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• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 22:32:16 -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...
• classified ads from VWCOA ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 Oct 95 12:30:17 CDT
  ...millions of new and used parts and accessories for VW/Audi, all years, all models. Also large selection of VW vehicles '59 to '93...
• Re: It definate....the EuroVan returns
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 08:25:37 -0800
  ...no full westies yet :-( anyway, he said they are to be '99 model years and should be available by fall/winter with brochures available...
• Re: 79 type II heads compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:09:30 -0700
  For many years my step-dad had a late '79 model van with square port heads; I'm fairly certain they were the same...
• Re: Speedometer and 15/65/205 Tires/Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:26:33 -0700
  ...BUT, according to list wisdom over the years, early model Vanagons can be that far off.
• Wife wants a Vanagon - need help choosing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 10:38:27 -0400
  ...If I want heat (in the winter), A/C (in the summer), an automatic transmission, and RELIABILITY, what year/model should I be looking...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:13:40 +0100
  Davidson wrote: > Jeanne, > I think the point was that the 'city light' option stands out in that it > looks different than anything on the...
• Corner Window Glass
  Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:11:54 -0800
  ...Any thoughts on where I can get one cheaper? Any good salvage places in the bay area for glass? What model years are compatible...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Mar 2002 to 9 Mar 2002 - Special issue (#2002-269)
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 16:59:50 -0500
  ...This may affect parts availability for that year model. When I managed to hole my oil pan during some spirited off road driving a...
• '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:31:50 EDT
  ...also, I've checked 'Stant' locking gas cap books and they skip right over 71 model year indicating none available (?). anyway, thot I'd...
• Re: Recall on 91 engine. Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:01:12 -0700
  ...purchased the new 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia Canadian model in Germany. Drove it around Europe for a couple years then brought it home to...
• Re: Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:31:22 EST
  ...Which reminds me, Chris- how about some more Vanagon model year quizzes! I have an 84 wolfsburg weekender. This is my first bus and...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 23:25:39 -0600
  ...They are making room for the new iventory for later model parts. Andall this reliable info came from my buddy the parts mgr. at...
• Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
  ...Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously Model(s): All Models, all Model Years Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant...
• Re: WTB good used double relays
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 18:27:05 -0700
  ...Remember, these are 30+ year old vehicles. I always keep a spare 11 terminal model in my 914. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9...
• parts you might want to get for your vanagon (1980-1983) models.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 19:03:23 CDT
  ...i didn't care much for that, so when the 1982 (?) models came out that COULD be locked without a key, i checked into...
• Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:45:18 -0400
  ...I had no idea that '85 was an odd transition year for the model. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@verizon.net> To: "vanagon...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 10:47:02 -0500
  ...models there are problems of course. I spent last evening and this morning replacing steering rack boots that were put on one year ago...
• Re: WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 11:55:29 -0600
  It's a 1982 Federal modeln wiuth new engine last year. I'm starting to think I may have to build my own piece...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 May 2012 08:36:40 -0400
  ...model parts. Do it right. Cry once. 2012/5/17 B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com> > OK, I’ve had this issue probably 2 years...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:18:59 -0800
  ...Just look at the Bentley wiring diagrams, any year, almost any model of VW, alternator section, and see that the thin blue wire used...
• Re: ABS on your 1991 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 12:45:49 -0300 (ADT)
  >Percent of consumers who "believe" they have ABS on their 1991 >model-year vehicles -- but do NOT > >TRUCKS: >Volkswagen Vanagon 92% C'mon Harry...
• Re: Stock Alloy wheels ????
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 17:41:34 +0200
  >> What year or model Vanagon came with the 15" alloy wheels???? >An easy one! NONE. >malcolm Oh boy, The Vanagon comes with 15" alloys...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:08:42 -0300
  ...model, > > belonging to the good Dr.*****. > > I wasn't aware that there were ANY "Synchro" > Vanagons available in 1996 or any other > year...perhaps...
• Re: Vanagon OEM tire report Yes, I am still using a 22 year old tire
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 17:21:12 -0800
  ...Roger, I think we would all like to know the size and model of the Michelins that gave this kind of performance.....
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:30:46 +0000
  ...WV2YB0252LH060892 Year Make Model: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Base / Carat / GL / Syncro Style/Body: Van / Wagon Engine: 2.1L I4 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany...
• Re: New Years Message from Felder Industries
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 09:36:23 -0800
  ...some one has to be a role model or scapegoat. actually, I do my own stunts and have the tee shirt to prove it...
• Re: what year? '78 is the best year..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 2002 13:33:27 EDT
  ...best year. first yr for the hydraulic lifters, with the 2.0L i have a mint condition 78 westy for sale, rare model, champagne...
• Re: paint code for two tone dark brown and beigh 84 camper
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 22:18:17 -0500
  ...It shows Year:1984 Model: Vanagon Model No:253A71 Color Code 485662 Under the manufacturers suggested retail price subsection it lists Merian Brown/Toscana...
• Re: [vanagon] SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:56:28 -0600
  ...in the US, auto manufacturers >>> are required to make/stock parts for a certain number of years after a >>> model is made, apparently this...
• Re: Water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:43:13 -0800
  ...I purchased mine from Bus Depot a few years ago. It took two tries to get the correct one as the change was in...
• Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:58:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...There are several different models being discussed here. In 1993 (perhaps other years also??) VW offered the Eurovan MV model which was very much...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:29:18 -0400
  As I recall from notes that Chris Turner made, the later model VW 99 may not work in Vanagons, and the older VW 99...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:22:56 -0400
  ...Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons What blows my mind is that the emission controls were there and workable. It's just that...
• Vanagon idle hunting
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 94 10:35:37 EDT
  ...I bought this car before Christmas and as yet don't have a Bentley manual which includes the 1987 model year. So, a question...
• Re: 90 Vanagon Westfailia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:59:54 -0500
  ...I looked up the Kelly blue book site, and they did not list this particular configuration in this year. In fact, I did not...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:46:29 -0800
  ...There were different improvements made at different points during the 85 model year. All 85s have the much improved sliding door. During the production...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 05:25:42 -0400
  ...i was thanking jim for the 1500 us standard as of 64 model year confirmation. 0578878 motor number was about end of May production...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:12:17 -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: Questions '71 bus westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 14:20:38 EST
  ...Does anybody have any idea what i mean ? Also, if one was looking to purchase a later model westy, what year would one look...
• Re: First year of Disk Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 5 May 1995 13:01:53 -0700 (PDT)
  Markus Benne writes: > > If anyone can tell me the first year for disks on the bus, please let me know. All of the books...
• Re: A real pane! or A tale of two windows
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:38:51 +0200
  ...As you probably know, VW redesigned the slider door in 1985 for the 1986 model year. The hinge and roller mechanism was new, the...
• Re: Registering van as classic in Penna?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 05:51:18 -0700
  ...give you collector plates on any vehicle you can prove had >> less >> then 8000 imported or built for that model year in the USA. > >
• Re: Zipper replacement
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:55:30 -0700
  ...year. Velcro was used on earlier Buses, >then just zippers on later Buses and earlier Vanagons, then Velcro again on >the later model Vanagons...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 08:41:55 -0700
  ...The late 85 is almost as good as it has numerous improvements that were phased in during that model year. I am talking about...
• Re: Crazy VW / was: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:22:42 -0800
  re: " I ran across illustration 150-50 (model:T2,Year:90,MG:9,SG:65). It's an "additional water pump", and it's...
• Re: USA Vanagon EOL
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:36:24 -0500
  ...If the "EOL" answer was somehow this year or next year it still > wouldn't affect my decision to fix the trans, but it...
• Re: Sally is FS
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 17:41:34 -0700
  ...Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > It's a late model, doesn't say the year. > > After all the previous listings, this tin top looks...
• Re: Intermittent wiper relay
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:21:59 -0400
  ...what are the best candidates? Year? Model? > > TIA, > > Jim
• Re: Stock Alloy wheels ????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 12:12:20 -0800
  > What year or model Vanagon came with the 15" alloy wheels???? An easy one! NONE. My 15" alloys are probably Audi 5000 Turbo wheels...
• Re: another wheel that fits the vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:49:54 -0500
  ...Jordan/Volks, Is there a year/model Mercedes range that work, or is this generally all 15" Mercedes wheels fit the Vanagon w/o...
• Re: Trouble at the SUV corral: NVC
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 09:43:55 -0600
  ...GM in > recent years has been betting on trucks and lost." > > .... and it would be difficult to say Toyota won considering they are > recalling...
• Looking to Buy a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:24:09 -0500
  ...you guys throw me some suggestions? > > I'd like bottom of the line, no options if at all possible... > > Years? Models? > > Thanks in advance.*
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:04:08 -0500
  Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Hey Chad, if you go to www.vanagon.com and hit "Model Information by > Year" you might...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:10:43 -0700
  ...That Ekta page shows model years 85-92, but below the illustration it says syncro 85-86, so maybe the earlier models had the...
• 12 year model cycle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 09:01:40 -0500
  ...In the list of models, each was produced for 12 years, it seems. Is this a coincidence, or is it part of a Master...
• Dash foil info
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2024 20:42:47 -0500
  ...If anyone would like to order a foil, please email me back with model year, if there are modifications and if you want the...
• Re: What Vanagon years will this heater distribution box fit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 14:21:58 -0800
  ...During the 87 model year that was changed so the side vents only carried air that had passed through the heater core and thus...
• Re: Which Eurovan front seats fit in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:44:58 -0500
  EuroVan seats changed here in the US for the 1997 model year. It was likely 1996 for Canada. The US did not get any...
• Re: Why so few 75s in Joel stats?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 16:19:03 PST
  > > Yes, why?? Is there a particular weakness and low survival rate with that > model year? > > -- > Sami Dakhlia > Dept. of Economics > Washington-University-in-St...