Hi Gary,
     You didn't specify Temp I or Temp II sensor. I'm assuming it's the
Temp II sensor located at thermostat that you're after. I recently had the
same frustration with locating one of these. It seems most dealers don't
know the Temp II sensor for syncros is threaded as opposed to non-syncro
which is held by a retaining clip and have trouble locating the part even
if you give them the number which is 0 280 130 026. I tried 3 dealers
before one said he could order one for $40. Fortunately Bus Depot has them
for $24 although they call them cylinder head temp sensor. Don't forget to
order the o-ring as well.
     Anyway a new Temp II sensor put me happily back on the road. Of course
if you were looking for a Temp I sensor then.......................

"long may you run"
Thom
'87 Syncro Westy
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> From: Gary E Thaxter <gthaxter@DGTDESIGN.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
> Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 1:47 PM
>
> Hello.  Anyone know the dealer part number for the coolant temperature
> sensor on an 86 syncro?  He cannot find a listing for it.  He keeps
wanting
> to give me the push in one (2wd style).  He says he can't find the thread
> in one. . .
>
> Thanks ahead,
> Gary