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Subject:Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
From:David Marshall
Date:Sun, 6 Feb 2005 00:33:15 -0800

There are a few other differences.  Starting in 1990 we have day time
running lights.  Dashes are different in some years.  No OXY light in the
dash nor oxygen sensor counter.  I am sure there are a few other difference
too...

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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Sent: February 5, 2005 9:38 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity

In a message dated 2/6/05 12:23:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
camper@tactical-bus.info writes:

> For a vanagon with no letter,  I would bet on a speedo change, possible
> fuel
> filler change, seat belts, maybe turn signal or brake light lenses (some
> countries permit various colors), the right glass cert on the windshield,
> and depending on year, the side and rear glass.
>
>
>

the only difference between Canadian market vanagons and US market vanagons
is the speedometer  says KPH instead of MPH, and the e-brake warning light
to
the left of the cluster is not marked "brake".  oh..and the canadian spec
westys have the exterior elec outlet down low, instead of inline with the
other 2
water inlet ports.

thats it.

other than what i just listed, Canadian and US model vanagons are the same.
the same windshields, seatbelts, emission equipment, lighting, gas tank and
filler neck, all the same.
no other differences.
a speedo cluster change is all that is needed to conform to US standards.

chris