Vanagon Diesels were only 1982 and 1983..
depending on state registrations, it 'could' be a 1981 MFG (1982 model
year) van

then theres always the possibility it's like mine..
1980 Turbo Diesel vanagon with lower grill
(engine conversion done by me.)

Date:    Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:32:36 -0700
From:    Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>
Subject: Re:

'81 van with a lower grill?? Diesel?