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  • Re: cup holder
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:05:10 -0800
    ...google.com/kimballmk/Bus?authkey=Gv1sRgCL7X6JTU9-muiQE# > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: digijet vs. digifant
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:59:51 -0700
    ...digifant? > > -- > Mark > 1990 Westy (2.1 - manual) > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: Happy Birthday to a Vanagon man
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:04:27 -0700
    ...to slip by unnoticed. > > Thanks again. > > Jim > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
  • Re: On the road to Alaska
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 15 May 2009 08:09:52 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/journeys/inuvik/ > > Grumble, grumble.... > > Jim > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www...
  • [86 BUS (Vanagon) for sale in Nebraska]
    Historical mailing list
    19 Jul 1994 18:51:45 GMT
    1986 VW Bus in excellent condition * Runs great! * Super Clean * Silver grey with blue interior * Seat seven comfortably * Seats fold to make a Queen...
  • RE: 1986 heater fan dead
    Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
    Fri, 5 Jul 1996 07:30:01 -0800 (AKDT)
    I'd appreciate any leads on where to purchase a new heater motor. The best I was able to locate was $121 at Camelback...
  • 86 Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
    Sat, 26 Apr 1997 22:58:00 -0700 (PDT)
    For Sale 1986 Westfalia GL Excellent condition White exterior, tan/brown interior Air Conditioning Power Steering Cruise Control Manual Transmission 4-Speaker Stereo Side...
  • Re: How common is the factory sunroof?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 03:52:46 -0500
    ...I don't believe it was offered after about 1986 or 1987. Regards, Jim Davis
  • Vanagon for sale (FWD)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 07:30:51 -0800
    ...of Volkswagens of Western Oregon asked me to post the following: 1986 Vanagon Syncro Adventure Wagon (Camper) Conversion, $10,500. This hi- top, fully...
  • FS: SA Grilles&lites $205
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 20:02:33 -0500
    ...For 1986 and up with Rectangular lights, if you can't find round ones with the buckets, I can see about getting new ones...
  • Need "Sequence" for putting in radio code
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 10:18:05 -0400
    Volks, A couple of folks (thanks Joel) have sent me the factory code for the Heidleberg "V" radio (out of a 1986 Scyncro) that...
  • it's good to see the list up again... (some vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:14:43 EDT
    ...have a fun and safe weekend all, joe 1986 vanagon weekender
  • Re: FREE Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
    Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:52:10 PST
    ...in return ofcourse send you a suveneer from Turkey Eren Berberoglu (1986 diesel westy soon to be TD w/intercooler) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
  • Value of damaged 094 5-speed
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:20:30 +1300
    ...3.8 Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2...
  • Re: Coyote?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:02:53 -0600
    ...Doesn't get easier than that! ;-) Cheers, Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Ron Bloomquist wrote: > Hi all, > > Someone at the...
  • Syncro Westy FS $6900
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:10:41 -0400
    1986, gold colour, runs great, good drivetrain, rebuilt transmission with difflock, recent brakes all around, fuel pump, waterpump, etc. 192K on odometer, PO claims...
  • Re: 300 miles with a tank...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:40:59 -0800
    ...Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9D 1986 GL 1987 Syncro GL
  • Re: Muffler different '85 & '86 ?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:08:41 -0400
    ...Muffler different '85 & '86 ? Did the muffler shape change from 1985 to 1986 ? If so are both types inter-changeable ? Thx Shawn
  • WTB Weekender cabinet door...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Sun, 11 Jan 2004 10:03:07 -0800
    Hi guys, This is a 1986 Weekender and the rear cabinet has a big door and it opens to the side over the engine...
  • Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 3 May 2005 09:34:17 -0600
    > If someone makes ridiculous claims otherwise, they are blatantly > pevaricating. > > I really chuckle when I see claims of 21 mpg with a stick Vanagon...
  • Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:44:09 -0500
    ...Only 1986 and later. It reacts with a warning light when pressure drops below about 3 psi at low rpm, and with a warning...
  • Re: Local gas prices
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:07:41 -0700
    ...last > night.... > I better run right out and fill everything up. > > Cya, > Robert > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:09:44 -0700
    ...OK wth is Subaue sandwitch plate ?? > (scratches head with that 1000 yard stare:) > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: [retitled thread] Odyessy batteries from GoWesty, other deep cy
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:09:44 -0700
    ...the 110 amp hours? That sounds a little high > for > a Group 41.... > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Death Valley
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:35:18 -0800
    ...done, but a roadside rebuild? Perhaps a parts helicopter would come > in handy. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:35:53 -0800
    ...good money. ;) > > http://tinyurl.com/yrlgy3 > > > Bryan > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: Failed emissions (DEQ)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:01:18 -0800
    ...what the heck!? > what could it be? UGH. > > -- > Chad~ > 84gl "Hop-a-long" > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC...
  • Re: V belts, tightening, indirect results
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 9 May 2008 21:15:22 -0700
    ...diff. > > -- > Neil > '82 Diesel Westy > Peace of > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages...
  • Re: Best VW Bus Article Ever Written?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:13:48 -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...
  • Re: Middle seat?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:13:59 -0500
    ...net> > wrote: > > > Will a passenger middle seat work in a 1986 full westy 1986? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16...
  • Re: Hittin' The Road! (finally <grin>)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:08:31 -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...
  • simple sound deadening...
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:42:56 -0700
    Hi Folks, I just wanted to pass on a few fotos of my inexpensive idea for sound deadening my 1986 Westy. I've read...
  • Re: Radio help
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 23:34:07 -0500
    ...His that I bought was from a > 1986. OR > > does someone want a 1986 For a 1987 with a tape player that > works. > > While...
  • Re: Synchro Doublecab
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Jul 1997 09:30:50 -0700
    ...Might be a different 1986 white syncro doublecab in SoCal. They are so very common... I never made it to look at this one...
  • Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Sun, 1 May 2016 01:33:50 -0400
    ...Dreadfull, Gabby 1986 Westy 2.1 WBX (2 wheel drive)
  • removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
    Historical mailing list - jbclem
    Thu, 10 Mar 2016 02:43:45 -0800
    I have a 1986 Vanagon, and I have no use for the air conditioner. I'd like to remove it to get it out...
  • Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:23:03 -0500
    At 06:21 PM 12/15/2014, Stuart wrote: > I have a 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1� L 2WD > automatic.� I have a...
  • Difficulty starting my 86
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:52:32 -0800
    Allo all My 1986 Westfalia does not start easily, sometimes when cold after a week in the garage, it takes 6 to 7 attempts...
  • WTB: 1986-91 wire harness
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:49:22 -0400
    I need the harness so I can use the connectors to troubleshoot my Digifant system, doesn't have to be in great condition since...
  • Re: Moon discs?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:22:12 -0700
    ...camper????? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
  • Re: [VIDEO] The Dempster Highway in a Vanagon Westy
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:26:33 -0400
    LOL! Mark K (Married almost 30 years) 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD On Jun 19, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > I...
  • TRANSPORTER
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 06 Feb 1995 16:09:58 -0500 (EST)
    ...I HAVE A 1986 VW TRANSPORTER CREW CAB TRUCK FROM CANADA. IT'S GOT A MILLION MILES ON IT AND I AM TRYING TO...
  • Waterpump Blues
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 23:13:10 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Cianciolo" <PaulC@esslink.com> > >Hello All, > >I have a noise from my 1986 Vanagon engine compartment. Upon further investigation I find that the waterpump...
  • Re: Hare Krishna Vanagon owners?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:15:08 -0500
    ...Hare Krishna Vanagon owners? are there any Hare Krishna's on the list? joe 1986 vanagon
  • Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:09:45 EDT
    I have these controllers new for $50. This problem could also be caused by a break in the wire going to the sender. Use...
  • Re: Fires
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:46:31 +1200
    ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota...
  • Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:26:23 +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...
  • Re: Just bought a cheap Syncro
    Historical mailing list - David Menche
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:05:07 -0800
    ...Just bought a cheap Syncro "1986 Syncro GL Wesfalia - As yet unnamed: Pokey 2 ???????" Pokey 4-by Congratulations! Bob '87 Syncro Westy http://groups...
  • syncro fuel tank sender
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:12:19 -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: [vanagon] Volks Cafe's phone #?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:49:40 -0400
    ...http://www.volkscafe.com -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam...
  • Re: Radiator cooling fan question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 1 Sep 2006 12:37:02 -0700
    ...Standard capacity- 1982-91 High capacity- 1986-91 with A/C and/or Syncro Fan shroud also has to match fan size as does...
  • Re: 9 Passenger--cool!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:44:29 -0800
    ...View photos, recipes and more on your > Live.com page. > http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701 > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy...
  • Re: More power
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:29:37 -0800
    ...for > WBXers--are > there any? > > Geza > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Mounted Spare Blowout
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 29 May 2007 10:12:52 -0700
    ...80s and the parking platform is > shaded by a number of large trees. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: UNSUBSCRIBE
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:08:57 -0700
    ...Suggestions? > > Craig: > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie...
  • Re: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 09:59:57 -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...
  • Re: Vanagon AC
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:41:59 -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
  • Re: ECU Recall?
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Sun, 9 Feb 1997 11:19:44 -0500
    ...http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen/recalls.html and > there you will find: > > 1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit...
  • Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 09:52:48 -0700
    ...injection to the 2.1 with >Digifant for the 1986 model year, making 1986 to 1991 vans with the same >engine setup. > >> And then...
  • Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 17:20:58 -0400
    ...Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy > >Hi Folks, > >I just wanted to pass on a quick mod to my 1986 Westy. Being an...