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• 1.6 turbo diesel westy conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Ratto
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 11:11:07 -0800
  ...enough get up and go as opposed to a gas motor conversion. thanks, Matt '82 diesel Westy ---------------------------------- Matt Ratto Department of Communication University of...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:54:43 -0700
  Only have about 300km on the swap at this moment - fuel gauge seems to be going down the same speed as the other conversions...
• Re: Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:55:57 -0800
  Jeff, With my experience with conversions I would recommend for you: 1. Bostig Zetec conversion. 2 Subaru 2.5 conversion 3. Subaru 3.0...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:45:38 -0700
  ...vanagon@overlandparts.com Subject: ? about TD conversions I am considering buying an engine conversion kit to replace my 2.1L waterboxer in an 86...
• Re: 1985 Westy with Subaru 2.2
  Historical mailing list - syncro
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:03:22 -0500
  I just read the "why engine conversion" link on your listing. The recommended cost of a conversion has about $6500 which I would assume...
• Re: WBX engine conversion/upgrade to tow a boat?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:44:54 -0700
  Probably more important that an engine conversion is a BRAKE upgrade. I've towed a small motorcycle trailer with my Westy and having enough...
• Re: New Conversion Candidate?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 08:37:39 -0700
  ...New Conversion Candidate? > > All you diesel conversion fans will want to see this.... > http://www.gizmag.com/go/6235/ > > --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:51:50 -0400
  ...Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI We don't need wbxs, subies, or zetecs... Now's a great time...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:36:49 -0700
  ...My comment was that any clean engine conversion (not a kit) can be tested and labeled as meeting California emissions. This is a "one...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 16 May 1996 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Bill Kennedy has had good results from his Porsche conversions (right, Bill?), which are pretty much all-VW conversions. It would be nice to...
• Re: Propane vs CNG Was Propane fueled Vanagons?,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:04:23 -0500
  ...However, they offered no conversions to anyone else. Gasoline was still so cheap that the demand for LNG was zilch!. Now, years later, that...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:20:33 -0800
  In addition to Chris Turner's extraordinary knowledge, keep in mind that Riveria Motors, when doing their own camper conversions ordered basic "Kombi" stripped...
• Re: buyer beware
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:58:17 EST
  ...my point simply was that it was a well done conversion.. but your right, the person selling it isnt being up front about its...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Conversion options
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:16:16 -0800
  ...Vanagon Engine Conversion options > Thanks to everyone who has replied to my previous messages... now I > have a NOTHER new one. > > The fine red...
• Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:14:16 -0700
  ...I've seen the Tii conversion completed Brent, Yes it would be great to see all the engine conversion options organized on a web...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:54:44 +0000
  ...Small Car Conversions Like BenT pointed out, it's all about the money. SC like any good conversion shop will replace all questionable parts...
• Re: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 21:00:47 -0500
  There is two companies in Qu�bec that do conversion van on GMC trucks: Nado http://www.parnado.com : That one do conversion on...
• Re: Joker vs. others
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 19:12:31 -0400
  ...These conversions came with a variety of different hardtops. Look at the roofline. Mosaik conversion were frequently done on panel vans - meaning the windows...
• Re: Non-Westy conversions??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 04:12:52 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-04-19 03:07:55 EDT, SyncroHead@aol.com writes: << Does anyone know who did Vanagon "Westy-like" conversions...
• Re: early inline 4 conversion for sale on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 08:36:22 -0700
  ...early inline 4 conversion for sale on ebay >Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 04:00:05 EDT > >Since this was done in 1988 this...
• Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:49:09 -0700
  ...I invite you to join the tdi-conversion group at yahoogroups.com where all sorts of TDI conversions are discussed. You will find lots...
• Re: 2006 Sprinter custom built "Westy" photos
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:51:19 -0700
  Actually less than $30k for the conversion + $30k for the Sprinter with very low mileage. Pretty fair price in my opinion for an almost...
• Re: look at this crazy vw camper! full size, yet!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 11:49:49 EDT
  It's even bigger and uglier than the LT-28 with the Westy interior conversion that was for sale last month (in Texas). This...
• 82 diesel to gti conversion - knock sensor needed?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Tue, 7 May 2002 17:38:08 -0400
  My Vanagon's going through the conversion process with a '85 Audi 4000 1.8L GTi-type engine going in. My mechanic is going...
• power to manual window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Meghan Davis
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:59:59 -0800
  ...I want to convert my power windows to manual and was wondering if it is just a straight conversion to the manual regulators or...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:18:11 -0800
  ...Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? BenT Roof ps: too bad the doka roof is too short been contemplating a poptop there. thoughts?
• Re: Propane/LNG Power
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:52:48 +0000
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> > Does anyone know WHERE to get components currently for conversion of > the Vanagon to propane or LNG. I saw...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:51:36 -0900
  ...Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install I too have been looking at a lot of conversions. I would...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:01:26 -0500
  I have performed two Subi 2.2L conversions on my vans. My first conversion cost me $700 for the engine with all needed wiring...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Barry Cotter
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 20:53:24 -0700
  ...Cheers, eh! Barry On 2012-09-01, at 7:14, ac butler <acbutler.dandy@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Overall what is the choice conversion out...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:15:36 -0400
  ...Now i really do love the 2.2 conversions, and i'd love to see a 2.5 conversion (costs a bit more), i...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:13:04 -0400
  ...Cheers, Jeff On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM, mark drillock<mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Bostig is a Vanagon conversion company in...
• Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:45:12 -0400
  Don't do it! I've seen several conversions and none have been very good. Charles -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Curry [mailto:taizo@FOXINTERNET...
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:21:55 -0500
  ...Chevy Engine Conversions >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I have been perusing the TDIClub web site, and it has raised in my mind >the...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:01:20 -0800
  ...All of the propane conversions I've seen have their tanks outside. Propane taxis have them under the trunk, propane pickups have them in...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:02:31 -0700
  ...So many times I see conversions done and all the monkeys do is put the replacement engine and it still runs like crap. A...
• Re: AC High Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 21:06:09 -0700
  ...He still builds conversion vans. Harald '90 westy Jim wrote: > My 91 Syncro is up in Albuquerque having some work done on it. One...
• Re: [T2] what years are diesel engines available
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:42:12 -0400
  ...With stock > replacement there are no modifications required, with a gas to diesel > conversion, there are many mods required, and some quite costly in...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 14:44:03 -0700
  ...ASK the referee who you intend to bring your conversion to. I'm talking about asking BEFORE you buy the first nut, bolt, and...
• Re: '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:17:54 -0400
  I believe your bus could be a Sportsmobile conversion out of Andrews, Indiana (like mine!) or possibly an Adventurer High Roof out of California...
• And the Schmoo Award winner is........
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 12:43:51 -0600
  ...He had his 1984 Vanagon with some type of engine conversion on the stretcher at least a dozen times! Sounds like the conversion should...
• Re: head-aches...TIME FOR A ENGINE CONVERSION
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2007 11:15:01 EDT
  ...time for an engine conversion!! im sure im not the first one to say this LOL chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www...
• I-5 conversion questions(was:Wasser...I drove it)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:25:08 -0600
  ...But I am really interested in some more hard info on some of these conversions. These questions are for Detlev or Ken .I would...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:30:17 +1200
  >Let me ask you, did you talk to your car insurance company before doing the >conversion? Or at least did you tell them about...
• Re: Re: � � � 2 questions...(still looking for a westy)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:23:02 -0700
  > On the other paw, getting a conversion and without being a mechanic means > that you'll probably have difficulty getting service at a dealer...
• Re: '84 GL, Camper Conversion, For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:35:26 -0700
  ...Re: '84 GL, Camper Conversion, For Sale > > http://tinyurl.com/3bw3v > > > '84 GL / Camper Conversion ... For Sale. > > That's hilarious. I get an error...
• Apilogy - briefly !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:57 -0700
  ...I don't blame anyone for seeing that as a direct slam on Zetec conversion ..! never my intention, and I SO apologize ! I'll...
• Re: A Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:01:11 -0800
  ...There is an aftermarket conversion place called GTRV that turns any van in to a camper with a Westy type conversion. I have seen...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 11 May 1999 08:58:49 -0500
  ...In South Africa, VW had > stopped selling the Wasserboxer for some time and only sold the > conversion through the dealer network. The conversion is...
• Re: lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 19:19:06 -0800
  ...lights dim since 6 volt conversion > > > > At 13:48 4/1/2000, Jeffrey R wrote: > > >After completing most of the conversion to change my...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 May 2001 to 16 May 2001 - Special issue (#2001-597)
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:12:44 -0600
  ...I have an Eurospec conversion with the 2.0 block and digifont injection system. I'm not positive but i think that other chips...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:53:56 -0800
  ...We offer full in-house conversions and a >> Turn-Key >> kit for installation in your local area. Visit us at www.Vanaru.com. >> >> >> >> >
• Re: conversion -Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:26:33 -0500
  ...conversion -Opinions Please > > At 1/20/2007 01:09 PM, Dave Vickery wrote: > > > >Conversions are justified if you want more power, not reliability. The...
• Re: More Conversion motor rap.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:49:21 -0400
  The reason diesels are not popular Vanagon conversions in the US is that their were very few auto diesels, of any type, sold in...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:43:27 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] inline 4 vs Subaru conversion > We have an ABA conversion with 1.8 heads and Digifant II in two of our Vanagons...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:08:16 -0700
  ...electric or hybrid > conversion? > > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm > > yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT > including the > batteries!!!???? :( > > that hurts. for $17...
• Re: Eurospec in-line 4 conversion web site (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 18:01:18 -0700
  ...From the above, I'd guess you didn't follow the extensive "Eurospec Conversion" discussion at the end of July and into early August...
• death of a conversion..2.3T ford no more
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 23:44:23 -0400
  ...The 2.3 turbo Ford motor conversion is dead. I pulled the motor and adapter plate out of the Vanagon Sunday. That was the...
• Location of online Westfalia pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:34:05 -0400
  I apologize for not getting my poptop conversion web page back up properly. All I did is quick upload the pictures after I moved...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:42:31 -0800
  ...Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and increase power...