Jun 2016 13:09:23 +0000SEZDIDE1MmEgaGFkIGJlZW4gc3R1ZGllZCBmb3IgYSBudW1iZXIgb2YgeWVhcnMsIHNpbmNlIGF0 IGxlYXN0IDIwMDQuICBJdCBpcyBhbG1vc3QgYSBzdHJhaWdodCBkcm9wIGluIHN1YnN0aXR1dGUg Zm9yIDEzNGEgd2l0aCB0aGUgbW9sZWN1bGUgYmVpbmcgdmVyeSBzaW1pbGFyIGV4Y2VwdCB0aGF0 IHR3byBoeWRyb2dlbiBhdG9tcyBhcmUgc3Vic3RpdHV0ZWQgZm9yIHR3byBmbG91cmluZSBhdG9t cy4gIEhlcmUgaXMgYSBsaW5rIHRvIGFuIFNBRSBzdHVkeSBvbiBpdA0KaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29v Z2xlLmNvbS91cmw/c2E9dCZyY3Q9aiZxPSZlc3JjPXMmc291cmNlPXdlYiZjZD0xJnZlZD0wYWhV S0V3aUN6Tno1MWJ2TkFoVVNFRklLSFhYcUJnZ1FGZ2dqTUFBJnVybD1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3 LnNhZS5vcmclMkZhbHRyZWZyaWdlcmFudCUyRnByZXNlbnRhdGlvbnMlMkZwcmVzdy1oaWxsLnBk ZiZ1c2c9QUZRakNOSHc5ZV9VQmlxN2hmb1lqTnRVZnU1WmxETDl1USZzaWcyPU80a2hKUHpFTkRh SGplM3hvM0twQUEmY2FkPXJqYQ0KDQpJZiBhbnl0aGluZyAxNTJhIGlzIHdvcmtzIGJldHRlciB0 aGFuIDEzNGEsIGNvb2xpbmcgc2xpZ2h0bHkgYmV0dGVyIHdpdGggbG93ZXIgaGlnaCBhbmQgbG93 IHByZXNzdXJlIHJlYWRpbmdzLiBNYWluIGRyYXdiYWNrIGlzIHRoYXQgaXQgaXMgbW9yZSBmbGFt bWFibGUgYW5kIG5vdCByZWFkaWx5IGF2YWlsYWJsZSB0byB0aGUgcHVibGljLg0KDQpTdGV2ZQ0K DQotLS0tLU9yaWdpbmFsIE1lc3NhZ2UtLS0tLQ0KRnJvbTogVmFuYWdvbiBNYWlsaW5nIExpc3Qg W21haWx0bzp2YW5hZ29uQGdlcnJ5LnZhbmFnb24uY29tXSBPbiBCZWhhbGYgT2YgSm9obiBSb2Rn ZXJzDQpTZW50OiBUdWVzZGF5LCBKdW5lIDIxLCAyMDE2IDk6MTYgUE0NClRvOiB2YW5hZ29uQEdF UlJZLlZBTkFHT04uQ09NDQpTdWJqZWN0OiBSZTogQUMgY29udmVyc2lvbg0KDQpJJ20gcmVkb2lu ZyBteSBBQyBub3cuDQoNCldoYXQgSSBrbm93LiBUaGVyZSBpcyBhIG5ldyBwcm9kdWN0IGNvbWlu ZyBmcm9tIENocnlzbGVyLCBzdXBwb3NlZGx5LCBhbmQgaXQgd2lsbCBiZSBpbiBuZXcgY2FycyBu ZXh0IHllYXIsIGFuZCB5b3UgY2FuIHJlY2hhcmdlIHdpdGggaXQgaW4gcGFzdCB5ZWFyIGF1dG9z LiBJIGhhdmVuJ3QgcmVhZCBpdCBidXQgdGhlIGdyYXBldmluZSBzYXlzIHRoZSBuZXcgcmVmcmln ZXJhbnQgaXMgdW5nb2RseSBleHBlbnNpdmUgYW5kIGNhbiBvbmx5IGJlIGluc3RhbGxlZCBieSBj ZXJ0aWZpZWQgc2hvcHMuIE9uIHRoZSBvdGhlciBoYW5kLCB0aGVyZSBpcyBhbm90aGVyIHJlZnJp...
- Re: Small Car ConversionsHistorical mailing list - Jim HildtWed, 3 Feb 2016 01:40:41 +0000SSBhbHNvIGNvdWxkbid0IGFncmVlIG1vcmUgYW5kIEkgYW0gbm90IGEgY29tcGxldGUgaWRpb3Qg d2l0aCBEWCBhbmQgcmVwYWlycy4gIEkgZG9u4oCZdCBlbmpveSBkb2luZyBzbyBhcyBtYW55IG90 aGVycy4gIE15IHRpbWUgaXMgbGltaXRlZCBmb3IgZW5qb3lpbmcgdHJpcHMgYW5kIGEgcXVpY2sg b3Zlcm5pZ2h0IHdpbGwgbm90IGJlIHNvIHRlcnJpZmljIGlmIEkgYW0gc3R1Y2sgc29tZXdoZXJl IGFuZCBteSBjb21wYW55IGlzIGFsc28gaW4gYSBsdXJjaCB3aGlsZSBJIGRlYWwgd2l0aCBpdC4g DQoNCkFuZCBsaWtlIHRoZSBjb250cm9sIGFybSBidXNoaW5ncywgdGhlcmUgYXJlIGNyYXBweSBu ZXcgcGFydHMgYW5kIG5ldyBwYXJ0cyB0aGF0IGFyZSBub3QgbWFkZSBhcyB3ZWxsIGFzIGluIHRo ZSAib2xkIGRheXMiLiAgSSBwbGF5IHRoZSBvZGRzLiBBbmQga2VlcCBtYW55IG1lY2hhbmljIHBo b25lIG51bWJlcnMgY2xvc2UgYXQgaGFuZCwgYW5kIG15IHJlcGFpciBsb2cgYW5kIG5vdGVzIGFs d2F5cyB0cmF2ZWxzLg0KDQpKaW0NCg0KLS0tLS1PcmlnaW5hbCBNZXNzYWdlLS0tLS0NCkZyb206 IERlbm5pcyBIYXluZXMgW21haWx0bzpkMjNoYXluZXM1N0Bob3RtYWlsLmNvbV0gDQpTZW50OiBU dWVzZGF5LCBGZWJydWFyeSAwMiwgMjAxNiA1OjA1IFBNDQpUbzogSmltIEhpbGR0OyB2YW5hZ29u QEdFUlJZLlZBTkFHT04uQ09NDQpTdWJqZWN0OiBSRTogU21hbGwgQ2FyIENvbnZlcnNpb25zDQoN ClNvbWV0aW1lcyB0aGF0ICJwZWFjZSBvZiBtaW5kIiBpcyBmYWxzZS4gQW5kIHNvbWV0aW1lcyBl dmVuIG5ldyBwYXJ0cyBmYWlsLiBGdW4gQnVzIHN0aWxsIGhhcyB0aGUgb3JpZ2luYWwgcmFkaWF0 b3IuIE15IHdpZmUncyAyMDEyIEpldHRhIGhhZCB0aGUgcmFkaWF0b3IgZmFpbCBsYXN0IHN1bW1l ci4gU29uJ3MgMjAxMyBHVEkgYXRlIGEgd2F0ZXIgcHVtcCBsYXN0IHllYXIgYWxzby4gU29tZXRp bWVzIG9sZCBpcyBhbHNvIHRlc3RlZCBhbmQgcHJvdmVuISBGdW4gQnVzIGVuZ2luZSB0aXJlZCBh bmQgcHJvdmVuIGF0IDI5MEsuIFdoZW4gaXQgZmFpbHMgSSB3aWxsIGNvYmJsZSB0b2dldGhlciBw aWVjZXMgYXMgbmVlZGVkIHdpdGggc29tZSBuZXcgaGVhZHMgcmluZ3MsIHdoYXRldmVyIGlzIG5l ZWRlZCBpbmNsdWRpbmcgYSBnb29kIHVzZWQgY2FzZSAoSSBoYXZlIGEgZmV3KSBhbmQgbWFrZSBp dCBnbyBzb21lIG1vcmUuIElmIGl0IGZhaWxzIG9uIGEgdHJpcCBhIFUtSGF1bCBhbmQgdHJhaWxl ciB3aWxsIGdldCBpdCBob21lLiBBbmQgaXQgd29uJ3QgY29zdCAkMTVrIHRvIGp1c3Qga2VlcCBp dCBnb2luZy4gSSBuZWVkIG15IG1vbmV5IHRvIHN1cHBvcnQgdGhhdCBtb3RvciBob21lIGhhYml0...
- Subaru EE20 Boxer Turbo DieselHistorical mailing list - Todd LastThu, 4 Jul 2013 14:12:52 -0700...It seems like an interesting conversion with 258 ft. lbs or torque. I wonder how this compares with a VW TDI. Small car performance...
- Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine ConversionHistorical mailing list - RobWed, 19 Sep 2012 14:20:58 -0700At 9/19/2012 01:35 PM, neil n wrote: >Exactly my point. > >Though I disagree with "it's just a car" < kidding! > But...
- Re: Jetta Conversion. Coolant Sensor DTC. WBX Temp Gauge LED Cause This?Historical mailing list - David BeierlMon, 12 Jul 2010 16:50:03 -0400At 10:34 PM 7/11/2010 Sunday, neil n wrote: >Could the WBX blinking LED in temp gauge at startup (normal), >trigger this...
- mileage? I'll give you mileageHistorical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin MullerThu, 04 Apr 1996 10:27:48 -0700...It's a '66 camper conversion (Sun-something), with a 1971 single-port engine. Usual mileage varies significantly with average driving speed -- 55 mph...
- Caravan exhibition Dusseldorf, URLHistorical mailing list - Helmut ZeidlerThu, 18 Sep 1997 11:12:45 -0700...Specially follow to dehler-mobile to find their EV-camping conversion. Helmut '80 Camper
- disk brake conversionHistorical mailing list - Sudhir DesaiTue, 24 Feb 1998 18:52:27 -0500is there any cheaper way to convert to disk brakes? Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 cdes@welchlink...
- Re: unstuck starterHistorical mailing list - DAPrescottSat, 21 Mar 1998 08:30:22 EST...Worked every time! Doug Downingtown, Pa 84 Westy - 74K 84 Vanagon GL 174K, semi retired (electric conversion someday?)
- Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversionHistorical mailing list - Raimund FeussnerWed, 5 Jan 2000 14:07:19 +0100> One plus for this unit would be the elimination of all the > coolant pipes and radiator. And one minus is heating...To heat a...
- Re: Who is MSDS?Historical mailing list - Per LindgrenSat, 22 Apr 2000 01:37:55 +0200...Who is this vendor? I believe it is called Martin Schneider Design Systems, the web site http://www.msdsinc.com They do conversions like...
- Re: Gap? .03" = .762mm??Historical mailing list - Alfred BagdanSun, 8 Oct 2000 11:05:51 -0600...This > approximate conversion will serve you well until you start building electron > microscopes.
- Re. Free Z bed cushionHistorical mailing list - mike malkovichThu, 1 Feb 2001 17:36:25 -1000...mike 85 vanagon I-4 conversion
- Re: R-134a OilHistorical mailing list - Richard A. JonesThu, 14 Jun 2001 08:02:09 -0600...http://www.griffiths.com/achelp/achelp3.htm They recommend ester oil in a conversion. They state that some forms of PAG oil don't...
- 1.9 "Wasserboxer" engine for sale, $500Historical mailing list - Trent SandersSat, 4 Aug 2001 00:39:48 -0400...Engine was removed intact for Subaru conversion and was driven daily prior to removal. $500 and you pay shipping, located in Southern California. Reply...
- Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?Historical mailing list - Ben TSun, 30 Sep 2001 01:38:30 EDTJason, The only way to find out why the lifesavers are there is to jump in your flux-capacitor gullwing door stainless steel breadbox...
- I-4 infoHistorical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" DonovanMon, 24 Sep 2001 14:48:09 EDT...GX engine using parts from a 1983 Diesel vanagon for the conversion. Shaggy like I said, don't wish to sell, but want this...
- Re: Air Cooled to Subaru Conversion.Historical mailing list - Andrew GrebneffFri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200And the lower grill opening can easily be added to a luftboxer front panel with a nibbler or sawzall. >Impossible? >I don't think...
- Re: conversion to Swivel chairHistorical mailing list - G. ChapmanFri, 10 May 2002 16:35:30 -0400Volks: Attempting to lower the height of a swivel seat mechanism in a Vanagon has its complications; i.e., the swivel mechanism will then...
- anyone have a good 2.1L for sale?Historical mailing list - jesse johnsonThu, 25 Dec 2003 20:54:36 -0500...If anyone happens to have a good 2.1L for sale or a used Tiico conversion for sale.. Pmail me.. I may be interested...
- Re: dont drool on the keyboard!!!!Historical mailing listSun, 20 Jun 2004 00:02:57 EDT...dont you have to do that with your conversions? ;<) jk :<) chris
- wtb poptop/weekender, non VW okHistorical mailing list - Pat HorrocksThu, 19 Aug 2004 11:47:13 EDT...a buddy wants the headroom but has lots of camping stuff. Conversions, non- VW, etc. ok. Priorities-- mechanics excellent, young/low mileage- no immediate...
- Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availabilityHistorical mailing list - Clint KoldaFri, 15 Dec 2006 13:38:32 -0800I filled up with gas today and I noticed a sticker on the diesel pump next to me. It indicated that it was ULSD...
- headlight buckets for SA grilleHistorical mailing list - Allan StreibTue, 12 Feb 2008 21:40:05 -0500I am considering a conversion to the South African grille, I know that you need the "buckets" for the 7" headlamps. I have a...
- Re: How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?Historical mailing list - moritz schmidSat, 22 Jul 2017 21:09:10 +0000...Again, find the parts from folks doing > conversions, and search The Samba for "parting out Vanagon" along with > specific parts. > > I have a set...
- Re: Tiico ConversionHistorical mailing list - Robert KeezerThu, 1 Nov 2007 11:33:29 -0700...Doing an engine conversion without the benefit of having it done for you at the factory in Germany means you have to do a...