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• Re: Vanagon ETKA Drawings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:44:19 -0700
  ...http://www.wagenteile.com/index_e.html > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie...
• Re: 1986 vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:52:28 -0500
  ...SDSC.EDU> Date: Monday, December 08, 1997 11:37 AM Subject: 1986 vanagon auto trans >any info on what causes trans fluid to foam...
• FS: 1986 Synchro Westphalia Weekender, 150k-miles, 1-owner
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 12:06:19 -0700
  ...to sell his vanagon, so here is his van's info: 1986 Westphalia Weekender Synchro 150,000 miles 1 owner $7500 some slight seam...
• FS: 1986 Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 21:11:44 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD 1986 Adventurewagen
• 1986 Adventurewagen Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 22:49:05 -0400
  1986 Adventurewagen, 2WD, 2.1 WBX, 4-speed trans, 115K miles. Full camper model with high roof, teak interior trim, 'real' electric fridge (AC...
• Propane cooler
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:44:44 -0700
  Allo Has anyone used a propane cooler before and if yes, would you have recommendations on the best products? Thanks Alain Westfalia 1986 Sent...
• stalling
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:04:52 EST
  ...joe 1986 vanagon gl
• Where from?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher H. Stinson
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:57:05 -0500
  Chris Stinson Free Union, VA (central Virginny, 10 miles northish of Charlottesville) 804-974-9102 2 1986 Vanagons Christopher H. Stinson Free Union, VA...
• Re: wanted :1986 Westy owner manual
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 10:36:56 EDT
  Dave, Owner's Manuals are still available NEW from your local VW dealer or online from VW. Some listmembers sell them as well. BenT
• Re: www.fueleconomy.gov
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 21:37:50 -0400
  1986 w/ automatic: MPG (city) 14 MPG (highway) 16 Hey, I feel better now. I don't think I have ever gotten mpg that...
• Merry Christmas Everybody!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:32:51 -0800
  ...Seeya, Jake -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
• the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 19:50:14 -0500
  ...we picked up our 1986 Syncro Double Cab Pickup today :-) More Good: the Subaru transplant in the pickup runs very very nicely. :-)) The Bad...
• VW Paint Codes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 08:55:54 -0500
  Vanagon.com (http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1986/index.html) lists the following colors for 1986 Vanagons: Pastel White Merian Brown Savanah Beige...
• 1986 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 18:11:49 -0600
  1986 Vanagon GL for sale in Champaign Illinois. 141,xxx on van with 40,xxx on engine and 30,xxx on transmission. New Heavy...
• Re: [WetWesties] FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle. Pop top too (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 14:12:14 -0800
  ...Contact HIM, not me, using the >following info: > >1986 Volks Quantum Syncro >134K >sunroof, power windows >driver side doors damaged >very good mechanicals >$1...
• Re: Spare tire storage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:40 -0700
  ...real close. > > <http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html> > > Mark K > 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD > > > > On May 26, 2009, at 7:06 PM, Brenton...
• help near Las Vegas needed
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:19:02 -0700
  ...son's) 1991 Jetta TD (will be daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1986 Jetta TD (mine) 1982 Westy Vanagon Diesel (son's)
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:43:49 -0700
  ...Regards, Marco 1986 Westy Weekender
• WTB: VW Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Korczowski
  Mon, 13 NOV 1995 12:13:49 -0800
  1986 or newer. Please call Tessa or Brian at 510-548-9747. Don't respond to this account, please. Thanks, -- Tom Korczowski Berkeley, CA...
• For Sale 86 westie
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 21:49:52 -0400
  Located in North Carolina I have 1986 Westie For sale It is in super condition everything works $7000. Good for this camping season!! Dave...
• Blinker Fluid source
  Historical mailing list - Charles J. Taft
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:30:47 -0800
  Hi, when your blinker gets slow, how much fluid do you add and where is a good place to get it from?? Charles, 1986...
• Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 12:26:07 EST
  ...can anyone help? joe 1986 vanagon gl
• new beetle question (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:05:23 EST
  ...thanks joe lucca 1986 vanagon gl
• Syncro alignment in Toronto
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:14:51 -0500
  ...I need to get the wheel alignment corrected on our 1986 Syncro Westfalia. Can anyone recommend a shop in the Toronto area? Larry
• 1986 Vanagon for sale in Buffalo, new york
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Fri, 25 May 2001 01:41:05 -0400
  it's a very nice transporter. goldish brown , tan and brown interior , needs a new transmission. make me an offer. joe [text/html]
• WANTED: Need a starter for a 86 to 91' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 31 May 2002 21:42:23 -0500
  I need a starter for a 1986 to 1991 Vanagon........Earlier years will not work for my high compression.... Malibu Tony
• AC Interior ducts
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:25:07 -0500
  Does anyone know if the interior AC ductwork is available for a 1986 Vanagon? My repair shop indicated that they were unable to source...
• 1986 Vanagon Syncro for sale - $2500
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:20:23 EST
  '86 Vanagon Syncro in the St Louis area. _http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/235630649.html_ (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/235630649.html) Enjoy! Tom...
• Re: July 4th
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:07:50 -0700
  ...On 7/4/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > Happy Independence Day, neighbours! > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www...
• 1986 Vangon Cylinder head leaks - repair / Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 00:41:11 -0700
  ...Today while driving my 1986, I noticed the temp. warning light flashing (!) so I pulled over & stopped - noticed a stream of coolant coming from...
• Fw: 1985 and 1986 vanagons
  Historical mailing list - alan seeley
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:19:36 -0500
  ...1985 and 1986 vanagons Hello all, I am wondering if anyone out there particularly in the midwest would be interested in taking a vanagon...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 23:53:39 -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: Vanagon Lawsuit
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:13:13 -0500
  ...It made me wonder when the US started >requiring shoulder belts in the rear seats (it was certainly after 1986, Doesn't the rule...
• For Sale - Vanagon Dual Tube Ballast Resistor / New
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:32:59 -0700
  ...this part fits; Vanagon (2.1 Liter) 1986 - 1992 Vanagon Diesel (1981 - 1984 Vanagon Syncro (1986 - 1992 Purchased at Anchorage VW Dealer a couple...
• Re: Aux battery tyro
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:07:25 -0800
  ...Even harder on a 1986+ model. Wow Mark, "graceful" approach! Now I know that's how you caught Ann's eye long time ago...
• Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:37:06 -0400
  ...I personally would just smack this area back flat if it was > just a cosmetic issue. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sRgCKu...
• brake light photos?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 15:38:24 -0700
  ...I'd like to add one to my 1986 Westy, and am looking for options based on quality, ease of installation and visibility. Any...
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:38:23 -0600
  ...Will the upper and lower grills from a 1986 Vanagon fit an 1982 Vanagon, also its a diesel if that matters? Thanks in advance...
• VW show PGH. PA
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 07:08:03 -0400
  ...Anyone going? Eric 1986 VW4x4 * 1972 240z * 1936 Chrysler NO wife No kids NO problems!
• Re: Water pumps - '1986-1991' Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 11:03:28 -0700
  I'm on board with Mark on this.If the same shop has done all or most of the replacments,read Mark's post...
• Re: Folding Mid Seat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 13:30:33 EDT
  ...7/20/03 3:17:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, alpine@INSIGHTBB.COM writes: > > Are they the same on a 1986 Gl Westy ? > > yep..
• Re: New kid on the block
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:55:05 -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: FS set of 1986 Audi 500 CS Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:37:50 -0500
  Hello List, I have a real nice set of 1986 Audi 5000 CS Turbo wheels, less the center caps. They are 15 x 6...
• 1986 Syncro vs. later models
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:29:53 -0700
  ...a lot of '86 and '87's on the market - One 1986 model for sale seems especially well suited to my needs. Can anyone...
• Thank You + Weekender Epilogue
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:24:34 -0500
  ...I did recently discover there is a support rod underneath the rear seat in the 1986 (passenger side) which is handy for propping up...
• Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:22:12 -0800
  Hi, I am working to get my Central Locking working on my 1986 VanagonGL I am finding myself getting confused. I compared the fuse...
• 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:01:31 -0700
  Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with automatic transmission. already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel filter...
• Re: hot chip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:50:07 -0700
  ...Then there is this: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-VANAGON-1986-1992-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-2-1L-DIGIFANT-I_W0QQitemZ250030906381QQihZ015QQcategoryZ33597QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Anyone have experience with...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:57 -0700
  ...empty: 40/40 PSI cold F/R loaded: 40/40 Year: 1986 Model: Westy Weekender Tires: Yokohama Avid H4s Size: 205/60-15 Load...
• Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:31:49 -0400
  ...Can anyone recommend a good Air Conditioning mechanic in southern Ontario? (Oakville would be ideal!) Sweaty, Gabby 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
• 1986 Westfalia Rear Defrost Switch
  Historical mailing list - M Hammons
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:46:17 -0500
  Does anyone know if you can replace the light in the rear defrost switch? If so how do you get to it without destroying...
• 1986 vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - "Carmann10 (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:06:27 -0800
  any info on what causes trans fluid to foam and come out of dip stick tube? also when i ad more trans fluid, it...
• Re: a new thread
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:58:33 EST
  ...joe 1986 vanagon
• FS: Caravelle CL emblem
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:41:55 -0800
  This 1986 vintage Caravelle CL emblem for the rear hatch is perfect for restoring your Vanagon to the name it went under in Europe...
• Backup lights out
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Wed, 25 May 2005 17:39:59 -0400
  Does anybody know where the backup light switch is located on a 1986 automatic? My friend has my Bently and I have a new...
• vanagon sighting in Princeton, NJ!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:29:52 -0400
  ...Green body, pre-1986 headlights. On Harrison St, around 5:50 PM today. Was that you, Wesley? Lookin' good...
• Re: sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:08:09 -0500
  ...but in 1986, the air conditioning was changed around, so if you ordered or wanted a Vanagon with A/C, you could NOT get...
• What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have & state of the list
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Thu, 13 May 2004 17:45:39 -0400
  ...2 son through high school-now mine) 1986 GL Brown (bad engine- fixed-driven- sold) 1986 L Brown (driven then sold) 1985 GL Yellow...
• Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 12:48:40 -0400
  ...I just installed a rear bed from a 1986 to a 1986. This can be a bolt in thing, depending on how prefect you...
• Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Mourkas
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:12:31 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986 Vanagon Syncro "Gustav" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang" 1987 Quantum Syncro Wagon (partscar) 1991...