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• Dictionary addition, another one
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 16:15:03 -0800 (PST)
  >Dictionary of Terms from the Bus/Vanagon List ><all years are by definition for U.S. Models. European, Canadian, and >Australian years and models...
• another tech bulletin for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 16 Apr 94 20:08:56 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 90 Number: 90-01
• Re: What Year Subaru is best for Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 23:36:02 -0800
  ...Any information concerning differences between years and > models > of 4 cylinder Subaru's would be greatly appreciated. > > FYI: We will be purchasing a complete...
• in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:02:19 EDT
  10 years from now, i predict that the only vanagons still existing will be late model campers..a few dokas, and some specialty custom...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:30:31 -0700
  ...It appears that in early years the Westy used the same springs as passenger models of the same year. IMHO, the tallest springs were...
• Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:30:19 -0400
  ...http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/T2/year/1 986/drive_standart/65/hg_ug/511/subcategory/56000...
• Re: Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 27 Oct 94 11:56:19 CDT
  ...two years. But he is also >a model vanagon driver. ;) oh, no. i drive a REAL vanagon. i only PLAY with the model ones...
• Re: New Eurovans and Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 10:12:13 +0100
  Randy Huyck wrote: > What model year first got the current grille on Eurovans? I was at the > commissary at Ft. Lewis here in WA...
• '82 VW vanagon: Any known problems?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Doring
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 03:48:14 -0700
  Hi, I am a German who has travelled many countries over the last 27 years with VW campers (Models 63 to 79). I am...
• F.S. Westy front table support bracket
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:18:31 -0700
  ...This one is from some earlier models, not sure which years, but could fit any. Silver/gray color (paint it to match your interior...
• Re: Electrical testing equipment
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 14:43:05 GMT
  ...for the model with timing advance dial. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand...
• Re: 80-83 or 83.5-86 or 87-91 best year model and why?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:56:36 -0400
  ...first year for the 2.1L engine. My '85 GL Westie rocks! In my (yes, *completely* biased) opinion, the only upgrades this model really...
• Newby questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Fri, 1 May 1998 14:26:42 -0700
  ...Are these available, and if so, for what year/model(s)? 2) Relative merits/demerits, drawbacks, etc of the 1900 cc engine. 3) How...
• Re: Help in northern Ontario...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:02:30 -0700
  ...The outer front wheel bearing changed during the 84 model year, on chassis number 023,828 of that year. I think the bearing inner...
• Re: Swapping a tach for the clock?
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:25:24 -0700
  ...Some 90/91 > passenger > models also NOT. Other than that, who knows? > > > Mark > > > Paul Guzyk wrote: > >> Anyone got the definitive answer on what years...
• new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:43:58 -0700
  ...California regardless of model year must meet the tougher OBD II emission standards that were introduced in the 1996 model year. Until further notice...
• Re: Vanagon in a Time Capsule?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 18:08:59 -0800
  ...You should have a westy model. That is the one you should put in the capsule. Perhaps a 100 years from now, when instantaneous...
• request for info/help in choosing a later model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 16:39:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Are there certain years/models to look out for/be wary of (I've heard that 87 was a good year for Vanagons) ? What...
• Re: what is a wolfsburg?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:12:13 EDT
  ...Most models come out in September of the previous calendar year. The models typically get options included which are normally extra cost to the...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 22:39:17 -1000
  ...first year with 'all the important changes finally done.' the only backstep VW did was the rectangular headlights in North American models starting in...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:10:27 -0500
  ...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: What model year did 2.1 begin?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:55:02 -0500
  Was the 2.1 waterboxer introduced in 1987? or when? thx HK
• Re: Name that engine...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 95 13:42:07 CST
  ...for model years 1968-1979 218-000-001 Vehicle Type ------------------------------------x|| | 2 - Transporter || | Vehicle Model ------------------------------------x| | 1 = Kastenwagen (Panel Truck), later also | | High-Roof...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:35:51 +0000
  ...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: quick trip report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:30:19 -0700
  --snip-- son bought a 1916 model Swiss Army helmet --snip-- Does it take model glue or is it a snap-tite? What's the...
• Looking to buy a late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Thu, 4 May 2000 22:26:37 -0500
  ...I am not interested in camper models. GL and/or Weekender models are what I am looking for. I had one a few years...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:33:56 -0700
  ...These were the last year(s) this model configuration was installed and there is no superseded substitute that I know of. They were obsoleted...
• Re: VIN/Chassie No. Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 17:44:34 -0400
  ...model numbers and designations for all Type 2's produced thru 1979 as taken from VAG's listings (The "x" is for the year...
• Re: Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:26:51 -0800
  For most model years, the reference voltage + wire from ECU to distributor hall, also connects to the TPS (throttle position sensor). The TPS should...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:09:24 -0400
  ...difference's between model years > > I know that it is accepted that the later year vanagons are better than the > earlier vanagons, why? Not...
• Re: What year vanagon to buy?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:37:23 EDT
  ...In 1986 VW implemented an improved design 2.1L, 90HP wasserboxer and used it till Vanagon production ended after the 1991 model year. > and...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:17:12 +0200
  Volks, Per, On Thu, 1998-08-06 00:21:42 -0700, Per Lindgren wrote: > ... > To be sure what model-year your VW is, look...
• Re: what year did california get it's own bus?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 21:53:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...and no California > models. Never bulfed myself, but I think it was prolly in the '70s. Aren't they all California models now? I...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 09:06:07 -0600
  ...Yes, but it is important to keep terminology and model years straight when discussing this. Pre-'86, there is no Idle Stabilizer *Valve*, only...
• Re: My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 14:24:30 -0800
  ...All car manufactures have to start making the new models in the latter months of the year before so they are ready for the...
• Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:52:27 -0700
  ...I'm pretty sure that these are NOT the lower springs that were >introduced in the 1988 model year. My Westy was manufactured in...
• more vw tech bulletins (one might be a repeat)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:10:29 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1985 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 27 Number: 87-04
• sliding doorpanels for sale.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:38:16 EST
  i have a few sliding doorpanels for sale. assortment of colors. need your year, model, and color. chris
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:27:35 -0700
  ...Yellow was used in some tall early years(83-85 Campers?) as well as later lowered passenger models, different numbers, visibly longer earlier spring...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:13:15 -0400
  ...This did not go to the wider mounting pattern until the 70 model year and they still had drums for all 3 years. US...
• Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 10:51:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...The Winnie bit > sounds right so is clipped... >>There are several different models being discussed here. >> >>In 1993 (perhaps other years also??) VW offered...
• Re: My New Ride
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:19:53 -0700
  ...And there was a late model year Syncro Westy with a diesel engine low miles there too. It was a white one with Mercedes...
• Re: Vanagon seats over the years
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:17:29 -0700
  ...quite a lot of variations in front seats over the years, models, and trim levels. not to mentiona 3-across front seat set up...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:26:46 EST
  ...so far I > haven't found any comprehensive description of the > model year changes on Vanagons; Vanagon.com's site > skips from '83 to...
• Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rearspeakers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 19:29:08 -0400
  > The shared rear speaker ground appears to me to have ended with 1986 > models. I own 2 1986 models with shared grounds and 2...
• Re: Eurovan questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:12:29 EST
  ...I'm not sure if there was a 5 speed available that year. '98 no EVs '99, passenger models are reintroduced as well as...
• [Syncro] Buses By The Bridge Jan 16-18
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 Jan 2015 09:20:08 -0800
  ...Usually 300 vans more or less, all years and models! http://www.busesbythebridge.com/Buses_By_The_Bridge/LONDON_BRIDGE_BULLIS.html Happy New...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 00:53:31 -0400
  Based on the info from my books here, the # 0301353 1500 was installed prior to the 1964 model year (what's yer VIN?), and...
• retrofit of 3-point belts to rear seats of vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 May 94 19:33:10 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1991 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 68 Number: 91-02
• Vanagons: accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 07 Jan 95 01:20:46 CST
  i found this in the Service Bulletins: from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 ........................................................................ Technical Information Group: 20 Number: 90-01
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-47)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 06:43:46 -0500
  ...Just a question of what year it was built. The > MV's are the later models. they have a different paint scheme. Gray interiors...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:02:39 -0400
  ...Later I > had a ragtop sunroof model - can't remember the year, but it had the > chirp and a '69 hard Sunroof model with...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:26:40 -0700
  To see the increasing complexity from 1980 to 1991 check out the wiring diagrams in the Bentley! Stuart
• repeat: vanagon surging and jerking and low power. more tech bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 May 94 22:49:32 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 28 Number: 90-01
• retrofit of 3-point seat belts to center seat of vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 May 94 19:34:16 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1991 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 68 Number: 91-04
• Re: Looking for an 86-up instrument cluster w/tach
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:04:01 -0500
  ...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: VW Van kits, toys, for baywindow/breadloafs.
  Historical mailing list
  27 Jun 95 10:12
  ...The model is new out this year and they make panel vans as well. I am currently reworking the Micro into a 21-window...
• CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 23:10:23 -0500
  ...On the catalog of Bus depot and Bow-wow, the cv boots are listed as a unique model for years 76-91, and the...
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:40:32 -0600
  ...Of course I looked at the model years you indicated. Anyway, since I've taken you to task over clarity once before, my apologies...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 23:22:28 -0400
  ...any years / models we should avoid >Date: Mon, Jul 7, 2003, 21:46 > > My wife and I are looking to buy a camper soon...