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• Re: LVC I'm driving a Porsche 911 from Toronto to Phoenix starting tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:21:47 -0700
  ...A friend who is near Lake Champlain is soon to be driving a Porsche Carrera to Seattle from Buffalo. He'll be here sometime...
• Re: 911 in 69 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 13:03:53 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-02 22:54:13 EDT, vwbus@tcpbbs.com writes: > Porsche has never made a V-6 that I...
• Re: was: head-on/ Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:28:15 -0800
  ...Mike Not designed by Porsche. On 3/12/04 4:11 PM, "JordanVw@AOL.COM" <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a message dated 3...
• Vanagon Carerra in Burbank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:46:22 EDT
  ...Is it a listee's? Is it actually Porsche powered. Looked like it could be a Porsche engine in there but I was just...
• Re: The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:44:38 -0700
  ...The deal about the Tail Light Fairy > > I hope the VW "Tail-light warning system" is not so stupid as the Porsche > one that...
• Non Vanagon, Non Westy Content FS Porsche 912e 1976
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 18:56:11 -0600
  A friend is offering his Porsche 912e coupe for sale. Here is info that I have so far. Year 1976, Model 912e, Texas No...
• Re: Map light
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:58:58 +0000
  ...Used on other VW and some Porsche > models. Looks like much cheaper to buy it from Porsche? > > 171 947 311 > > > Mark >
• 1984: Porsche trans swap advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 12:11:48 +1300
  Wanted, contact with someone who knows: -the ins & outs of fitting a Porsche 915 trans (not G50) into a Vanagon. -about fitting a Subaru...
• Re: '82 Westy idle speed too high
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Thu, 23 May 1996 07:43:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...http://www.estinc.com/porsche. ******************************************************************************* Dirk Wright wright@uspto.gov "I speak for myself and not my employer" 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 "A...
• Re: 251mph Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:15:24 -0500
  This was the cover car on the current issue (June 2004) of Excellence Magazine - a Porsche only rag. I took their remark on page...
• Re: Porsche Eng. Retrofit Kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 17:13:49 -0400
  ...having owned close to a dozen porsches, they were >all cheaper to own than what most of you experience w/ the vanagon. > Ditto!! on...
• Trans swaps - Porsche Sportomatic or Triptronic?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:13:57 +0000
  Anyone investigated using a Porsche Sportomatic (4 speed gearbox with torque converter-you shift but have no clutch) which can be had quite cheaply...
• Re: Porsche 911 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 14 May 2001 00:13:37 EDT
  ...It was featured in VW/Porsche Magazine (now European Car Magazine). It's got a 2.7 with a turbo. BenT
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:16:05 -0500
  ...But a porsche 911 uses a clockwise rotating rear engine with transaxle, with the transaxle behind. Exactly like a vanagon. Perhaps you were thinking...
• Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:15:33 -0700
  ...on the stock VW transaxle I've been wondering if a Porsche 901, 905, 930, or G50 transaxle will physically fit in the Vanagon...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 22:35:22 EST
  ...DE writes: > And one minus is heating...To heat a little Porsche is one thing, but > heating a huge T3? I guarantee you the...
• Re: 1984: Porsche trans swap advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:56:27 -0800
  ...2000 3:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 1984: Porsche trans swap advice wanted Wanted, contact with someone who knows: -where to...
• Re: New IRS Axles vs 108mm Porsche CVs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:04:32 +1300
  ...the clutch as hard :) > >*nudges everyone to do outlandish engine swaps* O:-) That is why my bus has aftermarket axles and Porsche 930 CVs...
• Re: NVC: Destroyed Porsche & Train Crossing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:48:53 -0700
  ...Destroyed Porsche & Train Crossing > Howdy All, > > I know that this has no Vanagon content, but our VWs are cousins of all > Porsches, especially the...
• Re: Its Friday here in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 23 May 2003 09:19:46 EDT
  ...That's why I drive a Vanagon.;) Porsche parts prices at VW performance. > The Porsche owner claims 58,000 miles but he's an...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:39:06 -0800
  ...technically a Porsche, I suppose. There's one in VW's museum. Since VW now owns Porsche, it's now a VW.:-) BenT sent...
• Re: Friday VW trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:27:33 -0400
  At 05:52 PM 7/12/2013, Jim Felder wrote: >Volkswagen was a later name for the "kleinauto" (small car) that Dr Porsche >invented...
• Crew Cab Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 11:06:16 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/tf/tfab/home.html '56 VW Sunroof Kombi FS: '72 Porsche 911T Targa - ftp...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:16:24 -0400
  ...This engine kept many Porsche mechanics in work until Porsche went back to aluminum with the 3.0l SC engines. Shuffle pinning cases, timecerting...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:50:17 -0800
  ...My vw dealer sent a guy by today delivering parts - he's doing a 1500 diesel into a Porsche-VW 914. He's figuring...
• Re: '86 Vanagon Syncro Engine ForSale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 8:35:20 EDT
  ...Would you mind letting me know how he is planning on handling the heat issue? I also would like to change to a Porsche...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:42:26 -0500
  Which is why the WATER-COOLED Porsche engine is the way to go! (Good luck finding one, though!) Cheers, MJS At 02:07 PM...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:33:22 -0700
  ...Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon? Martin Schneider Designed Systems uses the G50 with its Porsche engine kits for Vanagons. You can also get...
• FS: Porsche 911 Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:33:03 -0700
  ...However, the time has come to sell my 1987 VW Vanagon GL with Porsche 3.2 liter engine and Porsche G-50 5-speed...
• For Sale, Bay Area (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 14:30:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/tf/tfab/home.html FS: '72 Porsche 911T Targa - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub...
• Wasserboxer and Porsche 914?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 08:21:46 -0800
  ...Now I have an opportunity to buy a "good condition" '71 Porsche 914 for around $3,000. Do I follow my emotions and go...
• Re: FRI in EST> a nifty porsche vw combo...not for dialup
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:14:27 +1200
  >http://www.caravelle.dk/film/porschet4.wmv >enjoy >Fint What format is this in? I'd like to see it, but don't want...
• Re: Ultimate tool box?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 12:43:04 -0700
  ...Look for a lady who digs Porsches, not so big on kids. > Larry
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:40:44 -0700
  Aw geez Don, leave your frigging Porsche out of a post for once. Thanks in advance, the VANAGON LIST On Fri, Aug 1, 2008...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:48:31 +1200
  ...porsche engine conversions</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>On 9/12/07, Andrew Grebneff &lt;<a href="mailto:andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago...
• Re: NEW VW MICRO BUS
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:04:54 -0600
  ...people who write for automobile magazines usually think all automobiles should look and drive like Ferraris or Porsches or, in the case of Consumer...
• LVC I'm driving a Porsche 911 from Toronto to Phoenix starting tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:28:34 -0400
  Hi All, I'm driving a new Porsche 911 from Toronto Ontario to Phoenix Arizona, leaving tomorrow night. Gas is covered but the pay...
• Porsche Power (was: Self-Introduction)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:29:42 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi Bill! I have had the same fantasy about a porsche powered VW van since I saw that same article in Hot VWs. For...
• Re: VW parts, anyone? Anyone? (little Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:51:53 EST
  The Porsche, Audi, VW dealership formerly known as Vasek Polak (in Hermosa Beach, CA) is still selling all three makes of vehicle. However, it...
• Re: Audi Diesels in Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:50:15 +1300
  >I saw a porsche SUV today... seems anything is possible! Yeah, the same basic vehicle is available as Porsche Cayenne or VW Tuareg. And...
• Re: your assignment for this weekend. :)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:49:29 -0800
  --snip-- > The only thing I didn't like was the casting of a Porsche 911 as the > female > lead--should have been a New...
• Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:11:02 -0800
  I was curious- How well would a Porsche 944 motor fit into a vanagon? It seems to have the proper slant to the engine...
• Re: Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:09:33 -0800
  ...Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer? > Does anyone know if this rather sturdy looking engine mount ring for a > universal engine stand will...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:37:47 -0500
  ...4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon >>> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> > >>> >From Jens Hansen in Germany, maker of kits to fit Porsche...
• FS: Porsche Powered Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:42:14 -0700
  ...It is for a 1987 Porsche-powered (3.2 liter Carrera engine) Syncro. There is a picture of a nice looking maroon Syncro in...
• Re: will Porsche 914 alloys with 5 lug fit the 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 01:22:18 EST
  ...because they are on a 914 does not mean they are Porsche pattern. 914 > owners are notorious for using non-factory alloys. You need...
• Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:47:51 -0400
  At 03:39 PM 8/21/02 -0400, you wrote: >Dunno -- heard some vague talk about flat-four engine parts. > The Porsche 914 had...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:11:38 +0000
  ...http://www.procooler.com/ The Pro Cooler actually replaces the factory installed receiver/dryer in your Porsche 911. It will dramatically improve the performance...
• Re: Ultimate engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:05:05 -0800
  The 993 Porsche motor suffered from the same design flaws as the WBX motors, only Porsche realized they had a problem after just a...
• Re: a nifty porsche vw combo...not for dialup
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 10:20:24 -0400
  ...a nifty porsche vw combo...not for dialup Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: >> http://www.caravelle.dk/film/porschet4.wmv >> enjoy >> Fint > > What format...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:34:36 -0500
  ...4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon >> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> > >> >From Jens Hansen in Germany, maker of kits to fit Porsche...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:01:44 +0000
  Wow - Porsche power and for 40% less than a GoWesty van! A steal! :-) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> > ok found this...
• RE: Porsche Power (was: Self-Introduction)
  Historical mailing list - david woodward
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:29:29 -0500 (CDT)
  I was wondering, what would it take to put a Porsche motor in a 72' to 79' bus? Is it possible? My old trusty...
• Re: Volkswagen 'quality'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 18:23:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/tf/tfab/home.html '56 VW Sunroof Kombi FS: '72 Porsche 911T Targa - ftp...
• Porsche Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 12:45:42 -0700
  Does anyone recall when there was a string on the list that detailed what is required to put Porsche Fuchs wheels on a vanagon...
• Re: Going back to air cooled! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:44:24 +1200
  >one with 6cyl and the letters PORSCHE stamped in the intake... >that would be the only aircooled engine i'd put in a former...
• Re: Ham radio ?
  Historical mailing list - Orlando J. Palmer
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:52:48 -0400
  Hi John and the list members KP4CY in Puerto Rico Orlando Palmer 1985 Vanagon with 1KW HF rig 1985 Porsche 944 1978 Porsche 930...
• Type IV Porsche and VW the same case ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:30:36 -0500
  ...for?? It's between the #1 cylinder pushrod tubes on #651 Porsche 912e. TEll me that a VW type IV engine case has one...
• Re: Porsche wheel studs? Where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 23:53:18 -0400
  ...I guess Porsche found it necessary to use an extremely thick wheel on the 924. The thread pattern matches the Vanagon, and some thick...
• 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:03:49 -0700
  Dear listees, I bought a Porsche 924 cv joint, because they supposedly have more articulation than the vanagon cv joints (22 vs 17 deg...