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Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:56:06 -0700
...Heck, why don't I just get the > turnkey. Even better, have Hans come install it at my house (yeah I'm > dreaming here...
Re: My Van
Historical mailing list - Pete O
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:11:54 -0400
...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: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:20:58 -0400
...The really cost effective thing for me to do would either buy a turnkey from Vanaru or Bostig or at least purchase their do...
Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 May 2011 13:21:49 -0700
...Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps? > Hi All, > > So, I'm preparing to do a engine conversion and am looking at...
Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 28 May 2012 16:53:26 -0500
Good grief. Where did the term "turn key" job come from? From a job being complete to the point that the customer can simply...
Re: Wanted: Espar/Webasto Diesel Heater
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Tue, 26 May 2009 20:50:13 -0700
...sure to verify with the seller that you get a complete turnkey systems. Many auctions will sell just the heater part, but not all...
Re: wow.. got an extra $40k?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 31 May 2006 22:53:19 -0700
...a definite advantage for the mechanically unskilled buyer looking for a turnkey T3. Me? I wouldn't pay that much unless maybe I had...
Re: breadloaf EV sighting
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:44:25 -0500
...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: My Van
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:15:39 -0400
...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: My Van
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:16:29 -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...
Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:25:23 -0500
...If you want it with the sheet metal and turnkey to drop in as a conversion I can supply that as well complete with...
Re: small car VW engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 19:49:52 -0800
...By my estimates and research, Small Car has what amounts to a fair price and a pretty good reputation for a completely turnkey operation...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:09 -0600
Stuart Here is another "TurnKey" conversion package http://www.vanaru.com/ JonD What is your location? ORR ~ DeanB On 15 May , 2012, at 10...
Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Thu, 5 May 2011 16:57:36 -0500
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net>wrote: > Hi All, > > So, I'm preparing to do...
Re: Good Used Engine Wanted
Historical mailing list - BRIAN NMN REYNOLDS
Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:24:43 -0700
No- I have a good dual port that does not knock or smoke for $350 complete turnkey, and includes all German parts and a...
Details -Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:08:42 -0500
...If you want it with the sheet metal and turnkey to drop in as a conversion I can supply that as well complete with...
Re: Useless subject headings/useless wanking
Historical mailing list - No Quarter
Wed, 26 Jun 1996 19:45:50 -0500 (CDT)
...I think someday, just for spite, I'll shell out $10,000+ for a turnkey complete Berg engine, then I'll post something to...
Re: What is this Vanagon with TiiCo engine worth ?
Historical mailing list - Jonathon Brown
Wed, 28 May 2003 07:39:28 -0700
...thinking" about doing an engine conversion but would rather get something turnkey. Good Luck, Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Adams" <james_adams@YAHOO.COM...
TDI conversion thoughts
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:30:55 -0700
...other factors to consider but putting the maintenance and such aside a turnkey transplant gross cost of $10000 is a pretty good breakeven point.
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:36:25 -0400
...A pricetag of $5800 is great, but is likely not sustainable for a turnkey, even based on the ecotec. So I expect the price...
Re: Diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:38:59 -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...
Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
Historical mailing list - Ry
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:01:28 -0500
...i'm making moves to jump to a 2.5 subaru, so I'll soon have a rebuilt turnkey 2.1 liter(minus the...
My Hi-Performance WBX Trip Update
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:57:18 EDT
...Should it hold together, its the best $3200 (TURNKEY INSTALLATION) I've ever spent and has turned Pound Puppy into a true workhorse. DIXON
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:49:34 -0700
...And this is the POV of a first timer and just my .02 Buying a used turnkey engine, or install kits, will save time...
Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:20:02 -0700
...Vanaru's turnkey engines now are 2.5's and cost $9100, add shipping and installation and . . . you are at the magical $12k point...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:11:10 -0500
...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: Diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:32:42 -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...
Re: breadloaf EV sighting
Historical mailing list - Edmund Hintz
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:56:06 -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: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:38:27 -0500
...i'm making moves to jump to a 2.5 subaru, > so I'll soon have a rebuilt turnkey 2.1 liter(minus the...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:41:50 -0500
...saying they all fail and should just spring for a turnkey obliterates this condition. Perhaps better in the short term for some, but I...
Mark Stephens Engine?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:16:39 -0500
...This is a turnkey van for someone who wants a reliable van without any maintenance for a while. Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80...
Re: Details -Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 16:59:21 -0700
...the purchaser. >If you want it with the sheet metal and turnkey to drop in as a >conversion I can supply that as well...
Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:18:15 -0800
...I would add that in terms of a "turnkey" conversion, the TiiCo does come closer than anything else, FWTIW. There certainly are a few...
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:32 -0700
...And this is the POV of a first timer and just my .02 > > Buying a used turnkey engine, or install kits, will save time...
Re: Goin' to California
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 28 May 2012 22:32:44 -0700
...The whole > turnkey thing, aside from the Beta aspects of my install, is what I have > just been through. The relay string and rear...
Re: Diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:51:58 -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...
Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:11:36 -0400
...You added an extra zero by accident right? A turnkey 105hp 1.8L Digifant II engine swap is cheaper (http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagonswap...
Re: prices was: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:32:38 -0400
...That's why the price is going up EVEN higher on the turnkey, BUT we're also prepping to release the kit version. which...
Overland Eurospec 2.0L Complete Conversion Kit For Sale -- $1900
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:28:19 EST
Vanagonauts, I have an excellent condition Overland Eurospec I4 2.0L to sell -- absolutely complete turnkey conversion for a Syncro or 2wd installation -- mounts...
Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:02:26 -0700
...I worshipped at the Altar of the Perpetual Openhouse which made enough dough to buy someone's almost turnkey conversion. Damned thing burned tranny...
Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:21:33 -0700
...I understand the big cost difference between a complete low mileage turnkey kit with SS hardware and the higher mileage build it up at...
Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 11:34:01 -0700
...This is not a turnkey conversion, but the most complete kit ever developed or sold for vanagon engine conversion. Folks should budget another $800...
Re: ebay item: 4647412033 NISSAN POWERED westy!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 9 Jun 2006 17:34:30 -0700
...do indeed seem to be snotty children who were expecting a turnkey re-engined Vanagon, but ended up with a turkey re-engined Vanagon...
Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 29 May 2012 09:13:46 -0700
...There was a long discussion recently on the meaning of "turnkey" when it comes to engine conversions. That term only applies when you have...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:12 -0700
...Which Engine To Install and by Whom Stuart Here is another "TurnKey" conversion package http://www.vanaru.com/ JonD What is your location? ORR...
Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:08:04 -0800
...I worshipped > at the Altar of the Perpetual Openhouse which made enough dough to buy > someone's almost turnkey conversion. Damned thing burned tranny...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
...SC in question, turnkey. > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > >> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour <mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM...
Goin' to California
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Mon, 28 May 2012 21:50:11 -0500
...and deliver plenty of torque at low RPMs.  The whole turnkey thing, aside from the Beta aspects of my install, is what...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:49:52 -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...
Profit From The Revolution !! Free Setup !!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 01:50:35 EST
...Terminals & printers -95% approval rate -Fast 5 - 7 day setup A TURNKEY E-COMMERCE SOLUTION FOR -Internet Storefront Businesses -Mail Order and Phone Order...
Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:01:04 -0400
...I understand the big cost difference between a complete low mileage turnkey kit with SS hardware and the higher mileage build it up at...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:27:15 -0500
...That's why it took 10 years for a subie turnkey to come out, it took us 9 months from scratch and we still...
Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:31:05 -0700
...I worshipped at the Altar of the Perpetual Openhouse which made enough dough to buy someone's almost turnkey conversion. Damned thing burned tranny...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:20:15 -0700
...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 Longevity?
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sun, 1 Apr 2001 15:14:22 -0400
...Within the next year I expect the Subaru kit will be further improved to be more "turnkey" and smog legal for the 95 and...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:09:15 +0000
...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: Mark Stephens Engine?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:07 -0700
...However, I now intend to >upgrade to a Syncro 4 wheel drive camper. > >This is a turnkey van for someone who wants a reliable...
You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 22 May 2022 17:33:12 -0500
...He would do a turnkey job for me in exchange for my old van and the engine from the Carat. And he would completely...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 16:31:54 -0500
...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: An engine transplant: ? (subie alterntaive) long post.
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:57:48 -0400
...One parts vendor has responded with a "turnkey" kit and another vendor is now offering a complete set of conversion parts. Those wanting one...