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  • Re: WTB: Used Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:16:42 -0500
    ...I think 1986-1989 for sure with a 2.9. maybe a year older; don't know about the 4 cylinder- possibly.Also Ford...
  • help
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:41:37 -0700
    -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com...
  • Re: My "new" WBX 2.1
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:31:32 -0800
    That is a 2.1 built in Nov 1986, for a 1987 model year T3 (Vanagon). Mark A PETER MARSH wrote: > OK - there was...
  • FS 86 vanagon $500 OBO near Boulder, CO
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 23:49:21 -0600
    ad found in www.traderonline.com ... 1986 VOLKSWAGON, vanagon. grey, needs work, makes a great work veh., $500 obo 303-271-0284. all them...
  • WTB Looking for a scissor hinqe
    Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
    Wed, 5 Nov 2003 15:24:32 -0500
    I am looking for a scissor hinge for the skylight on a 1986 Westy. P-mail me with a price for part + shipping -- J...
  • Re: 86 Syncro Driveshaft
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 19 Nov 2019 07:52:50 -0800
    ...wholesaleimportparts.com/VW_Vanagon_Syncro_Driveshaft_1986.php > < > https://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/VW_Vanagon_Syncro_Driveshaft_1986.php > > > They were mentioned on a thread...
  • 1986 Vanagon For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
    Mon, 14 Jul 1997 22:10:40 -0700
    ...In preparation for immigrating to Australia, my parents are putting their 1986 Vanagon up for sale. It is in excellent condition. I had both...
  • Re: full paint job prices and OEM color question for beige Westy
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 03:20:25 +0100
    ...Garrett Adams wrote: > BTW, you mention 85, wasn't > the Snycro introduced in 1986? The Syncro was introduced in 1985 in Europe, 1986 in...
  • Re: parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:41:34 -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: 1986 Syncro Transporter Parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 06:13:33 EST
    ...See the updated version at > <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/syncpts.htm">1986 Vanagon Syncro Transporter Parts</A> Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte...
  • westy camper part needed
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:51:00 -0800
    ...The red is positive (+) but what about the blue - negative (-)? Thanks Christian 1986 Westfalia Syncro 1986 Vanagon Syncro - project... --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo...
  • Re: FS: 1986 WOLFSBURG MULTIVAN/'91 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 17 May 2005 16:58:09 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:20 PM Subject: FS: 1986 WOLFSBURG MULTIVAN/'91 Syncro Westy > http://tinyurl.com/9ovsc > > That's the...
  • Re: Insurance?!?!
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:12:18 -0700
    ...t know an answer to your question. My list is > > #1: 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro (GL) > #2: 1990 VW Vanagon Syncro (Tristar) > #3: 1991...
  • 1986 Wolfsburg Edition - $7300 (Bend)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 3 Mar 2014 08:49:09 -0800
    Not mine, I know nothing. But I do live in Bend (Oregon). <http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/4357537811.html> -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott...
  • On CL-Rebuilt 1.9L for $600
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sun, 7 Aug 2011 23:35:19 -0400
    ...Includes auto tranny. <http://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/pts/2531600757.html> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto
  • side sliding window latches...
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:12:00 EDT
    i have a newly acquired 1986 vanagon gl, and need to replace the latches that keep the side sliding windows closed. what is recommended...
  • Re: Outside US folk?
    Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:14:40 PST
    This is EREN , from Turkey / ankara (capital city) Eren Berberoglu 1986 Diesel westy , soon to be TD w/intercooler 1966 Beetle ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
  • syncro tranny on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 31 May 2000 11:42:48 -0600
    ...Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  • starting problems/ im a novice solved
    Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
    Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:46:30 -0500
    ...joe lucca 1986 vanagon [text/html]
  • Re: door handle for sliding side door
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:39:38 -0700
    That's circa 1986 and up USED? > Does anyone have a door handle for the sliding side door on a vanagon for > sale or...
  • ebay item: 4647412033 NISSAN POWERED westy!
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 23:43:28 -0400
    this is different...custom hatch to stuff that thing under there! -- shawn feller, ohio 1986 Vw Vanagon GL Westfalia 1993 Vw Eurovan GL www...
  • Happy Birthday America!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:05:09 -0700
    Just wanted to wish our US neighbours a happy Fourth of July. -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www...
  • FS: 1986 Double Cab
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:58:36 -0800
    Hey all, I have an "extra" Doka for sale on the Samba. It's a 1.6NA diesel screamer... http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
  • Re: AC supplement pages
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:05:37 -0700
    That's it! That's my A/C! ThankyouThankyouThankyou Jim C On Sep 6, 2008, at 6:46 AM, westyman wrote: > 1986 Vanagon Camper...
  • Re: Selling of 1986 Vanagon Synchro
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:42:23 -0700
    ...At any rate Kyle Wade said that I should list my 1986 Synchro > Vanagon for sale here. I am the original owner and it...
  • Re: What's A Syncro Worth
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Sat, 9 May 1998 08:44:36 -0700
    ...Malcolm 1980 Westfalia 1981 Vanagon L (parts) 1982 Vanagon Diesel Westy (parts -- no engine) 1986 Vanagon GL 1986 Syncro Transporter Kombi 1986 Syncro Transporter...
  • Re: Selling of 1986 Vanagon Synchro
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:45:02 -0700
    ...At any rate Kyle Wade said that I should list my 1986 Synchro > Vanagon for sale here. I am the original owner and it...
  • Re: 1986 Transporter Syncro Single Cab Pickup For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:18:28 -0700
    ...1986 Transporter Syncro Single Cab Pickup For Sale > Hi Everyone, > > Is there anyone out there who might be interested in a VERY RARE 1986...
  • Re: camo syncro for sale
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:20:18 -0700
    ...located near Nanaimo BC > > http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1986-Volkswagen- > syncro_13232452 > > Can$3500 > > > > I think its the same one as shown...
  • cheap window trim?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:21:42 -0700
    ...I know I'm dealing with an old car (1986 Westy), it just seems expensive for such a short piece of window trim (18...
  • Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 9 Jan 2007 20:16:40 -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: Thunderbird vs Outlook Express
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:58:02 -0800
    ...Thanks, Jake > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL > > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Vanagon auto trannies
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:24:02 EST
    ...Are the auto trannies in 1986 thru 1991 the same yep.
  • Sliding door differences
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 22:32:49 -0000
    The information sources say that the sliding door was improved in 1985 or 1986. What was done and can you tell by looking which...
  • Broken exhaust stud.... bummed... need ideas
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:42:24 -0400
    Hello Folks, Has any broken a stud while removing the exhaust system on a 1986 Watercooled? Is there a way to extract this in...
  • this is music
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:59:06 EST
    ...sorry, i'm just daydreaming about warm weather and old times.... : ) joe 1986 vanagon
  • FS: 86 Vanagon Syncro GL ep.com
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 3 Feb 2000 09:55:25 -0400
    ...me. malcolm URL: http://ep.com/js/mi?ad=362235 Summary: 1986 Vanagon Syncro Syncro GL in Excellent Condition -- $7,750 obo. (Mission Viejo...
  • buses for sale ... (AL/GA)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 30 Apr 96 00:08:18 CDT
    ...Arrington RV (205) 747-2222 (Cullman, AL) 1986? Volkswagon 4wd Vanagon GL syncro Westfalia front/rear hitch, awning, sink, stove, pop top, 2 beds...
  • 1986 Westy Syncro For Sale in NJ
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 22:43:34 -0400
    ...Thanks Kris Weber napman@planet.net !991 Westy 1986 Westy Syncro and previously owned !987 Westy !984 diesel Westy 1982 Westy and last but...
  • '84 Westfalia A/C Resurrection - Expansion Valve
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Tue, 1 May 2001 11:26:24 -0500
    ...Looking through the Bentley, I cannot find any info on pre-1986 A/C systems. Most of it is going to be very straightforward...
  • Re: Heater Booster System
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Sun, 20 Aug 2028 15:10:06 -0600
    ...In 1986 I think it was about $1200 Cdn extra as an option to get the auxiallary heater. 1986 - 1987 syncros got a coolant...
  • 1995 Eurovan front seat question
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:28:33 -0700
    ...I do miss having adjustable arm rests in my 1986 Westy. My Goldie has the gold interior, and it's hard to find the...
  • 1986 Westy Syncro For Sale in NJ
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Apr 1997 21:06:10 -0400
    ...Thanks Kris Weber napman@planet.net !991 Westy 1986 Westy Syncro and previously owned !987 Westy !984 diesel Westy 1982 Westy and last but...
  • 1986 Wasserboxer making Clack clack clack sound? AND power steering fluid
    Historical mailing list - John Morganfield
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:16:45 -0800
    new lister here. and with a PROBLEM. 1986 US spec vanagon 2wd, power steering, auto trans. the van was running fine, until i decided...
  • WTB Brown Ashtray for 1986 Westy
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:15:25 -0800
    ...Happy holidays! Cheers, dave-o :) ___________________ dave bowers 1986 westy "hms-beagle" portland, oregon www.dave-bowers.com/vw
  • Suitable Motor for Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:57:23 -0400
    Hello, I have the oppurtunity to get a 1986 Quantum for a very good price. Is this motor a viable option for swapping? If...
  • westy spotting in buffalo
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:33:29 EDT
    ...was this anyone on the list? joe lucca 1986 vanagon gl "the snizzler"
  • FS CDN 86 Syncro East Coast
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 12 May 2000 13:36:21 -0300
    ...Vans For Sale 1986 VW VANAGON GL SYNCRO 4X4 Rare model, air, 7 seats, 5 spd. CDN$7,900. 902-453-1815 or 902...
  • leaking transmission fluid and oil
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:12:15 EDT
    ...what should i check first? joe 1986 vanagon gl
  • Re: This is real funny-
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:56:30 -0600
    I sent him a little note on his credibility. 1986 aircooled??? very funny. jimt On Friday, September 13, 2002, at 03:11 PM, Robert...
  • Is this thing on?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:35:09 -0700
    ...Is that possible? Did Gerry choke on the olive in his post-prandial Martini? -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar...
  • Re: July 4th
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:57:56 -0700
    ...Happy Independence Day, neighbours! -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:07:13 -0700
    ...Stacy Happily Married since 1986 . > On Sep 29, 2014, at 19:28, raceingcajun <raceingcajun@COMMUNICOMM.COM> wrote: > > In 1986 I drove my 1982 formally...
  • Re: Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 20 May 2010 19:30:49 -0700
    ...AK > 1986 Vanagon ASI conversion 2.1 liter 4 sp manual > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender...
  • [WetWesties] FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle. Pop top too (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:36:55 -0800
    ...Jetson <dkcomet@yahoo.com> To: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WetWesties] FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle. Pop top too Hi All, I'm posting this...
  • 1986 synchro for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Sep 1995 11:12:48 -0500
    Hi again! I am the happy owner of an 1986 GL Synchro, who unfortunately (:~() now finds it necessary to liquidate my only real asset...
  • 1986 Vanagon for sale (amended)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
    Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:41:49 -0700
    ...In preparation for *emigrating* to Australia, my parents are putting their 1986 Vanagon up for sale. It is a *4 speed stick-shift* & is...
  • how long have your heads lasted?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:45:51 -0700
    ...Just curious dave -- dave bowers Portland, Oregon 1986 Westy "G2"
  • Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:37:54 -0400
    Hi all, I recently installed a Fiamma carry all bike rack on my 1986 vanagon, and like it a lot. Definitely light weight, well...
  • Re: Need seats with head rest 1986
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:35:34 -0800
    On 3/10/07, Janet Sanford <sanfordchef@cox.net> wrote: > > I have pristine seats in my 1986 but no head rests. I would like...