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• Re: Window Seals-Vendor Comments Please!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 26 May 2012 01:21:15 -0400
  ...For > sliding doors until 1986 you need 253 845 321; from 1986 on it's 322. Sorry, late at night and not at my...
• Re: Disc brake setup, only 1986+
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:26:28 +0200
  ...I forgot to mention that the adaptors only fit on newer Vanagons (1986+) M16 caliper bolts are required! Regards Raimund Am 13.04.2009...
• syncro fuel tank gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 12 May 2003 11:50:53 -0700
  ...VW Beetle (son's) 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (mine) 1982 Westy Vanagon Diesel (son's)
• 1986 Vanagon Camper for sale - Montreal, Quebec (LAST CHANCE!)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:43:51 -0400
  ...at which time the van will be stored indoors for winter. 1986 Vanagon Camper GL for Sale - Montreal, Quebec - Works great, clean interior & exterior...
• starter removal 1986 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:31:46 -0400
  Hi, I am having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter of my 1986 2.1L. After reading the archives it seems there...
• VWoA contact?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:57:36 -0500
  ...I am planning on scanning in a wonderful VWoA brochure I found, which is chock-full of information about the then-new 1986 Vanagon...
• 1986 VW Westfalia Engine for Sale - $500 (Sacramento)
  Historical mailing list - Amy
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:58:27 -0700
  ...I'm the second owner and have most of the paperwork showing care and maintenance over the years. 1986 2.1-liter water-cooled
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:30:35 -0800
  ...VIN # meaning Thanks...that would mean that the van was the 41 144 th to be produced in that year 1986. I am asking...
• hiroof syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:28:57 -0700
  ...http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=90208877&dealer_id= &certified=n&max_price=&start_year=1986&end_year=1992&address=95060...
• FS: 1986 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:47:46 -0700
  1986 Syncro GL White w/ Brown Interior 136K miles A/C, tint, bra, tow bar good condition I have spent the past two years...
• Oil Pressure sensor connection
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:47:07 -0700
  Hi List, Replacing left head on 1986 2.1 and also a new oil pressure sensor (.3 bar). Since mechanic took off the brown...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:24:44 -0800
  ...VIN # meaning Thanks...that would mean that the van was the 41 144 th to be produced in that year 1986. I am asking...
• New kid on the block
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:59:17 -0700
  ...A 1986 Westfalia with only 145 kms, original paint, no rust, 16" wheels! new propane tank! new heads! new muffler, new shocks, lower spring...
• Re: needed: refrigerator door
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:58:59 -0800
  ...Jim On Friday, November 7, 2003, at 11:04 AM, jennifer dumpert wrote: > Hey Volks, > > The refrigerator door of my (brown) 1986 Westfalia has...
• 2.1L ISV for sale..was Re: Wanted: idle control valve...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 2003 18:29:28 EDT
  ...If anyone has one for sale, please e-mail me with price. > > Graham Benoit > 1986 Vanagon L > if youre talking about a 2.1L...
• syncro fuel tank SENDING Unit
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 12 May 2003 11:56:19 -0700
  ...VW Beetle (son's) 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (mine) 1982 Westy Vanagon Diesel (son's)
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 09:37:46 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance > Alain > Westy 1986 > > Sent from my iPad 2
• Auxiliairy battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:16:34 -0700
  Allo all I am new to the list and hunting for a 1986-1991 Vanagon Westfalia. The one I'am looking at is in...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:05:28 -0500
  ...Original radio 1986 Westy > | > |What about the blanking plate that came from the factory? > |That's as stock as you can get. You could...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 12:18:00 -0700
  ...VW did not start selling them until 1986 as > 1986 models. Either it's not a Syncro or it's not a 1985 or...
• Instrument panel circuit film needed (1986 or later)
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:58:00 -0400
  ...the electrical circuit film on the back of the instrument cluster) for a 1986 or later Vanagon (with tachometer), . I just got an email...
• Re: Manual for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:33:33 -0400
  On Sun, 14 Sep 1997, Scott McDonell wrote: > Greetings, > > I have an '86 Syncro that has the default 1986 Vanagon owner's manual. > In...
• Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:31:49 EDT
  ...injection to the 2.1 with Digifant for the 1986 model year, making 1986 to 1991 vans with the same engine setup. >> Your right...
• Removing A/C high pressure hose from Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kraft
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 15:23:11 +0000
  ...Camper was built in June, 1986 and I purchased it in August, 1986. I have Bentley which shows location of screws, bolts, brackets etc...
• Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 29 May 2002 12:13:05 -0700
  ...When I told him I had bought my 1986 Westy, he offered them up to me. I have original steel rims, and cute silver...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:03:21 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance > Alain > Westy 1986 > > Sent from my iPad 2
• Re: FS 1986 riviera camper, greenfield, MA - $5000
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:32:03 -0400
  ...anybody in Mass or nearby surrounds who's looking for a camper might want to look at this one 1986, white paint, steel wheels...
• Re: 1986 owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:23:45 -0500
  ...DM&FS At 10:09 AM 9/4/2007, Jeffrey Lubin wrote: >Anyone willing to sell me a 1986 owner's manual? >Or maybe...
• You
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:52:03 -0700
  Happily Married since 1986 .
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:20:42 -0400
  ...Original radio 1986 Westy > | > |What about the blanking plate that came from the factory? > |That's as stock as you can get. You could...
• FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:40:30 -0800
  ...some body work. Contact HIM, not me using the following info: 1986 Volks Quantum Syncro 134K sunroof, power windows driver side doors damaged very...
• 1986 Syncro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:52:35 -0800
  ...just briefly say that I'm putting my tip-top condition 1986 Syncro GL up for sale and interested parties can send me private...
• Re: year differences on late Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:58:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...Model Summary for 1986 (1987, 1988, etc.) Vanagon USA There's a description that I wrote for all models for years 1986 to 1991...
• Three campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:20:54 -0400
  ...Runs good, drive it home. $6500 1986 Adventurewagen 2WD, 4-speed, 115K miles, light gold, runs and drives great. Shower option, furnace, really neat...
• FS: 1986 Syncro DoKa
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 7 May 2003 22:45:28 -0400
  Dear Vanagon Afficionados, Alas, I must sell my beloved "Claude", a rare 1986 Syncro DoubleCab -- one of the finest examples in North America. Currently...
• 86 Syncro Driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:57:07 -0600
  Has anyone sourced a driveshaft from Wholesale Import Parts? https://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/VW_Vanagon_Syncro_Driveshaft_1986.php <https://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/VW...
• FS: 1986 Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 23:13:41 -0400
  Moving soon....no time to spend finishing projects. 1986 Vanagon Adventurewagen, 115K miles, 2WD, runs great, high-top, full camper, 2.1 litre, 4...
• fs 1986 mint syncro crewcab
  Historical mailing list - cbsid
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:16:00 -0700
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• Free 1986 Vanagon - haul it away - factory reman tranny - Jackson ville, FL
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 17:24:17 -0500
  It is a 1986 GL with a 4-speed. The heads went at 220K and it has been sitting since. (probably 5yrs) The tires...
• Re: new muti switch
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Mourkas
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:43:01 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL ??? 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang" 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel"
• 1986 Westy Syncro For Sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 19:17:41 -0400
  ...06:10 -0400 >To: vanagon list >From: napman@planet.net >Subject: 1986 Westy Syncro For Sale in NJ > >I just bought a 1991 Westy...
• Re: parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:17:33 -0400
  ...for 1986-on Radiator Thermo-switch? (ie., 1st stage in 89C-94C out 81C 2ed stage in 95C-100C out 87C). I plan to...
• Re: syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 22:55:43 -0400
  ...Has a 1986 syncro proven to be be as good as any other year? Has one particular year proven to be better than the...
• Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:27:50 -0700
  ...1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable! At 7/11/2007 06:33 PM, VW Doka wrote: >The only good news I've had this...
• Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:10:44 EDT
  ...Whoa there! VW made the switch from the 1.9 with Digijet fuel injection to the 2.1 with Digifant for the 1986 model...
• Re: Are New Bentley's "Knock Offs"?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:32:01 -0700
  ...The pages you list include 15 on diesels as well as 46 for waterboxers, including Digijet 1983, 1984; Digijet 1985; Digifant 1986. I assume...
• Dismantaling 1986 VW Golf (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:41:06 -0500
  ...I'm ripping into a 1986 VW Golf for the motor, to go into my SS Syncro. The rest of the car is still...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:16:30 -0600
  ...Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro? > Hi all, > what is the best quality aftermarket stainless exhaust system for my > 1986 syncro? and what online vendor...
• Re: 1986-1992 double cab
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 08:50:04 -0800
  ...1986-1992 double cab >In a message dated 2/15/03 7:01:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, >vwghost@TRIAD.RR.COM writes: > ><< does...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 21:36:09 -0800
  ...this link is the one to > use. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > > Jake > > > > > > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > > > > > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > > > > > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > Jake > > > > > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > > > > > 1986 Westy...
• Re: where do you get wolf bras?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 07:07:23 -0400
  ...I sell Colgan or CalBra for pre-1986, and genuine VW for 1986-1991. See my website. In my opinion both are noticably superior...
• Re: What year vanagon to buy?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:37:23 EDT
  ...In 1986 VW implemented an improved design 2.1L, 90HP wasserboxer and used it till Vanagon production ended after the 1991 model year. > and...
• 86 Radio Heildberg V Help
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:20:41 -0400
  Volks, I recently purchased a radio out of a 1986 Vanagon (along with the inerior, remember), and I am having some difficulty with the...
• Re: misplaced Bus Depot discount code...
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:14:06 -0400
  On 7/5/06, robert shawn feller <carboncow@gmail.com> wrote: > anyone got it on file? > > -- > shawn feller, ohio > 1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia...
• Re: locations please
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 20:09:18 -0700
  ...1986 vanagon GL -- the "Scout-mobile" 1986 Transporter Kombi Syncro -- a big red beast 1986 Transporter Syncro Doublecab -- beigish-brownish, matches our dirt. Along...
• 1986 Syncro Double-cab Transporter Pick-up FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - LAGlen Cook
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 20:31:59 -0700
  1986 White Syncro Double-cab Transporter Pick-up. 6 seater, 2.1 litre wasserboxer. Syncro with rear diff lock, sun roof, power mirrors, power...
• AC Compressor questions..
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 21 May 2003 19:08:47 -0700
  Hey Folks, I just found out my the AC compressor in my 1986 Westy needs to be replaced (or rebuilt). It has leaked my...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 18:05:34 -0700
  ...AAA engine* Passat 1991-1997 1.8L, 2.8L Transporter 1986-1993 Vanagon 1986-1991 JRodgers wrote: >...................... > > One last thing - is the Vanagon temp...
• First Year of 2.1L Engine in Vanagon = 1986
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:14:12 -0700
  Gary- The 2.1 Liter engine first appeared in the Vanagon in 1986. (As usual, I lead with my chin with regards to the...
• Re: 1986 syncro gear into 82?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:16:43 +0200
  Geroge A Lehman wrote: > What would be the chances of moving the tranny and running gear from a > 1986 syncro into my '82 westy...