No, the 82 radiator is different than 83-91. Mounts are different, fan
shroud is different, temp switch layout and wiring is different, hoses
are different.

I always upgrade 82 vans to the later radiator. You need some parts from
a donor van to do it, with 83, 84, or early 85 being the best donors for
this. Otherwise it gets a little more complicated.

If you have an 82 van you might want to join the DieselVanagon group on
Yahoo where this topic is well known.

Mark

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> Anyone know if there is any difference (other than the letter appendage) between radiator 068 121 253A for a diesel 82 and radiator 068 121 253E for watercooled 84-91?  Can the more available E version be used to replace an A version in an 82 diesel?  fasten points the same?
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