For sure, upgrade the radiator to the later type. Use the later fan too,
even or especially if it is the larger motor in which case you need the
fan/switch wiring harness too. Wire this up as closely as possible to
Bentley diagram page 97.200.

Take the right side snorkel also, since you may want an intercooler on
the left side.

Mark

Buffalo 66 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>  I know there have been quite a few changes over the
> years from 82-88 vanagons, and I'm in the process of
> building my 82 into a 1.9l TDi. It's getting
> completely stripped down, repainted, and upgraded.
>
>  I have a complete 88 GL parts van, and will be
> swapping out all the goodies like the body kit, the
> interior (weekender) the brakes, suspension (actually
> going to lower it w/ H&R springs and Koni shocks)
>  it's gettign 16" mercedes rims, etc etc,
>
>  I'm wondering, other than the obvious, what else
> should I take from my 88 and install into my 82?
>
>   I wish the sliding door would work- the 88 works so
> much nicer..!
>
> thanks!
>