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• Re: [TDI-conversion] Ignition transponder modules
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:51:57 +0100
  ...TDI-conversion@onelist.com > > Subscribe: TDI-conversion-subscribe@onelist.com > > Unsubscribe: TDI-conversion-unsubscribe@onelist.com > > List owner: TDI-conversion-owner@onelist.com > > > > Shortcut...
• Re: subaru conversion 2.2L
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:42:36 -0500
  ...subaru conversion 2.2L > > > Does anyone have any experience with the subaru > > conversion? > > > > Having problems with 2.2L 93 legacy motor conversion > > in 86...
• Re: Wanted: Subie conversion bits
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:31:41 -0600
  ...But even conversions are pricey. I stongly considered such a thing. Then decided a'gin it. Good luck. John Rodgers 887 GL Driver Patrick...
• Anyone with Subaru in automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 07:19:25 EDT
  Hello I have a '87 Wolfy weekender and a '92 Legacy engine and plan to do the conversion in a few weeks. I am...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:38:08 -0800
  ...IMNSHO the only worthy conversion options) > > 1.6/1.9 TD-TDI __50degree > Hasenwerk's 1.9 TDI__ 23 degree > > On 12/28/06...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:23:34 -0600
  ...16 Apr , 2018, at 9:22 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > Anyone know the web address for a vanagon/subaru conversion web site? > > Thanks! > > John
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:35:27 -0700
  ...at 8:22 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Anyone know the web address for a vanagon/subaru conversion web site? > > Thanks! > > John
• VW to Napa Hose Conversion for '86-91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 19:37:23 -0500
  We can all thank Darrell Boehler for the hose conversion site, the Digitool, being the only one I know who repairs the ECUs, and...
• Re: Vanagon conversion with previa engine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:55:05 +1300
  >Anyone ever heard of a conversion with a toyota previa engine? Previa, sold under that name in export markets; sold as Estima in Japan...
• Conversion Survey
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:38:16 -0600
  Alister, O.K., so it isn't an I4 conversion, but you wanted more input Alister. Here is the information on my current conversion...
• Re: Frydae: but it does have some Vanagon content!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:42:20 -0800
  I've seen that Vanagon around here (Vancouver BC) Link to conversion images of "Pig On The Street" Vanagon: http://www.pigonthestreet.com/the...
• Re: winkler diesel conversion kit price?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin & Lisa Sellitti
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:39:12 -0400
  ...winkler diesel conversion kit price? hi, after seeing karl's post about his TDI engine for sale, i'd like to know the price...
• Re: Breaking News - engine conversion from VWoA dealer!!
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 12:16:45 -0500
  Is this inline like the engine the used in Africa ?? > Soon they will be offering a conversion kit > including brand new 2.0 liter...
• Re: GL to Carat Conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:40:35 EDT
  ...Carat (table). > Can someone please answer a few questions on this conversion. Like: > > 1) do you have to cut the upper body area for...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:58:17 -0400
  On Jun 5, 2008, at 2:02 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > Hey Neil, it looks like Autobahn does Tiico conversions, according > to the...
• First 5-cylinder conversion on the East Coast!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:18:13 EDT
  Well, as you have heard, I have been buried in a 5-cylinder conversion project for the past several weeks. I apologize to those...
• TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 12:44:36 -0800
  Hello Volks, As I am beginning to plan for the TDI conversion in my syncro I will re-activate my TDI newsletter again. I...
• Re: Tiico conversion issues....
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:07:04 -0700
  Wrong!!! All converted Vanagons(except strange conversions like V6 Buicks, Chevrolet etc, but even those sell) sell rather easy, it's a FACT!, not...
• Re: Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:06:34 -0500
  ...I contacted them and asked if they would coordinate a visit to > their facility to check out their engine conversion kit:( > http://www.foreignautosupply...
• Re: AC Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:36:00 -0700
  I have heard to do the conversion correctly, you have to drain the system of R12 and the lubricating oil, and replace the receiver...
• Re: SVX Conversion List?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 7 May 2006 09:51:15 -0400
  ...SVX Conversion List? > > > > Hi All, > > Is there a Subbie SVX Conversion List > > For our Vanagons? > > Just bought a 92. > > thanks, > > John C... > > SLC, UT...
• ASI vs. Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 09:17:34 -0800
  Is anyone familiar with the ASI camper conversion? I'm in the market for air-cooled Vanagon Westfalia and happened upon an '80 Vanagon...
• Need Diesel parts for conversion!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 01:44:47 -0400
  I'm looking for the parts necessary for doing a Golf engine conversion. I need these Diesel parts: Engine carrier Oil pan Oil pump...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 18:20:03 -0800
  ...I guess he's done a few of their conversions. > Here's his e-mail address: bkelly@cwo.com How is he getting them...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:27:27 -0800
  ...That's why there are SA grilles, > headlight conversions, inline 5cyl conversions.. > > We can get parts, just not the whole vehicle :( > >
• Re: Breaking News - engine conversion from VWoA dealer!!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 12:19:16 -0700
  ...Do you know what the cost will be to go with >the inline conversion? > Let me make an educated guess...over $7000.
• Re: Correction-Vw dealer engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 23:21:13 EDT
  <<"As it turns out, they are selling Tiico conversions which they are buying from Peter, and installing in their shop, with 12 12 warranty...
• Re: My painful Subi post.... Correct tires for Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:31:00 -0800
  ...What IS the correct tire for the Subaru conversion? Chris S. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com...
• Propane/LNG Power
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:35:32 -0600
  Does anyone know WHERE to get components currently for conversion of the Vanagon to propane or LNG. I saw once a website of a...
• Re: Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:01 +1200
  ...The way I think of conversions is >that due to the reduced service options, conversions may be more appropriate >for those who can do...
• Audi 2.3 l conversion report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 19:23:27 -0700
  Hello all, I thought some of you might want to read how things went with the conversion of my '87 Westy syncro from the...
• Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:59:59 -0700
  ...While initially test > driving with the mechanic on my new EJ22 conversion, I asked him about Big > Brake Conversions. He has done many. He...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:17:04 -0800
  One thing I've found is that when I ask people what it cost, either a new WBX or conversion, I never get a...
• Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:23:19 -0400
  ...And loaded up the van with lots of (lead acid) batteries and got something like 16 miles per charge out the conversions. But times...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 14:57:19 +0000
  ...But nearly every day this question runs through head! Which one?! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Overall what is the choice conversion out there and...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:59:09 -0700
  Bostig is a Vanagon conversion company in Boston who builds conversions using Ford Zetec engines. You want one, believe me. Mark Rocket J Squirrel...
• Freon (R-12) to HF-134a on Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 19:11:41 -0600
  ...Any feedback appreciated as I am contemplating this conversion this coming -hot Texas- summer. Regards Mark B. Magee 87GL 90K Kemah TX USA
• Re: Golf engine Conversion Info
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 10:53:29 -0700
  ...Golf engine Conversion Info Does anyone know of a business that performs VW Golf engine conversions on Vanagons in the NW U.S.? We...
• engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:22:00 -0600
  I have been doing a lot of research on engine conversions. The subaru sounds pretty good to me but here are a few links...
• chip and cam upgrades for eurospec conversion??
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:11:51 -0500
  ...My 87 GL Camper with the Eurospec conversion runs great, about 20mpg, however, I am on my third starter motor. Here's my question...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:11:09 -0700
  ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. (still undecided on engine conversion choice!) http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:08:50 -0700
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) >I recently replaced my main commuter car with a (leased) 2013 Chevy Volt. I'm addicted to electric only (300...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:05:01 -0500
  ...Small Car Conversions Exactly. My peace of mind regardless of the engine replacement or conversion, the mechanical parts need to be new, best of...
• Re: 12 to 134a conversion:VW Dealer Quotes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:57:27 -0700
  ...He said they had > > >never done a conversion and there were no kits available from VW to > do > >this conversion. He recommended I bring...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 7 May 2001 22:19:15 -0700
  My customers do not have any problems using the stock Vanagon pump for their CIS, CIS-E, Digifant II or Motronic engine conversions. The...
• Re: TiiCo Question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:22:18 -0700
  ...Has > anyone experienced significant oil consumption post conversion? She is > using about a quart every 200-300 miles. Other than this nagging problem, > the...
• Re: Chasing the Unknowns Again (groan) ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 08:40:32 GMT0BST
  >1967 Split Screen - Canterbury Pitt Conversion Joel asked...... >is that a camper version? Yes it was one of the many various conversions that were...
• Re: subaru engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 13:30:09 -0400
  You should check the archives, I have not heard of any long term testimonials regarding the subaru engine conversion. From what I seen the...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Price
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:29:34 -0400
  ...so do the Subaru conversion for about $C2000 -Larry
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:24:09 EST
  ...automatic? What about a planetary reduction between the motor and trans as part of a conversion bell housing?(to keep the engine rpm down)
• Looking For Recommended TDI Conversion Shops
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:37:02 -0400
  All, I am beginning my quest for a TDI conversion and need shop recommendations. While writing this I realize I could join the TDI...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:40:12 -0400
  ...I read it to mean a brand new engine CONVERSION. << Yes, it is vague. They want you to read the words "brand new" and...
• Question on 1.9 TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09:59 -0500
  Can a 1.9 TD conversion be done without losing significant ground clearance? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send...
• 15 deg I-4?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:43:37 -0700
  Not sure why you think you'll do better, money wise, going the route you outlined for your conversion. You may be 'buying' a...
• Re: Eurospec conversion available on East Coast!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 08:18:36 -0400
  ...I will be charging $25/hr for this job. >If anyone is interested in getting me to do this conversion for them please >feel...
• RE: Weekender Seat Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 19:31:15 -0900 (AKST)
  ...I seem to recall that one of the outfits in California used to offer a conversion kit for converting the rear seat into a...
• Re: Any TiiCo Conversions in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 May 2001 16:10:58 -0700
  ...There will be numerous conversions there, but not sure about a Tiico. Maybe someone can bring one? See syncro.org for details! steve "Sean...
• Re: Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 14:34:00 -0800
  Generally (there are always exceptions), if the conversion is done right in the first place most mechanics who know their stuff (I'll repeat...
• Tiico conversions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:33:11 -0500
  ...Since there seem to be a few who have purchased and installed the TiiCo conversion (some, it seems, at the cost of their sanity...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:47:41 -0700
  ...California Engine Conversions It's still false. The statement "Any "clean" engine conversion can be certified as legal in California" can only be true...