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  • Re: 1986GL update
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 6 May 2001 21:45:04 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 9:27 PM Subject: Re: 1986GL update > The smoke comming out is kinda black and when i really...
  • Benetly manual question...
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 13:05:17 -0700
    ...I own a 1986 Westy. Is there be any reason/benefit to get the latest (up to 1991) Bentley manual, rather than just through...
  • Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 15:22:53 -0600
    ...http://www.fastforward.ca/Vanagon/ 1986 to 1992 Vanagon Outer Light Kit [ Rectangular Lights ] Hella Hi/Lo Beam Rectangular H4 Lights with integrated European...
  • Re: NVC: I want a sports car
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:07:51 -0800
    ...Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:20:14 -0400
    ...1986 Westfalia with 16" tires Allo The van that I am looking to buy ( (1986 Vanagon westy) comes with 215-60-16 tires. Looks...
  • Re: Europe. Only europe
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Thu, 4 May 2006 19:41:35 -0500
    in 2011, 1986 syncros will be 25 years old, and way easier to import. ...right? aaron '87 syncro westy ej22 >From: "Jake de Villiers...
  • Re: Oops, inline 4s, was invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:20:17 -0800
    ...43,000 inline 4 watercooled >> 1985 46,000 inline 4 watercooled >> 1986 75,000 inline 4 watercooled >> 1987 45,000 inline 4 watercooled >> 1988...
  • Spindle Identification Question
    Historical mailing list - tim
    Sun, 1 Jul 2012 15:59:21 -0400
    Can anyone provide the part numbers for a front spindle from a 1985 and a front spindle from a 1986/up Vanagon. Or a...
  • Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:48:52 -0700
    ...headlight switch last year) If I purchase a turn signal switch, does it include the headlight dim switch? Mike Frost 1986 Vanagon GL 'Wasserleaker'
  • 1992 Subaru for sale in Lower Mainland
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 3 May 2008 00:07:31 -0700
    ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/663123496.html -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake...
  • 1985 Vanagon F/S in Muncie, Indiana
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Jul 1996 14:45:31 -0500
    ...State Rd 3 Muncie, Indiana 47303 317-288-6611 ___________________________________________________________________ Dave Maguiness 1986 Vanagon GL + Weekender
  • rear wiper motor
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 16:06:49 EDT
    ...please help joe 1986 vanagon gl
  • Audi 5 cyl installation tips
    Historical mailing list - Grant Bessom
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 16:02:03 -0400
    ...Blue, with dents 1986 Audi 5ks wrecked front, pillaged interior.
  • Parts wanted: Sliding door roller
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:54:06 -0500
    ...Axually there are three rollers at the rear of a 1986 and newer vanagon. The roller that broke is vertical and looks like a...
  • Re: VIN decoder website...
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 29 Nov 2005 05:21:51 -0800
    ...K = 1989 it said 1986. m JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: i found this VW/Audi VIN decoder website... its kinda cool.. might want to...
  • Re: Armor All Substitute - 303 Protectant
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:39:15 -0800
    ...tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428&CFID=1894053&CFTOKEN=60469065 > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Double Double Post Posts??
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:00:24 -0700
    ...Jake On 6/20/06, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > Some double posts here also.... > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Re: Does anyone want an OEM Stretcher for their van?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:34:00 -0700
    ...this thing. > > http://worldimpex.com/search_by_partno.html?searchmode=partno&partno=703889021B > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • oil dipstick
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:07:50 -0400
    ...l (1.0 qt); 0.5 l (0.5 qt) from 1986" So, does this mean that on my '91 the range is half...
  • Paint Code for Grey Cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:11:25 -0700
    ...time out on me. � Does anyone know what the code would be? � Thank you very much!! � Christian 1986 Westfalia Syncro www.pbase.com/2aroundtheworld �
  • Re: Hit a deer today in my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:07:19 -0400
    ...But more importantly; how many Vanagons out there are named "Bessie"? Ken Lewis 1986 Crew Cab (Bessie) On Sat, September 7, 2013 4:28...
  • Wanted: Round Headlight Grill
    Historical mailing list - Marco
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:40:08 -0700
    Hi, I am looking for a round headlight grill from a 1980-1984 Vanagon for a conversion to round headlights on a 1986 Westy...
  • Friday topic: Here's something you don't see every day...
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:22:09 -0400
    ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
  • Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:16:49 -0500
    D'oh! Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD On Jan 23, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > The clutch slave (actuating...
  • Re: Electric motor in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:36:50 -0800
    ...to install electric power in Westy? > Ark > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: Westfalia gone bankrupt
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:33:54 -0800
    ...how would anyone know that? > > Geo/ATL > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • 86 Vanagon F/S (Cheap?)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jun 1996 08:29:56 -0500 (EST)
    Here's an ad from my local paper...... 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon - Rebuilt engine. $1800 or best offer. Call (508) 995-7271 The van presumibly...
  • FS:Parts Vanagon 1984
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 3 Mar 1996 20:51:57 -0500 (EST)
    Hello All Since I bought my 1986 Vanagon I will be selling my 1984 for parts. Actually I am still driving it. It was...
  • my web-page
    Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:55:23 PST
    ...that has van info) http://www.mechano.8m.com (home-page) 1986 westy TD ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
  • Re: full paint job prices and OEM color question for beige Westy
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:41:59 -0800
    ...BTW, you mention 85, wasn't the Snycro introduced in 1986? Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Re: jackstands vs. ramps
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 14 Nov 2000 07:38:08 -0700
    ...Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  • auction has ended due to "error"
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 08:57:09 -0700
    ...Did a kind vanagon list member pass on the discrepancies politely? dave-o 1986 Westy "G2"
  • Want to buy Westfalia - Bay Area
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:54:16 -0700
    ...Thanks Christian 1986 Westfalia Syncro 1980 Westfalia --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
  • NVC- Toyota Corolla Stereo Install
    Historical mailing list - Adam B
    Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:57:19 EST
    ...thanks alot! Adam 1986 Vanagon GL
  • Re: Weight of poptop, and west interior?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:49:53 -0800
    ...On 1/22/06, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I "think" all that weighs about 600 lbs. > > bob > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
  • Ivory Westy Sighting
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:37:42 -0700
    ...Anybody we know? -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: fuel tank capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:59:29 -0500
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1986/index.html Hey, thanks -- did not know about that, looks like a great reference. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon...
  • Re: 1986 dash/speedo/housing in a 1983?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:12:51 -0700
    ...I haven't checked to make sure the 14 connector > plug from the 1983 will fit into the receptacle on the 1986 but they...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 (#2006-764)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:10:59 -0700
    ...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: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:09:00 -0400
    ...2007 7:00 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now > > Importable! > > > > > > You can buy an 87 Westy here...
  • Re: 1986 Vanagon GL: Panel Lighting
    Historical mailing list - David McCallum
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:41:27 -0700
    ...01, 2004 6:27 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: 1986 Vanagon GL: Panel Lighting > > > Hi All, > I am wondering, is the digital...
  • Re: Thunderbird vs Outlook Express
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:57:01 -0800
    ...Thanks, Jake > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > > > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
    Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:41:04 -0800
    ...Ben- I have a mid-year 1986 Syncro Weekender. Over the course of eleven years it's been great. The only complaint I've...
  • Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:15:58 -0600
    ...a lot > of '86 and '87's on the market - One 1986 model for sale seems > especially well suited to my needs. > > Can anyone...
  • Disassemble '86 Westy Sliding window
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:59:06 -0400
    Is there a way to disassemble the sliding window pane and/or screen from the sliding door and drivers side 1986 Westy windows for...
  • Re: 86 sinka for sale
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 10 Mar 2015 08:28:38 -0700
    ...albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Not mine, ad from local buy and sell. > > > > http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1986-VW-TRANSPORTER-TRUCK_24209448 > > Alistair >
  • Pop-Top paint code?
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:37 -0800
    ...This is not the white one but that light beige kind of a 1986 camper. I think, this has already been nailed down before...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:09:27 -0700
    ...iPad > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Re: rear hatch struts
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:31:27 -0700
    ...Jake, is that to hold up the hatch or an alternative method of > transportation? ;-) > > TGIF-bob > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Synchro for Sale: Easton Maryland
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
    Thu, 19 Sep 1996 13:52:43 -0400
    1986 Vanagon 4WD 120k miles Md inspect original owner very clean $6000/best offer 410-822-9492 I spoke with the owner last night...
  • Vanagon Westy H2O tap --> EV Westy H2O tap
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:54:56 -0700
    ...Does anyone know if you can retrofit this tap to the Vanagon? Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vangon GL Westfalia
  • Re: HELP! What is GVW???
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:54:53 +1200
    ...waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX...
  • JC Whitney swaybars
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:54:47 +1200
    ...Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1...
  • Rear wiper removal
    Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 18:42:17 -0800
    ...Thanks, Chris 1986 Westy [text/html]
  • Cheap Syncro Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Sun, 2 Jun 2002 01:39:23 -0400
    Great running Westy, 1986 model, full camper, locking rear diff. Interior good to excellent, exterior needs minor dent repair and rust repair on left...
  • 15 INCH WHEELS
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
    Sun, 15 Sep 2002 17:43:01 -0500
    ...I own an 84 westy and am thinking of going from the stock 14 " wheels to 15 " wheels from an 1986 turbo Audi.Wondering...
  • 86 Vanagon GL for sale
    Historical mailing list - Brian Gillespie
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 21:33:03 -0400
    It has come time to part company. 1986 Vanagon GL for sale. 250,000 miles New radiator and head gaskets. New Michelin Agilis tires...
  • Re: WHAT'S BOB DONALDS WEB SITE ADDRESS?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 08:10:39 -0400
    ...http://www.bostonengine.com/ -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income, if...
  • FS: 1986 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:14:11 -0800
    I posted my 86 Syncro on Samba: http://tinyurl.com/ca42v It would make a good parts van for a Westy conversion or, as...
  • Re: snake oil VW Carriolet Carrado Cabrio Vanagon Supercharger/Turbo ???
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:04:55 -0800
    ...com/ebaymotors/VW-Carriolet-Carrado-Cabrio-Vanagon-Superchar > ger-Turbo_W0QQitemZ8046070108QQcategoryZ33741QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > any comments ?? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com