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• VWT and vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:24:57 -0600
  ...Some conversion info, etc. Apparently the March VWT will be a good one: "DOH! I missed something, but I have the March 2000 VW...
• Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants III
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 31 May 2001 01:02:52 -0700
  ...240 hp subaru conversion. It was a beautiful, artful conversion without any loss of ground clearance. The power was dream-like, and smooth, but...
• Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Mon, 1 Feb 2016 18:32:29 -0800
  Just wondering if anyone has any experiences to share about Subaru conversions done by Small Car? I'm in the market for a new...
• '82 Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 16:55:44 -0600
  ...Anyway, does anyone have an opinion on this type of conversion? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Durrant (sdurrant@mosbych1.com) | ... send lawyers, guns Work Phone 801.464.6205...
• winkler diesel conversion kit price?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bezark
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 07:40:13 -0600
  ...availability of the winkler kit used for a gas to TDI conversion. also, is the kit complete, or are there other things i'll...
• Sundial Campers (was: Re: Vanagons & Busses F.S.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:17:40 EST
  In a message dated 3/2/02 11:59:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, kayakjr@JUNO.COM writes: > its a cheezy california camper conversion...
• Re: Vanagon to single cab conversion?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 10:42:16 -0800
  ...Vanagon to single cab conversion? > Has anybody chopped a vanagon into a single cab? Is this a feasible project? > Any reason why it would...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:32:50 +0200
  ...ones), Syncros, engine conversions, brake conversions, A/C, rare camper versions... Raimund
• Vanagon Turbo Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:58:49 -0800
  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: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:32:37 -0700
  > Anyone know of a conversion person in Northern California or a TDI for Check out: http://www.tiico.com/Diesel%20conversion%20page.htm toodle...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:37:39 -0500
  ...I was so blown away with the quality of the materials in my conversion kit as well as the technical support I received from...
• Re: 1985 Westy with Subaru 2.2
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:39:52 -0700
  ...I spent around $2000 in conversion parts including engine seals, gaskets, timing belt and idlers, and water pump. The 3 main conversion parts are...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:12:14 -0800
  >>I had the opportunity to drive the Subaru conversion about 4 months ago. I >visted Kennedy Eng. and they were nice enough to allow...
• Re: Country homes conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 06:46:23 -0800
  Weston, The country homes conversions were done about 8 miles up the road from our shop. They are no longer doing the conversions due...
• Re: tiico installation video
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:02:16 -0800
  ...they've done some tiico conversions, but i don't know if they're still doing them. bill '87 syncro westfalia santa cruz, ca...
• Re: VW to Napa Hose Conversion for '86-91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 18:21:23 -0400
  ...Stebbins wrote: > There use to be a site that had these conversions, but now it is > behind a LOGIN and PW page. WHO put...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:32:46 -0800
  On conversion price... While I may be biased as I have a Subaru in my '85, I can say that it can be done...
• Re: Info needed re: Audi 5-cyl conversion certification in California
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:04:58 -0700
  I've heard of SVX conversions being given a hard time by refs for not using OEM exhaust components from the donor engine. Some...
• Re: Grease Works Doing the conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:32:13 -0800
  I can confirm that Justin IS doing conversions at this time. Also that he's a dead honest and hard working guy who keeps...
• [Fwd: Engine Conversion's Done (long)]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 06:15:01 -0500
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > The Eurospec conversion that I was talking about is really the first attempt > to do a conversion kit. Before this...
• Re: ASI camper conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:14:05 EDT
  ...What is the layout of the ASI conversion? >> ASI or "Automotive Services, Inc" was a camper conversion outfit located in WA state. there were...
• Re: VW to Napa Hose Conversion for '86-91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 18:15:32 -0500
  ...VW to Napa Hose Conversion for '86-91 Vanagons > Malcolm, > I've got the page on my site, but don't remember who to...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:03:06 EST
  hey Guys I just did this conversion using a 92 jetta motor into my 1985 westy, I used the vannie diesel bellhousing, mounts, oil...
• Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 10:16:28 -0400
  ...They have an article about a conversion kit from Eurospec to put a 2.0 Golf engine in the Vanagon. It is CARB approved...
• eurospec conversion (old motor FS)
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:37:10 -0700
  I completed my install on the eurospec conversion about 1 week ago. Nice increase in power. The engine is much easier to work on...
• Any Adventurewagens in So. Cal.?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 19:34:55 -0700
  Is there anyone in southern California who has a full Adventurewagen conversion for a Vanagon? If so, we would really appreciate being able to...
• Re: Re; Best Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 07:27:46 EDT
  ...The only suitable conversion for a Vanagon is a Fundinger cast iron, tubocharged flat four diesel with an intercooler. Rich
• vanagon to westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:14:58 -0400
  ...trying to figure out if I am going to do this conversion, don't need the kitchen but would like to seat 7(with...
• Re: Westfalia DIVCO Conversion .
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 22:27:45 -0500
  Benny, I heard from your best buddy, pal, neighbor, that you have a tremunctious Dupa---So a Divco conversion would be for you.!!! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Accusump pre-oiler installation in 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:38:15 -0400
  ...I've added a section entitled "Accusump Pre-oiler Installation" Although this is attached to my 2.0 litre I4 conversion, it would be...
• Re: Hole in floor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:57:41 -0800
  ...ASI Conversions, "the company is still going in Washington." It's true that ASI is still in business BUT the people there now are...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:11:08 -0700
  ...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion > > ......One of the biggest advantages of the Bostig Zetec conversion is that > every little thing is already figured...
• Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:54:16 -0400
  ...Subaru conversions seem to take about two full-time weeks. (I apologize to those who've done it quicker.) 4. Therefore, the TiiCo conversion...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Saint-Amour
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:58:39 -0700
  For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new zetec motor with the turbo, know everything about your rig...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 23:17:01 +0000
  ...Small Car Conversions One thing I've found is that when I ask people what it cost, either a new WBX or conversion, I...
• statistic on conversions
  Historical mailing list - Roman
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 23:18:44 -0800
  Hi everyone, I'm looking for statistics on engine conversions. I have only found sites which explain the conversion but do not talk about...
• S. Africa engine conversion new order date
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:24:49 -0800
  Thanks to the list for all the interest in the Vanagon conversion kit from South Africa. The first order was a success and we...
• Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 01:44:50 EDT
  ...and others have done Deisel to Gas conversions. Tom has a great site that I read almost daily but I don't want to...
• Weight increase of tiico converted van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 03:47:31 +0000
  A few months ago there was a discussion about how much weight a tiico conversion ands to a van. There was a lot of...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:43:47 -0800
  ...These conversions disappeared with carburetors, unfortunately. US automakers have put a lot of dollars into designing complex systems for gasoline as the fuel, I...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:51:28 -0400
  ...I'm doing 2 conversion at the same time, on top, on one van it's a full restoration work: http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 May 2012 07:17:14 -0700
  ...I have a couple of friends here in Denver who have used their > conversion services and the motors and setup are clean, robust, and...
• Re: Audi 5cyl in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:34:12 -0000
  ...Address is http://volksweb.relitech.com, go to: "conversions air/wasser to other" and choose Helmut Zeidlers air to Audi 5 cylinder conversion. 5...
• Progress report on my "R-TDI" Syncro conversion.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:16:32 -0700
  Volks, I thought would update everyone on my "R-TDI" conversion that I am doing to my 1986 Syncro Westfalia. - VNT-20 turbo manifold...
• Re: 1.8 8v to 2.0 aba conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:43:30 -0700
  Try asking over on this list for the type conversion you are doing. Short answer: There really is no one source to tell you...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
  ...Small Car Conversions For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new zetec motor with the turbo, know everything...
• TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
  I have not had much spare time lately and therefore I had little time to attend to the list and my conversion ideas. I...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:29:59 -0700
  ...I'm doing 2 conversion > at the same time, on top, on one van it's a full restoration work: > http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: Country Campers conversion
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 15:49:17 -0800
  Never seen a "Country Homes Camper" high roof conversion. I was under the impression they only made straight up pop tops. The most common...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:39:10 -0400
  ...Neil's conversion is more complicated than simply following the diesel set-up but using a gas inline four, which are indeed available and...
• blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Kintz, Roger
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:47:55 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of another place I can do a conversion in Southern California? Is a subaru engine conversion reliable? Is my best option...
• Re: Audi V6 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:48:15 -0800
  ...here's a link i found for a guy who's done a v-6 conversion. http://volksweb.relitech.com/rfeussner/bushomeeng.htm On...
• Re: TIICO Conversion - URL
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 11:26:55 EDT
  ...All this talking about the conversion makes me wonder, will like to have a better view. Can anyone provide me with the URL ? TIA...
• Re: help. subaru instalation
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 21:43:41 -0800
  Don't take any one person's advice on an engine conversion. There are many questionable opinions floating around. Read the subaruvanagon list, the...
• VW ads
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 17:42:22 -0800
  ...Two of the companies I recognized, Bostig.com selling the Ford conversions and Vanaru.com selling the Subaru conversions. I don't usually even...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:49:12 -0600
  ...know what a Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion > > > > dj > Parts: $20 Labor: $200 Of course this is only an estimate...
• Re: Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:42:48 -0500
  Kyle, Volks, Forgive my not being fully abreast of the Tii conversion (I have some knowledge). Will this conversion ever work with the Auto...
• what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:22:32 -0700
  i have a few questions regarding TIICO conversions. I've read ken wilfey's posts regarding the tiico conversions and am left a bit...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 14:43:25 -0800
  I'm doing a 1.8L Digifant II conversion on an automatic 1986 camper. There is no vacuum line or hose running to the...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 19:37:52 +0000
  ...Small Car Conversions For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new zetec motor with the turbo, know everything...