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  • Re: More free stuff: Bentley manuals and such, help make room in my shop!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 16 May 2007 21:48:57 -0400
    ...Volvo 140 1966-1974, Volvo 240 1974-1986, Porsche 924 1976-1982, Porsche 911 1965-1981, BMW 320i 1975-1983, MG Midget / AH Sprite...
  • Re: '86 Westy in Guelph (good shape)
    Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
    Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:44:16 -0700
    ...wrote: > > All, > > My robot returned this one today: > > http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/guelph/1986-volkswagen-westfalia-low-kms/1011700152?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
  • Re: Mice
    Historical mailing list - Art A.
    Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:45:09 -0400
    ...Thanks > Alain > VancouverBC > Westfalia 1986 > > Sent from my iPad 2
  • Re: Horns, improvements
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:40:48 -0400
    ...Thanks, Marco in Seattle 1986 >Westy Weekender Bostig 2013 Any old 20-amp or so automotive relay will do fine. Yours, David
  • Re: Wanted: Round Headlight Grill
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:01:54 -0400
    ...I am looking for a round headlight grill from a 1980-1984 Vanagon for a conversion to round headlights on a 1986 Westy Weekender...
  • Re: Friday: Sturdy Vanagon put to good use
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:27:20 -0700
    ...2/ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • vanagon wiki, its getting better
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:55:55 -0700
    ...Squirrel for adding for making my '86 into 1986. Now I just have to add an entry that reads silicon when I meant silicone :)
  • Re: '84 for sale, victoria area, $500
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:04:10 -0700
    ...www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/11565449 > > > > alistair > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: ADMIN: Re: [VANAGON] Best Discount Pharma Vicodin !!!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:14:22 -0700
    ...Yoder has been placed on moderation until the spambot gets taken > care of. > > Jim Arnott > List Admin > vanagon@gerry > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
  • Re: '83.5 westy - $500 bucks
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:53:59 -0800
    ...http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1640509804.html) > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: Good Bye Grover :(
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:02:43 -0600
    ...I hope the new van treats you right and vice versa! > =) > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa...
  • Re: Vanagons and part
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:11:41 -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: Creative Westy Ad on CL
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:55:23 -0800
    ...org/cto/1042404446.html > > Happye Fryedaye > > Jeff > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Instant power loss
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 00:09:42 -0500
    ...My 1986 Syncro all of a sudden is acting like some one is turning the key off on me. I would have to guess...
  • TDI-conversion
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:45:15 -0700
    ...2004 Jetta TDI Wagon (mine) 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI) 1986...
  • Re: paper bus
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Fri, 1 Sep 2006 07:19:41 -0500
    ...http://www.papercars.net/vwBus.html Have fun, Neal Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug On Aug 31, 2006, at 10...
  • Re: POR15 in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:37:20 -0700
    ...Are there any stores that carry it? > > Thanks > > Gregor > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 16 May 2007 12:44:51 -0700
    ...yahoo.com> wrote: > > Dont they have to paint them black up in Candada? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Vanagon Sighting
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 12 May 2008 13:03:51 -0400
    ...this morning? > > Sure looked like your van.... > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: Vanagon Sighting - NMDOT Web site Banner
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:18:09 -0800
    ...asp?secid=15134 > > cool > > larry > roadhaus.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 8 May 2008 16:37:16 -0700
    ...having problems with Unsubscribing? can you help? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • vw recalls for vanagons, campers, and syncros
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:26:57 CDT
    ...251-201-019 1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Idle Control 1987 Syncro WV***02**HG031747 Unit 1986 Vanagon WV***02...
  • Re: Need paint color! Thanks
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:12:50 -0800
    ...http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1986-volkswagen-pg01.jpg On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 4:46 PM, Benny boy <huotb@videotron...
  • Re: Vancouver Vanagon Meeting 2009
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:40 -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...
  • No start, no spark
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:19:27 -0400
    So today is my birthday (54!) and my van, 1986 GL 4-speed, surprised me with it's first ever no start this morning...
  • Re: 1.9l engine in '86 syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:38:02 +0200
    ...The 1986-up 1,9 here in Europe was, of course, modified in all the same manners as the 2,1 over the 1...
  • Re: westy camper part needed
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:35:24 -0700
    ...The red is positive (+) but what about the blue - > negative (-)? > > Thanks > > Christian > 1986 Westfalia Syncro > 1986 Vanagon Syncro - project...
  • Re: FS: 1986 Double Cab
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:48:21 -0600
    ...5:19 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: FS: 1986 Double Cab > >On 2/5/08, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com...
  • Re: BC/Washington Van Meet 2008
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:57:29 -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...
  • Hazard lights
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:06:31 -0700
    ...Is this pretty much a relay issue or is there possibly another cause? This is a 1986 Westfalia Syncro. Thanks. Bruce
  • TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:29:49 -0400
    ...Rolling and shimmying on my passenger balloons, Gabby 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  • On Indy craigslist: '81 with Subaru conversion, $2500
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:59:16 -0400
    ...Mark K in Indy 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Abe" 1991 GL/2WD/4SPD "Ruby"
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:31:24 -0700
    On Nov 26, 2011, at 7:16 PM, Art wrote: > I live in Western Massachusetts, not far from the NY and CT border. I...
  • Re: vanagon images
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:18:12 -0800
    ...they have westy, adventure wagon, doka , etc > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 27 May 2009 15:25:24 -0700
    ...Do I > need a new mechanic? > > Bernie > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: Cool Vanagon Paint Job
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:38:19 -0700
    ...processor wrote: > > BMW 2002? or a Fiat? >> > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: 1973 VW LT35 on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:04:44 -0700
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Capacious! > > > Bought it. > > > BenT > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Synchro Doublecab
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Jul 1997 11:16:39 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Incuded in the MSDS systems information 1986 Vanagon Double cab 4wd Synchro, white, black and grey int. 2.1 EFI watercooled, pb, ps, stereo...
  • Re: Bentley Manual info needed cats
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Thu, 26 Feb 1998 18:19:00 EST
    ...In the engine cooling section, there is no diagram that explains the coolant path for 1986 and newer vanagons. The diagram shown is for...
  • Overheating
    Historical mailing list - zyno
    Thu, 14 May 1998 22:51:48 -0400
    My sort-a-new 1986 Vanagon is overheating. After heating up, steam forms from the left side of the motor. It steams up, but...
  • What is this Part
    Historical mailing list - William Webster
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 16:02:24 EST
    Dear Folks, Upon opening the rear deck lid 1986 Syncro I noticed this part number 035 133 455F was disconnected. The round device it...
  • Re: where we're from?
    Historical mailing list - Holm
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 17:25:03 -0500
    ...1984 Westy with 190,000 miles - currently getting an AVP engine 1986 VW Golf with 244,000 miles 1994 VW Golf with 120,00...
  • FS: 86 camper $3000 Austin, TX
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:50:21 -0600
    ...autotrader.com (have to search on vw vanagons). the ad says: 1986 Volkswagen Westfalia camper van, runs great, 18000 on rebuilt engine, new tires...
  • Re: Why is everyone talking about Friday???
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:29:45 +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...
  • 1986 production changes
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:01:14 -0800
    Hi folks, I have an 86 GL produced in 5/86 VIN: WV2YB0257GH116685 I know there were some minor production changes sometime in 86...
  • CD/MP3 player correction
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Fri, 17 May 2002 13:00:10 -0700
    ...dave-o 1986 Westy 102k
  • Re: Syncro Doka on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
    Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:16:31 -0400
    ...Did I miss something? The 1980 model year is obviously wrong -1986 maybe. Larry
  • Re: Power steering
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 5 May 2006 17:11:12 -0700
    ...vanagonparts.com> wrote: > > Since it is Fryday... > > http://www.eturbocharger.com/ > > > Cheers, > > Jeff > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: paper toys
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:37:05 -0800
    ...online.de/html/body_fahrzeuge.html#vw > > -- > > Karl > > '81 Westy "Jenny" > > Wilmington, DE > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Whaddya figger yer bus is worth?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:26:32 -0400
    According to a vendor I will never deal with again, my 1986 Syncro GL AdventureWesty is worth $6000 because it is no longer stock...
  • Re: Friday poptop cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 5 May 2006 09:33:43 -0700
    ...http://bworks.net/vw/clorox.htm > > -- > Angus Gordon > '86 Syncro > '89 Carat > etc. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Golf turbo diesel flatbed truck
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:02:37 -0800
    ...item=160176471033&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006 > > Mike > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
  • Re: Towed Van
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:16:11 -0700
    ...to see if Picasa links work. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/markusmumper/Towed > > Markus. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Most Outrageous Vanagon Stealth Camping Spots?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:19:36 -0700
    ...and fat like most of listees? Then yes. > > Bryan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
  • Bus Fusion
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:01:19 -0700
    ...Looks like fun! -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
  • Re: 180 MPH Speedo
    Historical mailing list - ChrisTopHer
    Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:51:25 -0400
    My Canadian 1986 Syncro GL Westfalia has a 180 Kph spedometer that looks very similar... On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 11:48 PM...
  • Re: 86 Syncro Driveshaft
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:22:52 -0600
    ...86 Syncro Driveshaft > > Has anyone sourced a driveshaft from Wholesale Import Parts? https://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/VW_Vanagon_Syncro_Driveshaft_1986.php <https://www...
  • Bright, head light problem...
    Historical mailing list - dave
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:17:54 -0800
    ...I have a 1986 Westy, with square headlights. Recently, the bright bulb on the passenger side went out. When I hit my brights, low...
  • Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 2 May 2005 15:23:22 -0600
    ...Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with >>> automatic transmission. >>> already...
  • Re: Fair prices?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:15 -0400
    ...So, if you're looking for a Syncro, you should focus on the 1986 & newer vans. Good luck! If anyone cares to add a...