> The Bosch O2 sensor is not a generic replacement, it is a Bosch Part for
> a Ford with the connector removed or not.  I used it once but it failed
> rather quickley,  less than 2 monthes, but of course took me awhile to
> pin down the intermittent failure. Others have reported no problems. The
> price is low, but at the 2nd purchase cost you could just buy a another
> brand O2 Sensor for the Vanagon.
>
> I'd recommend a Vanagon Specific O2 Sensor that is Made by Beck Arnley
> #21-156-8300.  I paid $126 cdn or $90 Us. It has been flawless.

If you want to go this route, I have the Vanagon specific sensor for the
'83-85 for $66.50 with listmember discount, part number 11929.

Frankly I make more money selling you a $66 sensor.  But personally, my
opinion is that the $29 one is all you need.  The overwhelming majority
(over 95%) of my customers buy the $29 one, and they have no problems.
While it is used on many Ford applications, it is interchangeable with the
Vanagon one other than the connector. That claim did not come from me but
from the U.S. Bosch distributor.  Perhaps your problem was simply that you
got a defective sensor.

But, like I said, for those who don't want to "risk it," I do offer both
options.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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