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• Re: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:12:09 -0700
  ...difference's between model years > > I suppose no one let the 5-cylinder South African Microbus secret spill > yet. > Darn. > > Chris. > -- Casey
• "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:37:18 -0700
  ...Archives show that it swaps right in on later model years. Didn't see anything re: early model years. But.... Aside from what I...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - BUDWIL
  96-06-29 15:00:42 EDT
  ...what year and model is considered the "ultimate"? is it better to buy a completely restored model or one that needs work and do...
• Re: 1989 vanagon gl wolfsburg inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:29:30 -1000
  ...As discussed on the list before, the Wolfsburg Editions were late year production models w/ equipment that are normally optional. I believe the marketing...
• Re: Real world practical life of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:12:40 -0500
  ...years. Well, between then and now, when should I bail out and look to get something else? Tell that to the folks driving Model...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:41:46 -0400
  ...so i would like to find out the emissions of several model years and makes of volkswagens. i have no idea where to acquire...
• Re: campers and colors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 04:48:30 -0400
  ...DId or do Campers come in only 1 color each year? The '79 Camper was available in Sage Green (P-22 model only) or...
• Fw: FOR SALE- 1982 VW Vanagon - 7 passanger model with Camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 01:10:31 -0400
  ...Driven less than 5,000 miles a year for the past 5 years. MUST SEE - limited rust - 7 Passanger seats with rear seat folding...
• Re: VW bus in railroad museum
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:24:25 -0700
  ...We went to a model railroad display at our local history > museum last year and they had a bus as well. I think it...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:26:25 -0700
  @Jeff... yes... I have a 1988 tintop according to the vin and sticker... but sold and registered at DMV as 1987 :-)
• Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 15:11:24 -0700
  ...85's made later in the year began to get some > parts bound for the 86+ models even though early 85's didn't...
• Re: air-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 May 2002 07:40:31 -0700
  ...The 10 digit is a letter that tells the true MODEL year of the vehicle. The Vanagon Bentley explains this in the Foreword. A...
• Freebies
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 19 May 2004 18:29:40 -0400
  ...they fit rabbits model year 1975-1980 and cabriolets until year 1992. i no longer need these tail lights so they are free for...
• Re: Ls and GLs and such
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:44:07 -0400
  ...Later, they changed to L and LS (and, in some years, a few of the basic model cars were made too) Bill
• Re: Purolator Website for Gas Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 10:54:03 -0400
  ...You can search by make, year model. A search for 1985 Vanagon revealed two different gas filters, one is the plastic one and one...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:04:44 -0600
  ...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: Storage Box
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:48:23 EDT
  ...Only the model has been lost over the years. Frank Grunthaner
• Re: (Friday NVC) When Euro hits parity
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:39:49 -0400
  ...As the EOS and R have shown, a 'US federalised' model need not be a stopper. The handful of years they've sold the...
• New Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 18:41:45 -0700
  ...me along with the year and options of your Vanagon. So far it looks like the 80-83 models used weaker springs and are...
• vw bus owner wanna-be
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 15:01:27 -0400
  ...what year and model is considered the "ultimate"? is it better to buy a completely restored model or one that needs work and do...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:04:24 +1200
  >Passat wheels BEFORE the 1998 model year had 5 X 100mm wheels. Passats from 1973 to 198x had a 4-stud pattern... -- Regards Andrew
• What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 23:30:37 GMT
  ...campers - any kind of VW bus) would you buy? Which model from which year? And why? Where's the first place you'd go...
• air-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - buscofurgo buscofurgo
  Fri, 3 May 2002 11:10:34 +0200
  ...an aircooled one from the year 1988?with only one "front grill"?rounded lights, not squared. probably european model. thank you _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos es...
• Re: Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:15:47 -0700
  It depends on the year/model of the TDI head, the year/model of the 1.6 block, and finally what you mean by...
• Re: Clock stopped suddenly
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:36:40 -0800
  The first year for Vanagon Wolfy, 1984, both Wolfy versions came with a tach while the "standard" models still had the big dumb clock...
• Production Dates of T3's delivered in Europe
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 May 2010 19:47:10 -0700
  ...However, unlike models originally sold in the US and Canada, there is no VIN sticker on the door with the month and year of...
• Re: web ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 May 2008 09:03:49 -0700
  ...The images remained the same, regardless of the year period with one exception - if there were item diagrams for lets say 88-92 models...
• Re: Real world practical life of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:37:57 EDT
  ...years. Well, >between then and now, when should I bail out and look >to get something else? Tell that to the folks driving Model...
• Re: 87 vanagon opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:31:43 -0700
  Not that this will answer any, let alone all your questions, it's a good resource of what's on each model/year: http...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:08:19 +0000
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• 16" stock wheels????
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 11:52:59 -0500
  ...Were 16" wheels ever offered on vanagons? If so, what models, years etc? Thanks! tony
• '93 Eurovan MV
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 08:45:33 -0400
  I am looking at buying one of these and wondered if there are any tips, pros/cons, concerning the year/model. It looks and...
• Re: How to sew screen in poptop canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:06:52 -0800
  RE: Replacing screen Depends on the year. '90-'91 the whole screen zops out and can be repaired. Earlier models are a PITA....
• Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2001 08:15:39 -0700
  ...2) The six cylinder models are very expensive, even used. In another five years the first six cylinder models will be 10 years old...
• 84 Sunroof FS $1000
  Historical mailing list - Paul C.
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:11:01 -0600
  ...year=&end_year=&ac_afflt=none&addr ess=92083&borschtid=66966194020380706054&make=VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30& y=9&x=70&car_year=1984...
• $500 1983 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:45:33 -0700
  ...max_price=&start_year=&end_year=&address=92071&search_type=used&make= VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30&advanced=&color=&car_year=1983 Debra Clark...
• Replacement of EJ25 SOHC in 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JEFF TINDAL
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 19:07:23 +0000
  ...Do I need to use the same year and model of Subaru engine that is in the van (a 2000 Legacy) or can it...
• FS 16"x7" MB wheels with tires
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 08:11:05 EST
  ...2000 (model year) Mercedes CLK factory 7-spoke alloys w/ machine polished edge. Comes w/ Continental ContiTouringContacts P205/55R16 tires. Take-offs from dealer...
• Totaled camper van
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:26:57 -0700
  ...Year, model, mileage, condition etc. You are on the right track look for comparable models as book on these van is usually useless. If...
• Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:06:37 -0400
  ...forward them to me for further analysis. >I suggest each include model year and country, Part number, and at >least one good image. >Let...
• Re: Friday Trvia Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:49:29 -0800
  ...And I did say 'on later models' because of the subtle changes that were made in the camper package over the years I don...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:22:39 -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: '81 plastic vents
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 01:39:26 +0100
  ...If any '81s > had the metal vents, it must have been earlier in the model year. > Sometime in the model year they also added...
• Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:21:31 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...
• Syncro FS (not mine)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 09:21:48 -0500
  Not mine, just saw the add and can't afford it myself: [Enlarge Picture] [Add To Scrapbook] [Value Finder] Year: 1987 Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model...
• Need info on window channel sizes for different year Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 22:21:43 EST
  Anyone know if the window channels are different for the front windows on Vanagons for different years and power or non-powered windows? I...
• Re: Most Toys
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 12:06:25 -0400
  63 21-Window--late 63 so 21 not 23--ambitious project- ?? if it has the wide back door it is 64 model year, even...
• Synchro decals
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 23:38:09 EDT
  Does anyone have a source for the "Synchro" and "4x4" decals that appeared on the Synchros during some of the model years? Thanks! Greg...
• Eurovan questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 18:16:46 GMT
  Does anyone know of a faq for Eurovan campers? What years are 5 cylinder models? There appears to be a Westfalia and a Winnebago...
• FS: vanagon doorpanels (front, slider, hatch) and carpet
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:18:40 EST
  for sale: vanagon doorpanels(front, slider and hatch)..have grey, blue, and tan.. also have carpet ... specify model, year, color when inquiring.. thanks chris
• VW Cold Weather Testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 12 Nov 96 11:20:10 -0600
  ...VW has begun its annual cold weather testing of new models here in Bemidji, tho their assemblege of vehicles this year is scant. a...
• Re: currently workable model years for the 2.2 engine/conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:16:30 +1200
  ...Re: [subaruvanagon] currently workable model years for the 2.2 >engine/conversion >Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:16:30 +1200 >MIME-Version: 1...
• the vanagon and the corvair part 1
  Historical mailing list - tod gusman
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 06:17:42 -0500
  ...corvair introduced in 1959 for the 1960 model year the vanagon introduced in 1979 for the 1980 model year. In 1964 lee Ioccoca helped...
• Clarification on non-GL Campers
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 14 Feb 97 22:42:41
  ...s? For what model years is the above configuration available? Does the name of this configuration change with the model year? I would appreciate...
• Re: Leaky Oil cooler 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:36:43 -0600
  ...Oil Cooler seal leaks in extreme cold Model(s): Vanagon waterboxer, all Model Years Extreme cold weather can harden and split the seal between...
• Re: Pasat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 16:39:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...He pointed out a car without any type of "model" badging on it and said there was a "delete option" package so you could...
• Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 00:02:29 -0400
  ...It is already standard and/or factory/dealer installed equipment in a few specific models this year, and next year more models will have...
• Re: Toy/Model busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 1994 17:50:48 -0800
  ...Years and years ago, I remember it was available as a bus with windows. Revell used to make a Vanagon kit, marketed in this...
• Re: AllData
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 09:12:48 -0800
  ...how much information could it contain? You need a code to unlock your particular model and year, and you must pay the full price...
• Re: Head Lamp Assy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:41:23 -0400
  ...Select your year and model from the home page, then enter "adjustment" in the "Search all of the above parts:" window. - Kevin