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• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 18:31:26 -0400
  ...beyond that stuff if you have a chip on your shoulder about environmental issues then you might be drawn to the diesel conversion. if...
• Re: Trading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:54:28 -0500
  ...As for the 88 take your time and finish the conversion. Sell it when done or if you prefer it sell the 91. Selling...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:54:28 -0800
  ...are you gonnashare ( brag )about your jetta conversion ? I'm interested in all kinds of vanagon engine conversions. Scott On 1/19/2013 12...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:30:32 -0600
  ...134 conversion > >Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:28:11 -0600 > >From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> > >Subject: Re: 134 conversion > > > >But Mike...
• Re: Those dreaded 9 words...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 22:57:10 -0500
  ...If the vehicle needs an engine, then most likely the engine conversion is only the down payment to keep it going. If doing a...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:15:25 -0700
  ...Jim On Mar 13, 2015 7:54 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > > Even with a conversion you need a general list, www...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:53:03 -0800
  ...small car VW engine conversion Robert Keezer said: > The Vanagon is not designed for high speed driving and lacks the > additional > safety features such...
• Re: OBD2 gauges
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:28:14 -0500
  ...Do any of you have a favorite OBD2 gauge? I recently did a > Bostig conversion and my stock 84 gauges suck. I have no...
• IRS Conversions?
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 19:55:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...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: Source of 1.9L TD
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 21 Sep 1997 08:52:59 -0500
  ...I can't seem to find Helmut's original post, but $4,500 to $5K seems pretty good to me for a conversion kit...
• Vanagon 1.9 oil pan bell housing clearance???
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 30 May 1999 21:15:46 -0400
  Hello Folks, First a public thanks to all who have helped me with my 1.9TD conversion. Well the transmission is on and I...
• I'm taking another trip to Germany in July - anyone need parts!?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 21:11:23 -0700
  ...I will also have more headlights, both round and square, Diesel engine mounting parts for I4 conversions, Transporter Canopies and a few other goodies...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:09:11 -0500
  I have yet to see an HID or LED drop in conversion that doesn't give a tonne of scattered light (& therefore illegal & dangerous...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:46:17 -0700
  On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:10 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Of note, saw Jim Arnotts ABA swap in person. The...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 May 2012 11:59:18 -0400
  At 11:40 AM 5/17/2012, Jamie Fitterer wrote: >is there any pricing posted anywhere on the cost of this conversion? Gents - This...
• NVC - but Westfalia content! Cool Camper on Craig's list
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:53:22 -0400
  ...maybe one with a TDI conversion. But it sure would look cool being towed behind an older bus!!! This is in Ann Arbor Michigan...
• Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 06:25:01 +0400
  ...I need leads on renting/buying a Westphalia conversion (maybe California model) Eurovan Camper (T4?). How do I make contact directly with Westphalia in...
• Westy pop-top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sean R Meiborg
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 18:10:59 -0500
  Does anyone in the Seattle/Pacific Northwest area know of a person/body shop/business that has successfully transferred a Westfalia pop-top to...
• Re: Pulley Conversion
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 21:16:37 EST
  Vibration? Can you say, "ouch" (that had to put a hurtin' on the bearings)? Can you say "rebuild" in the not too distant future...
• Re: tranny linkage question.
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 23:53:58 EST
  ...name of the company that sells the linkage > kits for the conversion????? > I'm pretty sure its: Transform 2105 W.Cowels St. Long beach...
• syncro camper FS in France: where to advertise?
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:19:45 -0700
  I don't know anything about this syncro, except that it is a non-Westy conversion. Friend of mine wishes to sell as she...
• Re: Diesel Westy Conversion to Gas???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 22:42:22 EST
  Geez...where is this at? The going labor rate around here is $60/hr. -Dave '88 GTi 16v '88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg In a...
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:53:33 EDT
  In a message dated 5/7/99 06:48:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tcarrington@RELITECH.COM writes: << Maybe you could even cut the...
• parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Yozell
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 16:24:42 EDT
  listees AS the conversion of my engine was I success I'm left with some parts for sale . I have a good digijet ecu...
• Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:19:47 -0800
  David Marshall wrote: > > 25 MPG and more HP is achievable with a 2.0L gasoline motor for much less > money and technical challanges than...
• tiico
  Historical mailing list - David Ells
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 21:54:31 -0500
  ...tiico? I've read a lot about the in-line four conversions from them, but haven't seen much traffic on their air-cooled...
• FS: 80 Vanagon in Seattle Cheap
  Historical mailing list - maded
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:31:22 -0800
  ...The trans may be usable in a diesel conversion. NOT MINE, USUAL DISCLAIMERS, CONTACT DARREN S, 206 767 5776 (from Bry's Auto wrecking...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:04:20 -0700
  Riiiiiiiiight -- he says as he reaches for the bailing wire and duct tape. c At 10:24 PM 6/15/01 -0500, Terry Kay...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 18:25:59 -0500
  ...I did the conversion, compressor oil and all. It is not as efficient as the R12 so they make the clutch pulley smaller on...
• Re: Towing Vanagon by Tow Dolly
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 06:13:14 EDT
  In a message dated 6/30/01 2:43:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, TimcoWestyGMC@AOL.COM writes: << Stock or Conversion propelled Dolly? >> I...
• tiico question
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:21:09 -0600
  For all/any of you that have done this conversion: What do you do with the vacuum lines that run to the charcoal canister...
• WTB seat tracks...
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 17:27:26 -0600
  ...I'm looking into mounting some captains chairs out of another conversion. Thanks.. John Salt Lake City 90 syncro westy
• Re: seating conversion question...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:31:42 EST
  In a message dated 12/30/01 6:44:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << but the floor mounts are not...
• Re: Vanagon Configuration Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tanja Barnes
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 17:13:29 -0800
  ...And he does have a Tiico > conversion in it. How can that be? Is it registered with California? Or out of state? Just wondering...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 13:43:54 -0500
  ...com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion 81 Checker A-11 (Taxi) 65 VW Notchback
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD/ motorcycles - end the thread, please!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:12:11 -0500
  ...Thanks, TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion...
• FS: Parting Out '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:25:59 EST
  ...good poptop for those who want to do a conversion and good 2.0L aircooled motor and 4spd trans.. chris se,pa
• Re: Diesel conversions
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:46 -0700
  On Apr 20, 2004, at 7:46 PM, Jeff at Vanagonparts wrote: > A tranny upgrade is highly recommended due the increased torque and > power...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 23:53:29 -0400
  ...if you can do the work yourself. your options are open. Conversion, Gowesty, Tiico, Subaru etc. If you can't do it yourself, buy...
• Looking for hardware
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:02:32 -0700
  ...I've decided to do a conversion on my 85' weekender to a TD minimum; TDI probably. Any sage advice or slanderous flames appreciated...
• Re: gas prices (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:07:46 -0400
  ...You can now justify an engine conversion (with higher mileage) easier than ever before. I used this to convince my wife: http://my.tbaytel...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:46:33 -0700
  Yes, either the Weber DFAV or the DFEV. I ordered the DFEV, but they shipped the DFAV and it works fine. --- David Bohannan <fjazzbass...
• Re: TiiCo in an aircooled van?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 04:58:08 -0700
  ...what year 911 motor would I be looking for? Does > this > conversion fit under the deck lid? > Casey __________________________________________ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94...
• Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:31:33 -0400
  They did full electric, not a hybrid. Jim Akiba On 10/4/07, Warren Chapman <vwsyncroguy@yahoo.com> wrote: > > It's already been done...
• Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:35:44 -0400
  The question came up today on the Subaru Conversion list about adding a Power Steering rack to an early (83.5, 84, 85) vanagon...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:11:49 -0500
  ...subaru conversion > > Is the subaru conversion easier than the i-4 conversion? I can get a > legacy motor for 375.00 > Darrel 88
• Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:31:36 -0700
  ...Engine Swap - what about TDI? Dear Douglas, I am "in the middle" of doing my TDi conversion but have to temporarily stop due to...
• Just spent the morning with listmember Gary Bawden
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:06:33 -0500
  Listmember Gary Bawden is touring the country in his gas-to-TDI conversion done by Scott, which I got to see and drive this...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:41:46 +0100
  ...List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock >> engine lid... >> >> >> How about Diesel conversions: Bernd J�ger is THE guy in Europe...
• Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 22:22:44 -0500
  ...How many would buy a California for $70k+ when > > you can get a used RV for less, or a new Class B conversion for...
• Re: Wanted: Golf/Jetta Adaptor plate to auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:24:42 -0700
  ...Golf/Jetta Adaptor plate to auto tranny Hi All! I'm looking to be possibly doing some other conversions. The Tiico has worked out...
• Re: 2.2 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 23:03:26 +1200
  ...All owners seem to be most happy > with their conversions. >> > >Andrew and other engine swap advocates, > >Although I admire your loyalties to certain swaps...
• Re: New pop top Honda? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:13:35 -0700
  Andrew, Speaking of the Westy alternative, how are the Trekker conversion campers if I recall the name right in your part of the world...
• Wierd Heater Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:42:54 -0800
  ...I might note hot-ness factor is not that hot, but then I have a Subaru conversion which may be contributing to that. If...
• Re: Factory assembly information?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 08:02:00 -0500
  ...There are pics of my conversion online here: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia/Gallery and here: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia/creation/index.html...
• Re: 5 cyl engine clearance follow up, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 19:12:41 -0800
  ...Even using your numbers yields a ground clearance of 21 cms (8.2 inches) after the conversion, using stock size tires. This is over...
• Re: Vanspotting in Van City (as they call it) and on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:42:49 -0700
  ...Continuing in the non-VW > vein, there were lots of the early Toyota vans > including a high-top Get Away Van conversion. And I...
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 12:03:12 -0700
  ...Boy you must be living in a part of the country where there is a problem with poor workmanship! I have seen several conversions...
• Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:45:51 -0800
  ...Average mileage since the conversion is 32mpg imperial, up from 23mpg imperial with the gasser. The added range is nice to have for some...
• Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:10:26 -0500
  ...Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion > > >OK, I have my customer's ABA 2.0l 97 Jetta engine conversion almost >finished. We finished the...