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Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:44:44 -0500
...Diesel Subaru Conversions I disagree with your calculation for two reasons: 1) A lot of people do conversions because they need a new engine...
Re: Electric power vanagon
Historical mailing list - Vanagon DougF
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:10:18 -0800
I threw in the towel on electric conversions years ago when I went for a ride in a vw karman ghia that a guy...
Re: I-4 conversion general info
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:05:56 -0400
...I'm not asking the right questions at the samba search... > > What do I need to do the conversion? > > Right now I'm just...
Re: VW Camper Conversion Showdown
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:44:36 -0700
...VW Camper Conversion Showdown Why oh why aren't these offered in the US!!!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIUwrCRNj3M Steven 91 Westy
Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:28:52 -0700
...There is a slight powerloss with both NG and CNG conversions. Martin __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www...
Re: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 12:22:26 EDT
...this conversion is the most proven out of all the different conversions, and there are plenty offering kits. chris
Re: Westfalia DIVCO Conversion .
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:38:10 EDT
...pal, neighbor, that you have a tremunctious Dupa---So a Divco conversion would be for you.!!! >> No Terrilita. I do not have a large...
Re: Automatic to 4 speed conversion
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:32:20 -0400
...Carat and I am about > to embark on a 4 speed conversion. All my VWs are manuals and I've > grudgingly lived with the...
autobahn society praises
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:27:54 -0400
I need to praise Steve at Autobahn Society, I had problems with my van, NOT RELATED to the conversion that he performed on my...
new Tiico diesel
Historical mailing list - William Seward
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:49:59 -0500
Ken, What do you think of the Tiico diesel conversion? http://tiico.com/Diesel%20conversion%20page.htm Would you attempt the installation and for...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:20:24 -0700
Don't get me wrong, I'm not against conversions or doing it yourself. I just think it is unrealistic for anyone to say...
Re: Westy 'style' pop top on a SOB
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sun, 6 Jul 2014 20:35:07 -0400
...I had not seen these conversions. Thanks. On Jul 6, 2014, at 7:55 PM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'm not too...
svx carat for sale
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:59:02 -0700
...VW, VVANAGON, VOLKSWAGEN, SVX, CONVERSION, VANAGON CONVERSION, JUMP SEAT, SOUTH AFRICAN 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, 4 WHEEL DISK CONVERSION
Re: I-4 conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 7 May 2001 22:34:06 -0700
...Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions . Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales . European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:42:02 -0800
...Power mirror conversion how to?? I'm considering converting my manual mirrors to power. Before I search out a pair, I would like to...
Re: engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 10:03:33 -0800
...I look critically at responses to engine conversion list questions that >> are given by members with a commercial interest in engine conversion! > > > I am...
Funky interior in '85 Vgon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 19:22:37 EDT
...The interior This van had some wierd American conversion done to its interior. The two front seats were captians chairs but they were the...
Vanagon Diesel Parts and Motor FS $800
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Aug 1999 09:54:39 EDT
...I will include the bellhousing and input shaft you need to convert your waterboxer tranny over to use it in the conversion. The engine...
Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 17:33:41 -0500
OK, I have my customer's ABA 2.0l 97 Jetta engine conversion almost finished. We finished the exhaust system and wiring harness and...
Re: Vanagon G60 conversions.
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:08:27 -0500
...Vanagon G60 conversions. > > >Chris I know this is not much help but for what it is worth >the G60 conversion can be done. There...
Re: digifant upgrade available in england
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:18:06 -0500
...Apparently, their firm has done hundreds of these conversions "over there". <br> <br> Now it seems to me that this would be...
Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:10:48 -0800
...Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments Dana Morphew wrote: <snip> > There is a rubber valve cover gasket, available for the 8 perimeter...
conversions
Historical mailing list - tony moore
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:27:20 -0800
...so what have some of you done to address this? i've heard of subaru engine conversions and such. has anyone actually done this...
Re: 5 Cylinder conversion
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:08:25 -0700
...5 Cylinder conversion >Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 05:13:34 EDT > >In a message dated 7/15/2003 12:04:24 AM Pacific...
Re: Vanagon camper with a humungous basement
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:07:40 -0400
...everybody knows the engine has to go in "backwards" on a > conversion.... > > Cya, > Robert >
Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 23:05:42 -0700
The reason for gas conversions to diesels is that the bell housing, oil pan, et. from the diesel will fit on a rabbit engine...
Re: Vanagon Conversion...
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:43:20 -0500
...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: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:42:41 -0700
...Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions) > In a message dated 8/14/00 8:12:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, cstann@home.com > writes...
Conversion Fall-out...
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:08:51 GMT
To all Persons doing or planning on doing a 2.1L conversion to your Van (or any other person for what ever reason), Is...
Re: Synchro-sche
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Tue, 7 May 2002 17:10:01 -0400
I believe there is a company in California that specializes in the conversion kit. You supply the engine and tranny. I'm sure someone...
Re: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:11:04 EDT
...I have a chance at a G60 Corrado (wrecked with good >engine) and thinking about a conversion for the lumpy '89. Anybody know >if...
Re: Adding AC to a Westy
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 07:10:37 -0700
...I'd rather do an engine or tranny conversion (like manual to auto) than do an AC conversion. It's a BIG job. I...
FS:Round headlight buckets for SA conversion or replacement part.
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:55:38 EST
...the peice you need for the SA grille conversion. I have one set of stock US for sealed beam.from 85 camper. I also...
Re: Tiptronic
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 18:19:01 +0200
...Happy converting :-) I am finishing my Vanagon conversion (Audi V6 TDI Tiptronic) at the monment. You can see a photo album on my old...
Diesel ring and pinion changes with a 2.1L gas engine
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:34:02 -0500
...I do not have the money right now to do an engine conversion but I will almost certainly be moving to a TDI conversion...
If you could read French
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 08:51:18 -0500
...http://www.benplace.com/conversions.htm Because i was tired explaining all the differences between stock/rebuilt/semi rebuilt engine and conversions (2 that...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:19 -0600
Bostig conversion- Ford motor- catalytic converter. No problems!
tiico conversion on Ebay
Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:27:59 -0700
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594643457
Re: SVX 5sp
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Wed, 8 May 2002 05:53:54 -0700
There's a small shop near seattle that does SVX 5sp conversions.
Re: Califrornia executive order issued for engine conversion!
Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:35:37 EDT
That Arnold works fast! Joe in NH
Re: GTI Golf to diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Fri, 7 May 2004 21:00:18 -0400
Just look for a 1990-1991 turbo diesel jetta
Re: Engine Repair or Conversion
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 12:06:38 EST
...And look into the other conversions as well. P-mail me for any additional info on the TiiCo conversion or If you need "core...
Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 13:55:04 -0500
...Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion 8/19/99 Volks, Does Adventurewagen have a website? I've tried going to the one listed on the Mendicino...
Re: A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:09:28 -0500
John, I did a thorough write up on R134 conversions about a month ago. Jim On Jul 1, 2011, at 5:35 PM, John...
conversions?
Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 18:40:24 -0500
...to receive e mails and hear from volks that have made conversions... are there any unhappy owners , that had the bright idea to think...
Re: Noise:SA in-line Exhaust vs. TiiCo conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 08:48:21 -0500
I have my exhaust routed forward at first on my conversion. It leaves the engine bay on the driver's side goes forward past...
'82 Westy 5 cyl TD conversion project for sale
Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:00:08 -0600
...Once I purchased it, I drove it strait to my mechanic's shop to begin the conversion process. My mechanic and I were able...
Re: Small Car Conversions
Historical mailing list - BenT
Mon, 1 Feb 2016 18:44:56 -0800
...Just wondering if anyone has any experiences to share about Subaru > conversions done by Small Car? I'm in the market for a new...
EuroSpec Engine Conversions ready to install.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:04:04 -0800
...We have a list of people that want to have the conversion done, we've touched base with them and I'm also e...
For sale 85 wasser engine
Historical mailing list - Michael Yozell
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 10:53:46 EDT
Volks After finaly getting the bugs worked out of my engine conversion I'm selling the old motor . I swaped the flat 4 for...
Need help Installing a Pop-Top on a non-Westy vanagon
Historical mailing list - CC
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 19:42:45 CDT
...I seem to recall reading about someone else's conversion (with details about modifications to install the upper bunk), either on the list or...
Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:45:51 -0800
>OK, I hate to open another can of worms but the other day I was talking to >some folks who are selling engine conversion...
Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:43:55 -0400
...It is not a westy and > > I think it might be an ASI conversion. Does anyone > > know what other conversions were done in this...
Re: Syncro Opinions sought
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 18:26:28 -0500
> > Has anyone converted a 2wd into 4? > Mark Drillock & Larry (Hamm?) have both done the conversion. Mark has discussed his conversion at length on...
Thanks
Historical mailing list - Geo
Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:02:56 -0400
...Now I'm reading (GW) the auto was not reliable!!! Is there a consensus on a reliable tranny? I was eyeing a TDI conversion...
Subaru list for gloating?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:51:52 -0800
Is there a Subaru conversion list where the subaru conversion owners can do their gloating? Their posts are getting rather predictable. "Drove Vanagon bazzilion...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:29:46 +0000
...Bruce On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > My Subie Converter also does Big Brake Conversions. While initially test > driving...
Re: What else to do while I-4 conversion is being done
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:20:19 -0500
...What else to do while I-4 conversion is being done >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Clutch, throw out bearing. If it hasn't...
That 1.8 Turbo conversion...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:01:00 -0700
Very interesting conversion. Not too expensive, compared to the other 'done-deal' types of conversions offered using other motors, if you read all the...
diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:29:52 -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...