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  • California Emission Test?
    Historical mailing list - David Klein
    Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:07:09 -0700
    I have a stock 1986 Syncro and I am wondering if it will or can be made to pass the Cally emission test? I...
  • Craig Wiesner
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Apr 1996 20:03:55 -0400
    Does anyone have an Email address for a 1986 Syncro owner named Craig Wiesner? I've tried WIESNER_CRAIG@MM.SSD.IMSC.LOCKHEED.COM...
  • rear wiper motor
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 11:12:20 EDT
    ...joe 1986 vanagon gl
  • front blower motor
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Wed, 22 Sep 1999 11:01:26 EDT
    ...i have a 1986 transporter i have to do this to soon... thanks joe lucca
  • Re: re hot air for cold nights
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 10:12:24 -0700
    ...com on their links page! Anybody know of a source of these in Canada? Cheers, Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  • losing power
    Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
    Fri, 29 Dec 2000 14:42:52 -0500
    ...any opinions on what causes this? any preventative tips? thanks, joe 1986 vanagon [text/html]
  • Re: Diesel Performance
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Fri, 4 May 2001 09:06:45 -0400
    ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang" 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel" <---- fast enough and 45+mpg!
  • Best Tubular Bumper Supplier?
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:00:45 -0500
    ...Thanks in advance. -Dan Borden, 1986 Syncro Westy Weekender
  • steel wheels
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Fri, 8 Sep 2006 17:50:17 -0500
    ...Thanks, Neal Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug
  • Canadian Thanksgiving
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:48:51 -0700
    ...Jake -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:44:57 -0700
    On 7/11/07, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I poop on exclusive clubs. > > Tom "Power to the People" Sinclair See what you...
  • Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:46:38 -0700
    ...2007 7:00 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now > Importable! > > > You can buy an 87 Westy here...
  • Re: Need interior wall paper by the windows.
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Mon, 31 May 1999 07:20:01 -0400
    Michael, I was just "lucky" enough to find and purchase the complete interior of a 1986 Scynro out of a local wrecking yard here...
  • Re: 1986 Syncro For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:46:16 -0400
    ...COM> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:40 AM Subject: Re: 1986 Syncro For Sale > I am looking for advice on where to advertise...
  • FOR SALE - 1986 VW VANAGON PARTS
    Historical mailing list - res0449u
    Sat, 24 Jun 2000 11:44:18 -0700
    FOR SALE - 1986 VW VANAGON PARTS Sold my '86 Westy and have the following left overs. Any offer considered. Call or write Denys at...
  • Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Christine H. Stinson
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:11:22 -0400
    We have a 1986 Vanagon GL that ususally starts but commonly (once/twice per week) doesn't start. The only pattern I notice is...
  • Re: FS 1986 vanagon double-cab pickup syncro, Everett, WA
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 7 Jul 2002 19:54:42 -0700
    ...FS 1986 vanagon double-cab pickup syncro, Everett, WA no price mentioned ... Pignataro VW, Everett, WA, 98204 no phone number either. picture shows a...
  • Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:03:17 -0500
    ...http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sR gCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323907770763474354 http://picasaweb.google.com/syncro/1986VWVanagonAdventurewagen?authkey=Gv1sR gCKu_9rPlhMWcRg#5323907784505415266 http://picasaweb...
  • CURTAINS
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:15:00 EST
    ...does anyone know of anyplace? thanks, joe 1986 vanagon gl
  • PAINT JOB
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Fri, 5 Feb 1999 15:09:45 EST
    ...JOE 1986 VANAGON
  • WTB: 1986-91 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Ken Baldwin
    Fri, 25 Jun 1999 11:40:00 -0700
    I'm looking to buy a mid to late-80's, water-cooled Vanagon camper. Seattle area preferred, but I'll travel in the...
  • Anyone there repairs ECUs?
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Sun, 11 Feb 2001 17:11:49 -0500
    ...Can anyone repair these? Do the bad ones have any value as cores? THey are for Vanagons 1986-1991. Sorin Bejenaru (650)216-0000
  • In search of vanagon enthusiasts in Buffalo, NY
    Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 00:52:57 -0400
    Hello, I own a 1986 vanagon gl here in buffalo, ny and am searching for any fellow owners in the area, for support in...
  • 14" Wheels & Covers for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
    Sun, 18 Aug 2002 18:49:32 -0700
    For sale from 1986 Vanagon: four 14" stock steel wheels with tires three plastic VW wheel covers (Bought new alloy wheels and new tires...
  • '86 Vanagon speedo for sale
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:56:40 -0800
    ...Speedometer from 1986 2WD van, good condition, $50 plus USPS. Also have a blue weekender bed setup and two front seats, cheap. Karl
  • My 1986 Westfalia is up for grabs on ebay...
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:18:34 -0400
    check it out and spread the word: Item number: 110016037036 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110016037036 -- shawn feller ohio...
  • Re: Europe. Only europe
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 4 May 2006 19:06:52 -0700
    ...Sigh... > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >-- > >> >Jake > >> >1984 Vanagon GL > >> >1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > >> >www.crescentbeachguitar.com > >> > >>_________________________________________________________________ > >>Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from...
  • Re: fuel pump noise
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:27:25 -0500
    ...Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug On Mar 30, 2006, at 1:44 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Subject: fuel pump...
  • Re: holy vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:37:52 -0800
    ...holy vanagon > > > > > > > > >> http://img400.imageshack.us/my.php?image=churchsignyg2.jpg > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com -- Jake 1984...
  • Re: Hello & FS: Vanagon & Syncro dealer only videos
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 08:09:47 -0500
    ...34 1986 Volkswagen European Tourist Delivery European Delivery Product Presentation for dealers only, showroom use Running time: 7:00 min No. 51 1986 Vanagon...
  • Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 2 May 2005 19:10:21 -0400
    ...Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET> > wrote: > >> Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with >> automatic transmission. >> already...
  • Ride height
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:02:01 -0800
    Allo all The previous owner of my 2WD 1986 Westy installed Weitec springs and Koni shocks in order to lower the van. The van...
  • 1986 Vanagon Synchro
    Historical mailing list - Sue Booth
    Thu, 07 Nov 1996 00:50:09 -0900
    Hi everyone, I recently looked at a 1986 Vanagon Synchro GL for sale in the midwest. It had about 96,000 miles on it...
  • Sunday Atlanta Journal Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:34:46 -0500
    ...Mech & fixtures . $5K firm 404-315-7395 Volkswagen Westfalia 1986 $5,900 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA 1986. Full camper, 4 speed, A/C, 1 owner, $5900...
  • add a window to canvas Westy top?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Wed, 8 May 2002 16:51:36 -0700
    Hi Folks, I have a 1986 Westy Kombi that has an immaculate canvas top. Since the canvas is in great shape, I don't...
  • VW Westy Engine for sale
    Historical mailing list - Amy
    Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:36:01 -0800
    1986 Volkswagen – Vanagon GL 2.1L, H4 (129CI) 160,000 miles New hoses Passed SMOG 5/14 Replaced catalytic converter 5/14 Solid foundation...
  • Nice Westy in Kentucky
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:06:56 -0500
    ...Wish I had the money! <http://westky.craigslist.org/rvs/1470745440.html> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
  • 1986 westy syncro transmission woes
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Apr 1996 16:06:02 -0500
    I've seemed to of lost the ability to shift into 3rd. or 4th. gear. If I force it I can get it, though...
  • Re: Year the 2.1L started?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:43:49 -0700
    The first 2,1 appeared in the 1986 model year, here in Europe at least. PerL 88 Syncro Gary Kovach wrote: > What year did...
  • Whoops.... Place where I got my 1.9TD parts
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Sun, 23 May 1999 22:01:12 -0400
    ...the URL http://www.tmsauto.on.ca/parts.html Paulc W1VLF Cloudbounce Webpage http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/ 1986 Vanagon Gas 1982 Vanagon Diesel
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
    Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:17:32 -0500
    A local paper has a 1986 Vanagon ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet...
  • Re: What model year did 2.1 begin?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 06:20:04 EST
    ...50:03 PM, firestream@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << Was the 2.1 waterboxer introduced in 1987? or when? thx HK >> 1986 in the US. Chuck
  • Cruse control, electric door locks
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:54:13 -0800
    Volks, I have a 1986 Vanagon, Pop-top, Westy. Has anyone added on cruse control &/or electric door locks to their Vanagon? Is it...
  • sale ad
    Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
    Sun, 10 Feb 2002 13:15:34 -0500
    >From "Your Message Board" Central VA area. 1986 VW Vanagon GL, white ext, blue int, new paint, vg mechanical cond. First $3200 OBO. (434...
  • Diesel Eurovan on eBay...
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Sun, 13 Jul 2003 12:32:08 -0700
    ...dave ___________________ dave bowers 1986 westy "hms-beagle" portland, oregon www.dave-bowers.com/vw
  • My Syncro Westy Weekender On Ebay
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:40:34 -0400
    I have listed my 1986 Syncro Westfalia Weekender poptop camper w/photos on ebay. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
  • Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:55:28 -0500
    Hi All, My heat is really poor in my 1986 2.1L syncro. I'd like to bleed the coolant can anyone point me...
  • Re: wheel torque specs
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 9 Apr 2006 12:18:47 -0700
    ...Log nut/bolt torque > 125 ft lbs > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: Revell Vanagon model kits
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:08:14 -0700
    ...andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote: > > Better yet, does TAMIYA make one? > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 3 May 2005 18:08:39 -0400
    ...LMAO !! RC <<Trvlr2001@AOL.COM(No�Name�Available Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with automatic...
  • Removing & replace OEM cup holders
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Sun, 26 May 2002 11:06:16 -0700
    Hi Folks, I have a 1986 Westy Wolfy, which has 3 OEM plastic cup holders, with the coated metal O ring for holding cups...
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:11:44 -0600
    ...1992 Vanagon, 1986 - 87, 315 pp, pub. 1992 Vanagon, 1988 - 92, 308 pp, pub. 1992 Vanagon Syncro, 1986 - 92, 318 pp, pub. 1992 Vanagon...
  • Re: Fuel filter question
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:58:02 -0400
    ...Fuel filter question Hi Folks, While I was doing a basic tune up on my 1986 Westy, I noticed my van has 2 fuel...
  • Re: Vanagon Tug Of War
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:23:04 -0700
    ...It is a PITA that Cali > requires bienniel inspections on diesels 1986-later. Zetec is still > techincally not approve. > > > > BenT > > >> -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
  • 1986 2.1L syncro fuses
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:12:12 -0500
    I don't have my manual with me. There are two fuses for signals and the four way flashers, I think they are both...
  • 1986 - 1991 Dashboard Printed Circuit board (PC) Wanted.
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:24:26 -0400
    Hi Folks, I need the flexible blue PC from an '86 through '91 Vanagon. I live in Zelienople PA, 16063. Please let me know...
  • Need A Copy of Digest 1009
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 14:49:30 -0500
    ...Thanks, Dave Maguiness 1986 Vanagon GL + Weekender
  • Weekly stats
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Nov 1996 00:06:25 -0600
    ...Colin Moran just north of Little Rock 1986 Syncro GL Colin A Moran K&M Ranch
  • Re: new beetle question (no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 06:45:09 -0600
    ...thanks > > joe lucca > 1986 vanagon gl
  • 1986 Westfalia for sale
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:47:59 -0400
    Very nice camper! White, automatic, 104K miles. Price is $9500, negotiable. Located in Maryland, west of DC / Baltimore. http://ep.com/js/mi/c0...