86-91 Vanagons use the ATC spade fuses.  As to the swap-ability, I don't
know.  It may depend on how close the wiring harness connections of the 85
verses the 86-later and how the fusebox/relay plate is mounted.

I'll have to compare my 84 with a friend's 87 over the weekend and see if
it's feasible.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 7/13/06, Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69) <chastejm@cvn69.navy.mil>
wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> I have an 85 gl and hate the old style fuses in my fuse box. Are the
> later model vanagons equipped with the spade type atc fuses or are they
> the old kind? Is it difficult for a mechanically inclined
> mechanically/electrical competent person to swap in a later fuse box
> into an 85?
>
> Thanks
>
> jonathan