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  • Re: My Own Rust Inhibitor
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:20 +1200
    ...3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2...
  • Vanagon racing (was Oettenger 2.5L Conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:32 +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...
  • Re: Hella Map Lights
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:41:11 -0500
    ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel
  • Re: Abbreviations
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:19:23 +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...
  • Re: '86 SYNCHROWESTY $2000.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 02:16:40 EST
    ...in this whatsoever: > > In today's Va Pilot Newspaper > > Quote: > VW 1986 Vanagon Syncro > Pop-top 120K mis Runs good > Needs TLC & CV joint...
  • Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
    Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 20:44:36 -0300
    1986 Westy, 64000km (41025 miles) ----- Original Message ----- From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 11:38...
  • Re: silver socket plug..Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 03:30:10 EST
    ...it was on all 74-84 westfalias. ..... >> Chris, I had this very same plug in my 1986 Westy Weekender (Base Camper). Same thing in...
  • Stranded in Texas
    Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 01:20:18 -0800
    Hello Volks Need an ECU (on board computer) for a 2.1L 1986 Vanagon. Replaced all sensors, injectors and more, one at the time...
  • FS: Syncro Westy and Adventurewagen 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:33:48 -0400
    ...Both are 1986 models, standard trans, run and drive great, full camper models. The Syncro needs some rust repair and paint, the Adventurewagen looks...
  • Re: CANVAS
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:33:32 -0800
    ...Sew a patch over it? Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9D 1986 GL 1987 Syncro GL
  • Re: diesel vs gas vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 15:44:37 -0800
    ...Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9D 1986 GL 1987 Syncro GL
  • Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 10:39:16 -0500
    ...BUT in 1986 the golf diesel was getting 47 MPG from the factory. That's with the average driver. I've got 25 mpg...
  • Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Re: Mapquest trip
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 4 Mar 2007 12:35:17 -0800
    ...an emergency regarding Archer Resins, please contact Erica Bauman @ > 561-844-2100 x18. > > > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Electrical ground locations
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:27:56 -0500
    1986 and up 2.1L vans: two ground points under the ignition coil / relay mounting plate on the left side engine bay sheet metal...
  • Re: High Tops - DIY - alternate server - smaller files available
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 3 Nov 2006 13:20:52 -0800
    ...they download MUCH quicker than > at Yahoo. > > enjoy. > cr > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Entertaining eBay listing - 1990 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:21:24 -0700
    ...Sweet! > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: What's a "carat"?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:44:35 -0700
    ...Busesbythebeach.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A carat is a measure of weight used in the precious stones trade, or > > gemstones, including diamonds, > > > > > > -- > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
  • Re: Strange Vanagon airfoil sighting
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:36:06 -0700
    ...Strange Vanagon airfoil sighting > > > Two girls Loren!?! > > > Wow. :) > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Picasa
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:58:16 -0800
    ...Thanks, Michael. > > Thanks, Michael Sullivan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
  • Re: fuel tank capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:40:16 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1986/index.html > > Anyone know the total fuel tank capacity for a '91 GL? Also, what is> the...
  • Re: Vancouver CL For sale
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:30 -0600
    ...vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/853590820.html > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Fwd: 1986 Westfalia FS in Ottawa, Canada
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:12:03 -0700
    ...Ottawa Ontario, Canada > $9,900.00 (CND$), obo > > > I have a 1986 Westfalia for sale. It is a manual > transmission, Gold color, with 150...
  • Speedometer Repair: VW Vanagon 1986 2WD Auto
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:34:39 +0000
    The speedometer on my 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Canadian km/hr) camper 2.1L auto shows speed, but the odometer section is not moving...
  • Re: Auxiliairy battery compartment
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:04:28 -0400
    ...mcneely > > ---- Alain Thibault <alainthibault@TELUS.NET> wrote: >> Allo all >> I am new to the list and hunting for a 1986-1991 Vanagon Westfalia. The...
  • Why automatic 86 vanagon's differential failed
    Historical mailing list - dodge89
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 08:16:04 -0400
    ...I have a 1986 Westy with the differential gears worn out. The automatic is still good. I'd like to find a used transmission...
  • Re: Fuel pump question
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 27 May 2007 10:46:58 -0700
    ...so good > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: 3 Weeks in Ireland... saw 1 VW T3
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:38:13 -0700
    ...Stacy Happily Married since 1986 . > On Jul 15, 2014, at 11:10, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Ireland is definitely not a...
  • Re: Problem with rear axle bolts breaking
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:50:41 -0400
    ...a problem with vanagon rear >axle bolts breaking? I have a 1986 2.1 auto trans and have been >having a problem (breaking/loosening...
  • Re: help
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:25:14 -0700
    ...help > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa...
  • Re: Out of office
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:31:25 -0700
    ...I will reply to you when I return. > > Katherine > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5...
  • Re: autopilot
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:11:46 -0700
    ...Westy > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Re: Is Wood/Gas Possible for For Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:47:12 -0500
    ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD On Jan 22, 2010, at 3:12 AM, Janne Ruohom�ki wrote: > The text in these "fantasies" is...
  • Re: fuel hose crimping tool
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:03:32 -0700
    ...Those are indeed Oetiker style clamps. > > Mike > -- Beverley Anne de Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009 Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
  • Two vans - a HUGE sacrifice
    Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
    Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:13:20 -0400
    ...1) 1986 Vanagon - needs current smog and tags; will take care of that once prospective buyer has been identified 2) 1971 Van - has been...
  • Re: '81 Westy CL Vancouver - $1000
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:15:23 -0700
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - adam grove
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:43:56 PST
    ...Lots more including a syncro camper (1986 or 7) '91 Westfalia Van - 29K mi, unused camper, great shape, $16,200. (206) 323-8138. I...
  • Suspension Modifications - 86 thru 91
    Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 06:38:16 -0800
    ...Denys -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Denys Mueller Murrieta, CA 1986 VW Westy - BCHMOTL PO '80 & '89 Westys' "I've always wanted to be something when I grew up...
  • Synchro Power?
    Historical mailing list - Justin Gordon
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:52:45 -0800
    ...How is the power on the 1986 Syncro Westy engine. I've heard that the engine is too small to pull such a big...
  • FS: '86 Syncro GL 15"
    Historical mailing list - Brian Story
    Fri, 8 Oct 1999 17:34:08 -0700
    1986 Syncro GL For Sale: ~109,000 mi. NEW: trans. (1,500 mi.), 15" rims & tires, headers and turbo muffler, driveshafts, catalitic converter. All...
  • Formalize hybrid name?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:09:53 +1200
    ...3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE90 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX...
  • Re: Lowering a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 10:20:14 +1200
    ...1984 Caravelle currently engineless 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX...
  • Re: Regearing transmission
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:59:51 +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...
  • Body shop recommendations in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - A Abian
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 00:48:40 -0800
    ...Thanks, Andrew 1986 Weekender __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards� http://movies.yahoo.com/
  • Diesel Campers and a Door Handle
    Historical mailing list - Steve W
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 18:33:50 -0700
    ...would part with cheaply? Thank you, Steve 1983 Westy 1987 Jetta 1986 BMW 535i ===== Steve croatoa@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo...
  • FS 86 syncro, 180k miles, Rochester, NH area $1995
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 00:29:49 -0600
    ...NH 03867 Web site: http://www.route11autos.com Trim : SYNCRO Year : 1986 Miles : 180,000 Price: $1,995 Stock No. VW861995 Vin: WV2YB0253GG069421 DEALER...
  • Re: VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - LAST CALL ... ENDS TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT MST
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:03:34 -0800
    ...AND CAST YOUR BALLOT > > http://tinyurl.com/9a5zb > > > Larry Chase > www.roadhaus.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Bleeding the clutch
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:49:21 -0800
    ...d also like to know the best way to bleed the clutch hydraulic system on a 1986 2.1L syncro with rear locker. Chris
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:49:22 -0700
    ...might be able to create the first perpetual-motion > Vanagon!!! > Nice video. > > John > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Odd looking air cleaner
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:25:35 EST
    ...ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180472127901> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol" its carburated...
  • Re: 1986 production changes
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:57:17 -0800
    ...32:15 -0500 From: Greg Kessler <kessler@OHIO.EDU> Subject: Re: 1986 production changes If it was produced in 5/86 wouldn't it...
  • Re: MemberDatabase
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 13:43:49 -0700
    ...Wolz >> > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa...
  • hardwire jumping a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:21:37 -0700
    Hey Folks, I managed to kill the primary battery on my 1986 Westy while I was camping. Getting it restarted (jumped) was a piece...
  • Out with the old syncro and in with the new syncro!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:20:05 -0800
    My 1986 Syncro Turbo Diesel Westfalia Weekender is sold to a very nice couple in Victoria BC. I had a lot of fun with...
  • Re: In need of cooling system parts
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:35:50 -0800
    ...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: Van Meet 2010
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:06:27 -0700
    ...7271 > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa...
  • Re: Van-Meet 2007
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:07:44 -0700
    ...fellas, Jake > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Oil Pressure sensor connection
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:46:42 -0500
    ...Jim On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi List, > Replacing left head on 1986 2...
  • More Spots to Lube! formerly Re: Talking about exhausts
    Historical mailing list - David Klein
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:06:20 -0800
    ...What lubes do you use for all the different spots? What do you use to fight corrosions on exhausts? I own a 1986 Syncro...
  • Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:12:10 -0800
    ...David > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Re: 1991 VW Vanagon Syncro the perfect "getaways" vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:00:47 -0500
    ...Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD On Jan 4, 2010, at 7:24 PM, Ryan Alfonso wrote: > Thought you all might enjoy an article...