85 got the larger diameter coolant hoses and plastic pipes. Most have
power steering and a Tach. Many will have the cast front lower control
arms.

The 2.1 is different in many ways including better front brakes.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Reynolds
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: '84 value?

" The next year, 85 is considerably better, and 86 to 91's much better
yet. "

Can Scott or someone else explain how an 85 is considerably better than an
84, and why an 86, besides having a 2.1, is even better.  I'm curious.

It seems to me that if you are going to do an engine conversion, then
perhaps picking up one of these 84's is the way to go - no?

John
87 VW WWW or VW W^3 or is that V(W)^4 ? (Wolfsburg Wesfalia Weekender)