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• Re: Aftermarket AC questions--under dash, overhead, underseat?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:02:08 -0400
  I replaced my under the rear bench with a unit from a 80-90s US make conversion van. these are self contained heat and...
• Fwd: Diesel Conversion specialist in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:58:05 EST
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• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jul 2023 05:23:36 +0000
  How are EV drivetrains salvaged from newer vehicles, and installed in a conversion? I imagine there are lots of parts that have to be...
• Re: Engine Conversions-Engine Work-Vanagons-Apartment Dwellers
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 29 May 2012 13:34:27 -0700
  ...That eliminates conversions of course.� : ( Some cities have businesses that are set up with a bay to rent by the week, including their tools...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:48:34 -0400
  > i have a few questions regarding TIICO conversions. I've read ken > wilfey's posts regarding the tiico conversions and am left a bit...
• Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:59:59 -0700
  ...However, when 'work' or 'a task' like an engine conversion becomes ones 'art'...that they do for the sheer joy of doing a factory...
• Re: � � � engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:24:34 EDT
  ...The above is, of course, just the gas powered conversions. Diesel conversions also have been done (either from Vanagon Diesels or from Vanagon Gas...
• Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 6 May 2009 18:41:28 +0000
  ...Engine conversion on 84 Westy From: dhanson928@gmail.com To: fittdog8848@hotmail.com CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Jamie, I don't think you...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:41:21 -0400
  ...I am not anti-subaru conversion. I just think that people should expect a conversion to cost more than staying stock. If they go...
• Re: Zetec CA approval was: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:35:42 -0900
  Jim, Just a FYI, those of us in either Anchorage or Fairbanks Alaska would also need CARB approval to run your conversion. We do...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 08:21:41 -0800
  ...From that perspective the conversion may sounds more expensive. But them there are also lots of Subie conversion folks out there who get their...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 07:36:00 -0800
  ...tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions I am confused why Tiico has seemingly had trouble CA certifying the engine. If anyone remembers, Eurospec sold...
• Re: Eurovan News
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 21:58:50 -0800
  At 11:03 PM 3/4/98, JS Davis wrote: >A few months ago i saw a Winebego (sp) EV conversion at the dealer...
• Re: SA 5-cyl engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:33:51 -0400
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut Good luck! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion...
• TiiCo Converters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 15 May 2001 21:09:11 -0400
  I have ordered my TiiCo conversion. I'm already headed down the "make it better" road. I contacted Garrett Integrated Automotive... one of the...
• Re: currency conversion question - USD to Euro (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 04:59:03 -0800
  ...anyone know the best and easiest site to use for currency conversions? im trying to find out what 265 Euro is in US dollars...
• Halog Headlight Conversion Kit question
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:27:36 -0500
  ...Headlight Conversion Kit - Pair PAIR of H4 Halogen headlights, WITH bulbs. Direct replacement for your stock sealed-beam headlights, but with much better performance...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:39:43 -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: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry and o2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:14:26 -0700
  ...Those who have the Subaru Conversion, does that increase the > > fuel economy? > > I don't have the conversion, but my answer would be that...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 18:47:42 -0600
  Someone with some of the listed conversions already installed should chime in here with some of the conversion cost involved. All of the evaluation...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:56:20 +0000
  ...I look critically at responses to engine conversion list questions that >are given by members with a commercial interest in engine conversion! In an...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:40:53 -0800
  ...Vanagon Zetec Conversion update I read all the info on their site. It hasn't been approved for California. The cost for CARB certification...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:11:28 -0800
  ...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: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:20:02 -0700
  ...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion I don't want to start an engine conversion war, but gets under my skin when people start...
• Re: TiiCo in an aircooled van?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 08:53:15 -0500
  Greg, I don't know about the Tiico or Zetec conversions in luft-boxers but there has been a good deal of discussion on...
• Re: Westy conversion,,,Re: Is this you?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 18 May 2008 15:16:35 +0000
  ...Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> > Here is a link to his web page of the conversion. We had a stock Westy > and another home...
• Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:25:49 -0700
  Hello Folks, I bought an ABA engine conversion which can out of a Westy which was changed over to Subie power. I had this...
• Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:48:28 -0600
  ...Another inline Bay conversion (not mine) This one's a 1972 conversion in progress. Looks like the builder will actually get done in a...
• AC High Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 21:14:11 -0600
  ...Trouble is, my Vanagon is an Adventurewagon camper conversion and the mechanic can't find the high pressure switch. I'm 230 miles away...
• Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 01:49:56 +0100
  Isn't the over-priced Eurospec conversion California legal? Your friend would only need the engine and paperwork, but I'd rather keep the...
• Cooling systems/hoses/tanks for I4 conversions?!?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 19:35:37 -0700
  Hi, In my 1.9TD conversion I choose to stick with the '82 1.6D coolant hoses and tanks. Now, these are both expensive...
• Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:55:50 -0500
  ...has anyone used the ABA engine for a 50 degree (diesel mounts) conversion? If so, I'd love to talk to you by p...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:34:53 -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: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 13:45:05 -0700
  Unfortunately, when talking "book value", an engine conversion will hurt your value. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: S. Africa conversion pix up
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 16:11:38 -0400
  ...You can now see the >photos of the South African 2.0 liter 4 cylinder conversion at >tiico.com. <bold> Michael J. Sullivan </bold...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:11:44 -0600
  ...Are you perhaps thinking of the 16V four that was available in earlier Passats? BTW, if you're thinking of engine conversions, look at...
• Re: Fryday - Vanagon Camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 06:27:53 -0700
  ...Fryday - Vanagon Camper conversion > > > http://www.d4rkcyclon3.web1000.com/vanagon.jpg > > Sorry, i had to share.............................. > > 1987 Vanagon 7 passenger - sometimes camper?!?!? > > aren't...
• Prelim Vanagon Zetec Conversion Website
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 04:12:54 -0400
  ...ve just pushed through the release of the preliminary Vanagon Zetec Conversion subweb on our website. It can be viewed at: http://www.bostig...
• Re: sub conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 15:02:04 +1000
  ...sub conversion Greettings all I was just talking with someone and they said that the sub engine leaks considerable more oil than the stock...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 12:47:08 -0700
  "Has anyone done a write up on the conversion that you know of?" There are a bunch of links at Tom's page, first...
• Re: VW ads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 19:58:00 -0600
  ...Two of > the companies I recognized, Bostig.com selling the Ford conversions > and Vanaru.com selling the Subaru conversions. > > I don't usually even...
• WTB: Used Haynes for 93-99 Jetta/Golf (for my Vanagon engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:47:09 -0800
  ...I'll be needing a manual for my conversion to a Jetta ABA 2.0. And obviously it's just for electrical/engine stuff...
• [Fwd: VW to FLAPS Conversion - Coolant Hoses]
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 16:02:00 -0400
  [message/rfc822]
• 84 vanagon engine dilema
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schardt
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:26:21 -0800
  ...1) Any thoughts on the Tiico conversion? Good, bad, ugly? 2) Any other conversion suggestions that can be done by a commercial mechanic for...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn&#30936; matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:49:21 PDT
  ...That means, the tranny is not the weak point for these >conversions (Oettinger used an automatic in its 6-cyl.WBX conversion, but >some...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pidcoe
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 09:35:18 -0500
  ...I do not live in CA but I have read quite a bit about these conversions prior to making my own decision. David wrote...
• Re: Poor gas Mileage--let's track it publically
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:50:51 -0700
  ...Conversion folks out there, let's get at it and we'll get them approved for publication! Curious minds (planning a conversion) want to...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? wasRe: 85 Westfalia beeping
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 30 May 2001 13:50:54 -0500
  It seems that if a person is going to spend $4K to $5K on the Subie conversion and end up with a 100K mile...
• 1998 VW EuroVan Winnebago conversion -FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Chang
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:00:08 -0700
  1998 VW EuroVan Winnebago conversion. White with bug bra, new tires, automatic, A/C, power windows, awing and sunshades. There is also a Van...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor issue
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:16:25 -0700
  ...I4 conversion speed sensor issue Hi, I need some information on how to provide to the Jetta ECU the speed information its needs. Anyone...
• FS Waser Boxer to Air Cooled Conversion Kits
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:12:54 -0600
  ...The conversion kit comes with a genuine shade tree rebuilt Air Cooled Engine built by "layman Vanagon owners(and Stan Wilder)" and his associate...
• Re: 2400 miles in 5 days (and conversion diversion)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:50:09 -0600
  ...2400 miles in 5 days (and conversion diversion) > I used to always want to do a Porsche, but the cost was always prohibitive. > I...
• Re: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 19:23:09 -0700
  I agree, but there are a few aficionados like me out there waiting for a professional conversion to hit the market. I've seen...
• Engine Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:43:17 -0500
  Hi, I am keeping an eye on engine conversion options just in case I need to choose one in the next year or two...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:39:28 -0700
  ...mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: > > > > How do I get to the diesel conversion group, I think it's yahoo but > > haven't had any luck...
• Re: air cooled to 5cyl=heat?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 13:31:45 EST
  ...I was wondering the other day as I drove around feeling chilly--what happens with heat when I do this conversion. Will I get...
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:17:25 -0500
  ...interesting headlight conversion... > > >> http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/2577801932.html >> >> >> ....Volvo lights maybe? > >
• aircooled to watercooled conversion
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:48:55 -0700
  ...Some of you have asked me to give some detail on my conversion. Here it is: http://moose83s.googlepages.com/home I'm sure...
• Re: "Watch out where the Huskies go"... (long and plaintive)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:55:58 -0600
  ...My suggestion is to stick with the dream of doing to bostig conversion. I am in the works of doing a Subaru conversion myself...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:07:13 -0500
  ...That given - the rules do allow for a conversion to R134a, and after the conversion is made, you can then install Freeze 12 - a...