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• Re: 2400 miles in 5 days (and conversion diversion)
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:21:59 -0500
  ...The conversion is easy to do, it fits under the lid, and the engines cost 1-2000 bucks instead of 8-12000. I have...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 23:17:40 -0800
  ...If I was running a Bostig conversion and it blew clean, that would be that. Do they do a visual on every car every...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600
  I too have been looking at a lot of conversions. I would love to have VR6 in a Vanagon. I have not been able...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon-Dreamers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:50:03 -0600
  I just love to see all the Waser Boxer folks express their dreams of conversions. Seems that the Air Cooled owners are just planning...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Carolyn Kitzmann
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:45:28 -0500
  Since I'm right in the middle of a Golf conversion myself I will add my two cents. The wiring loom wasn't that...
• Re: Motorcycle headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:20:27 -0500
  ...Motorcycle headlight conversion? Hello, my previous owner spent $451 to get the headlamps converted to Bosch motorcycle headlights - "BOSCH H2 000 SAE76 DOT 1305...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 May 1999 17:43:23 -0700
  ...was the 25 mpg (Imperial or US) mileage figure for a conversion determined? Is this for an 1.8 or 2.0 litre engine...
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 7 May 1999 18:55:49 -0500
  ...trailer conversion/FRIDAY >----- Original Message ----- >From: Tom Carrington Subject: Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY > > >> Maybe you could even cut the very back off >> another Vanagon...
• Re: Thinking swap? ...Stay focused on the context...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 16:07:42 EDT
  ...Performance products are now coming out for T1 to T4 conversions. The next rage to catch on is the conversion of watercooled WBXs to...
• Re: '87 Adventurwagen Syncro Re: possibly interesting vehicle for...
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 23:58:28 EDT
  ...He also did these conversions on the short chassis Ford Econoline when the Vanagon quit production. We think the conversion is the best, but...
• Re: Need new Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2020 09:27:19 -0700
  ...watercooled WBX conversion 4. Subaru conversion All you need to do is define your goal, what you want to have and how comfortable you...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:26:13 -0800
  I don't want to start an engine conversion war, but gets under my skin when people start bashing Subaru conversions. I've lived...
• Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 20:25:49 -0700
  ...The Eurospec sport 2.0 in-line 4cyl GTI conversion b.. The Subaru legacy conversion c.. Anything I haven't heard of yet Please...
• Vanagon carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 19:36:55 -0800
  ...Vanagon conversions ----- Original Message ----- > INCORRECT. There was some discussion that the engine lid in the SA > Vanagon was higher (and who knows what else...
• Re: My MM to Inches Diameters POSTER w Drills and Taps
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:42:46 -0800
  ...Reference and Conversion Chart Thanks for the effort on this. I still have the two charts that hung above my fathers lathe for 40...
• Re: camper conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 23:57:47 -0600
  ...Both ways should work for my conversion. I'm looking forward to putting all this information being discussed on lighting the Dometic to use...
• Re: Sorry
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:58:45 -0500
  At 10:20 AM 3/7/2003 -0500, SStones wrote: >The listserver told me that it had denied the first posting of Taco >Conversions...
• Hella H4s
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 08:57:36 -0700
  ...the conversion kit sells for $35 but the auto parts place has the hellas for $6 each.....? thanks, jeff 81 westfalia --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo...
• Re: Burning Man, origins at Baker Beach
  Historical mailing list - RP
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 08:16:13 -0700
  ...It's included in the > following group of pictures: > http://tinyurl.com/k44a > > Fin Beven > Pasadena, CA > '84 Vanagon, camper conversion > '90 Carat, conversion...
• WBX Core engine for sale. (PA)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:14:58 EST
  I am finally getting around to cleaning up my shop after a Tiico conversion back in June. (If anyone is wondering I am very...
• Re: currency conversion question - USD to Euro (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:07:06 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > anyone know the best and easiest site to use for currency conversions? im > trying to find out what 265 Euro...
• turnkey subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:13:27 -0400
  There used to be somebody out there that was offering a turn-key subie conversion not too long ago but I can't remember...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 00:38:10 -0400
  ...The Eurospec sport 2.0 in-line 4cyl GTI conversion b.. The Subaru legacy conversion c.. Anything I haven't heard of yet Please...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:32:09 -0700
  ...Everyone has different purpose, different criteria, different need and different affordability for a subi conversion or any conversion. > > So stop those thread about all...
• Re: Subaru 2.2L Conversion and Vanagon Evap Canister Integration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 21:22:28 -0400
  NOx is the major issue making engine conversions a compliance nightmare. The EVAP system has nothing to do with it. The Waterboxer used a...
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:25:14 +0000
  ...interesting headlight conversion... > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > You got that right!! > > Sure would like to know about that headlight/wiper installation, though. > > John...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 13:22:50 +0100
  ...MSDS used a special header, developed by MSDS for the Vanagon conversion, if I remember right. PerL 87 Syncro 112i BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote...
• Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 19:14:56 -0500
  Ken, the engine conversions are already in the USA, as you may already know. The kit will ship as soon as it is all...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:09:10 -0700
  ...I4 conversion speed sensor In looking for a speed sensor, has anyone tried using the pickup from a cheap bike computer and wiring it...
• Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - VW Master
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:34:24 -0700
  ...I have seen 911 conversions, Ford V6 conversions And a number of different ways to stuff an inline VW engines into a vanagon too...
• Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer SORRY not for me!
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 18:23:17 -0500
  Bill Davidson wrote: > > > I guarantee you no dealer will work on a conversion. I have to disagree here from experience, I had my valves...
• Subaru 2.2L Conversion and Vanagon Evap Canister Integration
  Historical mailing list - Cox Home Email
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 07:34:50 -0700
  I have an '89 Vanagon GL Camper, A/T, with 1992 Subie 2.2L KEP conversion. I was educating myself on the Vanagon and...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:45:25 +1100
  ...List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid... ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 05:02:20 -0700
  ...It's strange that the inline VW conversion isn't more popular. It's not the "Trendy" popular conversion that the Subarus are, but...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:09:07 -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...
• Re: I4 conversion oil leak
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:15:41 -0800
  Which dipstick is this? Are you using the dipstick opening next to the oil filter flange or are you using a 50 degree conversion...
• Re: Gotta Be a Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 14:11:48 -0000
  ...I guess there are plenty of closed minded mechanics who wouln't touch a conversion, but there are probably plenty that would. How much...
• dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 18:57:37 -0700
  ...These sorts of conversions are quite popular in Europe, and there'e even vanagon/transporter specific info available (see http://p067.ezboard.com/fclub8090chatfrm7...
• Long live Fritzy!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:01:03 -0700
  I'm sure the wife is not excited about the conversion or anything in connection with the van. She probably thinks, you love the...
• Exhaust system on Eurospec and Detlev 5cyl conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 19:52:52 -0800
  I haven't heard anyone comment on the quality of the exhaust systems in the Eurospec and Detlev conversions. Since the SouthAfrikans developed factory...
• Re: vanagon westfakia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 21:49:54 EDT
  ...listmember Karl Bloss and I just did the poptop conversion to his '87 passenger van. suprisingly easy conversion. chris
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:39:42 -0500
  ...T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: <snip> > "...Potter has them, with conversion studs;..." > > Here is a paste from the web site: > > OEM Rubber Valve...
• 2.1L WBX to TDI conversion - Can it be done?
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 10:11:20 EDT
  ...What am I getting myself into here? Is this a conversion that is even remotely feasible? BTW my '88 is an automatic (recently rebuilt...
• Re: Whats a Tiico Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 11:38:33 -0800
  ...tiico specifically is the complete inline 4 conversion kit as purchased through tii trading company... aka TiiCo (www.tiico.com)..... the kit consists of...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 23:43:16 -0700
  "I'd love to hear from anyone who's done a VW conversion w/ and automatic. The bolt pattern looks different on the auto...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 25 May 2012 19:38:32 -0400
  ...The loosest version of turnkey is simply meaning no configuration needed, in the case of a "turnkey" conversion, the conversion is the extent of...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:02:09 -0500
  I had the 1.8 16V from a GTI in my 3rd conversion. Yes it was a little week at low rpm's but...
• Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:21:45 +0000
  Hello everyone, I have been looking for someone to do a conversion for me and it seems that those that do this seem it...
• Re: conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:40:56 -0500
  I did the conversion and found it relatively simple all things considered. I had a complete parts van, so getting everything was easy. This...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:28:20 -0700
  ...engine conversion > (aka to a subaru, tdi, tiico , or what have you.) Might check with > those companies that have been doing conversions, as they...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:35:19 -0700
  ...Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit David I am not an expert but I guess some parts are missing...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 23:08:27 PDT
  ...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: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 18:48:35 -0700
  ...You find the motor, you pull the > wiring harness, then buy the conversion kit (about $1500). If you do all > the labor you might...
• Re: In Van, BC; a food trailer conversion for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:37:26 -0400
  Looks like a nice high quality conversion, but how does the vendor serve from the Sales Counter? Standing up or sitting down? YMMV, Mr...
• Re: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 23:50:02 -0600
  ...The best engine conversion? > > Currently getting 34mpg (US gallon) with a 1.6 diesel Vanagon, I see no > reason for a slight increase (10...
• Re: Tico conversions for sale
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:10:13 -0700
  >Has to make you wonder if the tico conversion is all its cracked up >to be ????? I'm sure it's just financial. With...
• Looking for a TDI conversion shop
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:08:25 -0800
  I am cosidering the TDI conversion and would like to find a good, well established shop to talk to about the possibility of doing...
• Re: seals
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 23:34:30 -0800
  ...miles on van since conversion 20000 > > 4. problems (if any) associated with engine conversion "droning/vibration' > > 5. aspects of conversion that you ARE happy...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:36:37 -0500
  ...Do you want to spend the next couple of years of your life camping and travelling, or searching for a conversion guru in a...
• Re: Country homes to Westfalia pop-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:18:03 -0700
  ...I even have the vanagon roof that it was part of................which facilitates doing the conversion to a westy top close to what Westphalia...