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• Vanagon KEYS
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:30:42 -0500
  ...Rusty Brown Syncro 1986, (daily driver), a gold Syncro 1986 with engine swap, Silver Syncro 1987, just a shell right now, and a 2WD...
• Re: Vanagon KEYS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:17:13 -0600
  ...I currently have 4 Vanagons: > Rusty Brown Syncro 1986, (daily driver), a gold Syncro > 1986 with engine swap, Silver Syncro 1987, just a shell...
• wanted :1986 Westy owner manual
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 07:21:48 -0700
  Hi Folks, I could use an owners manual for a 1986 Westfalia weekender. If anyone knows of one for sale, could you please email...
• Westfalia 1991 or 1986
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 22:41:20 -0800
  ...What would you suggest me to buy? Will the 1986 be much more difficult to resell at good price in 5 years for instance...
• For what's it worth -see a bat auction 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 06:26:32 -0700
  1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-volkswagen-vanagon-westfalia-2/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email...
• armrest swap?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:25:24 -0700
  Hi folks, I have a 1986 Westy, with gold seats, and non adjustable, corduroy armrests. Is it possible to add adjustable, gold velour armrests...
• 1986 WESTY RUNNING TOO RICH
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:20:53 -0500
  I ran into a similar problem with my 1986 syncro westy. Turns out the that the outer layer shielding on the Ox sensor cable...
• ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:07:17 -0800
  ...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: What kind of vanagons are we driving
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 20:58:57 -0500
  1986 Syncro Westfalia camper 1986 Syncro Doppelcabin pickup -Larry
• Middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:28:04 -0400
  Will a passenger middle seat work in a 1986 full westy 1986? Sent from my iPhone
• FS: 1986 Owners Manual
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:30:03 EST
  Volkswagen Vanagon/Transporter Owner's Manual: 1986 Good Condition $10 plus shipping from 33063
• FS: 1986 Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:08:25 EST
  Volkswagen Vanagon/Transporter Owner's Manual: 1986 Good Condition $10 plus shipping from 33063
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 14:46:47 -0400
  ...What was confusing me the most was that the 1986-1991 European models are some kind of hybrid of the 1993.5-1985 and...
• FS: 1986 Syncro Westy - N. Battleford, Saskatchewan
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:19:25 -0600
  ...Still for sale, apparently! Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia http://www.canadatrader.com/trader/magazine/affich.asp?sid=43BLZQN14577839&rubno...
• Early or late model ?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:00:06 -0800
  Allo How can someone know if he's got let's say a 1986 early model or a 1986 late model? Like for the...
• Wanted: side tent for 1986 Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:31:26 -0300
  ...A tent that is made to connect to the sliding door of the 1986 Vanagon Westy. Preferably not canvas. Needs to be quickly and...
• 1986 Vanagon on Chicago craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:40:51 -0600
  Not mine, just happened to see this on Chicago area craigslist. 1986, $2500: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/1493311602.html Steve Edwards
• Re: Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:25:58 -0700
  ...Thanks, Mark. (seems that I had read about the "new" engine in 1986 SOMEwhere, but I sure can't locate it now - sounds like...
• 1986 Westy for Sale Near Schoolcraft, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 1 Jan 2013 17:34:46 -0500
  Just spotted this 1986 Westy for sale near Schoolcraft, Michigan today. Just off 131. 2.1 looks original, needs some TLC. Interior is in...
• Need advice for buying 1986+ Westy Wolfsberg Camper
  Historical mailing list - Glommen
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:09:43 -0800
  ...There is a 1986 around the corner from me with 53k for $8500 and another 1986 with "rebuilt everything" in excellent condition with 191k...
• Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:31:59 -0700
  Hi, Mark, In my humble opinion, the 1986-1991 Vanagons were the best ever made. The first water-cooled version came out in 1983...
• Re: Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:58:39 -0700
  At 03:31 PM 9/14/98 -0700, Marty Wallace wrote: >In 1986 VW came out with a completely >re-designed engine (water-cooled...
• Vanagon to add to Statz.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 19:58:50 -0500 (EST)
  Hello Who do I tell that I would like to be added to the weekly "Statz list with a 1986 Vanagon GL here in...
• FS 1986 Vanagon 4-speed $850 Atlanta, GA (USA) area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 18:38:55 -0600
  ad found in http://www.traderonline.com ... no picture. 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon GL, clean, runs good, 4-speed, $850 obo. +(Atlanta) 404-768-6029
• Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:01:46 -0400
  Hi all, what is the best quality aftermarket stainless exhaust system for my 1986 syncro? and what online vendor carries the parts? TIA, -Dan...
• need 1986 Digifant computer
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 18:55:12 -0500
  Hello Folks, I am need of a Digfant computer for my 1986 Vanagon. I am located in Connecticut Also I need the idle stablizer...
• Wanted: idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
  Sat, 31 May 2003 16:50:32 -0500
  Hi, I need an idle control valve, part number 035133455F, for a 1986 Vanagon. If anyone has one for sale, please e-mail me...
• Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rearspeakers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:13:04 -0700
  The shared rear speaker ground appears to me to have ended with 1986 models. I own 2 1986 models with shared grounds and 2...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon SYNCHRO $2000
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:27:41 -0800
  ...VW 1986 Vanagon Syncro Pop-top 120K mis Runs good Needs TLC & CV joint. 1 owner $2000 OBO Eastern Shore 757-787-8388 Unquote...
• 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 07:47:10 -0500
  Return Receipt Your 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L document : was Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell received by: at: 06/19/2000...
• Flywheel maching specs 1986 Sybcro
  Historical mailing list - CPPoillon
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:03 -0400
  ...for the distance between the mounting surface and the friction surface. 1986 Vanagon Syncro Neil Poillon 724.538.3800 724.316.3802 cell cppoillon...
• 1986-1992 double cab
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 10:00:07 -0500
  does anyone know where i can get a 1986-1992 double cab pick up truck 2 wheeled or 4 wheel drive running? or not...
• parting out 1986 van
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:15:22 -0500
  ...Parting out a 1986 van . It is pretty much all there. e-me with any needs or questions. 2.1 engine automatic tranny. regards...
• Re: What should I be looking at next?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:41:04 -0700
  ...Vehicle Main Group Subgroup Part Type Details Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Engine Fuel Injection Idle Control Unit Idle Control Control Unit Vanagon...
• 1976-1986 VOLTSWAGON VANGON GLOVE BOX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 13:22:12 -0700
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1986-VOLTSWAGON-VANAGON-GLOVE-BOX-/330928373043?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0cde3d33&vxp=mtr Robert 1982...
• fs 86 2.1L waterboxer 100k no leaks, took out for replacement
  Historical mailing list - cbsid
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 18:35:38 -0700
  1986 waterboxer out of 1986 crewcab, runs great, just needed more horse power. We installed a 99 A4 1.8 T. $1000 obo Byron...
• Front Bumper 1986 Westy ??
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 19:01:26 -0400
  I bought new bumper ends and went to replaced in my 1986 westy. the rear ones were easy but in front I am puzzzled...
• Power Window Conversion Kit?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 22:07:22 -0500
  Hi all, Is there a vendor who sells a decent power window conversion kit for a 1986 vanagon syncro front windows? Please reply if...
• Middle seat for a 1986 vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:57:06 -0400
  I'm looking for a middle seat for a 1986 vanagon westy! Brown with blue squares? Or anything ya got! Preferably somewhere between Long...
• FS 1986 Westfalia $5900
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:02:41 -0500
  ...04-Nov-99 11:57:25 PM * VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA 1986. Full camper, 4 speed, A/C, 1 owner, $5900. 678-376-0494. Usual disclaimers...
• 1986 Syncro for Sale in So Cal
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:44:44 -0700
  Need to part with my 1986 Syncro. Check it out here... http://ep.com/js/mi?ad=1176922 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email...
• Re: '88 won't start, fuel pump problems LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:52:35 -0500
  ...VIN range GG 000 001 (1986 syncro) - HG 031 747 (1987 syncro) and VIN range GH 000 001 (1986 non-syncro) - HH 029 602...
• Re: 1976-1986 VOLTSWAGON VANGON GLOVE BOX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 17:46:14 -0500
  ...1976-1986 VOLTSWAGON VANGON GLOVE BOX > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Yee Gadds !! > > > > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy > > Bitcoin Research Fund > Donate...
• FS: 1986 Owners manual & Camper supplement
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 18:19:12 -0400
  I have a 1986 Vanagon/Transporter Owners Manual & Camper supplement for sale. New condition. $15 shipped Paypal preferred P-mail me for info. Thanks...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:03:58 -0800
  Thanks...that would mean that the van was the 41 144 th to be produced in that year 1986. I am asking because the...
• Fw: 1986 vw camper syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 18:35:57 -0700
  ...1986 vw camper syncro for sale >this 1986 vw camper syncro with just 77,000 miles can be yours with a >phone call!! >Al...
• FS: 1986 Doublecab
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 00:11:24 -0500
  ...Traderonline. I know nothing more than what is in the ad. 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, Rare, double cab pick-up. Synchro with waterboxer engine. Great...
• FS - 87 WLE camper, $3250, Syracuse, NY usa
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:02:28 -0500
  listed at www.autoextra.com, ad id = 21358363 (listed as 1986, but vin says 1987) it's burgundy, steel wheels, power mirrors. poptop is...
• 1986 vw westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:12:21 -0400
  1986 Syncro Westfalia Excellent Body and interior. 6 disc CD/CB/Gauges/Awning/racks driving lights/alarm 117K miles differential locker full kitchen Runs...
• cheap westy on Craigs list
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:12:56 -0800
  ...http://www.craigslist.org/sfo/nby/car/7461495.html cheers, dave ___________________ dave bowers 1986 westy "hms-beagle" portland, oregon www.dave-bowers.com/vw
• FS 1986 riviera camper, greenfield, MA - $5000
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:51:36 -0500
  anybody in Mass or nearby surrounds who's looking for a camper might want to look at this one 1986, white paint, steel wheels...
• Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:45:45 -0700
  Alloall I am applying for a collector's status for my 1986 Westfalia ( so that insurance premiums will only be 300$ per year) here...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:37:42 -0800
  ...1980 Westy 1986 Vanagon GL 1986 Transporter Syncro Kombi 1986 Transporter Syncro Doublecab (all California spec vehicles)
• for diesels: some bosch information
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 14:39:08 CDT
  ...1588cc Turbo (CY) 1983-82 4000 1588cc 1983 5000 1986cc Turbo (DE) 1982 5000 1986cc (CN) Volkswagen 1981 Dasher 1588cc (CR) 1985 Golf 1588cc...
• WTB: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:48:17 -0500
  ...Does any one on the list have a beige interior sliding door panel for a 1986 westy? -- John N. Motlagh
• 1986 owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:09:51 -0400
  Anyone willing to sell me a 1986 owner's manual? Or maybe point me to a PDF of same? I called VWOA, who told...
• Re: Middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:33:06 -0500
  ...28 AM, David Parsons <bugnut1@comcast.net> wrote: > Will a passenger middle seat work in a 1986 full westy 1986? > > Sent from my iPhone >
• parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:41:11 -0500
  ...for 1986-on Radiator Thermo-switch? (ie., 1st stage in 89C-94C out 81C 2ed stage in 95C-100C out 87C). I plan to...
• FS: '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 07:45:17 -0500
  ...Happy hunting. :) 1986 VOLKSWAGEN Vanagan--1986, Syncro, 145K, needs work $1000, 888-8006 -- Chip Shaner 4 kids and 1 cookin'....... http://www.fament.com...
• WTB:Engine & Cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 20:58:56 EDT
  I would like to buy from someone a 1986-1990 Vanagon engine that has about 30K or less would be nice. Documentation would be...