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• Re: RIP George Carlin
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:19:16 -0700
  ...On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 11:06 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com> wrote: > :' ( > > R > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
• Re: 1986GL update
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 6 May 2001 20:10:20 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 7:27 PM Subject: Re: 1986GL update > The smoke comming out is kinda black and when i really...
• Re: Wasserboxer Heads..
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 10:46:20 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...in the > 1986-1991 fiche, the gasket is listed and notes that a sealant should also > be used. this sealant is also specified in...
• Westy AC question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:53:50 -0700
  Hi Folks, I own a 1986 Wolfy Westy which has AC in the back. I have managed to rig up a simple (but crude...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:59:29 -0800
  ...the > > van . . . . > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: Diesel Westy (needs new engine) on CL - Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 17:49:30 -0800
  ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Re: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:47:27 -0500
  ...Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Vanagon Syncro (1986 - 1992) http://www.bus-boys.com/bb13386.htm#4 025-906-022X 1986-1987 2WD...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:31:57 -0500
  ...with the 1986, my understanding is that when plugged the coach battery does not get charged, and the electrical camper parts like the lights...
• Transmission Vent Hole Location?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:52:58 -0400
  ABD 4 speed from a 1986 van. I'm trying to find the vent hole without lowering the transmission. Can anybody describe how to...
• Rearview mirror replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:31:00 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? Thanks! Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
• Re: new beetle question (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:20:46 -0500
  ...thanks > >joe lucca >1986 vanagon gl > Yep....height adjustable as well as distance adjustable. Ric
• Syncro for Sale Web Page
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 16:13:51 -0800
  As promised a couple weeks ago, here is a site containing pics and commentary on my 1986 Syncro that I'm selling... <http://my...
• Head gasket ??
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 08:08:57 -0500
  ...Will I have the same problems with this one ? I was just wondering if the problem was resolved? John R 1986 Vanagon GL [text...
• more for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 10 May 2001 14:55:47 -0700
  1986 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA-orig owner, rebuilt engine, extras, $4200, call (858)481-1315 REF:PHRXT $4200 1985 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, fully equipped for camping, not...
• swappin' Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:12:48 -0400
  Hello All, Can the driveline(engine, trans and front diff) from a 1986 Syncro be used in a 1991 Syncro and vica versa? Are...
• I-4 info
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 14:48:09 EDT
  I forgot to say, this is what my is.1986 Vanagon GL with a 1985 golf GX engine using parts from a 1983 Diesel...
• Front end maintenance
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:07:37 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance, Brad Barcom 1987 Vanagon GL 1986 Toyota Truck
• window mouldings
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:04:01 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD 1986 Adventurewagen (FS)
• for sale
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:55:27 -0500
  I have a bunch of stuff f/s out of a 1986, 2.1 w/b. All electronics including the speedo/tach pod, relays...
• Re: 1986 Military Diesel Crew Cab Transporter Pickup
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:11:49 -0700
  Yup. Flat mating surface, copper/aluminum washer. Jim David Brodbeck wrote: > I seem to recall my >'82 Vanagon, which has a 1.6 NA...
• Re: more 3rd eye brakelight stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:02:21 -0800
  ...commandelectronics.com/third-brake-lights.html > > > Just some more brake light stuff > > B > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:04:52 -0500
  Not mine!! Here is the ad: 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON SYNCRO 4 wheel drive, for parts or repair, $500. (860) 826-8008 . New Britain,CT...
• Re: Friday humor - Vanagon on Urban Dictionary...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:20:11 -0700
  ...Dictionary.com- > > http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Vanagon > > Humerous & very true! > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Used 1991 Westy, fine price
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 15:34:58 -0700
  ...I paid $6500 for my 1986 Westy, with 98k. 1991 Westy, maroon 90k miles, 4 speed manual Asking Price: $7990 Here's the link...
• Re: FS: 1991 Westy in Indy, w/65k Miles
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:26:11 -0700
  ...Moving back to the People's Republik >> of Kalifornia on Saturday! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jeff >> > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC...
• Re: 1986 vanagon gl oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:14:34 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 2:08 PM Subject: 1986 vanagon gl oil pressure light > Hello, > I am new to this list...
• Re: wiring a dome light, in back of westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 14 May 2002 10:12:06 -0400
  >Hey folks, > >I would like to wire a simple, 2 cell dome light in the back of my 1986 >Westy. > >The light I bought...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 23:39:46 -0500
  ...this link is the one to use. > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy...
• camo syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:04:07 -0700
  ...located near Nanaimo BC http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1986-Volkswagen- syncro_13232452 Can$3500 I think its the same one as shown...
• Carat Wheels on Tacoma CraigsList
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:54:11 -0700
  ...http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1146699519.html No affiliation... -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
• Re: The only way to go!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:52:09 -0800
  ...Westy+only+savour+Maui/1302004/story.html > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
• syncros
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ransom
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 14:52:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Has a 1986 syncro proven to be be as good as any other year? Has one particular year proven to be better than the...
• Manual for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 18:00:32 -0600
  Greetings, I have an '86 Syncro that has the default 1986 Vanagon owner's manual. In it there is nothing about the Syncro. Was...
• 86 syncro FS - NH
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 18:54:04 -0500
  ...Respond to him by email or phone(Gasp) For Sale - 1986 Vanagon GL syncro 124,000 miles AM/FM cassette without engine - $2500/BO...
• Re: 86-91 westies & rough roads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 May 1999 15:13:00 EDT
  In a message dated 99-05-20 13:42:07 EDT, rose.weitz@ASU.EDU writes: << We've narrowed it down to 1986-91...
• Re: paint jobs
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:00:36 -0500
  ...240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Thu, 9 Dec 1999, Joe Lucca wrote: > has anyone painted their own vanagon? > > joe > 1986 vanagon gl >
• Re: alaska package?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:54:16 +0100
  ...Saw it in an add for an 1986 GL Syncro... Maybe what's more commonly known as a "Winter Package"? Typical winter packages on...
• flip down cover over burners in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 13:28:24 -0600
  ...down American spec ones? I would really like to have a drainboard for doing dishes! Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:31:42 -0500
  ...didn't think so) At least our Vanagons are becomming quite distintive in their old age! Cheers, MJS 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1986 Syncro Doublecab
• Re: generation span
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:51:50 -1000
  ...1961 splittie 1973 squareback 1976 loaf 1986 vanagon gl 1988 vanagon wolfie 1989 syncro westy (current) loved em all... especially the splittie, loaf and...
• Interior Heater Flaps, 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:37:48 -0700
  ...Thanks All, Keith Hughes 1986 2WD Westy Phoenix AZ
• Cup Holders
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:31:30 -0800
  I have an idea, Since I drive a 1986 vanagon with and auto transmission, what do you think of fastening a cupholder to each...
• TRANSPORTER emblem auction
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:20:47 -0400
  ...e-Bay auction # 7995947849 No affiliation, YMMV, etc. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 19:04:42 -0700
  ...As before, they sell the 51 and the 81, but the 61 is NLA. -- Michael Snow 1987 Syncro GL camper 1986 GL 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: Electric Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:53:00 -0700
  ...s not a Vanagon (it's a Microbus), but perhaps someday... > > Cheers, > > Jeff > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:39:48 -0700
  ...Scooby Doo: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianlloyd/42395844/in/set-72157594209847080/ > > Chris > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• hot chip
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:07:55 -0400
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-VANAGON-1986-1992-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-2-1L-DIGIFANT-I_W0QQitemZ250030906381QQihZ015QQcategoryZ33597QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Anyone have experience with this one? cheers, mordo
• Re: cheap syncro sunroof FS on samba...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:38:06 -0700
  ...its in alaska.. :<) > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=373573 > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:28:35 -0800
  ...hose, no bleder valve in the thermostat..those items began in 1986.. anyway,do you have way to bleed air for an 85 ? mike90260...
• Re: Bumper Sticker
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:05:53 -0700
  ...3z9xjx > > Maggie > '85 Subie-Westy "A.B." > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:22:48 -0700
  ...As such I thought I'd order a new switch to get started. > > Any thoughts would be much appreciated. > > Mark K > 1986 GL/2WD...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:55:00 -0800
  ...1992 Vanagon Syncro, 1986 - 92, 318 pp, pub. 1992 Vanagon, 1980 - 85, 418 pp, pub. 1992 Camper (P21, P27S, P30), 1984 - 89, 241 pp...
• 1986 Sunroof Van for sale...Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list - Steve C.
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:17:25 -0800
  For sale, 1986 GL, with large sliding sunroof option. Blue in color. Power mirrors. No A/C. exterior is in excellent condition. A few...
• Re: Vancouver CL For sale
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:23:06 -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: temp light blinking
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:03:17 -0500
  ...Ed 1986 Westy since 1991
• Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:21:18 +0000
  I have a 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1 L 2WD automatic.  I have a mechanic friend who has rebuilt some CV-axles that...
• Re: '86 Westy in Guelph (good shape)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:07:12 -0400
  ...a): > All, > > My robot returned this one today: > > http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/guelph/1986-volkswagen-westfalia-low-kms/1011700152?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:50:52 -0500
  ...Will the upper and lower grills from a 1986 Vanagon fit an 1982 Vanagon, also its a diesel if that matters? Thanks in advance...
• Re: '86 Syncro for sale $500 bucks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:53:19 EST
  In a message dated 12/23/05 2:09:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET writes: > > 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON SYNCRO 4 wheel...
• ODD Squeaking sound
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 16:33:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...My other Vanagon made this same noise but to a lesser extent, any ideas out there? PaulC 1986 Vanagon