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• Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rear speakers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 12:52:45 -0400
  ...the rear speakers that year shared > a common ground? The shared ground to the rear speakers was through model year 1984. Starting with 1985...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:43:30 -0700
  ...as an option ( US models anyway ) in 84. > it was not available on 83 waterboxer vanagons ( the 1st year of wbxr > vanagon ) at all...
• Re: VW 2.5L RE: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:31:38 -0400
  ...difference's between model years We're talking about the newer design 2.5L gas engines that came out in the Jetta/Golfs in...
• STEBRO News
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 07:04:01 EST
  ...1-888-333-4555 >products: -Pipes for '83 to '85 1.9 liter watercooled models; -Muffler for '86 to '91 models; -Collector (large single...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 2 May 2007 22:40:09 -0400
  ...late model American V6's, but not all. > I have been looking for engines to fit in a Vanagon for over 3 years. > I...
• Re: any guesses on oil light woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:25:51 -0800
  ...They eventually phased it into the full product line AFAIK, reaching the Vanagon production during 1985 (model year 1986). Waterboxers, inline 4 and 5...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:03:53 -0400
  ...I had a late '88 production Westy imported/sold as an '89 model year and it had the taller door. Ron Salmon The Bus...
• 1980 - 1983 Vanagon Model Differences
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brasfield
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 20:40:36 -0400
  Can anyone give me specifics on the differences in same year Vanagons? Some have "L" designation, some have chrome bumpers, etc. Anything to do...
• Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:06:50 -0700
  ...Been that way for 40 years now, started with either '67 or '68 model year in the US. I believe it is now Eurospec...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Buying a Vanagon -- fixing model years]
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 11:59:55 -0700
  ...83) had a lot of problems with overheating although the later models seem to have been less afflicted. I'd question the seller closely...
• Re: 2 weeks enough to cross country - w/kids?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 16:08:43 -0500
  ...fuel with it. >> >> > >It's a propane model and we have flown with it before (last year). But I >do think you are right...
• Re: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:50:33 -0500
  Richard, a couple of years ago Ron Salmon (Bus Depot) gave me a fold down drain dish drainer from a Westfalia that had suffered...
• I'm back!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:26:46 -0700
  ...I checked the "articles" section of Vanagon.com and found that Jim Davis' Model Year Summaries are "not available:" http://www.vanagon.com/info...
• Re: Tachometer in a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:45:55 +0000
  ...9:13 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > No. ;) > > > > What model year? > > There's a set of instructions here: > > http://www.oldvolkshome.com...
• Improving the ergonomics of the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:11:57 -0700
  ...Take one of your Bentleys and extract (yes, tear it apart) the pertinent pages for your model year. Then take them to Kinko's...
• Vanagons For Sale, Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:56:38 -0700
  ...Calling a metal roofed Wolfsburg passenger model a Westy does not follow convention. We seem to go around and around every year about what...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 20:35:19 EST
  ...that a car company will supply parts for a discontinued model for 10 years after its demise. I do not know the source of...
• Re: Is my 83.5 Westy really 83.25?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 14:13:41 EST
  ...You can buy some 1999 model year cars right now in April 1998, that were actually assembled in 1997. With a typical production year...
• Help: Need Mechanic near Orlando (FL)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Doring
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 03:48:06 -0700
  Hi, I am a German who has travelled many countries over the last 27 years with VW campers (Models 63 to 79). I am...
• Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:42:45 -0800
  ...She needs a > new wagon. > > Can anyone relate their experiences with recent model-year Jettas and/or > the 1.9 TDI? > Are Jettas any...
• Re: "eurocampers" AND (Paulchen Rack for Sale)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 01:36:27 EDT
  ...Again, these only fit '80 to '84 model years, and some newer Syncro models. I also have a brand new Paulchen bike rack for...
• Re: Speaker Ground (was Re: Aiwa CD stereo option)
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:41:50 -0700
  I believe it changed in for the '87 model year - it is simple to check for with a VOM between speaker grounds if you...
• Re: Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:44:58 -0500
  ...the 'much much' less anymore.� When I got my Westy model > about four years ago I paid just under $20 for it on eBay...
• Re: Major oil leak help!
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:58:34 -0800
  ...Oil Cooler seal leaks in extreme cold Model(s): Vanagon waterboxer, all Model Years Extreme cold weather can harden and split the seal between...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style bed?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:40:22 -0400
  ...On Aug 25, 2007, at 3:19 PM, John Bange wrote: >> Thats what it seems by looking at Jim Davis' model year summaries. >> > > Well...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:42:37 -0400
  ...20+ years old. These were off an '06 h3. eff Lincoln wrote: > Not easier but it's hard to find late model mirrors for...
• More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
  ...the year split/bay window styled. Front VW logo pressed in the body, rear bumper fits down to 55-64 german model. spare wheel...
• Westphalia Jump Seat
  Historical mailing list - The Davis Family
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:54:44 -0700
  ...Can anyone help me out? Does any model year seat fit? Does anyone have one they would like to sell? Thanks, Gary '90 Crewcab...
• Try to get the VIN and inqire at Steyr-Puch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Niksch
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 18:13:31 EST
  I know that some 16'' ers were built in model year 1987 numbered HG. As far as I learned they were demonstartors and sold...
• Re: Propane detectors?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 10 May 2007 18:28:42 -0600
  ...Ivory coloured model in 'Vertical' mode but they didn't carry it. I had a chance to test it last year when I was...
• Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:03:12 +0200
  ...forward them to me for further analysis. > >I suggest each include model year and country, Part number, and at > >least one good image. > >Let...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:58:29 -0800
  ...Also, why are there virtually no models for sale for the 1994-1998 model years - it would appear that maybe VW wasn't importing...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 18:39:56 -0400
  ...as an option ( US models anyway ) in 84. > it was not available on 83 waterboxer vanagons ( the 1st year of wbxr > vanagon ) at all...
• Re: My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 14:06:28 -0800
  ...The 10th position is the model year code (L for 1990, M for 1991). Vanagon.com has VIN info here: http://www.vanagon.com...
• Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:38:03 -0700
  ...of 15 years ago. > > And as to the idea that 'special low volume models aren't part of that business model" - VW sells the...
• Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 10:19:00 -0400
  ...each year, but would vary to reflect the specific model, as per the NEATO model numbers at: http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/model.html...
• Re: request for info/help in choosing a later model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 1997 02:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-07-04 01:01:25 EDT, jadams@skimmer.fsl.noaa.gov (James Adams) writes: << Are there certain years/models...
• Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:54:34 +0000
  ...of numerous models, but none of them in the > > USA. :( > > > > The Vanagon Syncro was sold in the USA in model years 1986, 87, 89...
• Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:26:26 -0800
  ...I >> had no >> idea that '85 was an odd transition year for the model. > >
• Re: Brake Proportioning Valve "Alternative"? (early Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:42:22 -0700
  ...IF this older valve is the same, I'd wonder how hard it would be to retrofit to later model year Vanagon? i.e...
• Re: Need model # on my Dometic refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:47:14 -0700
  ...model number to see if there is a replacement > option, but unfortunately, some of the numbers on the aluminum plate are > abraded through years...
• Re: Body stiffness in Bus/early vanagon/late vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:41:40 -0700
  ...make a purchase this summer, and need to focus on > what year models are appropriate for my desires/needs. The air cooled ones are...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 May 2012 19:47:52 -0400
  ...The model year began each year with serial number 1 on 1 August. Yours was built in June '86. Yours, David
• Re: Water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:14:24 -0700
  ...They'll need model and year of the van. Mike On 6/29/05 2:54 PM, "jpbeauch" <jpbeauch@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Does anyone...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:12:11 -0700
  ...aol.com> wrote: > > 10 years from now, i predict that the only vanagons still existing will be > late model campers..a few dokas, and...
• Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus..., now Phaeton
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:17:29 -0700
  ...Apparently they have only sold 6000 Phaetons this year, half the original target and below the revised target of 7200 units. Next years target...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:35:54 -0700
  ...Rainer Woitok wrote: > Volks, Per, > > On Thu, 1998-08-06 00:21:42 -0700, Per Lindgren wrote: > > > ... > > To be sure what model-year your...
• Re: Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 15:45:30 EDT
  In a message dated 8/12/01 7:41:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kdlewis@JUNO.COM writes: << What range of years did VW...
• Need outside sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 08:54:09 -0600
  ...Does anyone out there have a spare? Also, what model years will fit on an 85? Thanks Pius 85 vannajetta westy 97 Passat
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:59:49 -0700
  Year: '87 Model: Westfalia Tires: Wynstar Phaser RTL51 Size: 185R14C 8 ply rated load rating: 1875lb at 65psi 102/100 PSI cold F/R...
• Re: "Caravelle" model name
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:55:42 EST
  ...the model name "Caravelle" was also used by Chrysler, for the Plymouth Caravelle - a 4 door midsize sedan manufactured for a few years in...
• 12 year model cycle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 7:57:21 PST
  ...In the list of models, each was produced for 12 > years, it seems. Is this a coincidence, or is it part of a Master...
• Late Model Dometic Refrigerator selector switch defective
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Wed, 19 Apr 2017 06:45:22 -0400
  My brother ownes a 1990 Vanagon in Switzerland he bought last year. On his first longer trip to Italy last year he was having...
• Re: Ls and GLs and such, L not most basic
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:02:35 -0400
  In 1984, at least, L was not the most basic model of Vanagon, at least not in the U.S. I have one, which...
• Re: Error in the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 23:25:22 -0500
  ...VW marketed aircooled Vanagons well into the "1983 model year." So the info may be erroneous for the U.S. market, but not completely...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#585802949: vw vanagon rear window jailbars westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 3 May 2001 22:01:16 PDT
  ...heres a complete set of rear window jailbars protects rear window from breakage,was only in one or two years of production wolfsburg model...
• Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:59:47 -0500
  ...of numerous models, but none of them in the USA. :( The Vanagon Syncro was sold in the USA in model years 1986, 87, 89...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 16:08:41 -0400
  ...also, 69 is the first year for steering locks for beetles. anyone know more? maybe i should have got that late model parts list...
• Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:44:52 -0500
  ...Are windshields from all years interchangeable, or do I need to get one from a later model to fit my 1988? Also, if anyone...
• Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 15 May 2007 13:26:43 -0400
  >> Can I install an audi switch to make this fan turn on sooner? If so, what is the part # or year/model, etc. If...