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• Motor and parts
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 17:14:02 -0500
  A friend of mine has the following for sale: 1986 Vanagon 1.9 Ltr. Motor - runs great - $600.00 Canadian O.B.O. Clutch...
• Customer looking for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - bob kelly
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 13:28:46 -0800
  I have a customer looking for a Syncro 1986 or later. He lives in the Sacramento Ca. area. Please e-mail me direct at...
• oil light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 13:36:28 EST
  ...does this sound familiar to anyone? joe 1986 vanagon gl it must be the colors and the kids that keep me alive... (chan marshall)
• intermittent blower squeak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 22:26:47 -0700
  ...While it is not very loud, is there any easy way to fix it? Thanks, Jeff Hartman Juneau, AK 1986 Vanagon [text/html]
• 86 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:25:46 -0700
  For Sale: 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL. 7-passenger, with weekender style rear seat bed, power mirrors, power steering, cold AC, cruise control, and Kenwood...
• WTB 2.1 engine or parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:27:35 -0800
  Hello -If anyone has a 1986 or later engine I am looking for a good used 2.1 WBX engine or piston, liner,rod...
• FS: Vanagon Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:18:04 EST
  ...I believe this will fit vanagond from 1980-1986. It was purchased for an '85 $50 plus shipping from 33063
• Re: WTB sliding and pass door
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:55:44 EDT
  In a message dated 4/22/04 1:50:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: > WOuld any know if a 1986...
• Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:03:54 EDT
  In a message dated 10/27/04 1:50:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > http://www.engineceramics.com/vw...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 20:30:22 -0700
  ...Michael Snow 1987 Syncro GL camper 1986 GL 1982 Westfalia 1.9D
• paging those who asked to buy the used E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 13:23:14 -0700
  ...I an trying to get intouch with those folks who asked me bring some of the used E-code headlights for 1986-1991 Vanagon...
• Reasonable MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 07:43:54 -0500
  What would be the expected MPG for both a 1968 VW bus and a 1986 VW Vanagon? The '68 is standard trans with stock...
• Re: FS: 1986 Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 06:57:06 -0500
  Hey Jeff, How does this vehicle come off with a speedo with "MPH" in it? VW Doka wrote: >Hey all, > >I have an "extra...
• Odd looking air cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:11:57 -0500
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180472127901> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
• Re: Vanagon song
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 21:12:59 -0800
  ...Warning foul language! > > > http://www.kookymathteacher.com/vanagon.mp3 > > > > > > Jamie Auch > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > > > -- Jake 1984...
• Re: Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:42:18 -0500
  ...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: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:11:15 -0500
  ...Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2 Since you're in Massachusett I'm surprised no-one has suggested you check mechanics Click and...
• Re: ECU Recall?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 15:15:35 -0800
  ...1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit/ 1987 Syncro WV***02**HG031747 Digifant 1986 Vanagon WV***02**GH000001 - 1987/08...
• Re: Amusing Find
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 13:18:40 -0700
  ...blah, etc. > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: ECU needed for '87 Syncro (Bosch 025 906 022 D)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:15:37 -0700
  ...1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:45:18 -0700
  ...that would mean that the van was the 41 144 th to be produced in that year 1986 You've answered your own question...
• Re: Idle control relay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:13:06 -0800
  ...keep one as a spare? Is it worth buying used as I could get one ... > > Thanks > > Alain > Westfalia 1986 > > Sent from my iPad 2 --
• more tan armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 02:57:05 -0500
  ...VW Classifieds - 1986 Tan Vanagon door panels & armrests_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1152315) _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
• HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Jan 2011 11:51:24 -0800
  ...Jake -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
• Re: Ugliest Vanagon Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:34:57 -0500
  Not a Vanagon but PURE HIPPIE and one, butt ugly, dash! <http://tinyurl.com/uglydash> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990...
• Re: Vanagon parts FS on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:21:44 -0600
  Shameless plug! I have a upper and lower grill for a 1986 Vanagon with round headlamps for sale on Ebay. Discount to list members...
• howling brakes/mechanic in buffalo
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:48:45 EST
  ...joe 1986 vanagon gl
• Re: Hare Krishna Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:22:35 -0500
  ...Hare Krishna Vanagon owners? >are there any Hare Krishna's on the list? > >joe 1986 vanagon >
• Re: Overheat thought
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:23:29 -0700
  ...it to turn on an LED/buzzer/siren/horn that goes "Danger Will Robinson, Danger!" Keith Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia "Roxanne"
• Re: Looking at 1986 Syncro GL Westy with Buick Engine today!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 15:11:35 EST
  In a message dated 1/13/01 10:33:52 AM, johna@TELLURIDECOLORADO.NET writes: << Anything I should look for? >> John, If I were...
• side mirror
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:14:44 -0500
  ...do i need to buy a whole new mirror? joe 1986 vanagon gl [text/html]
• Wiper Arm with Wing
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:34:36 -0400
  ...on it? I guess this was standard issue on later Vanagons (1986+ ?). Unless I can find a good substitute, I'd like to put...
• Wiper Arm with Wing
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 23:20:51 -0600
  ...on it? I guess this was standard issue on later Vanagons (1986+ = ?). Unless I can find a good substitute, I'd like to put...
• Who was?? On list?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:27:36 -0500
  ...White 1983-1986 Westfalia. You on list? Live in NC? G. Matthew Bulley Creator and Grand Emporer of the VW Heat, Rust, Noise Web...
• rear brake renewal
  Historical mailing list - joe lucca
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:57:25 -0400
  ...are there any special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads? Joe 1986 vanagon gl buffalo new york _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with...
• FS: 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 21:57:45 -0700
  Fellow listees, For Sale: '86 Vanagon GL Westfalia Basic Camper, Wolfsburg Edition AKA: Weekender with a pop-top. http://www.vanagonparts.com/for_sale...
• fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - David or Sally Jensen
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:50:17 -0800
  The fuel pump on my 1986 Vanagon seems to be making a louder noise and running constantly. I plan on leaving on a lengthy...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:53:48 -0700
  ...Tom 1986 Syncro Westy 2.5Tdi http://www.TomSinclair.com __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com...
• Re: Vanagon List status and update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 May 2006 22:48:44 -0700
  ...Jake On 5/30/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > TomC, > > Thanks for all your hard work. > > BenT > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:22:58 -0700
  ...re drill the lug holes on mercedes > rims to accommodate vanagon studs? > > TIA > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:52:29 -0800
  ...but a beautiful Alaska calendar! Thanks Peter! -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:47:42 -0500
  ...Camper question Sorry for the crazy question...just sold my 1993 Westfalia Eurovan and bought a 1986 Westfalia. On the Eurovan Westy (Canadian model...
• once again: syncro road test reports in international magazines
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 18:19:11 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: Rheins cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:14:11 -0700
  ...Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009 > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
• RE: troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 21:01:36 -0700
  ...troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Price
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:56:35 -0600
  ...The price for your 1986 Vanagon Westfalia is $3875.00 plus freight from Houston. Please add $100.00 if you have automatic transmission. Please...
• slow to start in the am, great to start in the pm
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:52:30 -0600
  Lately, the 1986 westy has been has been cantankerous in the morning, turn the key and it turns the engine over but no start...
• Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:20:56 -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...
• Vanagon starter battery type 41 source in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 10:33:20 -0400
  Looks like I finally need to replace the starter battery in my 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1 L 2WD camper. I am...
• Re: VW/Audi Wheels (very nice and not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:19:52 -0700
  ...2009/3/22 miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> > http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/1047988684.html > -- > Thanks, > Miguel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Re: 1973 VW LT35 on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:21:57 -0700
  ...Rough and rusty. > http://tinyurl.com/59bms5 > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
• Re: Air Flow Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 1995 11:24:12 -0500 (EST)
  > Does anyone have a used air flow box for a 1986 and up Vanagon for sale? Will the air flow sensor from an '84...
• Re: Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:53:49 -0800
  ...Speakers If anyone Knows how to remove stock speakers from a 1986 GL Westy Please help? TIA, Greg Also if any one could recomend...
• Re: rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:26:08 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon <--------- Name this car! 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel"
• Re: Drivinlights
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:33:55 EDT
  ...i guess, just no space to put the back nut on the srew? 1986 Vanagon GL 2.1 4 cy. shift Dieter Branson,missouri
• how to remove the heater controller switch?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:30:26 -0700
  how do you get to the heater fan speed switch so to remove it? thanks matthew 1986 syncro westy Matthew Pollard "Racing with the...
• Need rear trailing arm, right side (when viewed from behind)
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:32:43 +0200
  Hi I need a rear trailing arm for a 1986 Caravelle, passengerside (righthand side, viewed from behind). Anyone got one of those near Copenhagen...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:51:58 -0700
  ...resist... > > http://www.neatorama.com/2005/12/27/poor-mans-air-conditioning/ > > > Bryan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Re: Pinar alkur
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:11:23 -0500
  ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol" On Feb 18, 2010, at 8:04 AM, aaron bright wrote...
• Re: Flywheel maching specs 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:17:32 -0400
  ...Flywheel maching specs 1986 Sybcro Neil, Here is a mail from the archives. http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0801c&L...