Yup the 82 diesel 5 spd has a pan, the oil filter on mine is on the top,
so I don't have the problem to which you refer.  I've been told they are
there for noise reduction primarily.

Tromper
82 diesel...the manatee

----- Original Message -----
From: Dana Morphew <kdm@WHIDBEY.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 6:50 AM
Subject: Re: DM is dead! Long live DM!!!

> My bro's '83 5-spd. Diesel has a pan installed.  I don't know if the '82
> Diesel had one.  I'd leave them off if the only issue is to keep the
> works free from road debris/splash.
>
> -Dana-
>
> > Deutsche Methode (DM) is less present on this vehicle than anything I
have
> > yet seen on a German product. Serviceability apparently is no longer on
the
> > list of design criteria. A protective metal under pan requires the
removal
> > of four bolts and tweeking of the plastic bumper for clearance so it
will
> > drop to access the oil filter. Mine Got!!!
> >