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• Re: current Wolfsburg model
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 13 May 2001 23:00:56 -0400
  ...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: OXS Light... what model years was it used?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:20:45 -0800
  --- "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" <Doug@BEACONTEL.TV> wrote: > Does anyone know what model years the OXS light > appeared on the instrument > panel? I know I...
• Re: My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer - Finally Explained
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:59:37 -0800
  ...I knew that most VW's made after the September were usually the next model year, so I assumed that this Westy was a...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:41:44 -0800
  ...Anyone ever see one on any other models or years?
• 1980 Vanagon Information Requested
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 14:18:44 -0500
  ...I have descerned that there were basically 4 models that year: Vanagon (in 7 & 9 seat versions), Vanagon L ((in 7 & 9 seat versions...
• Re: Model Year Differences
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:07:52 -0800
  ...Any significant differences in the pre-86 models or > things to watch for? See http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/ -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ Andromedia...
• any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Clay Newton
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:46:14 -0700
  ...Are there any years / models that we should avoid?? Thanks so much. . . it may end up saving us our sanity / wallets! -Clay ===== When you...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:42:53 -0400
  ...in 1984 model >year vans. > >Since the new model year production begins in August, the change >occurred in the calender year 1983 but not...
• Re: 5 clyinder Audi 5000 Turbo to Vanagon engine swap........ MIS-
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:33:42 -0800
  ...The gasoline turbo Audi 5000 cars sold in North America starting with the 1984 model year all do have the extra flywheel timing sensors...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:11:56 -0700
  ...Last air cooled model? > > > What was the last year an air cooled camper was made? I can > see some clear > advantages. Anyone got any...
• Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:53:41 -1000
  ...Anyone know the letter in the Vin that indicates year model for those years ? I know what it is for earlier vans, like up...
• Re: 16" stock wheels????
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 16:42:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...so, what models, years etc? Some rare models of the all-wheel-drive Vanagon Syncro's were produced with 16" wheels. Years were between...
• Re: air-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:56:33 EDT
  ...year 1988?with only one "front grill"?rounded lights, not squared. probably > european model. thank you > it would HAVE to be european model if...
• Re: OXS Light... what model years was it used?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 14:13:54 -0500
  At 12:05 PM 11/22/2002, Fitz-Randolph, Douglas wrote: >Does anyone know what model years the OXS light appeared on the instrument...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Buying a Vanagon -- fixing model years]
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 15:42:59 EDT
  ...However, there would still have been plenty of '83 air-cooled models around on dealers' lots I would imagine. 1983 was a unique year...
• Re: stuff available
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Aug 94 23:45:43 EDT
  Gosh- I'm a wannabuser and I'd sure like info on different years and models and preferences. I own two Quantums and have...
• Need model # on my Dometic refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:46:20 -0600
  ...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: Swapping a tach for the clock?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:21:45 -0800
  ...Some 90/91 passenger models also NOT. Other than that, who knows? Mark Paul Guzyk wrote: > Anyone got the definitive answer on what years...
• Re: year differences on late Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:58:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...Model Summary for 1986 (1987, 1988, etc.) Vanagon USA There's a description that I wrote for all models for years 1986 to 1991...
• Re: Wheel Base Measurements;
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:43:15 -0700
  2WD 2460mm - All years, all models. 4WD 2455mm - All years, all models. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 13:54:36 PDT
  ...Valid Syncro model years in the USA are 1986, > 1987, 1989, 1990, & 1991. Question everything else. > Don't have the bentley handy, but don...
• Re: Red: "resale" red only?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:15:28 EST
  ...stock color for any model year of Vanagon? Mark tornado red came on '90-'91 vanagons only. only models that were tornado red were...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:07:14 -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: TD
  Historical mailing list - Jay
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:15:24 -0500
  Could someone tell me what years/models of VWs had the 1.9 TD? Jason (jewing@uoguelph.spammers.can.bite.me) ICQ: 20722822 82...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:17:19 -0500
  >>According to my dealer, the '96 Eurovans will arrive with the '96 model >>year, WITHOUT a six cylinder model. The five cylinder will remain...
• Re: "Caravelle" model name
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 22:44:16 EST
  ...the model name "Caravelle" was also used by Chrysler, for the Plymouth Caravelle - a 4 door midsize sedan manufactured for a few years in...
• Re: Looking for an 86-up instrument cluster w/tach
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 00:20:08 -0800
  ...Wolfy models were downgrade models and came without features such as the > tachs that were standard otherwise in models of those years. > > Mark > > Chris...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:29:59 -0400
  ...91 >model? Maybe not. That's the early type (metal structure). Later ones were plastic. I don't know when the changeover year was.
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:57 -0700
  ...40/40 Year: 1986 Model: Westy Weekender Tires: Yokohama Avid H4s Size: 205/60-15 Load rating: 1323 lbs @ 44psi PSI cold F/R...
• Re: junkyard tales
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:42:18 -0600
  ...I have never seen one that old. > > > If the build date was July '79, and with August being VW's change of > year model...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:51:28 -0500
  > I apologize for the broad question, but so far I > haven't found any comprehensive description of the > model year changes on Vanagons; Vanagon...
• Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:55:50 -0400
  ...I had no > idea that '85 was an odd transition year for the model.
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sellitti
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:53:24 -0500
  ...model year differences? In a message dated 1/26/05 12:19:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, robw_z@YAHOO.COM writes: > I apologize...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, 2 or 3 models
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:50:49 -0400
  ...my van for years before I found the list several years ago. At least one list vendor indicates that this model is good for...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:55:56 -0700
  ...in 1984 model > year vans. > > Since the new model year production begins in August, the change > occurred in the calender year 1983 but not...
• Re: 1980 TD on ebay question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:13:24 -0400
  ...They probably officially switched to the screw-in plastic louvers for the 81 model year, but had a bunch of the old style left...
• Re: Revell Model
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:23:46 -0600
  ...Revell-Volkswagen-Vanagon-Camper-Westy-NOS-model-kit_W0QQitemZ180105485987QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2581QQcmdZViewItem > >I haven't done a model in years - I probably shouldn't touch it but...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:06:21 -0700
  ...any years / models we should avoid > > '85 is the best for me. Cheaper than last few years. Most had PS, > tach, NO oil buzzer...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:30:14 -0400
  ...Valid Syncro model years in the USA are 1986, >> 1987, 1989, 1990, & 1991. Question everything else. >Don't have the bentley handy, but don...
• WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:11:23 -0400
  ...difference's between model years There's nothing wrong with the Wasserboxer that another couple of cylinders wouldn't have fixed...
• Re: What Year Interior Color Change?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 May 2006 18:36:56 -0700
  Yeah, but that is a mere Wolfy model, no kitchen. I wonder if anyone here has an 87 original full camper with tan interior...
• RE: technical bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 4 Jul 97 03:29:53 UT
  ...For a given fee you get the unlock code for one model and year, and I'm told they have all the VW stuff...
• Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rearspeakers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:13:04 -0700
  The shared rear speaker ground appears to me to have ended with 1986 models. I own 2 1986 models with shared grounds and 2...
• VW Bus Reviews???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 95 17:01:53 EDT
  ...During the '70s was there such a magazine for original model year reviews? Something like "Introducing the new 1978 VW Bus!" I'd love...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:43:54 -0800
  ...Later models have spinning > captain's chairs, carpeted interior, padded dash etc. What year(s) did > this > transition take place? > > Nathaniel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• Carat (was: Caret ?)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 15:25:56 -0400
  ...With regard to models produced for the USA, I have the following: In the mid 1987 model year VW introduced its line-up of...
• Re: 76bus
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:46:19 -0800
  ...the 76 model did not have a California or a Federal Model (that didn't happen until the 1979-83 model years. Yours should...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Richard Atwell
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:44:26 -0800
  ...However, it depends on the compliance letter you get from VW and there are listed exceptions that restrict certain models and model years. This...
• Re: junkyard tales
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:50:48 -0500
  In the US, 1980 was the first model year of the vanagon or T3. If it was a T3 built in July 79, it...
• OEM calipers
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:23:20 -0400
  ...I don't know however if one manufacturer was used for specific model years or whether they used both randomly for all model years...
• What Model is Gary's Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 22 Jul 96 21:51 CDT
  ...What is the year, model, and color scheme of his bus? I don't know much about this kind of thing. Was it an...
• Re: Wolfy / Carat Registry Update[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - L-Soft list server at vanagon (1.8c)
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 16:27:46 -0800
  ...Try HELP. > Year of Wolfy/Carat: Unknown command - "YEAR". Try HELP. > Model (Vanagon GLWolfy, Vanagon Wolfy or Carat...): Unknown command - "MODEL". Try HELP. All...
• Re: fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:39:13 -0700
  ...Fred Porter wrote: > Ray, > The model year information is curious. When the first thread about > the > fuel injector recall came out, i called a...
• Re: Year the 2.1L started?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:43:49 -0700
  The first 2,1 appeared in the 1986 model year, here in Europe at least. PerL 88 Syncro Gary Kovach wrote: > What year did...
• Re: 1980 TD on ebay question
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:45:15 -0700
  ...They probably officially switched to the screw-in plastic louvers for the 81 model year, but had a bunch of the old style left...
• Re: Vanagon in a Time Capsule?
  Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:28:28 -0600
  ...You should have a westy model. That is the one you should put in the capsule. Perhaps a 100 years from now, when instantaneous...
• Re: Propane Sniffer (Was: Propex Install at Westy Ventures)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:57:19 -0400
  Yes (technically mine is model 750, whereas that is model 750A). Twas the recommended model from the Duracool folk years ago, to help detect...
• Re: South African Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:53 EDT
  ...Anyone know the part number (or Audi year/model) for the brake pads for the South African Big Brakes -- front brakes? I'm needing...
• Sachs Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 14:50:44 -0700
  ...The previous models had separate versions for different years of cars. They have now adopted a universal model that has the same specifications for...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:35:13 -0500
  ...only trouble was, it was DURING the 1985 model year. so some 1985's will have TWO switches and others (made later in the...