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• Digital clock/tac wanted
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 18:47:32 -0500
  Hi all, Looking for a brown speedo/digital clock/tac dash console to replace my 1986 Syncro speedo/analog clock setup. Anyone have one...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 14:42:14 -0400
  ...VW did not start selling them until 1986 as 1986 models. Either it's not a Syncro or it's not a 1985 or...
• 1986 4X4 FOR SALE.
  Historical mailing list - JOE NUZUM
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 12:33:02 -0600
  I have a 1986 vanagon 4X4 grey in color in good condition with 79K miles locatedin Missouri. Back bumper bent. No other dents. Bought...
• Re: 1986-1992 double cab
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:49:51 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >does anyone know where i can get a 1986-1992 double cab pick up truck 2 wheeled or 4 wheel...
• Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rearspeakers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 19:29:08 -0400
  > The shared rear speaker ground appears to me to have ended with 1986 > models. I own 2 1986 models with shared grounds and 2...
• trans drain plug tool ?? westy 1986 manual trans ...
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 17:48:32 -0400
  Is it a 17 mm allen wrench for the manual trans drain and fill plugs for a 1986 Westy ? or a special tool..not...
• AW: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 18:46:16 +0200
  ...Here an English 1986 Caravelle Carat brochure for the European market: http://boltze.dyndns.org/zip/1986_00_The_Volkswagen_Caravelle_Carat.zip Regards...
• ANY ALLOY WHEELS OUT THERE?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 19:56:23 -0500 (EST)
  Hello All I was wondering if there is a set of the VW alloy wheels out there for my "new" 1986 Vanagon GL? The...
• needed: refrigerator door
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 19:04:52 +0000
  Hey Volks, The refrigerator door of my (brown) 1986 Westfalia has broken. I'm looking for a replacement. Anyone got one to donate or...
• Re: Vanagon Safety - Stopping Distance?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 11:56:57 -0700
  ...It is a Car & Driver article from Feb 1986. (search for title -road test: 1986 Vanagon camper syncro) "Volkswagen Vanagon Camper Syncro" Braking 70...
• FS 1986 Vanagon GL in Northeast - UPDATE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:52:41 -0500
  Sorry folks, I forgot the price. $1,800 Paulc W1VLF Cloudbounce Webpage http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/ 1986 Vanagon Gas 1982 Vanagon Diesel Turbo...
• 1986 Vanagon SYNCHRO $2000
  Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 13:47:58 -0500
  ...VW 1986 Vanagon Syncro Pop-top 120K mis Runs good Needs TLC & CV joint. 1 owner $2000 OBO Eastern Shore 757-787-8388 Unquote...
• Re: Rewiring sound system / common ground systems
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 15:58:25 -0400
  The vanagon had common ground speaker systems only through 1986. This was discussed extensively in a thread last October with many people reporting what...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Adams
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:21:49 -0700
  ...Original radio 1986 Westy > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Can the blanking plate still be had? I wouldn't be able to hear a...
• Brown Dash Pad
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brayboy
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:09:17 EDT
  Can anybody help me locate a brown dash PAD for a 1986 Vanagon? I only need the dash pad, not the entire dash...mine...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alder, Anne M
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:18:52 -0500
  ...1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale I have a 1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale. It has 160,000 miles and is in good shape. I...
• Re: Middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:06:09 -0700
  ...Middle seat? Will a passenger middle seat work in a 1986 full westy 1986? Sent from my iPhone
• FS 1986 syncro crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Byron Beck
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:07:13 -0700
  1986 syncro crewcab original light blue paint, decals, amfmcassette, 3door, original oak slats in bed, gates mint cond. interior mint cond. body mint. 120kmiles...
• 1986 heater fan dead
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 20:51:12 -0400 (EDT)
  To the hard core Vanagon Brains; My front heat fan in my 1986 Vanagon GL is now blowing fuses and making a high pitch...
• 1986 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 15:15:55 -0400
  My friend is selling a 1986 Syncro passenger van. It is white w/blue interior with fold down rear seat. Brand new exhaust and...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Tue, 19 May 1998 16:10:50 -0400
  ...Conversion Price of Weekender Package for 1986 Syncro My question: Is the multivan conversion or weekender interior upgrade for my 1986 synchro GL Vanagon...
• Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 10:44:53 -0600
  Has anyone had a problem with the oil pressure warning system on a 1986L? My mechanic has replaced both sensors and the dashboard warning...
• WHO HAD THE MIRROR?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 20:09:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...I bought the 1986 vanagon GL and now I need the mirror glass. Thanks alot folks PaulC 1986 Vanagon GL
• troubleshooting rear locking differential on syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:25:09 -0400
  I need to know how to adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain a locking rear differential in my 1986 Westy Syncro. The Bentley only breezes through...
• 1986 Syncro Sun Roof Issue
  Historical mailing list - Thord Emilsson
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:07:06 -0600
  Hi All I have a 1986 Syncro Van. The van has been restored mechanically and now the body is also completed including repainting. Problem...
• 1986 syncro gear into 82?
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 18:45:46 -0500
  What would be the chances of moving the tranny and running gear from a 1986 syncro into my '82 westy? Would my air-cooled...
• Re: Front Bumper 1986 Westy ??
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:52:53 -0400
  ...Front Bumper 1986 Westy ?? > Pull of the rubber bumper strips. You'll find bolts underneath them. > Unbolt and remove (of course, you'll also...
• Re: generation span
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 16:56:41 -0600
  well, I got my Van just a few months ago, 1986 GL that had been sitting in my in-laws back yard for about...
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:47:57 -0400
  ...Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L >Has anyone had a problem with the oil pressure warning system on a 1986L? My >mechanic has replaced...
• question about terminals on starter/solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:59:44 -0400
  ...Chris 1986 Vanagon GL "SLOW-VAN" 1986 Vanagon GL "SLWR-VAN" 1986 Vanagon GL with no license... just for parts... "Part-y Boy"
• 1986 VW Westfalia Camper forsale
  Historical mailing list - nxs (Nick Schmidt)
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 20:56:33 GMT
  1986 VW Westfalia Camper for Sale, Like new. Mint Condition, 24K miles, 5th seat, Automatic, Air COnditioning, pop-top, Stove, 2 way sink, 3...
• WTB: good, inexpensive, used, late-model, steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 11:22:03 -0500
  ...One good-condition, inexpensive, used, late-model (GL or Carat?), steering wheel as a replacement for my "plain-jane", non-padded, plastic'y 1986...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 13:54:36 PDT
  ...VW did not start selling them until 1986 as > 1986 models. Either it's not a Syncro or it's not a 1985 or...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Mourkas
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:56:43 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986 Vanagon Syncro ??? <------- fill in the blank 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang" 1991 Jetta Eco...
• Front AC questions (pictures included)
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:46:33 -0700
  ...I own a 1986 Westy wolfy. I'd love to have AC up front, on my face. While contemplating how to do this, I...
• re 1986 GL vanagon for sale special edition hobicat
  Historical mailing list - Janice Subotnick
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:42:31 -0800
  ...FYI 1986 VW GL vanagon for sale--special hobicat edition (sailboat painted on side) original owner , 46,507 mileage, just put almost $2000 into...
• Arm rest question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 8 May 2002 22:29:31 -0700
  Hi Folks, I have a 1986 VW Westy, that has non adjustable corduroy arm rests. I love the newer (87-91) adjustable arm rest...
• Re: List stickers?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 11:13:08 -0400
  On 6/3/06, Neal Barrentine <vwneal@bluemarble.net> wrote: > Are list stickers still available? Where? I want one! > Neal Barrentine > Bloomington, Indiana > 1986...
• 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:33:00 -0700
  The only good news I've had this week! I finally received my approval from the NHTSA for the import of 1986 & 1987 VW...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:27:15 -0500
  ...VIN # meaning Thanks...that would mean that the van was the 41 144 th to be produced in that year 1986. I am asking...
• Re: Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $41,000 1986 Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:04:38 -0700
  ...Westy "Joe's Van" > WWW.Busesbythebeach.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
• Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 21:20:48 -0700
  ...not worth the expenses? What is the reputation of the AC system in the 1986-1991vanagons? Alain Westy 1986 Sent from my iPad 2
• Need seats with head rest 1986
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:34:22 -0800
  I have pristine seats in my 1986 but no head rests. I would like 2 jump seats and a back bench with head rests...
• Re: 1976-1986 VOLTSWAGON VANGON GLOVE BOX
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 17:16:28 -0500
  ...know they made a '76. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1986-VOLTSWAGON-VANAGON-GLOVE-BOX-/330928373043?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash...
• FS 86 turbo diesel $1800 Atlanta, GA area.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 01:18:32 -0500
  that's what it says .... 1986 Vanagon Turbo Diesel. the ad is at http://www.traderonline.com ... click on Autos, then fill in the...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:23:55 -0700
  ...Original radio 1986 Westy Alloall I am applying for a collector's status for my 1986 Westfalia ( so that insurance premiums will only be...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#74196192: 1986 V.W. Vanagon F.I. Computer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 09:28:53 -0800
  Title of item: 1986 V.W. Vanagon F.I. Computer Seller: scrise@aol.com Starts: 03/04/99 18:34:38 PST Ends: 03...
• 1986 vanagon gl for sale in buffalo, new york
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 09:50:39 -0400
  i have a 1986 vanagon gl for sale as is in buffalo, new york for $ 1500 it needs a rebuilt transmission. everything else is...
• FW: 1986 Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 23:01:56 -0400
  ...1986 Vanagon problems > > To all: > I have a 1986 Vanagon w/4 speed (my 25th VW bus) that has problems > accelerating from a stop...
• Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:48:19 -0700
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323907770763474354 http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323907784505415266 http://picasaweb.google.com...
• Camper Supplement
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:56:34 -0500
  ...It lists a Camper Supplement for 1986 as Order # W42.027.960.A01 and a Camper manual as Order #W42.027.960.1. 1986...
• 1986 Vanagon Camper GL for sale on ebay (Montreal, Quebec)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 14:07:47 -0400
  ...You've left me no choice but to auction is off! 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper GL on ebay & located in Montreal, Quebec. List members...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Sun Roof Issue
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:42:23 -0500
  ...1986 Syncro Sun Roof Issue Hi All I have a 1986 Syncro Van. The van has been restored mechanically and now the body is...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:02:40 -0700
  ...Original radio 1986 Westy | |What about the blanking plate that came from the factory? |That's as stock as you can get. You could...
• 1986 cost of 1986 Weekender, was, Rear cabinets, Weekender vs. Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:56:29 -0700
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• Buy Syncro or Westy???
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:51:09 -0700
  ...To further complicate matters, the 1982 diesel and the 1986 have RADICALLY different powerplants - I think that the 1986 will develop something like TWICE...
• 86 VW Vanagon,blue,120k $900.00 OBO OH (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 29 May 1997 10:44:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...1986 VW Vanagon,blue,120k $900.00 O.B.O.... --------------- 1986 VW Vanagon,blue,120k $900.00 O.B.O. --------------- 1986 VW Vanagon, Has...
• Idle control switch (how much?)
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 07:00:40 -0700
  My mechanic has told me my Idle control switch is what's ailing my 1986 westy, and causing the intermittent idling. Anyone have an...
• 1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alder, Anne M
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:56:38 -0500
  I have a 1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale. It has 160,000 miles and is in good shape. I have pictures for those that...
• Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:36:52 -0800
  ...2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) >Vanagon Syncro (1986 - 1992) > >http://www.bus-boys.com/bb13386.htm#4 > >025-906-022X 1986-1987 2WD >025...