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Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 22:29:15 EDT
...Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please check www.epa.gov and type r-12 into the search. Select...
Re: Tii Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:09:57 PDT
...Tii Engine Conversion >Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:49:23 -0700 > >Please... >Can someone tell me the web address for the company that...
Re: [vanagon] New write-ups on my website (some TiiCo content)
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Tue, 23 Oct 2001 06:53:35 -0700
...These include some pics of the interior of my Wolfy conversion > as well as a write-up about the Exhaust issues I ran into...
Re: That d**n TIICO
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:38:09 EST
In a message dated 12/14/01 8:24:53 AM, dataservices@MEDIAONE.NET writes: << The Tiico conversion into my 83 Westy is breaking...
H4s
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 10:13:33 -0700
...the conversion kit sells for $35 but the auto parts place has the H4s for $6 each.....? > thanks, > jeff > 81 westfalia --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo...
Inline 4 cylinder conversion part on eBay
Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:25:35 EDT
...Got several parts left over from my WBX-->Tiico conversion left over including exhaust, fuel injectors, and some ignition parts. I've also got...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:25:12 -0700
hehe hum > as the basis for this new conversion. The only close competitor was the > Ford Zetec, but the Ecotec line had far more...
Fwd: subaru conversion info needed
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Jul 1998 23:31:36 EDT
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Re: Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 01:01:29 -0500
Finally, the last ten responses explaining the costs/benefits of a store bought conversion vs. doing it all oneself. Doing it on your own...
Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:05:39 EST
...Has anyone installed a VW I-4 conversion in an auto. Can you use the Kennedy adaptor w/ the other diesel parts? After taking...
Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:16:54 -0400
...Most in- line 4 cylinder VW conversions I am aware of seem to use older US engine management systems from the pre-OBD-II...
Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:33:01 -0500
...This is the first Vanagon engine conversion I would recommend to any of > my customers. Prior to your introduction of the Zetec the available...
Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:48:05 -0800
...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) > I tracked down a vacuum leak on my diesel-gas conversion today - bad intake > manifold gasket. I put...
Re: Corvair conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:24:20 -0700
WetWesties member Vern is currently doing a Corvair conversion. It is about the sweetest conversion I've ever seen. Seeing as Vern (who's...
RE: Freon Conversions / Substitutes
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 8 Jul 97 19:18:19 UT
...The FR-12 (frigc) conversion seems to work great in both cars so far. It seems to cool as well as R12, and the...
i-4 conversion
Historical mailing list - vwghost
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 12:08:21 -0500
It is alive!!!!! It has been since march 17th since i drove my vanagon.I have been doing a conversion since April 22nd.It...
Syncro Tranny in a 2WD
Historical mailing list - Barry and Gina Niesen
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 20:30:30 -0700
...Does anyone have additional info on this conversion. The folks at Kennedy (I believe I was talking with Kennedy himself) said that the syncro...
Re: TDI In a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:22:25 -0400
How bout if we all go for a "Group" conversion (Bruce you can stick with the Vana-Porsche, don't want you loosing that...
Observations on my Westy (6 cylinder conversion)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:31:36 -0400
...I know prior to my conversion how much I hated poking along in 3rd gear in the right lane. Now I don' t have...
Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:09:53 -0700
...I'd also like to know where the > conversions were done and what countries they went to if possible. > Here's what I know...
Re: porsche engine conversions
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:39:10 -0700
...I have been able to make my SVX conversions sound nice, but not Porsche nice. dylan Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ...
Re: Breaking News - engine conversion from VWoA dealer!!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 12:20:28 -0700
...Now you can have dealer support > with the new inline 4 conversion (including installation). > Maybe they will even revise the Bentley to include the...
Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:06:13 -0800
...5000 miles since rebuild)) > Vanagon Tranny (from my '88 GL) with late DIESEL diesel starter conversion? > No more failed rebuilt Bosch starters! > > > > John R >
Re: Headlights: SA Conversion Procedure
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:40:48 -0600
...Good Morning, > > Considering the recent discussion on headlights, I documented my > conversion to the South African configuration on my website. I hope > this might...
Re: FS '80 UK RHD "Spacemaker" Camper conversion in Maryland
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:53:10 -0500
Hey Chris, How about snapping some pic's of this rare specimen and posting somewhere? I know several UK conversions but I've never...
South African conversion pix - now try
Historical mailing list - Peter B.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999 11:06:39 -0700
...wrote: > > > Check out tiico.com for some new pix of the Golf 2.0 liter conversion. I > > have also made them smaller so they...
Re: Westy conversion book
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:29:05 -0700
...Westy conversion book Wow, I found a fun "Do it your self" book on eBay. It outlines how to convert your vanagon into a...
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:59:51 -0700
Yes, but just think....we will have to do the conversion threds all over again! Kitzmann wrote: > > In 10-20 years all the cars...
AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:10:28 -0400
...Does anyone know of a good article on a website or a good list posting that covers R12 -> R134A AC refrigerant conversion? I've...
Re: New to List, Best Bus?
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 21:33:53 -0500
Julianna, VWOA is endorsing the Tiico conversion? Or are you saying in the past, VWSA has converted the wasserboxer to an I-4? I...
westy poptop- for sale, add to your hardtop van
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 May 2002 11:20:36 EDT
...how had is it? Is > there anyone who has pictures of the conversion? > > i have a westy poptop for sale, complete w/ all hardware...
Headlight conversion for '85 Westy....
Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 10:13:41 -0800
...I did note with interest the Bus Depot's conversion but the price at just under 200 bucks seem to be a bit stiff...
.I4 Engine Sources for Conversion.
Historical mailing list - Henry Wang
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:48:20 -0800
Mornin' Volks, Happy Fryda All! I am about to undergo a 1.9L to I4 conversion, but am still looking for an engine. Ideally...
What Year Subaru is best for Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:30:05 -0800
Can any of the Subaru aficionados offer any advise as to which years/models of Subaru's are best for a Vanagon engine conversion...
Chevy Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 10:49:47 -0600
...I think Coyote did a Chevy conversion at one time, but don't really know how sucessful it was. I wonder if the newer...
Re: 2.5L subaru engine suitable for vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 23:18:12 -0500
...Eric Abercrombie has a nice 2.5l conversion. Seth Hatfield >at H&R motors in Santa Barbara CA has done several conversions using this...
Re: Conversion Choices
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 09:10:53 -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: Engine Conversion Options
Historical mailing list
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:04:31 EST
I can get new 2.3l 5 cylinder longblocks for a good price if people wanted them for thier conversion. However, in spite of...
Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - don spence
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:15:54 -0700
...Diesel Subaru Conversions > > It's funny this Friday how engine conversion > threads always tend to deteriorate into political > arguments, usually a left viewpoint. > > The...
Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:33:12 -0800
...My main quest is to find a way to lower as much as possible the RPM for a TDI conversion with an automatic transmission...
Engine Swap:VW S. Africa
Historical mailing list - P.B.
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:40:18 -0700
I am in the middle of doing the 2.0 Motronic Golf engine conversion on an '87 Vanagon. This is the conversion by VW...
Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 1 Apr 2001 06:36:09 -0400
> Warren Chapman: > There should be a rule about talking about conversions on this list" > The rule should be: > "If you ain't DONE IT...
Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:36:26 +0100
...32 > 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 7 > 1997 VR6 140hp EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 4 > 1999-2000 VR6 GLS...
Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:22:39 -0400
I like the idea of a veggie conversion also, except shelling out 15 large to do the basic conversion. If gas goes to 5...
Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
...For the conversion I used the KEP adapter & flywheel, KEP exhaust & mount system. The Mastercraft stainless steel coolant return line & throttle adapter, the thermostat...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:34:24 -0800
...If it were me, and I was thinking of doing a DIY engine conversion (wait a minute.... I am doing one! ) I would get...
Re: how about this conversion
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:29:44 -0400
...engines were a popular conversion for VW Buses in the 70's and 80's; there were even aftermarket conversion kits for doing the...
digifant upgrade available in england
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:55:01 -0400
...Apparently, their firm has done hundreds of these conversions "over there". Now it seems to me that this would be an easy conververion to...
Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:59:09 EDT
...How common is the 6 cyl conversion? I assume not very, since this is the first I've seen, but maybe... I see Marty...
Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:48:36 -0700
...the complete conversion, raised roof, furnace, stove, stereo, bed > etc. > They had not been in business long when they did our conversion. > They were...
Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:26:55 -0400
$1200 because you had most of the parts. :-) If we look at it this way, one could build a Zetec conversion for under $1000...
how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 04:19:50 EST
...the '86 up 5cyl turbo engine is the most ideal engine for the conversion...(NO ITS NOT A DIESEL - the 5cyl diesel was given...
Re: [Syncro] Engine conversions
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:50:32 -0800
Peter, I now have approximately 140K and five years on my conversion, a 1.9 TD [AAZ]. The newer [than 1998] TDI engine requires...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:20:56 -0700
...Re: [VANAGON] An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment I used the windage tray/oil pan gasket, but modified the drainage holes for...
Vanagon Camper Conversions
Historical mailing list - Kevin Turinsky
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 16:59:13 -0900
...I'm looking for the name, = phone number, and address of the Vanagon, camper conversion company = located somewhere in Oregon. I saw it mentioned...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Mark III
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:23:31 -0400
There is a Mark III factory in Ocala, Florida that does luxury conversions of vans and pickups. I have seen a Vanagon with a...
Re: Engine conversions and such...
Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 08:05:19 -0400
...Engine conversions and such... > Okay, > I'm showing my face Schwenky----- > I just wanted you to be sure what you should be doing,regardless...
engine swap with automatic tranny
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 21:01:01 -0600
I've read with interest the strings on the tiico conversion. What are the options while maintaining the Vanagon automatic transmission. I like the...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Mon, 6 May 2002 09:42:51 -0400
...Matt...on my Vanagon conversion (halted due to a lack of time and money) I was able to use injector lines taken from several...
Back Seat Bed Conversion
Historical mailing list - Ben Beasley
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:28 -0500
...mount the existing seats to the hinges? Has anyone attempted this conversion using existing seats? Z-beds are no longer available. Regards, Ben Beasley