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• Re: Difference between 2 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:39:26 -0700
  The photo of Syncro_1 has front end parts from an earlier year. The stamped lower control arm version ended in early 89 model...
• Re: Check out this Van ad!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 13:09:08 +0200
  ...years"? What do you mean soon? Some Vanagons are worth some money, still! Just look at the Syncro Westy? Some examples of this model...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:39:41 -0600
  ...I knew people who bought 80 and > 81 > models brand new and had valve failures in the first year or 2. > > Mark > > Stan Wilder...
• Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:48:02 -0700
  ...1) Aircooled Westfalia's are the WORST models 2) Thank God they only sold the Diesel models for two years 3) Round headlight Westfalias...
• Re: FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:15:17 -0500
  What year did they start making rear facing jumpseats? My interior colour was only available from 84 to 86 Chris On Tue, 29 Mar...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:39:56 -0400
  ...1979 till July1992, sold as > 1980-1992 models. > > The VW factory called them all T3 models, including pickups and special > versions like fire trucks...
• Re: non-GL model
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 15:17:21 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > I've never seen a non- GL model in the later years until > a friend found one just a few weeks ago...
• Re: syncro video .... and other assorted toys
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 4 Oct 94 9:39:49 CDT
  Joel's post on the bus video reminds me of a recent question on assorted VW toys and models and such. There is a...
• Re: Westfalia outlet location Was: Nice 1985 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 16:14:30 -0800
  ...a look at Kyle's van - I have the same year and >model. It appears to be in great shape. > >I was wondering why...
• Paint Code Help - 84 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:33:54 -0500
  ...Year:1984 Model: Vanagon Model No:253A71 Color Code 485662 Under the manufacturers suggested retail price subsection it lists Merian Brown/Toscana Beige Paint...
• Re: Stereo weirdness, electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:26:52 -0700
  ...And later models (don't know the year it changed but will guess about '88?) have individual grounds for each speaker. Compatible with newer...
• Headlight Operation
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:07:19 -0500
  Was there ever a model year of Vanagon with dual headlights where both high and low beams were on at the same time?? Like...
• Burning Buses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 10:49:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...What is it that makes these buses burn? Are certain years/models more prone than others? THanks, David 85 vanagon
• q about common vanagon body parts
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Wed, 05 Mar 97 11:40:00 PST
  ...Which model years on used vanagons have common parts that will fit on my van? I need a rear hatch, front bumper, rear bumper...
• Need Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sabins
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:07:34 -0800
  ...Model by adding a Cruise Control Speedometer Head Sensor VW part # 321 907 344. I bought one at my local dealer about 2 years...
• Re: Water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:46:54 -0500
  The poster does not mention what year van or model of engine. Apparently the water pump change is easier on the 2.1's...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:37:38 -0700
  During the 85 model year the switch changed from a double switch on top where you can easily see it to a single switch...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 5 Dec 2016 10:26:45 -0800
  ...Only pretty early 84 model year vans would have the old > bearing. The factory built roughly 150,000 T3 vehicles most years. > > Not sure...
• Re: Air intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:49:32 -0700
  ...But please, when looking for that elusive part, give the year, model and perhaps the engine series you have. It will go a long...
• Re: Trans shifter linkage rubber boot
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:43:17 -0600
  Arkady, what year/model do you have? If you go to bus-boys.com and scroll down on the left side of home page...
• ecu 025 906 022 d
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 08:54:24 -0800
  Can someone explain why busdepot list two ecu types for 86-91 model years. I understand on the pre 86 that the ecu was...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:38:18 -0800
  ...2 years they were offered VW made a lot of them for a longer time for other markets. From late 1981-87 models they...
• Re: Rear Heater "T" fitting compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:22:00 -0500
  ...However if the hoses are the same diameter I think that the late model T fitting should work. My '84 is an early model...
• Re: low rpm flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 21:01:44 CST
  ...believe it or not! ======================================================================== from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 ........................................................................ Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 24-90 T01
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:10:25 -0700
  ...to the 1974 model-year. (B) Beginning January 1, 2003, any motor vehicle that is 30 or more model-years old. http://www.dmv...
• Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:01:55 -0700
  You don't mention the year of your Vanagon, (don't forget to mention the year! --- :^), or more importantly the model of fridge, but...
• Re: Other Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:20:02 -0500
  ...2005, at 4:12 PM, bueses wrote: > >>Single cab trucks 1952 model year >>VW DC trucks 1959 m.y. >>Westfalia-Camping box option about...
• Re: Phrydae Musings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 18:28:18 -0700
  ...BZ-595 splits FS in 17 model years > > > > > Pete > '79 Westy "Aardvark" > '87 Westy "Joe's Van" > WWW.Busesbythebeach.com Tom Buese tombuese@comcast...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:05:23 -0800
  The dash vent change has been discussed here several times over the years. The change was made during the 1987 model year, meaning early...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Boardman
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:45:24 -0700
  ...hardware or procedures for fuel tank removal between the 85 and model year 89 Westy? (2) Does anyone have a source to buy the...
• Re: What Vanagon years will this heater distribution box fit?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:12:23 -0800
  ...pattern of box to body should be the same for all model years. Neil. On 12/4/13, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:54:20 -0700
  ...we only got some diesels for 2 model years while they made them for 12 model years. Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > it doesn...
• Re: New Vanagon: No Radio = No Antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:05:33 -0700
  ...bet this has been discussed before, but it may be > a model year thing. > My '81 Westy: antenna on passenger side. > '88 Westy: antenna...
• Peach clolor van's code?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 12:31:06 -0800
  ...1985 model camper. The paper is missing from under the dash. Anyone would know this for sure? Thanks, and Happy new year to you...
• Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 10:53:58 +0100 (MET)
  ...I know Joel changes his transmission oil every two years. But he is also a model vanagon driver. ;) T.S. 83' vanagon
• Vanagon air springs?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:51:24 -0800
  ...Volkswagen Van AIRLIFT Air Spring Applications YEAR MODEL REAR KIT COMPRESSOR SYSTEM 85-98 Van Outback Special 60789 $69.95 25592 $109.95 65789...
• VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:42:55 -0800
  ...How many years are they likely to produce parts for the Vanagon? Have any parts or accessories been discontinued on the earliest models yet...
• WBX reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:04:41 -0500
  Don't forget that VW stopped production of the Vanagon water boxer with the 91 model year. Modern Jap engines are naturally better made...
• FS rare '89 Sunroof Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:03:10 EDT
  ...last year for sunroofs in the US was '87, but apparently they continued in canada after that.. i didnt know that..learn something new...
• Re: Vanagon 86-91 Models
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:30:33 -0700
  ...loss of good flow of fresh air at dash vents) Later years, most with electric remote heated mirrors Other changes in the camper package...
• Re: interior panels.. interior panels for sale..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:50:11 EDT
  ...all years and colors... prices vary depending on the type of panel and what model it was from. PM me if interested.. shipping doorpanels...
• Re: West spotted in Colorado - I-70
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:42:32 +0000
  ...Square headlight model (not good at specific years yet). And that was on Saturday. Nice looking couple in their late 60's or so...
• Re: Alternatives to the 009 distributor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 20:54:22 +0600
  >Someone had commented about alternative distributors to the 009, and I >am specifically looking for the model #'s and why they are better. ya...
• Re: What AFM is this?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 17:41:44 -0700
  Well, I no sooner posted this then I realized there was someplace else I could look and determined this was a 1980 California model...
• Re: silver socket (and silver sockets FS)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 13:12:37 EST
  ...cant speak for other countries, but '84 westy US model was the last year to get them. i have a bunch of these "silver...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:36:26 +0100
  ...the actual numbers sold, in the USA, for each of the below model years. > 1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender - 32 > 1995...
• Re: still confused
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 28 Jan 97 14:38:37
  ...the seating for 7. > >Complete Camper models were offered every model year from VW, the later >models being named the Vanagon Camper GL. These...
• Re: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:27:28 -0700
  ...difference's between model years What's really amazing is that within 4 years new it already had an engine transplant . Must have been...
• Re: 5th time today- Van stolen 35 years ago
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:07:58 -0800
  ...recovered which was stolen 35 years ago. > > Jeeze... > And to boot, I've seen two different model years mentioned (via two different lists) '65...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:50:42 -0400
  ...difference's between model years > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Did anyone mention bigger brakes in the later models? > > > > I would also argue that...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:18:56 -0500
  ...A registered importer can get other >years/models added to the approved list, but it is lengthy and hideously >expensive process. Once you get...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:31:16 -0400
  ...Actually the change occurred in 1989 (but not at the start of the model year; some '89's have a short door, some have...
• Fwd: VWC-1H0-201-801-C - (1H0201801C) - ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (EVAPORATIVE) CANISTER - BUS 78-79 - VANAGON 80-91 - ALSO VARIOUS RABBIT/GOLF/JETTA/PORSCHE MODELS (SEE NOTES BELOW) - SOLD EACH
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:14:04 -0700
  Hi Eric - I replaced mine about 3 years ago and created an adapter for the bottom pipe on the new canister as the diameter...
• Re: Part Friday -- Headlight Switch Hazard
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:44:11 -0700
  ...On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> wrote: > Since your model year is a later model, I...
• Re: Car model names [no Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:42:26 -0800
  ...Saw a couple at a race at Laguna Seca years ago - real screamers as I recall. (It was funny seeing a "Le Car" go...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:50:48 -0500
  ...Later I had a ragtop sunroof model - can't remember the year, but it had the chirp and a '69 hard Sunroof model with...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 9 Mar 2022 10:36:48 -0800
  Has this van always been an automatic tranny van? What is the year and model? Mark >>> >>>>> Just finished the Subaru conversion. Now the battery...
• Vanagon seat replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:04:25 -0700
  ...I've heard of this but don't recall the makes/models/years. -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) '08...
• Re: Sliding Door for '84-85
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:43:02 -0700
  1984 Wolfsburg editions are specced mostly as 1985 model year. You need to get back to the guy and find out what he meant...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:49:38 -0700
  ...That was just a point of reference, BTW, as I don't think you listed your year/model/engine. James V 86 Syncro Westy...