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• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:10:27 -0500
  ...Try Google on the term "turnkey >> > engine" and you will see hundreds of businesses selling engines they >> > call turnkey. >> > > > > -- > Joe T. > '85 Wolfsburg Westy...
• Bad Poetry Revenge - friday
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:18:36 -0800
  ...It's waterboxer was old, So the owner was told, So he blew $10k on a Bostig and chucked it. � Turnkey in$talled that...
• Re: [LVC] Dual Monitors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:31:39 -0500
  ...Mac being similar to a turnkey setup(single source hardware, comes assembled ready to run, more expensive, etc) and PC/Windows being the only...
• stop the noise was: Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 May 2012 07:38:43 -0700
  it is this type of stupid and meaningless thread that pushes me so close to leaving this list. What can be gained from this...
• Re: WBX-6 - Xmas wishlist
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:49:50 -0400
  ...But you'll still need that wider chimney... -Hans http://www.vanaru.com Subaru Turnkey Conversions ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andersen" <jayjay@ZORCK.DK> To...
• Re: turnkey subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:10:49 -0700
  "Vanaru" is what you're thinking of. scott www.turbovans.com Higginbotham, David A. wrote: > There used to be somebody out there that was...
• Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:28:52 -0700
  --- On Sun, 6/28/09, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: > Does anyone sell anything like a turnkey kit to convert a > Vanagon...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:31:32 -0700
  ...Especially the Westy! Turnkey example http://www.vanaru.com/ kits/parts http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=1 Check the suby...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 24 May 2012 18:23:54 -0700
  Hi Harry, I am acquainted with Jim Akiba. I simple meant, the requirement of installation does not define a conversion as "turn key" by...
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:40:19 -0700
  I have a friend who popped in a 2.5 subie turnkey kit from Vanaru/Ben in his 91 syncro. It's a very...
• more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 12:21:34 CST
  ...Rafi B. (713) 855-8306 or (713) 271-0852 1600cc engine dual port, tested and runs good, turnkey, ready to install $400 negotiable. Toby...
• Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:26:15 -0500
  ...keith-rattie-ceo-questar.html > > Does anyone sell anything like a turnkey kit to convert a Vanagon to > natural gas? > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 5 May 2011 17:19:17 -0400
  ...you wish, which brings the cost too nearly that of the turnkey 2.5, you can't make the same type of documented and...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 23:17:01 +0000
  ...Shops fear they will scare you off if they told you their typical turnkey price, and owners are often embarrassed to admit how much...
• Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 5 May 2011 15:04:00 -0400
  Hi All, So, I'm preparing to do a engine conversion and am looking at both Vanaru and Bostig. The Vanaru turn-key is...
• FS: 1990 Syncro with Country Homes poptop and upper bunk
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:14:28 -0800
  ...I can make this turnkey for someone if they want to pay $12K. Interesting trades considered - ideally Vanagon related. Located in San Francisco. Please...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 15:25:04 -0800
  ...Shops fear they will scare you off if they told you their typical turnkey price, and owners are often embarrassed to admit how much...
• Re: We are back....
  Historical mailing list - Carl Kralik
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 21:19:55 -0400
  ...On 6/9/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > If you are looking for a good turnkey late model Vanagon, (especially > if you...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 24 May 2012 18:13:59 -0700
  On May 24, 2012, at 4:12 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > It seems a bit high to me. > I bought...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 29 May 2012 08:13:26 -0700
  ...2012 2:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy Good grief. Where did the term "turn key...
• Re: [LVC] Dual Monitors
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:25:00 -0500
  ...Mac being similar to a turnkey setup(single source > hardware, comes assembled ready to run, more expensive, etc) and > PC/Windows being the only...
• RE: experience with VW rebuilts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 09:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Collins, up into the hills to find me where I lived at the south end of Horsetooth Lake, and picked up the entire turnkey...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:25:45 -0700
  ...43 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Tiico offers a "turnkey" I4 kit. --- :^) >> >> There is also this company: >> >> http://theautobahnsociety.com/Engine_main...
• Re: Video guides - Timing belts - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:44:36 -0400
  ...which means we can focus on development and not building up turnkeys, but more importantly to customers is it's half the money. Not...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:42:54 -0800
  ...Those that buy turnkey conversions like the Zetec... well... they're in and running in 2 or 3 days and that's it. Often...
• Re: turnkey subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:05:46 -0700
  You don't say where you are but: www.benplace.com www.vanaru.com www.smallcar.com http://www.mastercraftmotors.com/vanagon.nxg And...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:57:51 -0800
  ...You can go to http://www.smallcar.com and see what a turnkey conversion will cost. In addition to the engine conversion, you should...
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:18:59 -0600
  Drum rolll please, we are now commencing an engine conversion thread, please leave your weapons at home. YMMV, Mr. BZ-I have driven/like...
• Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 May 2012 12:37:20 -0400
  ...For the most part you get 5 "I agree >with that" posts that just clutter up the archives and the turnkey stuff is >a...
• Money loss was Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 18:28:43 -0600
  ...Shops fear they will scare you off if they told you their typical turnkey price, and owners are often embarrassed to admit how much...
• Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:15:14 -0400
  ...Again, I don't need a place that does the work, (turnkey or otherwise) just provides parts and stuff. I've seen some of...
• Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 12:50:52 -0800
  ...SC in question, turnkey. > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > >> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour <mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:01:47 -0600
  OK, So now I have a new turnkey Suburu engine installation in my 88 GL by the good folk at Vanaru.com - $7-8000...
• Re: Tires one more time.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:05:35 -0600
  ...instructions." Has anyone bought these? It sounds like a pretty good turnkey solution to this layman. All feedback welcome. Cheers, Chris '87 Westy Tiico...
• Re: breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Edmund Hintz
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:26:07 -0800
  The chaps at EV West make conversion kits that are pretty much turnkey. Minimal mods to the VW and easily reversible. Kinda pricey but...
• to rebuild or not to rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 01:05:30 -0400
  ...I my have also thought about looking at a turnkey, but have not found one to get the price. I have a 1972 type...
• Re: Cargo capacity
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 09:17:49 -0400
  Just last week, as I cleaned out a local persons shed, I was carrying an even dozen engines, from stripped blocks to turnkey packages...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 May 2012 19:28:01 -0700
  Well gosh, people....I have never heard the term "turn-key" used in any other way than as described...."Turn the key" and use...
• New 1.9 Turbo-diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - IndianVic
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 11:16:56 EDT
  ...or fancy wiring harness), complete with manifolds, turbo, and injection pump, turnkey, ready to bolt in. Quantities are extremely limited, and I have started...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 May 2012 07:17:14 -0700
  On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 6:51 AM, Joe T. <vanagon85@gmail.com> wrote: > I can't believe I just read all of...
• Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 11:10:29 PST
  ...A turnkey engine would be the one that is complete with all accessories. Now, in the water cooled world things maybe different. If you...
• Re: what the? RE: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:23:48 EST
  ...Unfortunately, Detlev only offers turnkey conversions last time spoke with him. I'm not sure if he wants to participate in this discussion. I...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 25 May 2012 09:24:21 -0700
  At 5/24/2012 06:13 PM, Ben T wrote: >Once upon a time, a local shop did offer such services. I would >drive...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:32:33 -0500
  ...Those that buy turnkey conversions like > the Zetec... well... they're in and running in 2 or 3 days and that's it. > Often...
• Re: [LVC] Dual Monitors
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:44:44 -0800
  ...Mac being similar to a turnkey setup(single source > > hardware, comes assembled ready to run, more expensive, etc) and > > PC/Windows being the only...
• Re: breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:29:15 -0800
  ...chaps at EV West make conversion kits that are pretty much turnkey. > Minimal mods to the VW and easily reversible. Kinda pricey but not...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:53:56 -0800
  ...Cheers! Ri On Mar 9, 2006, at 9:01 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > OK, > > So now I have a new turnkey Suburu engine installation...
• Vanagon Zetec Conversion Kit? - Not the Turnkey
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:37:40 -0500
  Since so many folks seemed to be expressing interest in our conversion in KIT form, we started talking about the possibility. Our main reason...
• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 18:43:35 -0600
  ...SC in question, turnkey. > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > >> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour <mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:49:45 -0400
  I'm not sure of a source for a 1.9...but http://www.vwdieselparts.com is selling turnkey 1.6 diesels for $2295...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:20:12 -0400
  ...Again, I don't need a place that does the work, (turnkey or otherwise) just > provides parts and stuff. I've seen some of...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:42:41 -0400
  ...Heck, why don't I just get the turnkey. Even better, have Hans come install it at my house (yeah I'm dreaming here...
• Diesel Swap info request (update)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:40:52 -0400
  ...Again, I don't need a place that does the work, (turnkey or otherwise) just provides parts and stuff. I've seen some of...
• Re: FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:23:03 -0700
  ...That's turnkey, all systems charged and working. So $1325 for the whole deal. :) Luckly, I live in Dallas. "Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69...
• Re: West Moreland diesel
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:09:38 -0700
  ...I say this because I use to sell factory crated turnkey 1.6 Diesels out of my walk-in store in the 80s and...
• Any Cal Air-cooled Vanagon Tinware experts out there??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 07:23:46 -0700
  ...and I'm continuing to build one of them up to "turnkey" status. (When I snatched the engine from the '81 California donor van...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:12:49 -0700
  Mike, � Do you have the V2 kit or the turnkey, any pics? --- On Mon, 8/18/08, Michael <mepidcoe@verizon.net> wrote: From: Michael...
• My Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:17:34 -0500
  ...He got the BB engine and he would give me a turnkey job. That's what I got. And he did a jam up...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:17:39 -0700
  ...Again, I don't need a place that does the work, (turnkey or otherwise) > just > provides parts and stuff. I've seen some of...
• New factory 1.9 Turbo-Diesel Engines
  Historical mailing list - IndianVic
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:26:53 EDT
  ...These are turnkey motors, complete, as used in Golf/Jetta/Passat in overseas markets, so they are automotive engines, not the VW Industrial engine...