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• ENGINE PARTS AVAILABLE
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:08:24 -0700
  Have you checked out the Tiico conversion? That's the way I'm leaning. http://www.tiico.com/prod04.htm Good luck, Drew Bedford...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:55:26 -0500
  ...They have built a cheap, easily accessible to parts, simple (mechanically), yet modern, and easily expandable engine conversion. All conversions have problems, its inherent...
• Re: Adventurewagen Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:18:50 EDT
  ...The Vanagon conversions are no longer made, and the tops are not available. Service and consignment sales of used conversions are still available thru...
• Re: 81 ASI Camper?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:55:52 EDT
  ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI conversion? 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) Thanks >> hi, the ASI...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:35:37 -0500
  I'm interested in the TiiCo and other engine conversions as one day who knows. I might go for it. I have but one...
• Re: Cleanest conversion
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:59:09 -0700
  ...I have seen his conversion first hand and it is a very good set up and very simple . I had a chance to go...
• Re: Nice UK Reimo Conversion Site
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 06:22:59 -0500
  Very Nice! I'd like to do this to my Carat! Anyone done the conversion? Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hinkle" <chris_hinkle@HOTMAIL...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 21:24:21 -0800
  I know one person locally who bought a conversion kit and did a 4 cyl Subaru conversion himself. It can't be that difficult...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:24:25 -0500
  ...Engine Conversions All of this talk about engine conversion options - Tiico, Jetta engines, inline 4's, Subaru engines - yet no one ever talks about...
• Re: Transplant - - Subaru or ???? Need feedback.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:45:12 EST
  ...The thing with all of the conversions and Robert's mods are that they all have low miles on them. It is pretty much...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:16:56 -0400
  ...The place that did > the conversion has done each replacement compressor for free (under > warranty) but tells me that the R134 conversion was a...
• Info needed re: Audi 5-cyl conversion certification in California
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:35:36 -0800
  Hi Gang, I'm considering this van with the aforementioned conversion. Looking for input from those of you who put together their own conversion...
• Re: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 08:45:29 -0700
  ...If you are doing a do-it-youself engine > conversion or just upgrading a conversion that was done in the past this is > the...
• VW to Napa Hose Conversion for '86-91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:50:00 -0300
  There use to be a site that had these conversions, but now it is behind a LOGIN and PW page. WHO put this page...
• auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:41:33 -0500
  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: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:52:01 +0000
  ...So, before I commited to doing a Subaru conversion, I asked the Tiico list how they liked their conversions. Overwhelming response was "don't...
• Re: Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:37:46 -0400
  I called them with questions about their exhaust system hoping it would fit my ABA block conversion. I was impressed with their communication (there...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:12:27 -0500
  ...auto I-4 engine conversion > Has anyone installed a VW I-4 conversion in an auto. Can you use the Kennedy adaptor w/ the...
• New conversion site for your perusal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:50:17 -0400
  After two years and lots of "fun", I'm finally wrapping up my 90 Westfalia conversion. It is an I4 conversion, using an audi...
• Tiico kit VS KEP 'kit', was Re: blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 23:38:33 -0400
  Larry, I'm glad the Double-cab is working out great for you! But, in all fairness, we must view the conversion decision in...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:49:23 -0500
  ...tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions > I have seen a number of members postings and vendors sites that talk about the I4 conversion. The...
• ASI camper conversions
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:04:55 -0700
  Hi all, I'm looking at buying a camper, and the latest one I saw an ad for is an 86 ASI conversion. I...
• Re: currency conversion question - USD to Euro (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:27:04 +0000
  www.xe.com you will end up paying a cople percent more depending which conversion route you go..... florian
• SVX Conversion List?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 6 May 2006 10:35:18 EDT
  Hi All, Is there a Subbie SVX Conversion List For our Vanagons? Just bought a 92. thanks, John C... SLC, UT... 85 Westy; Sitar
• 1.8t conversion option
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:57:07 -0700
  A friend in Sacramento just forwarded a local shop doing 1.8t conversions - for those with the $$$. http://www.stephansautohaus.com/vanagon-division/
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 22:37:52 -0700
  ...Engine Conversion and MPG The Subaru 2.2 WBX conversion is 15% more efficient than the original VW 2.1 WBX. In May of...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:52:41 -0800
  Don't knock the Subie conversion till you have driven one or 2 of them. I have driven and worked on quite a few...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:16:24 -0800
  ...And several vendors to buy the conversion parts from. With zetec, unless you do your own conversion from scratch, there's just one source...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:58:15 -0800
  ...tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.va nagon.com> 01/04/2002 06:31 Please respond to Kitzmann I am...
• diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - James B Robinson
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:37:46 -0700
  ...I have some diesel conversion questions: Can I use a stock standard gasoline transmission? Can I use a stock automatic transmission? Are there some...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Tue, 1 May 2007 13:09:33 -0400
  ...W John Reddick wrote: >Hans and myself are thinking about adding to our engine conversion >line with a lower cost conversion. While we still...
• Re: PORCHE or Aircooled CONVERSION for 91 Vanagon ?? Has it been done.
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 22:52:32 -0500 (EST)
  On Sun, 19 Jan 1997 jmatchet@iu.net wrote: > My 91 Vanagon Carat 2.1 Seized up.... > We are thinking about a conversion to...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 15:34:19 -0800
  ...What have you gathered together in the way of conversion parts beside the Golf? Which Vanagon do you have? Have you removed the engine...
• Re: SA intake mnifold part #Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - selten2
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:28:51 -0600
  ...tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions > Save you the chill.. > > The intake manifold has the following marks/numbers 037.133.223 AM WW0 > Germany...
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 10:02:59 -0500
  ...The Waser Boxer guys will most likely go to some kind of conversion. Although the number if living 2000cc Vanagon and Busses is somewhat...
• Re: Idaho Vanaru? Now Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 09:06:49 -0800
  I too am wrestling with the conversion issue, and installing a used engine to buy time. The Subaru is a great engine, but in...
• Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - David Ricketts
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:14:11 -0400
  I was a little surprised to hear some of the MPG quoted with engine mods and conversions. I believe one person said he had...
• TDI-conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 21:41:09 -0800
  Hello, Thanks for all the replies and the interest in a TDI engine conversion. I have now over 40 names and decided that there...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:50:09 EDT
  ...I looked at a lot of options for a conversion and money aside I think the subaru is the best out there RIGHT now...
• tiico conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 18:30:37 -0800
  this message is out to anyone who know anything about the Tiico conversion using a 2.0 Jetta/Golf engine.in my recent dilemna...
• Re: 1.8t engine conversion into 84 2wd
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:01:03 -0800
  ...1.8t engine conversion into 84 2wd I have been searching the archives, but haven't found any 1.8t conversions into a vanagon...
• 1.8T conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ankeny, Chuck
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 17:18:56 -0500
  I have my '99 Passat 1.8T motor in hand and am starting the conversion process. Has anyone already done this yet? I see...
• Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - portrez
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:04:56 -0800
  Folks, I'm considering a Tiico conversion for my '84 Westy. Has anyone had any experience with either of these two shops in Oregon...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:28:57 -0800
  ...Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion At 1/4/2009 08:39 PM,dj wrote: >Anyone know what a Rear main...
• Re: <no subject> was piston wear, should be conversion issues
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:17:05 -0500
  ...The cost estimates that are typically associated with DIY or shop Subaru conversions will be much lower than what this project would cost you...
• Noise:SA in-line Exhaust vs. TiiCo conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 20:09:32 EST
  ...http://www.tiico.com/prod04.htm (Speaking of conversions I saw what I think was a Subaru conversion on a maroon late model Westy...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:23:13 -0400
  Hi Steve, I went with the Bostig conversion and was really happy with it. They've crafted a complete solution with an easily replaceable...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:16:08 -0800
  Diesel conversions (aka: IMNSHO the only worthy conversion options) 1.6/1.9 TD-TDI __50degree Hasenwerk's 1.9 TDI__ 23 degree On...
• Vanagon Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 02:38:05 -0800
  Here is one engine conversion not yet discussed on the list. Here is an Electic Vanagon: http://www.100megsfree.com/evalbum/177.html Todd...
• looking for mechanic for I4 conversion in AZ
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 10:06:44 -0700
  Anybody know of a mechanic who can do an I4 conversion to my diesel camper van in the Phoenix area? Kevin
• RE; westy conversion (electric)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:23:44 -0400
  ...Now that's a conversion. Way cool.
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:20:09 -0700
  ...Posts that help inform us about conversion ownership are desirable IMO. Discussion of minutia related only to a specific conversion might be better relegated...
• Re: re. vanagon propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:48:16 -0800
  I'm guessing that it would be more cost effective to have this conversion done in Canada than the US, which of course means...
• Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 21:22:01 -0700
  diesel or gas conversion? On 4/2/15, Adam Butler <acbutler.dandy@icloud.com> wrote: > What are you ideas about conversions and resources for...
• FW: 1.8T conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ankeny, Chuck
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 17:33:01 -0500
  > I have my '99 Passat 1.8T motor in hand and am starting the conversion > process. Has anyone already done this yet? I see...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:40:13 -0500
  It really seems that a I4 Gasoline engine conversion would be a better choice although I wouldn't care to do one myself. I...
• Carry an outboard and 1.9ltr conversion
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:53:50 -0700
  ...I am aware that Eurospec advertises such a conversion but have not seen any postings about their costly conversion completed. Sorry about the mixup...
• Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:16:34 -0800
  The one in the photo on Vanagon.com was made by ASI, the same company that made the "straight up" conversion for the last...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:41:19 -0700
  On Dec 18, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Mike South <msouth@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Few engine conversions have much documentation with them, unfortunagely. > Ideally...
• Re: engine swaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Wilbur
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:44:17 -0700
  ...MSDS sells the conversion kits, can install them and apparently has a lot of experience with these conversions. Audi/Quantum I 5 conversion. So...