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• Re: Rear Window Defroster vs Rear Window Defogger?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:51:58 -0800
  ...This is because no one list could possibly be right since fuse functions changed in different years in that model span. Some years used...
• New! Vanagons.org Website
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 08:48:14 -0800
  ...ago (1996 actually) I began compiling model-by-model information for each model of Vanagon, for each year in the USA market. It was...
• Re: Earliest 1980 P27 westy For sale?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:09:25 -0700
  ...The >>> icebox was the "basic" model. From notes I have seen it appears very few of >>> them were made. 80 and 81 models. I...
• Re: "eurocampers" AND (Paulchen Rack for Sale)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 16:19:43 +0200
  ...Again, these only fit '80 to '84 model > years, and some newer Syncro models. These shelves fit on dashboards without padding, I dont know...
• Re: Paint Code Help - 84 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:43:02 -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...
• Upgrading DA6 heater electronics?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:35:46 -0700
  ...has the quirky 25 year old electronics. Has anyone tried upgrading a DA6 with electronic controls from a newer model? Specifically, I'd like...
• Re: '90 & '81 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:27:13 -0800
  ...Perhaps there were Passenger model Vanagons of that year vintage as well. It wasn't until the 1982 model year (starting in Aug 1981...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:05:58 EST
  EuroVans models in the US to date: 1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) 1997...
• Re: Looking for a PCB
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 May 2009 12:21:09 -0700
  ...sure, for a dash printed circuit, one needs to specify year and > model of vanagon, but it's more fun if people have to...
• Re: Nissan
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  29 Aug 1994 07:44:23 U
  ...It's styling is nice, but it has those nasty motorized mice passive restraints, even though this year's model has airbags. I think...
• Bug wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 23:18:47 -0400
  ...Any model year is acceptable. Looking to spend no more than $1000. Most important it must be close to or in Spokane Washington. If...
• Re: Stock Alloy wheels ????
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 01:54:34 -0500 (EST)
  In a message dated 97-03-20 14:17:47 EST, bratliff@hemisphere.neocomm.net (Brian Ratliff) writes: << What year or model Vanagon came...
• Re: K&N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 12:39:34 EDT
  ...www.performanceintl.com/shop/products.cgi?comp=kn&make=VOLKSWAGEN& model=VANAGON&year=1988 E-2475 1988 REPLACEMENT AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT AIR FILTER L4...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 22:47:44 -0800
  ...and body/paint this year. -----Original Message----- I've got one which replaces the center emblem of the later model Vanagons. Shaped like the...
• Re: Acetone-same mpg now as then? Why?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:35:34 -0700
  > I'd sure like to see a 40 year old sedan that gets 45 mpig like my > mazda does. You should probably qualify the...
• Syncro logos positions
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:28:56 -0700
  ...I think, there were slightly different ones in the earlier years. This one is a '89 model. If any of you have a picture...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:45:31 -0400
  ...TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY > What's your tire pressure? Please modify and reply-all > > Year: 85 > Model: Westfalia > Tires: polar trax> Size: 205/70R14 > load...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:54:18 -0800
  ...The better parking > brake was phased in during > >> > >>the > >> > >>>>85 model year and many 85s don't have it. > Ditto for the plastic coolant...
• Re: Westy Rear Table
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 27 May 1998 08:31:12 -0700
  I am not sure what year they changed it over but in later year models like my '91, the closet door clears the table...
• Re: 1986 production changes
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 16:22:24 -0500
  ...0800, DaveC <voicebox@DNAI.COM> wrote: >I think mfg dates have to be around August or September to be >considered "next year's model". >
• Re: that '89 Bluestar/Wolfsburg on ebay sold for $6100
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 03:19:44 EDT
  ...We discussed this years before on the list. In the US, the Wolfsburg Edition was created to help boost lagging late (in the model...
• Re: Color codes?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:41:41 -0700
  > The site shows L62 as > having been used on Models 271-274, years 1964 - 1967. Listed as "Ambulance".... When I bought my '67 Kombi...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 12:18:00 -0700
  ...Valid Syncro model years in the USA are 1986, > 1987, 1989, 1990, & 1991. Question everything else. > > Good luck, > Jim Davis > 87 GL Syncro > 88...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 07:19:47 -0800
  Robert, From what i understand, the spacers are included in the kit because the boots fit many year models of these vehicles. I asked...
• Re: Diesel 1500cc on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 5 May 2001 15:41:26 -0700
  ...Item #584632857 It is 1500cc short block, does anyone know what year and model this would fit? Could I bolt it into my "83...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 03:34:20 -0800
  ...2 different models of 84 Wolfy Westy Camper so you >>mean the Full Camper 84 Wolfy. They also made a one year only partial...
• Re: This is why we're driving a Vanagon :)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:49:34 -0700
  ...Too bad it took 10 years to get these in NA models. Did euro models have these from '80-'90? Also on the same...
• h2o cooled is not that bad, right?
  Historical mailing list - Julio T.
  Wed, 5 May 1999 11:54:57 -0700
  ...a square headlight model, Is the cooling systems the same in the pre 86 models as in the post 86 models. I have also...
• MAGAZINE
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Thu, 05 Jun 1997 13:35:03 +0100
  It has been 4 years since I am undersigned to a German magazine that it is called International VW Scene in which there are...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:21:36 -0700
  ...US. > > http://vanagon.com/info/years/syncros.htm > > Mark > > Jon VO wrote: >> No "official' 1988 Vanagon Syncro models, I believe...what was sold were...
• Re: Circuit needed for a dual voltage Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 13 May 2008 07:42:42 +1000
  ...I am sure there is a > 12/110V equivalent to the one I have. > > About 10 years ago I had to replace the Model...
• Re: sliding door stop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 09:00:31 -0500
  I have multiple parts from several model years. I pulled them out this morning but am unsure of what this part looks like exactly...
• Re: Fans fans fans
  Historical mailing list - vwwoody
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 18:04:08 -0500
  ...I bought mine last year and cannot find the exact model online now....it runs off of 12v , 110v, d batteries and built in...
• (fwd) 1980-1990 VW VANAGON parts, All years, all models,... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:37:16 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi all, This was on the usenet. Pls respond to seller, not me! Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW Nut \W...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:57:05 -0800
  I am a bit confused about the light package for the '86 and later Vanagons. Do they look similar to the DOT lights or...
• Re: Converting to Subaru: Chapter 1
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:53:16 -0500
  ...They have a web site where you can search by make, model, and year > and they will list what they have, where it is...
• New Eurovans and Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:41:00 -0800
  What model year first got the current grille on Eurovans? I was at the commissary at Ft. Lewis here in WA yesterday and saw...
• syncro vs 2wd spring height
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 14 May 2007 20:38:07 -0700
  ...Are the spring rates (generally) the same? I'm aware different springs were available depending on year and model but have not had the...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:02:18 -0700
  ...think fixing mistakes, things that were not quite right on previous models, that IS improvement and VW did do some of that with the...
• Re: Need model # on my Dometic refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:28:51 -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: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:16:16 -0800
  ...With cruise controls becoming standard equipment of most model new cars in the last few years I suspect that the market for add-on...
• Re: worth of late model Vanagons/eBay
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:38:39 -0600
  ...When you start thinking about ten to thirty year old cars you have to see that they must be purchased as Cash Transactions and...
• Re: Bus finally started after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:55:24 -0700
  ...by observing the upgrades they, VW, do from year to year or model to model. On the 1.9 waterboxer that comes after the...
• Re: Leak Free Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:40:00 -0400
  The optima has really great CCA but --they won't have a deep-cycle version until a year from now (they told me on...
• VW Newbie needs advice!!!
  Historical mailing list - Justin C. Fauci
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:39:15 -0500 (EST)
  I am an 18 year old from Long Island NY, who has for awhile wanted a vw bus. I'd prefer a camper model...
• vanagon steering wheels...Re: 85 Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:50:13 EST
  ...The non-power steering models are > larger diameter (more leverage). I swapped a smaller one onto my non-power > steering 84'. > > David Wilhite > 84...
• J. C. Whitney
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 17:22:10 PST
  ...Whitney catalogs send me your name, address, and year and model of your VW, and I will mail in a card for you. Unless...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:17 +0100
  ...a 1966 model. > I bought a > brand new 1968 fastback in '68 and thought I remembered it being the > first year for them. 1968...
• 4 old pretty much junked vanagon's going to be destroyed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lyon
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:25:26 -0500
  ...I'll find out what years, models, etc they are. Richard ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail.piolaxusa.com
• Re: Anyone parting out a Westy? Year and Location please!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:29:35 -0400
  ...state your model year and your city/state. > >There may be list members close to you with the desired part... Year doesn't make...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:03 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon ​RE: Headlight Switch Ken, not trying to challenge a guy who...
• for the new people:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Apr 94 16:00:07 CDT
  ...if you want the file that has the differences in the model years (even for the split-windows or eurovans), i've got that...
• Suggestions for Vanagon to purchase
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:36:56 -0800
  ...I've been wondering if there is one year better than another. I'd like to get a later model 89-91. Am I...
• Re: Early Bus Gas Tanks
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 10:13:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Anyone have a reliable source of info for this? > > (ie owners manual) > > > A while back, I was looking to put a late model tank...
• Mazda model badges for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:00:50 +0100
  ...make, model amd engine type. They are often of a quality where the chrome begin to flake off after a few years especially in...
• Re: Import Westy from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 08:24:15 -0800
  ...It also states that "all 1988-1995 model years cars and light trucks (gas and diesel) are on this list. Reminder-this list refers...
• 87-91 Westfalia Differences
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:52:45 -0800
  ...but in shopping for a Westy, I'm curious if certain model years (presumably later) have distinct advantages. Any related Westy tips welcome. Thanks...
• Brotherly love
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:19:30 CST
  ...As he is a bit shy, he asked me to ask you guys what models would be most suitable for a trip through Mexico...
• Any good books on Vanagon mechanic ?
  Historical mailing list - Solange B�rub�
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:43:35 -0400
  ...I just sold my 1988 Westfalia (...his name was "Blue") today after 10 great years of great adventure and bought a 1991 model and...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:13:16 -0400
  On Mon, 7 Jul 2003, Michael Snow wrote: > Can you also say 27-30 MPG, smog *exempt*, and engines with a variety of > power...