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  • Re: That thin bungee material?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:44:02 -0700
    ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > > KG6RCR > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com <http://www.crescentbeachguitar.com> > -- Jake 1984...
  • Re: Radio stays on
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:50:39 -0500
    ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD 1990 Carat/Auto On Jan 31, 2010, at 10:25 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Mark, > If memory serves...
  • Carb parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 2 May 2017 06:08:49 -0400
    Anybody here know where to get carburetor parts for 1986 1.9 T3, engine code DG ? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW...
  • Re: Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy getting close to solving problem!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:59 -0600
    On May 15, 2012, at 10:36 PM, David Klein wrote: > the brown wire coming from the high beam plug > is melted at the...
  • Spotted this Syncro Westfalia on CL here in Indy $14k
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:20:59 -0400
    ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Abe" 1991 GL/2WD/4SPD "Ruby"
  • Vanagon ETKA Drawings
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:43:25 -0700
    ...http://www.wagenteile.com/index_e.html -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie...
  • Re: Black Gooey Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:48:24 -0800
    ...TN -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Re: A death in our family
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:17:58 -0700
    ...guess who? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin...
  • Re: FS in Austin TX 91
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:55:52 -0700
    ...Check it out. > http://sanmarcos.craigslist.org/cto/1139031207.html > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
  • Re: Solar Panel Fitment
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:03:20 -0700
    ...a solar panel on a Westfalia? > > > D > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: Oil pressure low limit
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:18:43 -0700
    ...Anyone? > Zoltan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
  • Eurovan Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 May 1996 15:06:00 -0500
    ...I have been considering trading my 1986 Vanagon GL for a 1993 Eurovan and while doing some research via the Internet, came across an...
  • FS: 86 w/ 5-speed, $2150 KCMO
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Tue, 29 Oct 1996 06:27:03 -0600 (CST)
    Hi all, First day ad in the Kansas City Star: ---------------------------- 1986 Vanagon 5sp fr & rr AC $2150 (816)454-8409 ----------------------- I'm pretty sure...
  • Re: Wheels & Deals
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 00:32:40 EDT
    ...the wheels from a non-vanagon do NOT fit. :( so you can get wheels from any 1986 to 1991 >> HUH????? Jeanne, dont know who...
  • odometer
    Historical mailing list - David Moreland
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:59:24 -0700
    a few weeks ago I bought a rather used, I mean really used 1986 vanagon. I did not pay very much for it. but...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:11:52 -0500
    ...I have decided to sell my 1986 syncro westy. Located in Toronto region. Canadian spec. with 179000Km original. Runs excellent, interior excellent. Custom pop...
  • Anybody got a trailer hitch between Phoenix and Salt Lake City?
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Fri, 21 May 1999 11:25:07 -0700
    Glacie, my 1986 Syncro Vanagon needs a light weight hitch so I can drive from Phoenix to Salt Lake City and pick up an...
  • Re: Cheap 85 Single-Cab for sale
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 07:56:42 -0600
    ...Cheers! Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Frank Condelli wrote: > In a message dated 8/9/00 7:33:38 AM...
  • Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:10 +1200
    ...Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD), for sale 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1...
  • rear wiper motor replacement
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 09:02:55 -0700
    ...TIA Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia "Roxy"
  • Re: Coolant filters
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 02:54:31 EDT
    ...Scott De Santi Anchorage, Alaska 1986 Vanagon 2WD (Wobbly Bus)
  • Re: silver socket plug..Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 07:55:17 EST
    ...AOL.COM writes: > I had this very same plug in my 1986 Westy Weekender (Base Camper). Same > thing in my buddy's 1987 Westy...
  • Re: FS - 1981 Westy and 1986 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - WVVW
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:25:27 -0500
    Sorry for the missing locale info. Both are located in Martinsburg, WV..., about 1 1/2 hours west of DC, 3 hours east of...
  • Draining coolant 1987 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Barcom, Brad
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:25:35 -0500
    ...Thanks in advance, Brad Barcom 1987 Vanagon GL 1986 Toyota Truck
  • WTB: 2.1 WBX throttle body
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:27:52 -0800
    ...Thanks Robert 1982 Westfalia 1986 Westfalia 1991 Syncro _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn...
  • Wow!
    Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
    Sat, 8 Jan 2005 11:30:30 -0800
    ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=119400 1986 Vanagon auto trans 7 passenger (middle bench seat) fire damaged $200
  • Re: oh my oh my
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:32:32 -0700
    ...1990-V-W-ADV > > ENTUREWAGEN-CAMPER-BUS-FULLY-LOADED-WESTY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ15291QQ > ihZ011QQitemZ320130453436QQrdZ1 > > Bryan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Wheel Well Trim Thingy...
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:07:21 -0600
    ...attached. Don't see it on any of the usual list vendors sites. Anyone have a "spare"? TIA Cheers, Paul. 1986 Syncro Westy - Hummingbird
  • Re: Dangerous roads
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:21:41 -0700
    ...Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Will post 86 fuse panels fit pre 86 vans?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 8 May 2008 06:18:36 -0700
    ...Does the 1986 and later fuse panels plug into the 1985 and earlier wire harnesses? Why I ask is that my 1993 LT 4x4...
  • Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:47:24 -0800
    ...p&p=2123780261&pct=321078587&ct=897432439 > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: FS: 1991 Westfalia $7500
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:58:01 -0700
    ...Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • 1986 Sunroof Van for sale - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:59:01 -0700
    ...How bout a rust free west coast 1986 Marine Blue GL, with a huge sunroof, power mirrors, UNGO alarm, Blaupunkt CD, near perfect interior...
  • Re: Any clever nicknames?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:43:31 -0700
    ...plate - what else would you call a big Austria 4x4? - My 1986 Syncro 16 Multivan is 'Aschenbr�del' which is German for Cinderella - my...
  • 86' Westfalia Ignition Timing... HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
    Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:47:38 EDT
    ...I have a 1986 Westy. 179,000 new clutch and going strong. The mechanic that did the clutch for me adjusted the timimg by...
  • Re: Best for the Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 13 May 2006 23:22:33 -0700
    ...Touring' > > are. > > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: What does "ETKA" stand for?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:46:12 -0700
    ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > > > KG6RCR > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy...
  • Re: It is a special day, eh?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
    Mon, 1 Jul 2013 19:32:42 -0400
    Happy times for our family was our one year stay in Vancouver in 1986. Oh Canada... On Monday, July 1, 2013, OlRivrRat wrote: > Did...
  • Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:02:23 -0800
    ...Robert > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Thu, 20 May 2010 18:24:46 -0800
    ...Thanks Jeff Hartman Juneau AK 1986 Vanagon ASI conversion 2.1 liter 4 sp manual
  • Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 3 Jan 2010 23:11:28 -0800
    ...com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=670975) > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: Parts run to Van Cafe - trip report
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:58:38 -0800
    ...com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=384761 > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • oil coming out of sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:13:28 -0800
    ...Any suggestions as to what I do next? 1986 2.1 L vanagon 2wd Jeff Hartman Juneau, Alaska
  • 86 syncro westy for sale (westchester NY)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 16:39:16 -0400
    > --------------- >1986 VW Westphalia Synco 100,000mi Tan, 5 speed. bra,awning + > --------------- >air, stereo all equip works, stove refrig, sink. normal rust >blackcat propane heater...
  • Re: Blinker Fluid source
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 19 Dec 1997 23:18:54 -0800
    ...and where is a >good place to get it from?? > >Charles, >1986 Gulf diesel >1997 EVC > Just locate flasher relay from beneath dash, remove...
  • engine swap
    Historical mailing list - David Moreland
    Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:28:22 -0700
    I have a 1986 Vanagon water cooled witha blown engine. I don't need more power. I just need to get my van going...
  • VW 18 cylinder engine
    Historical mailing list - Bob Repich
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:03:25 -0500
    ...Will it fit in a vanagon without modifying the rear deck?! Bob Repich 1986 Westfalia Shoreline CT, 40 and light rain
  • Who has fan speed resistor
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Mon, 5 Jul 1999 16:50:11 -0400
    ...Any Ideas besides the dealer or making one my self? Thank you Paulc W1VLF Cloudbounce Webpage http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/ 1986 Vanagon Gas...
  • to the list
    Historical mailing list - Sam Josovitz
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:56:57 EST
    i am going to dowon to look at 2 westies 1986 and 1987 that are for sale i was wondering if someone could give...
  • Considering parting out an 86 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 20:59:00 EST
    Hi all, I am considering parting out the 1986 Syncro Westy Weekender which I just acquired. It has a bad tranny and the PO...
  • Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDEyour van
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Wed, 9 May 2001 08:22:06 -0600
    Although not inside my van, about 10 years ago I towed a 1986 Nissan Micra 2000 miles with my non-turbo 1982 Diesel westy...
  • FREE - 14 inch Rim w/Tire and Battery
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:49:16 -0400
    ...new DuraLast 12volt battery used as the auxillary battery in my 1986 Westy. These are free for pick up only in the Boston, MA...
  • Re: gas tank;
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 28 Feb 2006 23:18:17 -0600
    ...on july 02, 1986, i pumped 15.9 gallons into my brand new 86 gl. :) at a quality mart at leavenworth, ks. on my...
  • Re: Billy Bones at 100 - dumbest thing I've ever done
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:53:38 -0800
    ...Anyone for a Vanagon contingent at the USFRA (Salt Flats) races in > 2007? > > > Todd > '88 Westy > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Re: Labor, 28 hours Now: VC joinup
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:17:57 -0700
    ...at > a computer? > > > -- > Angus Gordon > '89 Carat > '86 Syncro > '85 ? > > birdworks@gmail.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: 1985 GL for Trade
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:13:37 -0700
    ...85s, for a DOKA......... > > Good Luck, > Miguel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:48:02 -0700
    ...With a '91 Subaru 2.2 in an '87 Vanagon in western Washington. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:30:35 -0700
    On 10/10/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: > > Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD > vans...
  • Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:05:51 -0700
    ...a pic of one of these? > > Thanks. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: Algae-powered Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:06:22 -0700
    ...or-bust-my-algae+powered-car-adventure > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...