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• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 20:48:54 -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: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:29:27 -0500
  ...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: FYI: DOKA For sale in BC
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:37:03 -0800
  ...1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: 1986 heater fan dead
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 21:02:01 +0000
  > To the hard core Vanagon Brains; > > My front heat fan in my 1986 Vanagon GL is > now blowing fuses and making a high pitch...
• Fwd: Out of Office AutoReply: Re: Mapquest trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 12:34:35 -0800
  ...2100 x18. > > > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• 86 sinka for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:58:01 -0700
  Not mine, ad from local buy and sell. http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1986-VW-TRANSPORTER-TRUCK_24209448 Alistair
• Parts Please
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:19:59 -0400
  Hi, I'm in desperate need for a thermostat housing for a 1986 Vanagon. Preferably a good used one. Please help. Tony
• Re: hesitations (air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 10:25:50 EST
  any web related sites that deal with the air flow meter? joe 1986 vanagon gl (no bentley manual, unfortunately)
• Westy AC Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Fri, 17 May 2002 14:32:48 -0400
  Will the AC blower motor (part # 321 820 021) from a 1986 Westy fit my 1984 Westy/Wolfsburg? Thanks! Derek
• Re: Just bought a cheap Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 11:58:08 -0400
  > "1986 Syncro GL Wesfalia - As yet unnamed: Pokey 2 ???????" How about Pokey-Dot as in dot-com???? M
• 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:53:52 -0700
  Allo The van that I am looking to buy ( (1986 Vanagon westy) comes with 215-60-16 tires. Looks pretty cool... The van has...
• Re: NVC- Dakar 2010 pics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:33:27 -0800
  ...through the first day here. > > Mark K > 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa...
• Re: freon 1986 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Jul 96 22:43:49 CDT
  ...1190 + 85 grams R-12 refrigerant (42.0 + 3.0 oz.) 135 cc (4.75 oz.) Refrigerant oil *From 1986 Model Year: 1438 grams...
• ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:36:34 -0500
  ...Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Vanagon Syncro (1986 - 1992) http://www.bus-boys.com/bb13386.htm#4 025-906-022X 1986-1987 2WD...
• Re: Can someone with ETKA please look up two parts for me?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:16:36 -0400
  ...part numbers) > > If it makes a difference this is for a 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL Westfalia > > Thanks, > Chris Chris, 1) See attached (the list...
• Thanks for Digest 1009
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 10:05:45 -0500
  Hi all, Thanks to all who sent me a replacement for my missing Digest 1009. Dave Maguiness 1986 Vanagon GL + Weekender
• God Awful Howling Brake Sound???!!! (short)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 11:09:28 EST
  could this be that the rotors need to be replaced? is there another remedy. a novice. 1986 vanagon gl
• Anyone dismantaling a Vanagon? Or Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:32:55 -0400
  Anyone dismantaling a Vanagon? Or Syncro? A friend needs some sliding door hardware, for 1986 or newer Vanagon. Eric
• Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:16:33 -0700
  ...I personally would just smack this area back flat if it was > just a cosmetic issue. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu...
• a/c relay????
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:09:23 EDT
  ...if anybody out there has a 1986 vanagon gl (or comparable) with a/c could you possibly take the driver side rear panel off...
• 1986 Vanagon - "thwup, thwup, thwup" noise on decelleration
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:43:07 -0700
  ...Any ideas, suggestions? Allan Harris 1986 Transporter Syncro 'Fritz' --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
• Re: Insurance?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:15:21 -0400
  ...t know an answer to your question. My list is #1: 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro (GL) #2: 1990 VW Vanagon Syncro (Tristar) #3: 1991...
• Does anyone know of any "celebrities" who drive vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 23:05:31 EST
  any famous musicians or actors/actresses, writers etc. that drive these beautiful creatures? joe 1986 vanagon gl
• mastercylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:23:37 EDT
  ...how much is a reasonable price for a new master cylinder? joe 1986 vanagon gl
• Re: van for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 10:28:46 -0700
  where????? On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, L Hower wrote: > Vanagon Syncro for sale: 1986- vanagon, 1-559-322-0640 > asking 6200.00 >
• Color Code Location
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:56:58 -0500
  Fellow Truckers Can anyone tell me where the color code is located on a Double Cab Pickup (1986 Syncro)? Thanks in advance -Larry
• Projektzwo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:51:03 -0600
  Anyone running 7x15 Pzwo wheels on their van? Anyone know how much they cost? Curious. Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
• Re: 1986-1992 double cab
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 10:14:37 EST
  ...RR.COM writes: << does anyone know where i can get a 1986-1992 double cab pick up truck 2 wheeled or 4 wheel drive...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:30:14 -0400
  ...VW did not start selling them until 1986 as >> 1986 models. Either it's not a Syncro or it's not a 1985 or...
• Cars play soccer!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 21:46:32 -0800
  This is a great little movie. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1858640896825067657 -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
• Same brakes fit 2WD & Syncro knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:03:38 +1300
  Are 1986-and-later brake discs & calipers interchangable between 2WD vans & Syncros? That is, do they have the same mounting points?
• fun vanagons via ebay & google
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:21:50 -0700
  ...Many 1986 + vanagons have the T4 round head lights. Diesel engines are very common and westys are called "jokers". Also, its weird to see...
• 87 Gray paint code question
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 16:29:04 -0700
  ...car_id=105735585&dealer_id= &certified=n&max_price=&start_year=1986&end_year=1988&address=89509&search_t ype=used&make=VOLKS&model...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 3 May 2005 12:38:34 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 12:16 PM Subject: Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage > Still LMAO--!!! > > > <<I resemble that remark! Just last...
• Re: Extreme Warning .... beware of jake4parts on eBay aka Ken Morgan
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:01:29 -0400
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-2-2L-Engine-107HP-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284963297QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284963297&_trkparms=39...
• Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:13:31 -0700
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323372776637120850 http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323372788583365362 What do you folks...
• FS: 1986 GL
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  21 Mar 97 06:46:24 EST
  For Sale: 1986 VW Vanagon GL. 137k, new waterpump, fresh Autobahn coolant (last week!) Berg Shift kit, Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette, silver paint, factory...
• Milestone
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:26:38 -0800
  Just passed 300,000 km (186,411 miles) in my 1986 Westy Syncro. Hope to put on another 300,000 km in less than...
• WOW!! He's Ba-ack...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:48:37 -0700
  =) -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
• 14x7 Winkler Rims
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 12:26:19 +0100
  ...I would appreciate it if someone on the list could suggest sources for these rims for use on my 1986 Vanagon. Thanks -- Frank LaHorgue
• oil sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:51:18 EST
  ...love joe 1986 v gl
• Re: ECU
  Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 00:48:46 -0600
  AFAIK, all digifant ecus (1986-1991) are compatible and all digijet ecus (1983 1/2-1985) are compatible. You just can't mix digijet...
• Re: ebay Vanagon going cheap, East Coast
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:17:57 -0500
  says it has a sunroof?dont see it in photos.Can you get a sunroof in 1986? It has a/c
• Re: 1986 owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:25:15 -0700
  On 9/4/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Who the heck /is/ Irv Bishko, anyway? http://www.autobooksbishko.com/ BenT
• Re: Radiator fan shock ( electrical or price wise ? )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:11:49 -0700
  ...Vanagon * 1.9 Liter 1983--1985 * 2.1 Liter 1986--1991 * Diesel 1981--1984 * Syncro 1986--1991 I have at least one or two...
• Re: Bentley Manual info needed cats
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 07:12:45 -0500
  ...In the engine > cooling section, there is no diagram that explains > the coolant path for 1986 and newer vanagons. The > diagram shown is for...
• Yokohama tires
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 16:10:50 -0700
  Howdy, I need tires all around for my 1986 2 wheel drive Westy. I called my local (Berkeley) Big O Tires and they told...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:21:56 +0200
  ...Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL > We have a 1986 Vanagon GL that ususally starts but commonly > (once/twice per week) doesn't...
• Westy roof storage dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 08:48:58 -0700
  Hi Folks, Would anyone happen to know the exact dimensions to the storage area on the Westy roof (1986)? I don't happen to...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 3 May 2005 09:42:45 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 9:29 AM Subject: Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage >> Still LMAO--!!! >> >> >> <<I resemble that remark! Just last...
• '86 Westy in Guelph (good shape)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:09:31 -0300
  All, My robot returned this one today: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/guelph/1986-volkswagen-westfalia-low-kms/1011700152?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
• Coolant level warning light switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:16:46 -0700
  Can someone please tell me what the socket size is for the coolant level warning light switch for a 1986 2.1? Thanks BT
• Need Digest 1059
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 14:52:01 -0500
  ...Could someone please send me a copy of digest 1059? Thanks, Dave Maguiness 1986 Vanagon GL
• window tracks
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 15 May 1999 10:55:30 EDT
  ...joe 1986 vanagon
• insulation
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:06:09 EST
  ...anyone stuffed any extra insulation in the side panelsof their vanagon? if so, what kind and do you recommend doing this? joe 1986 vanagon
• Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $41,000 1986 Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:51:19 -0400
  Jalopnik: *http://tinyurl.com/3gsv3o* ** -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van" WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
• 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Sherry Dawson
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 18:19:58 -0400
  I have a 1986 Vanagon with manual locks. My rear hatch door will not unlock. The lock will turn and the center button will...
• RE: ANY ALLOY WHEELS OUT THERE?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 10:43:32 -0800
  ...How well do they hold up in winter?? Thanks alot PaulC 1986 Vanagon GL
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 06:07:24 -0500
  ...Vehicles; All of listed below, plus---1964 Pontiac Bonneville, 1986 GMC Jimmy, 1948 Minneapolis Moline UTU, 1949 John Deere A, 1973 John Deere 140...
• Re: unique Westy floor covering?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:00:45 -0700
  ...sit here, wondering how to carpet/reduce road noise in my 1986 Westy >Kombi, I wondered.... has anyone put Pergo down on their floor...