83.5 - 85 were the same engine, just some of the bolt-on stuff changed.  The
Stebro is designed for the 2.1.  You have a 1.9.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron" <spokes@attglobal.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 8:49 PM
Subject: how to identify engine

> hello
>
> i have an 83.5 westy that I purchased recently.  in the records the PO
gave
> me, I discovered the engine has been replaced.  On a receipt: "1 85 VW
VANAG
> Engine $995.00" from "hotline foreign + truck parts" in Littleton, CO.
>
> 1- how can I identify what sort of engine is indeed inside my van?
>
> 2- what is most likely to have been "replaced" when this engine was put
in?
> what sorts of things should i look for?
>
> my concern is in ordering parts and such - the '85 and '83.5 were
different
> in many respects (?)
>
> 3- how many engine types in '85?
>
> 4-  would a STEBRO fit this application,  is the '84 engine the problem or
> the whole van?
>
> thank you for any help,
> aaron in eau claire with "westy" my '83.5 westy and "subie" the '91 subaru
> and a fleet of bridgestone bicycles