1980-1983.4 T3 Vanagon

The Original! 1980 brought a complete redesign of the iconic VW bus from the ground up. Air-cooled Vanagons sport all the character of the T2 bay window bus coupled with all the safety and drivability upgrades of the T3 Vanagon. Van Cafe stocks quality replacement and upgrade parts for your 1980-1983 VW Vanagon.

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  • Screw for Exterior Sliding Door Handle
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    Screw for Exterior Sliding Door Handle

    This screw attaches the exterior sliding door handle to the slider. Fits 1980-91 Vanagons One per van (unless you're lucky enough to have a double slider van!). Sold individually. Note:  We recommend a dab of medium strength thread sealant during...
    $0.95
    SKU: 003514
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  • Tail Light Bulb
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    Tail Light Bulb

    Good quality 5W bulb used in the tail light location in all 1980-1991 Vanagons. Sold Individually Ref ID: N177182
    $0.95
    SKU: 003559
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  • Thermostat O-Ring - 1.9L & 2.1L Thermostat O-Ring - 1.9L & 2.1L
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    Thermostat O-Ring - 1.9L & 2.1L

    High quality German thermostat o-ring to seal your thermostat in its housing.  The profile of this o-ring has squared edges, which we have consistently found to seal better than the round profile.   Fits 1983-1991 Vans with 1.9L and 2.1L...
    $0.95
    SKU: 001743
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  • Two-Pin Electrical Connector - Female
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    Two-Pin Electrical Connector - Female

    The two-pin electrical connector is used in various locations in both early and late vans. If you need a 2 pin square connector then this probably the connector for you.Here are some of the locations this is used in the Van:Coolant level sensor 1983.5...
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    SKU: 001326
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  • Upper Ball Joint Bolt
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    Upper Ball Joint Bolt

    Thsi upper ball joint bolt attaches the ball joint to the upper control arm. Fits 1980-91 Vanagons, both 2WD and Syncro. Two per ball joint, four per van.  Sold individually. Ref ID: N0447273 Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the...
    $0.95
    SKU: 003549
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  • Vanagon Starter Electrical Connector
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    Vanagon Starter Electrical Connector

    This electrical connector is for the starter trigger wire on all years of Vanagon.  Comes complete with pins and seals. Fits 1980-1991 Vans. NOTE:  If you are installing a Bosch high torque starter, you'll need our High Torque Starter Plug...
    $0.95
    SKU: 001852
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  • Rear CV Joint Circlip Rear CV Joint Circlip
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    Rear CV Joint Circlip

    This circlip secures the rear cv joints to the rear cv axle.  They live in a small groove at each end of the axle.  It can be tough to remove these clips without distorting them.  Best to pick up new clips if installing new joints...
    $0.85
    SKU: 001731
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  • CV Bolt 12-Point Head

    CV Bolt 12-Point Head

    VW originally used 12-point triple square bolts on all the factoryCV joints, however often people replace them with six-point bolts.  The 12-point bolt provides more points of contact for your removal tool and therefore we recommend the 12-point...
    $0.79
    SKU: 002980
  • Fuel Injector Seal - Small - Lower
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    Fuel Injector Seal - Small - Lower

    This high quality fuel injector seal fits all gasoline powered vanagons from 1980-1991. This is the smaller injector seal that lives on the lower part of the injector. There is one per injector, four per engine. Click here if you need the larger upper...
    $0.79
    SKU: 002641
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  • Front Upper Shock Absorber Nut
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    Front Upper Shock Absorber Nut

    This is the nut on top of the front shock tower that secures the upper end of the front shock absorber. This nut fits original shocks, Sachs shocks (4WD and 2WD), Koni Reds, 4WD Old Man Emus. It does not fit KYB or Bilstein shocks (Bilstein shocks come...
    $0.69
    SKU: 003484
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  • 8mm Copper Exhaust Lock Nut 8mm Copper Exhaust Lock Nut
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    8mm Copper Exhaust Lock Nut

    Copper exhaust lock nuts are the correct solution when installing exhaust components. The softer metal of the copper deforms onto the steel exhaust bolts to provide a vibration free fastener.  These M8 copper nuts are also found in our complete...
    $0.59
    SKU: 001751
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