In a message dated 98-03-14 12:09:10 EST, hanran.inc@INTERNETMCI.COM writes:

<<
 JC Whitney lists in its Winter 1998 VW Catalog an EICM for 1984-85
 Vanagon 1.9L (as well as for a variety of other VW models, including
 some 80 to 87 Cabrioets, Dashers, Foxes, Golfs Jettas, Quantums, Rabbits
 and Sciroccos) for $39.95. I have an 84 Westy. >>

   I believe this to be the ignition box.

                                                      Jerry.