1986 Volkswagen Vanagon - GoWesty 2.3L - 4-Speed Manual

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[1986 Volkswagen Vanagon - GoWesty 2.3L - 4-Speed Manual Current mileage: 205649 Selling my 1986 VW Vanagon 2WD with a 4-speed manual transmission. Enthusiast owned and professionally serviced, with major work performed by Buslab in Berkeley, CA. A turn-key, fun-to-drive Vanagon ready for road trips, camping, or daily use. This is currently my daily driver, so mileage will continue to increase. It is not a show van, but a well-sorted driver and an ever-evolving project, as most Vanagons are, with plenty of opportunity for the next owner to continue improving it. HIGHLIGHTS • GoWesty 2.3L engine installed by Buslab in 2020 at 177607 miles • 4-speed manual transmission • Transmission rebuilt by Buslab in 2013 at 157650 miles • Most major coolant lines replaced including stainless steel coolant pipes • Most fuel lines replaced and updated when the new engine was installed • GoWesty sport muffler, sounds awesome • GoWesty zero-lift springs • Rear spacers installed for proper stance and load support • Bilstein shocks front and rear • 16 inch GoWesty wheels • 2WD • Clean title in hand MAJOR SERVICE HISTORY • 2013 Transmission rebuilt by Buslab at 157650 miles • 2020 GoWesty 2.3L engine installed by Buslab at 177607 miles • 2021 Catalytic converter replaced RECENT MAINTENANCE • Front wheel bearings • Front brake pads and rotors • Clutch slave cylinder and hose • Oil and oil filter change Castrol Edge 10W-60 Synthetic Euro • K and N air filter cleaned • New ignition coil • New distributor cap and rotor • New spark plugs and wires CONDITION • Mechanically solid and dependable • Strong running engine • Smooth shifting transmission with Big Shot Shifter • Body and interior in decent condition for age, not a show van but very presentable • Never had a problem passing smog • Toyo Open Country AT3 tires with plenty of life left ADDITIONAL INFO • Has lots of character and style and always gets compliments • Plenty of other modifications and upgrades over the years, though like any vehicle of this age it has its quirks • Recently swapped grill to round headlight version and installed LED headlights • Original square headlight grill included • Includes roof racks, awning, and extra parts and tools Price is OBO. Open to reasonable offers and feeling out the market. Not interested in trades at this time. More photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RVJPkijY4TaG7A-qyUKa0iDPQp29U6Ow