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• Vancouver CL For sale
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:48:39 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/853590820.html -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake...
• Re: [Fwd: [T2] H2O Vanagon part needed - pic included]
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:33:57 -0600
  ...Lemme know Max >-- >Jake >1984 Vanagon GL >1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >Crescent Beach, BC >www.crescentbeachguitar.com >http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
• Re: In need of cooling system parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:22:47 -0800
  ...1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy...
• Re: Discount VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:44:16 -0700
  ...Jake > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa...
• Re: "Drive-Aways:" No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:07:17 -0600
  ...but I think this practice was stoppped after the 1986 movie "The Hitcher" http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/ebert_reviews/1986/02/44499.html...
• Re: 1986 production changes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 18:02:25 -0800
  ...23, 2002 8:01 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 1986 production changes Hi folks, I have an 86 GL produced in 5...
• Re: Front seat belt explanation needed
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:18:33 EST
  ...On my 1986 and newer Vanagons the front seat belt spools are covered by this big strainge plastic thing. My older 1980 Vanagon did...
• Re: buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:44:21 -0700
  ...buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help > > At 9/30/2007 01:08 PM, Michael Morris wrote: >> I live in San Francisco and am...
• <syncro> road test all over the world (list and survey)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:01:18 UT
  ...Thanks Tom Niksch syncro 16'' assoc. ========================================================= USA Feb 1986 CAR & DRIVER "VW Vanagon Camper Syncro" Pages ? ========================================================= AUSTRALIA Jun 1982 4X4 AUSTRALIA*"4X4 VW Kombi...
• Re: Vanagon prices
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 4 May 2017 11:20:56 -0400
  True, but I don't think John is comparing 1986 dollars to 2017 dollars, as opposed to how much the values have gone up...
• California Bienniel Inspections 86-later
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 May 2010 15:11:53 -0700
  This might be of some interest to those of you who own 1986-newer diesels in California. I went to register 1985 Syncro Doka...
• Re: Radio help
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:12:59 -0400
  ...His that I bought was from a 1986. OR > does someone want a 1986 For a 1987 with a tape player that works. > While...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:03:52 -0400
  Automatic tranny fluid, right? Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD On Apr 15, 2009, at 7:15 PM, Matt Drew wrote: > > Not empty, but...
• Selling 86 syncro
  Historical mailing list - .
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 20:26:13
  1986 Vanagon Syncro, 100,000mi., Sahara beige, original owner, new VW installed heads, new muffler, rear door struts, a/c condensor. replaced a/c...
• Eurovan GL Middle Seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 11:04:58 -0500
  ...whether it's possible to replace the Vanagon's middle two-person bench seat with a similar arrangement? Thanks, Dave Maguiness 1986 Vanagon GL
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 21:44:28 -0000
  Hey guys, Thanks for telling me how bad the waterboxer engine in my 1986 GL is. I guess that is why I had to...
• New Upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Glommen
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:29:35 -0800
  We are looking at a 1986 Wolfsburg Westfalia and everything but the upholstery looks good. We are wondering if anyone has an estimate for...
• FS Diesel Bell housing (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sat, 29 May 1999 21:20:22 -0400
  ...Thank you Paulc W1VLF Cloudbounce Webpage http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/ 1986 Vanagon Gas 1982 Vanagon Diesel Soon to be Turbo Diesel 1.9
• Re: Paulchen vs Fiamme Racks?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:36:44 -0600
  ...ago that was originally purchased at a VW dealer in Germany, 1986 (I have the invoice). It shows no signs of rust, still works...
• Bentley manuals in Canada - cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:18:45 -0700
  ...Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
• Automatic Transaxle w/ Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David M Luddy
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:14:13 -0400
  ...David 1986 GL Auto 1985 GL Auto
• Re: PDF files of ETKA CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 10:49:21 -0500
  Dear Yoshi, Are you saying that you have converted the rest of the EKTA for the 1986 model year? Including the engine? Suspension? etc...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:42:56 -0500
  ...Mike '84 GL > The Aux wire upgrade is only for Digifant fuel injection which I think > started in 1986.
• FS 86 vanagon, $500 Southern California
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 01:00:06 -0600
  ad found in www.traderonline.com ... 1986 VOLKSWAGON VANAGON, GL, silver, at, 400k mi, blue int, new tires, great restoration car, good body, runs...
• What do Vanagon drivers _paddle_?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 23:28:39 -0500
  More fun possibilities for response ... But seriously folks: 1986? Blackhawk Starship (solo canoe) 1992 Klepper Aerius II (folding double seakayak) 1997 Chesapeak Light Craft...
• ISO Rear Emblem & Armrests
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 06:57:41 -0400
  Good morning, I am in search of a rear emblem for a 1986 Vanagon. I am also looking for seat armrests for the same...
• 86 Vanagon F.S. (phoenix metro area)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:28:34 -0700
  ...just forwarding to the list cheers -tim 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon grey, 2.1L, 4spd, 150K mi, new tires, am/fm/cass, Rund Grt! $23250...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 5 May 2005 11:30:22 -0400
  Just to add yet another auto benchmark. My 90 auto Westfalia with AC and PS returned a max of 21.5 mpg highway (that...
• Re: Vanagon vs. Toyota Van
  Historical mailing list - Dan Bates
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:38:41 +0000
  ...Dan Bates 1986 Vanagon
• Japanese Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 23:26:05 -0700
  ...Its like a right hand drive Westy - cute! :) http://picasaweb.google.com/panzershaw/HiaceCruisingCabin -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach...
• view of a vendor
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:31:50 -0800
  ...It fits 1986 through 1991 Vanagons and 1986 through 1991 Vanagon Syncro�s. All they changed is the number they decided to sell it...
• Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:23:39 -0700
  ...This was a brand new drum. > > > > BenT > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
• Re: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:22:39 -0400
  ...That is also what the shop which did the work is saying. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323372776637120850 > > http://picasaweb...
• Re: Satellite image of fire
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:23:32 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > > KG6RCR > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com <http://www.crescentbeachguitar.com> > > http://subyjake...
• Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:19:34 -0400
  ...Thanks for any new suggestions! Chris 1986 Vanagon GL, VA license "SLOW-VAN" 1986 Vanagon GL, VA license "SLWR-VAN" 1986 Vanagon GL, no...
• Re: Question for Week-ender or Multi-Van Owners
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:04:58 -0400
  That would be a 1986 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon Camper. Vanagon.com has the complete model information here: http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1986...
• [FS] 1986 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 20:13:36 -0400
  I hate to see it go!!!!! I have purchased a 1991 and must sell my 1986. VW '86 Westfalia 200K mi $6,900/OBO...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:20:23 -0700
  ...GL >> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >> Crescent Beach, BC >> www.crescentbeachguitar.com >> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 >> >> -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:22:40 -0500
  ...I am hoping someone can help me locate a torque Converter for my 1986 Westfalia. GTA is not an option (long story) and gowesty...
• Headrest for rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 21:03:00 -0700
  ...Is there any predrilled holes on the rear seats of a 1986 Westy under the fabrics, that could receive headrests? Thanks Alain Sent from...
• Fragile headlight adjusters (was : Trying to install headlight relays...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:07:24 -0500
  ...I be running the risk of damaging the fragile and NLA headlight adjusters when I replace the bulbs? Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
• Archives
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 Jan 1997 20:18:29 -0500
  ...Has the address changed? I need to find the paint code for an 1986 Westy Syncro. The original window sticker calls the color Bronze...
• Re: Hare Krishna Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 18:30:07 -0700
  ...Hare Krishna Vanagon owners? > are there any Hare Krishna's on the list? > > joe 1986 vanagon >
• Re: Great Canadian Bug Show?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 07:47:03 -0600
  ...See http://www.bugshow.com/home.htm Cheers! Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Lawrence Johnson wrote: > Anyone know if and...
• Re: Thanks for roadside Help.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:46:05 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon <--------- Name this car! 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel"
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:06:06 -0700
  ...dave-o :) ___________________ dave bowers 1986 westy "hms-beagle" portland, oregon www.dave-bowers.com/vw
• Someone show me a picture of the color Merian Brown
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:05:49 -0800
  I am about the paint a 1986 Syncro Camper. Can someone show me a photo of a Vanagon with Merian Brown as the color...
• Re: Vanagon ETKA Drawings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:09:54 -0500
  ...http://www.wagenteile.com/index_e.html > > > > -- > > Jake > > > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie...
• Re: Westy roof storage dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:45:08 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi Folks, > >Would anyone happen to know the exact dimensions to the storage area >on the Westy roof (1986)? > >I...
• Re: RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:33:55 -0700
  ...GL >>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >>> Crescent Beach, BC >>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com >>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 >>> >> >> > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Re: FYI - Value on older vehicl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 23:03:50 -0600
  ...It contains prices for 130,000 cars from 1901 to 1986. Volkswagen prices start with the 1945 model, and go to 1986 waterpumper prices...
• Re: Vanagon tongue wait capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 23:18:40 -0400
  ...Not sure if the camper supplement shows a lower number or not. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why...
• Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 19:39:34 -0700
  > I have a 1986 syncro. The CAT clogged and has been punched out. Therefore doing your part to kill the planet. -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier...
• Re: Hare Krishna Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:48:14 -0800
  ...Hare Krishna Vanagon owners? > are there any Hare Krishna's on the list? > > joe 1986 vanagon >
• re 1986 Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:19:34 -0400
  I had a similar problem and after chasing my tail around the vanagon's electrical system the main culprit proved to be the ground...
• Used Vanagon Pricing
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:41:32 -0500
  Can anyone point me in the direction where I can find the value of used Vanagon's? I'm thinking about buying a 1986...
• Re: Yoshi - Re: What is this?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:15:35 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon <--------- Name this car! 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel"'
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:33:20 -0700
  My 1986 camper came equipped with a gear reduction starter. These are expensive but I wonder if they do the job. Often, I need...
• Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:15:26 -0800
  RE: Finding a mechanic If this hasn't already been pointed out, check for mechanics here: <roadhaus.com> under Repair Shop Reviews. And those...
• Re: Friday Curiousity
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:37:34 -0800
  ...they fascinate me! Here a nice pictures sites: > http://www.ghosttowngallery.com/ > > Ben > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com