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• MSRP prices dor 1990 Vanagons wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:53:01 -0400
  Vanatics, I am compiling a Model Year Summary for USA Vanagons for 1990 and would like to inlcude the MSRP for the vans and...
• Re: for your enlightenment and edification ...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 15:32:10 -0800 (PST)
  >and what years/models they were: > > 56 Microbus 4 68 Bus 13 80 Vanagon 16 92 Eurovan 1 _4_ '56s ? What gives? Thom -- > If...
• Re: Was Lawyers, etc.-Now "E"..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:44:02 EST
  ...as in "Formula E." Any of you guess yet what year and models of VW claimed to have "Formula 'E"? Here's a clue...
• ECU
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 13:28:23 -0500
  ...What years (and other model VW's) use the same ECU as mine? Brian '85 7-passenger GL -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:06:53 -0400
  Year: 85 Model: Vanagon Tires: Michelin LTX M/S Size: 195/75/R14 load rating: Unknown PSI cold F/R empty: 42/42 PSI...
• Re: 86 weekender for sale "best offer" near Santa Cruz, CA
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:11:09 -0700
  I think the main issue is the photo shows a different model and probably different year than the ad describes. That is less than...
• Re: Which Switch Mystery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 05:53:45 -0700
  ...And in 1990 they introduced a switch that has a new contact which is needed in those model years. The 58L and 58R are...
• Re: Tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 07:09:55 -0500
  ...Strangely, if my memory is correct, it is not the same throughout all model years, even on like models (Westies for example) that came...
• vanagon prices for 91 models
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 25 May 94 09:06:22 CDT
  ...Year, Model, Type; Loan, Fair, Good, Excl; trim level; engine DSP/HP; deductions and adds. Source: The Gold Book via WCN online Market Values...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 12:09:54 -0700
  ...any years / models we should avoid >On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 21:38:16 -0700 Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET> wrote. >Stephen Steele wrote...
• Re: 251mph Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:01:28 -0400
  I remember reading an article in a Britsh mag few years about a small production car designer. I can't remember the name,but...
• older sliding door handle and ease of use
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:21:05 -0600
  ...It is a bit harder to close than a perfect late-model door but is similar to a late-model door that hasn't...
• Scale Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:41:40 -0700
  I am in the middle of assembling and over-detailing a scale model of a 1980 Westfalia. I found the Revell/Monogram kit at...
• Re: Models
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:07:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Don't know the year. > > Also don't know they still make 'em. > > > Any more info on that model would be great. Wouldn't...
• Re: WTB: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:57:16 -0800
  ...model as will fit it for the life left in the > later models. I'm assuming they're the same for all years. If...
• Re: 15" Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:00:36 -0900
  ...the Mercedes wheels, does anyone know what models/years had > suitable 15" > wheels? Whenever I see a new MB at the local junkyard I...
• Re: Tachometer woes continued...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 18:04:40 -0800
  ...What year and model do you have? The 86 and newer models all have the tach wire from the ignition coil to the instrument...
• Re: current Wolfsburg model
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Mon, 14 May 2001 13:14:26 -0500
  ...they sold them from the >>>beginning model >>> year, as with all worlfsburgs.. i dont think vw is currently offering any >>> '01 wolfsburg models, but...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...There were various 2wd springs used over the years and I think this is the main difference in ride between early models and later...
• Re: Replace Engine After Burn?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 15:48:16 -0400 (EDT)
  I paid $5500 for my '85Westy two years ago. Seems that your vanagon is about ready for the title of parts car, (Selling any...
• '86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:02:33 -0400
  ...I am wondering if anyone here can offer warnings, compliments for this year and model to me. I appreciate any such wisdom. - Mick Forstag...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 02:11:09 EDT
  ...Time, transporter99@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << My syncro, an early-year 1987 GL camper model, came with the rubber lips or flares or whatever) on...
• for sale: vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens, fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:24:18 EDT
  ...p-mail me for info w/ your year and model.. easy install yourself w/ a piece of rope. will ship chris
• Gas tank filler hole
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:44:47 -0800
  I'm thinking of changing my gas tank. ( crud & rust & noisy pump) Any one know the model year when this changed from one size...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:50:27 -0600
  Year: 87 Model: Westfalia Tires: Yokohama AVID TRZ Size:215/65-R16 load rating: 1653lb at 44psi PSI: 40 front/rear much better cornering...
• Re: 83 Sink's 12V water pump
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:41:14 PDT
  ...pump, so both types were used on CDN models, but I don't know which year they changed. > Immersible pump was made by a...
• Re: Gus and the Model Garage stories
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:22:49 -0800
  Funny you should mention this Alistair as I've just been reading *Gus Wilson's Model Garage*, originally published in 1952. My paperback, picked...
• wasserboxer hot idle [part 2]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:18:32 CST6CDT
  ...in the 85-86 year change when the 1.9L was replaced with the 2.1L. the later model switch activates stage 1 at...
• Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:31:59 -0700
  ...The first water-cooled version came out in 1983.5 and continued through the 1985 model year. The 1983.5-1985 models CAN be...
• Re: Introduction
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:36:06 -0400
  Scott there is an admittedly breif summary of model year differences at http://www.busdepot.com/campers.htm to get you started. Thanks, Chris...
• Re: 1983 vanagon sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:14:03 +0000
  Yes, I replaced both of mine with late-model vanagon sun visors. Very superior design and production. Since they are abuot 1/3 thicker...
• Re: FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:56:19 -0800
  On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:15:17 -0500, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > What year did they start making rear facing jumpseats...
• Serial # Help
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 22:08:04 -0700
  Hi Folks, I recently discovered a real gem and I am trying to determine the age / model year. It is a very old VW...
• Re: Clear picture of 5sp lockout pin. 5 sp manual transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:47:01 -0400
  ...https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/usa/vanagon/va/1985-4/3/ go one step up and you can choose the year of your model...
• Re: 89 Syncro GL colors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:57:13 -0500
  ...years/1989/index.htm and it might have come in Titan red Metallic (comes with a disclaimer: Not all colors available on all models...
• Re: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 23:17:21 -0700
  ...The late-models have very similar camper layouts to the Vanagons. The last-year bus shares the engine from the early Vanagons -- but the...
• Re: Front brake rotor question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 08:23:12 -0700
  There are only 2 rotors used in North American models of 2wd Vanagon. Here are the model year ranges. 80-85, paired with an...
• LiMBO Tent at Carlisle
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:30:47 -0400
  ...Hope to see you all there this year! -- -- -Dale Ward, President of LiMBO ____________________________________________________ The Late Model Bus Organization, international zzzzzzzzzzzzzz_ '90 Westfalia, '87 Syncro...
• Re: Improving the ergonomics of the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:56:48 -0700
  ...and extract (yes, tear it apart) the pertinent > pages for your model year. Then take them to Kinko's or the like and > have...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:59:07 -0400
  ...AOL.COM wrote: > 10 years from now, i predict that the only vanagons still existing > will be > late model campers..a few dokas, and...
• 1991 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 30 Dec 96 18:13:14
  ...Does anyone know of any particular problems with this year/model. Also the asking price is $14,900. Is this reasonable?...mileage is about...
• 79 Westy Top Bunk same as 82?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:14:53 -0700
  Does anyone know if the upper bunk off a 79 Westy will fit an 82 model year? TIA Bill And the eagles fly, and...
• Re: Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:23:13 +0000
  ...AM Pacific Daylight Time, kdlewis@JUNO.COM > writes: > > << What range of years did VW put diesel engines in Vanagons? >> > > I have a 1.6td...
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 05:41:07 +0000
  Hi Steve, Your problem is interesting but you failed to include the year model and possible system variants. WXBs can have two very different...
• early vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:45:16 EST
  ...early (1982) vanagon's parking brake and front disk assemblies? What model year or month did the improvements to both systems first appear in...
• Do they still have Propex heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 20:05:56 -0400
  ...a later model one. I have one of those Propex heaters that 10 of us list members imported from England years ago. Do they...
• WTB: Speedometer for my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 21:12:32 -0800
  ...My Westy is 1987 model year. James
• Was: Tach rewiring Now: Not Sure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 12:30:26 -0600
  Okay I assumiong the years of the Vanagons are like tose of all the VW's I have owned where the year manufacture is...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Swap Gone Wierd
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 17:20:26 -0700
  ...and earlier models without some minor mods. The 86+ IC wants to see both oil pressure switch inputs and the other years don't...
• Re: Has anyone tried to relocate a Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 01:29:23 -0400
  Stewart Warner had a model that fit under the dash by the glove box. It was an easy installation. I found one in a...
• Re: Cold Weather Driving
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Dec 96 15:50:22 CST
  ...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: Survey Says... RUN Don't Walk from 84 Diesel Vanagon Find
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 13:11:50 -0700
  ...A couple of folks indicated that the >last model year for the diesel vanagon in the US was 82 and possibly 83. The >Bentley...
• Re: TBD sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 13:17:29 EDT
  ...These will fit any model or year Vanagon and include instructions. These kits are made in Germany and are of the highest quality material...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:00:26 -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: Dashboard Tray
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 11:50:00 -0500
  ...non-GL" as in the base model, Syncro, Carat, and Multivan? I >> know >> the Syncro that year was specifically NOT available as a GL...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:40:33 -0800
  IIRC, a 90 or 91 Syncro base model was available in Pastle White or Flash Silver. The Westy Syncros of those years were available...
• Re: lick my decals
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 31 Jul 95 13:15:22 CDT
  ...to devote >$100 a year to their maintenance! >... Any thoughts about causes or cures most welcome. well ... on model airplanes, you have similar problems...
• 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Wed, 26 May 1999 17:48:13 -0400
  Hello all, I have been off the list for over two years now and have desperately missed all the good advice. The big news...
• Re: Car Stereo Fit (dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 26 May 2005 07:40:14 -0600
  ...out of all the models they carry as being compatible with the Vanagon (at least for the earlier model years). It can't be...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:23:09 -0700
  ...4:58 PM, Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@gmail.com> wrote: > Your year and model would help but the basic answer assuming US market Westy from...