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• Re: Other Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:34:51 -0400
  ...On Aug 8, 2005, at 4:12 PM, bueses wrote: > Single cab trucks 1952 model year > VW DC trucks 1959 m.y. > Westfalia-Camping...
• Re: Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:22:25 -0700
  ...with 84 models ect, how many years after purchase was it necessary for you to replace all the coolant lines??? 10 years, 12, 14...
• Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:42:17 -0400
  ...Through a p-mail, I learned of a fellow syncro owner (same year - a '90) who did in fact install this model on his...
• Re: Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 11:06:54 -0700
  ...Westfalia's are the WORST models > 2) Thank God they only sold the Diesel models for two years > 3) Round headlight Westfalias are not...
• Re: Driving Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 08:15:30
  ...Daytime running lights have only been mandatory since '91 although many car models sold in Canada had them before that year. The '85 with...
• Re: a/c recall question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 21:52:55 EDT
  ...They said that there were no open recalls on my year/model. Does this a/c duct recall only apply to certain years? I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Mar 2005 to 24 Mar 2005 - Special issue (#2005-261)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Moore
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:56:11 EST
  ...It's a propane model and we have flown with it before (last year). But I do think you are right if it were...
• Re: silver socket and collapsible spare tire
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 20:53:39 -0800
  ...I was just at Big Sur with John Hugenard, who has the same year, also a Westfalia conversion, but a slightly different model, and...
• Re: Aiwa CD stereo option
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 07:17:41 -0800
  ...separate ground wire; The late model Vanagons do not use a common ground. I don't know what year they changed from common ground...
• Engine woes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 04:24:01 -0500
  Hi Mike, Your post didn't state model year/engine. While the discription of your symptom sounds serious, there may be hope. If you...
• Re: led lights
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 01:07:34 -0500
  ...http://www.sylvania.com/auto/carapp/ so you can select Volkswagen, and your year, and then the model (Vanagon, of course), and it'll...
• Re: Wanted ASAP: Sliding door window
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 14:43:42 EST
  ...and could you get it to me by Jan 5 at the latest? I'm > in > SF. > > year? model? it makes a difference.. chris
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:16:31 -0400
  ...Did I miss something? The 1980 model year is obviously wrong -1986 maybe. Larry
• Tires/wheels for 90 Jetta (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:38:27 -0400
  ...Since this one will be needing tires, which year/model VW can I go to the junkyard to get some nice 14" wheels. What...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:13:00 -0800
  On 12/12/07, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote: > > Gee Ben , I didn't even get a chance to ask what year...
• Re: Air intake boot
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:09:14 -0400
  ...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: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 09:53:11 -0800
  ...a year in the US/Canada, (82-83) never came with air conditioning, and had even LESS hp than the aircooled models... then you...
• Re: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:44:24 -0400
  ...Squirrel's > thought-provoking typo, I'd like to ask the following: > Are there any early-late model year differences in the heater control...
• Re: purchasing a used vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:33:42 -0500 (EST)
  On Tue, 7 Jan 1997, Liz Freelund wrote: > Hi all, > > We're sitting here trying to figure out which is the best year/model...
• Re: Diesel transaxle codes-my recollection
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:45:11 EDT
  The 5 speed option was introduced for the second model year for Vanagon Westfalia Diesels in the US -- that is 1983. I tried to...
• Re: size of 87 vs. 91 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 23:17:51 -0400
  ...I just measured my 85 base model, came with rubber mats and brown vinyl interior. Using Bill's technique, I got the exact same...
• Re: Hello
  Historical mailing list - Edward Berlett
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:35:12 -0500
  ...Is one model year, and or model, better to buy than > another? I am interested in upgrading the power, what is a tried and...
• Re: westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:48:38 EDT
  ...late model american van. > > Anyone ever seen in done? Any ideas? > > yes i sold a westy interior and poptop section a few years ago...
• Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 May 2002 15:33:45 -0400
  ...I believe it was introduced in mid-'84 to bolster sales prior to the '85 model year change. Listmember Ed Stevens used to have...
• Re: Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:17:52 -0700
  ...I was hoping for a late model full camper with a 2.1 engine but > have seen a 1983 model nearby. It is described...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:45:53 -0700
  ...in the year 2015...... > 10 years from now, i predict that the only vanagons still existing will > be > late model campers..a few dokas...
• [Fwd: Wedding van]
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:17:29 -0500
  ...what year van, but I would assume that he was looking for a vintage bus. Take care. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Jim DiGennaro LiMBO, The Late Model Bus...
• NON-GL vans revisited (was:Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:41:27 EST
  ...to vanagon.com - model information by year > (http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1987/index.html), the only non-GL models > available in the...
• Re: I got it! 89 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 14:09:08 -0800
  ...The 1990 model year qualified for this recall, and possibly earlier ones qualified as well. Apparently 1991 model year did not qualify for the...
• Re: New circuit board options
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:14:18 -0700
  ...pc74-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/709/?year=1989&make=79&model=1704&scc_id=1416 On Sun, Jul 21, 2019 at...
• Westphalia Top Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:03:00 -0800
  I have been test driving various vanagons/westphalias with both auto and manual transmissions and different model years, lately, and I am trying to...
• "GL"..."L" "GT"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:59:00 EDT
  ...Westy (water-cooled) that is an L model. I believe the L stands for Luxury. Later years this became knows and GL or Grand...
• Re: VW Bus/Vanagon Dinnerware Set - Every Vanagon Owner should have this!
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Tue, 4 May 2004 07:24:02 -0700
  What year and model had the dishwashers? The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:> Are those dishwasher safe? Sorry for the delay in replying...
• Re: Propane detectors?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 10 May 2007 18:35:04 -0700
  ...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: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:49:42 -0700
  ...It might have been an option for earlier vans, but '90 -'91 models got it standard. I didn't know about reinforced frame rails...
• Re: Red: "resale" red only?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:17 -0800
  ...pass van models and the carat-wolsfburg. Ahemm... IIRC, non-US T3's got 'em a little earlier and a year later than we...
• Re: '85 Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0800
  A change was made during the 1985 model year to thick plastic pipes with metal inserts at the ends so the hose clamps would...
• Re: Westy - 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:24:42 -0700
  ...In your year model, the space is much smaller. Bill [vwwesty] <>< '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] '82 Westy [FreeBird] Big Sky Country /----- I'd rather...
• Re: Vanagon Colors
  Historical mailing list - Jon-reed Hathaway
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:51:26 -0400
  ...I couldn't tell what year - but it > was a round-headlight model. > It drew my attention because it was such a cool color...
• Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:29:10 -0700
  ...your bus/van is, if it were released for the 2004 model year? What would you like to see different on it?" ...I just...
• Re: NVC: What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 11 May 2004 14:30:23 -0700
  ...do you ride a motorcycle, and if so, what year, make and > model? > > Cheers, > Bruce > motorbruce
• Call for Silver Sticker Tire Info
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:32:36 -0700
  ...Please include; Vehicle year and model. One "Silver Sticker" Example 1990 Vanagon Adventurewagen Non GL Syncro 185R 14C/6PR ... 43 psi 185R 14C / 8PR...
• Re: GL Non-GL, That is the question!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 06:08:49 -0800
  ...a GL model from an L model, except maybe for the armrests, but I know at least for the '84 model year, the distinction...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:41:01 -0700
  ...I am very happy with it. > > https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/year-model-search/?#?Customfieldincludeinmmtysearch=Yes&Year=1989&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&Model=VANAGON&Trim=SYNCRO%20STANDARD...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:34:48 -0400
  ...could do that back on the more "vintage" models, but not on >> a newer "vintage" model like Mellow Yellow. These are usually sealed >> and...
• Best Westy Years?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:05:38 -0400
  ...which year/model is 'best'? I define best mainly in terms of reliability & durability. I read some notes that seem to suggest that some...
• Re: Eurovan...info needed off the list..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:01:31 -0500
  The best year EuroVans seem to be 2001 - 2003. They have the fewest issues. 1997-2000 models seem to have more evap and secondary...
• Re: Trans whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 10:20:58 -0700
  Make, Model, Year? Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Dan Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: > On my way...
• Re: Vanagon seat replacements?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:49:21 -1000
  ...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: Manual for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 00:11:57 -0400
  ...year. >> 1987 & later had the Syncro information within the regular manual. I'd guess that they ran out of time before the 86 models...
• Museum Certificate Ordering Info....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:41:17 -0400
  ...Current owner's name your address year, model and vin# or chassis# $8/car Send it to: Ric Golen 8 Pearl Street South Dartmouth...
• Re: VW Bus/Vanagon Dinnerware Set - Every Vanagon Owner should have this!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 4 May 2004 17:14:25 -0700
  ...4, 2004, at 07:24 US/Pacific, Wognacious wrote: > What year and model had the dishwashers? > > The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:> Are...
• Re: cheap air cooled westy-RI
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:05:35 -0500
  ...depending on state registrations, it 'could' be a 1981 MFG (1982 model year) van then theres always the possibility it's like mine.. 1980...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:50:13 -0400
  ...And it got me > thinking... > > What's the worst changes VW made in the Vanagon over the various model > years? Some volks would argue...
• Re: Jonce and Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:00:14 -0700
  ...Then "re-assembled" by Dodge somewhere in either Ladson or Gaffney South Carolina depending on what model year. Probably has to do with avoiding...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:35:04 EDT
  ...TURBOVANS.COM writes: > PS was first available as an option ( US models anyway ) in 84 never seen a 84 with PS that wasnt a...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:55:15 -0700
  ...Slide-in seat tracks can be fitted to any year or model of USA market Vanagon, using the standard threaded holes that are always...
• Re: Anyone parting out a Westy? Year and Location please!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:10:39 -0400
  Hey everyone, when you post a "parts needed" request, it would be helpful to state your model year and your city/state. There may...
• Alien Census
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 00:16:37 -0400
  ...46 26 years with the same wife (Married ) 2 boys 21 and 23 of age 3 Cats 1 Dog Working at a * Fix Or...
• Re: [vanagon] SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:43:06 -0500
  ...in the US, auto manufacturers > are required to make/stock parts for a certain number of years after a > model is made, apparently this...