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• Re: pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:18:38 EDT
  ...I need to know? Are there > any tricks to making this conversion easier? > I think I can locate the parts fairly easily, am I...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 10:19:30 -0500
  I don't know about Bus Depot but www.eurocampers.com has a german camper conversion manual: http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp...
• Re: Our deepest fear
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:20:28 -0500
  ...Especially after investing in the conversion. I wish them much luck. Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto On Dec 12...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:49:41 -0800
  ...where it was, who did the conversion, did it use the conversion being sold by Ken Wilfey (who sold me an ultra-cool grill...
• Aircooled (DK) transmission advice.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:41:57 -0600
  ...Daryl has made several tranny's for engine conversions, but they have all been of the later, stronger watercooled type (91/1), with the...
• Re: currently workable model years for the 2.2 engine/conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:16:30 +1200
  ...Re: [subaruvanagon] currently workable model years for the 2.2 >engine/conversion >Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:16:30 +1200 >MIME-Version: 1...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:18:17 -0800
  ...Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? > > > > I don't know about Bus Depot but www.eurocampers.com has a > > german camper conversion manual...
• Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:42:58 +1200
  ...Although I'm not going for it any time soon. > >How common is the 6 cyl conversion? I assume not very, since this is...
• Re: MPG in the Bostig Conversion ?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:29:44 -0400
  ...MPG in the Bostig Conversion ? It looks a bit pricey, but Nice !!! 13K for a turbo equipped conversion? ( & that's DIY !! ;o) How many...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:50:24 -0700
  ...An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! � Post your question over here, too... vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines @googlegroups.com � I don...
• Re: head-aches...TIME FOR A ENGINE CONVERSION
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:27:00 -0700
  ...great conversion, expandable > and immaculate work. all smog issues resolved with his conversion > > > Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 08:46:54 -0700> From: dtkao0205...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:21:50 -0400
  ...to a Diesel conversion?"* >> >> I though so too... >> >> having both gas and diesel engines, comparing/searching/thinking about >> replacing/conversion gas engine vs diesel...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 11:05:52 -0800
  ...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) The comments for and against using the vanagon fuel pump with the CIS system are interesting. Mine now...
• Re: Does anyone know where i can buy a conversion kit to put in a 1.9 or 2.0 new vw engine in my vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:24 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where i can buy a conversion kit to put in a 1.9 or 2.0 new vw engine in my...
• Re: Trans Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:00:40 -0400
  ...Trans Conversion I wish to transplant a transaxle out of a 1981 Vanagon with an 091 side shift to a rear shift for a...
• Re: Eurovan Camper How Much$ ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 19:44:49 PST
  >I bought a EV MV when I really wanted the Westphalia conversion available >in the rest of the world. I first saw the Winnebago...
• RE: Swap Engine to AUDI 5 Cyl./Ford V6
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT,
  Tuesday, 23 July, 1996 15:00
  I would be interested in hearing details of price and exactly what components are included in the conversion kits. I own an 81 Vanagon...
• Vanagon Conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B�langer
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 19:37:37 -0400
  ...Can someone give advice about this conversion. Will the converted vehicle behave ok, I am especially thinking about gear changes that can be affected...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:00:32 EST
  ...I believe the intent of making the conversion is longevity with similar power. I have no complaints with my box-stock 87 GL Wasserboxer...
• WBX engine conversion/upgrade to tow a boat?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:50:35 EDT
  ...So, can anyone out there tell me if there is an engine conversion/upgrade that will give us enough hp and torque to get...
• Re: vanagon on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 15 May 2001 10:31:12 -0600
  ...If done well, this is a great conversion, nice and torquey. Larry
• Re: I-4 in a 69?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:23:46 -0800
  Who makes the I-4 conversion for the Bays? Is the conversion for all Bays? > In a message dated 11/24/01 12:27...
• Re: tiico installation video
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:57:14 -0800
  ...or one of the professional >shops who have done a few of the Tiico conversions to >make a basic step-by-step video that...
• Re: Looking for a TDI conversion shop
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:21:39 EST
  ...I know he does inline-4 conversions especially Tiico's. Maybe he can do TDi's as well. BenT Vanagon Cafe
• Re: differences between starter motors?? (For 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:44:37 -0500
  ...My starter has been crapping out intermittently, and I had another left over from an engine conversion, but it was from a Manual transmission...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:27:05 -0500
  ...price, I really do not understand why the prices are > so high. :/ > I completed my chevy v6 conversion for less than $2500 in parts.
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 21:31:22 +1300
  > irregardless not regardless?
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:30:54 -0400
  ...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: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:00:50 -0700
  ...It is no wonder that people think doing such a conversion would make the van heavier on the left side than any boxer engine...
• Re: Any TiiCo Conversions in SoCal?/Drag Race
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 12 May 2001 23:26:48 -0700
  ...Any TiiCo Conversions in SoCal? > >Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 16:10:58 -0700 > > > >If you want to see and possibly test some of...
• Re: Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Glenn
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:07:46 -0600
  ...Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing) >Thought I'd chime in on this story: > >There was also another conversion company in the '70...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon-Dreamers
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 06:21:05 -0800
  "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: TIICO: Tach is off
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:42:33 -0500
  ...Prior to > the > conversion my tach read 4K when my speed was 70mph. Now after the > conversion > the tack reads 4.2K at 70mph...
• Re: turnkey subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:05:46 -0700
  ...forget www.bostig.com and their very well thought out Zetec conversion I'm feeling as though I've missed one........ On Tue, Jun...
• 5-cylinder conversion policy (Van-Again and Vanagon Projekt)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:28:55 EDT
  ...If you buy a 5-cylinder conversion kit from us you get full customer support, and basically a person you can call for tips...
• R-134
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:58:35 EDT
  Back in early August R-134 conversion kits were being discussed. At that time I mailed the following letter to VW: /** August 8, 1994...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:14:34 -0700
  Deciding on which engine conversion involves more factors than people may realize. A few some may not consider: - who will maintain the engine? If...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:14:43 EST
  ...Now much of this could be conveniently resolved if one or more of the Suburu conversion owners would motor their rides over to the...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:34:53 -0500
  ...Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? > I don't know about Bus Depot but www.eurocampers.com has a > german camper conversion manual...
• Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 04:13:00 -0700
  Gary, I'm very interested in hearing about your conversion. Did you do this conversion your self? What components are required? Thanks for your...
• Re: VW V-8 engine... repowering
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 20:24:50 -0600
  ...Most times the whole van sells for less than the conversion. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95...
• Re Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Jerome
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:59:27 +0100
  ...W Bus Camper Conversion Manual by Lindsay Porter Veloce Publishing (August 27, 2004) ISBN-10: 1903706459 ISBN-13: 978-1903706459 http://www.amazon.com...
• Re: Question on 1.9 TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:14:52 -0800
  ...On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>wrote: > Can a 1.9 TD conversion be done...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 23:29:14 -0700
  ...John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 1:48 AM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com...
• Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:10:24 -0500
  >> Did the folks at Autobahn Society do your inline conversion? I seem to remember you saying that they did...<< Yes they did, it was...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:47:55 -0000
  ...Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? > hey Guys I just did this conversion using a 92 jetta motor into my 1985 > westy, I used the vannie diesel...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 20:33:52 -0700
  ...Given a choice, would collectors/enthusiasts opt for the stockers or the conversions to restore? Those that don't get restored (again) will get...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 02:37:12 -0500
  ...Engine conversions and such... > At 00:08 28/06/01 -0400, you wrote: > >From: Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> > >Subject: Re: Engine conversions and...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:28:52 -0700
  ...Here's a small list of the companies owned >> by DaimlerChrysler (i.e., NOT MERCEDES): >> >>> Westfalia Van Conversion >> Actually a couple of sites are...
• Re: head-aches...TIME FOR A ENGINE CONVERSION
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 08:46:54 -0700
  Well, I once talked to a mechanic who owns a 76 gas station and who happens to be my cousin about engine conversion. I...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:25:29 -0400
  ...I thinktaht should make a great conversion for ya! -Craig '85gl On 9/12/07, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > On 9/11...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:20 -0600
  ...Very reliable conversion but the Bostig Zetec is also, and quite a bit simpler. It has very convenient diagnostic system properties that do not...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...(Long and rant like)
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:58:16 -0400
  ...I have a conversion, is it better then a Lily? a subee? etc. For me I needed a reliable engine for less then 2K...
• Re: Bostig Zetec conversion in Seattle area? & Subaru??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:38:03 -0800
  ...Before making my decision I'd really >love to see one of these >conversions and talk to the owner.
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:00:51 -0400
  ...I think maybe the original Tiico conversions and > their associated bad reputation for vibration may have rubbed-off on all > the inline conversions. Nobody...
• Re: Milwaukee Auto Show--VWoA has no plans for Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Wed, 5 Mar 97 6:07:27 EST
  ...But the MAJOR GRIPE I had was with the Winni conversion. > After owning a Westfalia it felt CHEAP and lacked the well thoughout design...
• Re: What should I expect to spend on a camper?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:56:24 -0600
  ...I think the aircooleds generally go for less, since the diesel ones have special value to people doing conversions. --------------------------- Clip --------------------------- I just scared the...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:03:43 -0500
  ...On 12/28/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > > ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the...
• Re: Volkswagen does not get RR
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 05:55:16 -0800
  ...maybe someone is interested in a conversion project...? There's one that I'm sure we would love to see in production for USA...
• FS: Diesel Vanagon (Bad Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin & Lisa Sellitti
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 20:08:01 -0400
  Anyone Need Parts for a conversion? This is exactly what I have been looking for to use for a 1.9 TDI conversion but...