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• 2.0 Liter air cooled rod mod
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:26:06 -0500
  I seem to remember seeing a modification "suggested" when rebuilding rods for the Air cooled Westy. I am ready to reassemble mine and thought...
• '90 Westy spotted
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:53:37 -0800
  There's a 90-91 Westy prominently displayed on the new AT&T Uverse commercial. Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Oil cooler for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 18:59:44 -0400
  does nayone have pics of how to mount a cooler by the transmission. sam 70 westy
• '87 Syncro Westy (reluctantly still for sale)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Sat, 16 Nov 96 15:17:00 CDT
  Hey Erik Is your "'87 Syncro Westy (reluctantly still for sale)"? paul.holmdahl@lawson.com
• still have Vanagon westy table & arm for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 09:22:36 -0400
  still have the back westy table and arm for sale if anyones interested. chris
• Re: Value of an '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 11:01:03 EST
  bought my 88 westy with 68k in 1996 for 9k no ac or cruise though tyler
• Re: WANTED: Westy front table ,beige, near Guelph Ontario
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 19:15:58 EST
  i have a rear westy table arm FS, if anyone needs one.... chris
• Re: a few small westy parts FS
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 22:10:15 -0400
  I>dts@XMISSION.COM writes: xmission? Utah? Where is the rest of the westy? John
• Re: Westy subwoofers?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 01:07:07 -0500
  Yes, me. http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/westy_modifications.htm 2 X good 8in is fine enough! Cheers, Ben
• Re: WOW - you CAN get over 20mpg in a westy...
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:37:14 -0700
  I get almost 30 MPG in my 1.6NA Diesel westy. :-) Jon
• OEM vanagon Westy LF mudflap for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:05:30 EDT
  i have a OEM Vanagon westy LF mudflap for sale. $60 shipped in the US..
• Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:30:01 -0700
  List, other than the blue VW stuff, what coolant would you recommend my 1991 Syncro Westy? Jim 1991 Syncro Westy
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:05:39 -0700
  ...I drive an '84 westy, same size tires as yours. I inflate my tires just a hair past tire recommendation, to keep them hard...
• Re: '81 Westy for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 23:08:34 -0500
  ...My Westy was a door sticker that says September 1982 but was sold as an 83. On other Westy I've restored I've...
• Re: Early-Late Vanagon Westy interior dimension difference?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 8 May 2007 12:36:40 -0700
  ...Early-Late Vanagon Westy interior dimension difference? > On washing Popul, the '85 Westy (amazing how much dust/mud can be > hidden in those brown...
• Re: Low mileage 81 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 6 May 1997 20:17:50 -0400
  My dad just purchased a one owner '82 Westy with 78,000 miles. Everything works and is there. He paid $1,500.00. $7...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Bernard
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 22:34:42 -0800
  ...PUT 12,000 KM ON 20 YEAR OLD WESTY AND HAD ONE MINOR PROBLEM. I LOVE MY WESTY. I AM SERIOUS ABOUT TRAVEL I...
• Going from 76 westy to 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chanin
  Tue, 06 Aug 1996 22:02:16 -0700
  ...Any input is appreciated Thanks Joe 76 Westy about to be on the block---we will miss her 81 Westy--could be
• FS: 87 Westy Syncro in PA (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:01:08 -0700
  ...87 Westy Syncro in PA Getting ready to buy a house (yes I know my Westy is a house but the bank didn't...
• westy kitchen unit for sale..(was Re: FS 84 Westy for parts no motor $200
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:18:15 EDT
  ...folks, i called on this (how could i not? :<) and it turns out there is no 84 westy for $200.. there is however a...
• FS: rear hatch screen, barbie ice cube trays, westy tables, grilles etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:35:54 EDT
  ...vanagon rear hatch screen $35 - fits all westys or pass vans also if u install snaps (a must have item if you have a...
• Westfalia Search Terms
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:41:33 -0700
  ...So for any newbs searching to buy a "new" Westy, some search term suggestions: "westfalia" "westphalia" "westy" "westie" "country homes" "riviera" "ASI" (the last...
• Re: window scoop
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:36:24 -0400
  Fresh air? Westy or non Westy? If Westy, it is fairly easy to get fresh air on yer feets. There is no sealing diaphragm...
• Re: My Brother-in-Law on Local NPR Station Talking About His Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:57:35 -0700
  ...Pete > '79 Westy "Aardvark" > '87 Westy "JoesVan" > WWW.Busesbythebeach.com > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2...
• '86 Westy Syncro Wolfsberg Ed is worth???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 17:06:11 -0400
  I have found an '86 Westy Syncro Wolfsberg edition that might be for sale. I am trying to figure out how much it is...
• converted Westy FS.
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 15:25:56 EST
  ...Chris 87 Syncro 1/2 Camper (FS at the right price) 85 Wlsfbrg 1/2 Camper (FS) 75 Westy (FS) 2800. 71 Westy (FS...
• Re: Wanted - used Electrical and water outlets for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:26:11 -0800
  ...Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Lane Waldner <cptbligh1@EARTHLINK.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, February...
• Re: In Withdrawl - NOTHING Wrong with my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:30:24 -0400
  ...In Withdrawl - NOTHING Wrong with my Westy! Hi Volks: I SURE hope that this is not the calm before the storm - my Westy is...
• Westy Luggage Rack Delete option?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:29:47 -0500
  Hi all, In Germany last year, I saw a cool white late 80s (?) Westy that had no luggage rack but a "U" shaped fiberglass...
• Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Mon, 15 May 2000 23:05:23 -0400
  Have any Westy owners on the list tried treating their canvas tops with Nikwax Cotton Proof? I've used Nixwax products on leather boots...
• 85 Westy skylight screen - how to best to affix.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:32:01 -0400
  One of those nagging little Westy problems that I've never got around to fixing. The POV of our 85 Westy apparently replaced the...
• Re: Roof Vent
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:01:30 EST
  ...i think it was an european option on the 80-84 westys. chris [text/html]
• Re: part #'s for Wolfsburg Westy springs
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 08:21:48 -0400
  ...for the lower Carat/Wolfsburg Westy >springs from 90 or 91? I'd like to lower my Westy a couple of inches, >and it...
• Re: FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 17:52:31 -0800
  ...FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy > Not Mine, > > Comments about this conversion? > Better than a Westy? > > Is the owner on this list...
• Re: Westy roof strength
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:25:54 -0800
  ...Westy roof strength > > > > Before I climb atop my 84Westy with scrub brush and bucket of soapy > > water -- is the fiberglass top strong enough to...
• Ideas for replacement of Westy sliding door scuff guard
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:41:35 -0400
  My scuff guard at the very opening of the sliding door on my 85 Westy is now officially a casualty of my restoration. Anybody...
• Westy Rear Belts
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:55:23 -0600
  ...it in the rear of the Westy? In "V"anagon "W"esty love, light & Laughter, J '87 Westy 339K miles -- No virus found in...
• Re: Westy Golf - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:40:19 -0700
  ...vanagon on a golf makes the golf a > Westy > > Andrew > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com...
• Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:04:59 -0800
  ...Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy Good luck getting that registered in California. I would guess not a real Westy by the lack of...
• Re: Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:18:48 -0700
  ...Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy >Got the Thule tall mounts on my westy and they are wonderful. They clear the...
• Re: Subie powered Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:50:59 -0800
  ...Subie powered Westy FS I'm selling my '84 Westy powered by a '93 Subaru 2.2.�
• Westy fiberglass pop top for sale
  Historical mailing list - burl beveridge
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:55:23 -0700
  I have a westy top with the metal part the we cut out of the roof , top is good came from 1980 westy. $100...
• Re: Curtain hooks
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:05:36 -0400
  ...http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.com On Fri, Oct...
• 67 westy questions.
  Historical mailing list - Tim McKane
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 13:11:43 +0100
  I have a 67 westy... and am looking for screen frames for 2 of my jalousy windows. If anyone knows where I can found...
• In Search Of Syncro-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn David Levin
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 04:08:24 -0500 (EST)
  I am interested in purchasing a 1990-1991 Westy Syncro. Will give it lots-O-Love. Want one that has been taken care of...
• Looking for a Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 02:22:03 -0000
  ...A friend asked me to try and find a '89-'91 Westy he can buy. He is willing to travel and pick it up...
• Westy interior light
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 16:32:10 -0800
  Can anyone comment on the illumination of the 3 bulb Westy interior light (83-85) versus the Fluorescent interior light (86-91). I have...
• Westy CB Antenna Mounting Location
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 22:22:10 -0500
  Volks, Where is the best place in terms of radio performance to mount a CB antenna atop a Westy. From my past research gutter...
• Battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Sep 1998 10:06:25 -0700
  I like the idea of wiring a trickle charger into the 120vac westy wiring to charge the battery(ies) when pluged into shore power...
• Westy Table Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:41:46 EDT
  ...I'm considering getting a Westy table top from the Bus Depot. Could someone please post the dimensions of the front and rear table...
• Re: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 07:45:12 -0700
  ...Wes Johnson wrote: > > > I thought everyone might be interested in this 'Westy', especially those > > who have been so fed up with the VW breakdown...
• Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:12:17 -0700
  Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy. Please visit my site for a picture of my bike racks on the back hatch...
• Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 19:38:34 -0400
  Local VW dealer says I need a new condenser for the AC unit in my 88 westy. Now I may have this condenser thing...
• Re: wild van for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 21:17:39 -1000
  >1990 Westy Syncro/one of kind the ultimate 200hp Supercharged westy AWD, 200hp G-60 Supercharged, innercooled, accusump oil regulator, 5speed...< Never heard of...
• westy rust
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:02:21 -0800
  ...their '87 syncro westy (a pipe dream, admittedly, but it's good experience!). he mailed me with this line in the body of his...
• Westy Tables
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 9 May 2002 12:45:21 -0600
  Dear List I am missing both the rear and front tables (if these where ever on this van?) and legs for my 1981 Westy...
• squeaky side window
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:29:52 -0400
  The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like a banshee when slid back and forth. Especially in a campground...
• Rubber Biscuit
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brustein
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 20:10:02 -0400
  Hello Volks, The rubber seal around the luggage rack on my Westy is beginning to peal a bit. Can someone tell me what kind...
• The Winston & Coca Cola 600
  Historical mailing list - Jesse King
  Wed, 7 May 2003 11:01:17 -0400
  I've been attending go fast turn left events since the '80's and have only noticed a bus once at Richmond (Vanagon Westy...
• Finished westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 13:19:13 -0500
  I just finished my westy conversion. It was easy. Got in the Syncro and drove 60 MPH for 10 minutes... Check it out... and...