Original Vanagon Colors & VW Paint Codes
Mar 31st 2022
Below you'll find a full list of paint codes for your Vanagon sourced from www.thesamba.com. (Big props to user kamzcab86 for her work on this list!) Keep in mind that the original paint might have faded, oxidized, or be sun bleached. Although you may have a reputable company provide you with touch-up paint, there is no true way of knowing how it will match your original. Be sure to test in an inconspicuous place first!Though we don't sell touch-
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The Vanagon ECU - Manual, Repair & Overview
Mar 31st 2022
Attention: the below is only a small section of the complete Vanagon ECU manual. You can download the full manual. Vanagon ECU System OverviewFor the 8691V ECU Monitor System to work for you effectively, it is important that your engine be tuned to it's best possible running condition. Spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor should first be replaced. All basic engine adjustments (timing, etc) should
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Vanagon Shifter & Shift Linkage Overview
Mar 31st 2022
It is always best to fix your Vanagon shift linkage before it gets too sloppy. The three areas of the linkage that need periodic service are the shifter base, the box under the shifter, and the linkage parts back at the transmission.Shifter base- When plastic pieces break in the base of the shifter, the shifter will usually drop down and develop up-and-down play causing difficulty in finding gears/finding the correct shift pattern. The base is a
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Drive Line Warranty Related Information
Mar 31st 2022
This driveshaft is manufactured by a driveshaft specialist that has a state of the art facility. They make these exclusively for Van Cafe. Every shaft is balanced and goes through a quality control inspection. Let's all admit that no one is perfect, but these guys are pretty great at what they do.
Here is the tricky part, Vanagons are well...Vanagons. They are old, quirky, and often have a variety of other issues that can contribute to dri
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Vanagon Lowering
Mar 31st 2022
Although I am neither a fan nor an expert on lowering Vanagons, I do have some observations to pass along. The lowest stock Vanagon production springs were on the Carat models, so some Vanagon owners seek used Carat springs to lower their vehicles. As a rule, Vanagons are 30+ years old and often with 150k or more miles, so you can't expect to find springs that aren't suffering from fatigue. This leaves us with H&R springs and Weitec springs.
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