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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  • Propex HS2800 Combustion Exhaust Insulation Sleeve Propex HS2800 Combustion Exhaust Insulation Sleeve
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    Propex HS2800 Combustion Exhaust Insulation Sleeve

    Cool your jets with this combustion heat sleeve for the Propex HS2800!  Under normal operation, the Propex heater combustion exhaust pipe doesn't get hot enough to cause a safety issue, especially if you avoid routing it around combustible material...
    $29.95
    SKU: 005972
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  • Propex Inline Voltage Stabilizer Propex Inline Voltage Stabilizer
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    Propex Inline Voltage Stabilizer

    Smooth your electrical current with this in-line voltage conditioner. Many of today's electronics can be affected by voltage spikes in the vehicle's electrical system.  These spikes can be caused by inconsistent light hitting solar panels, smart...
    $29.95
    SKU: 008242
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    Puch Emblem

    Puch Emblem

    Show you knowledge of Syncro history! This adhesive-backed PUCH emblem is 42mm in diameter.  The emblem is chrome, the adhesive is covered in red paper. Sold individually. Ref ID: VCPUCHEMBLEM
    $29.95
    SKU: 004011
  • RMW Folding Shelf Hardware Kit
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    RMW Folding Shelf Hardware Kit

    Here we have the complete hardware kit for mounting the Rocky Mountain Westy Swingaway folding shelf mount. Don't know about our folding shelf swingaway?  Click here!
    $29.95
    SKU: 004582
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  • Roll Over Float Valve
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    Roll Over Float Valve

    This roll over float valve is designed to stop fuel leakage in the event of a vehicle accident or, you guessed it, roll over.  It's an extremely important safety mechanism in your van's fuel tank breather system. These are starting to get brittle as...
    $29.95
    SKU: 001998
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  • South African Grille Headlight Harnesses
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    South African Grille Headlight Harnesses

    This kit allows you to quickly and easily add a South African quad-headlight setup to any 1980-1991 Vanagon. For 80-85 Vans with the original round dual-headlight grill, it will convert your dual H4 pigtail setup to a properly wired quad-headlight setup...
    $29.95
    SKU: 004519
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  • Switchback Rack Accessory Mounting Plate Switchback Rack Accessory Mounting Plate
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    Switchback Rack Accessory Mounting Plate

    Here is the central mounting plate for Switchback Rack accessory mounts. With this plate and the corresponding mounting kit, you'll be able to mount accessories such as high lift jack and RotoPax liquid containers. You can mount your accessories centered...
    $29.95
    SKU: 004553
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  • Van Cafe tapered shift knob for the original Big Shot shifter for the VW Vanagon Original Big Shot shifter with the Van Cafe tapered shift knob
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    Tapered shift knob for Original Big Shot Shifter

    Say "no!" to the eight-ball!  We listened to your feedback - you aren't crazy about the giant 'eight ball' shift knob on the original Big Shot shifter.   Introducing the Van Cafe shift knob for the original Big Shot shifter.  Tapered...
    $29.95
    SKU: 007861
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  • Upper Ball Joint (Bolt-On)
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    Upper Ball Joint (Bolt-On)

    Excellent quality upper ball joint.  Fits all Vanagons, 1980-1991.  A side effect of your Vanagon's excellent turning radius is that stress is put on the ball joint boots as they rotate back and forth. The upper ball joint boots tear (lowers...
    $29.95
    SKU: 002044
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  • Vanagon Air-cooled Trans Mount Relocation Plate Vanagon Air-cooled Trans Mount Relocation Plate
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    Vanagon Air-cooled Trans Mount Relocation Plate

    Used when installing Subaru conversions into 1980-1983 Vanagons that were originally air-cooled.   The transaxle in air-cooled Vanagons is about 1.5" shorter than in watercooled iterations.  When doing a Subaru conversion into an...
    $29.95
    SKU: 004526
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  • Bosch Big Wiper Blade Kit for Vanagon Bosch Big Wiper Blade Kit for Vanagon
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    Bosch Big Wiper Blade Kit for Vanagon

    Wipe your way into the modern age with the Bosch Clear Advantage wiper blade, an excellent upgrade or your Vanagon. 21" oversized length for the driver side and 19" oversized length for the passenger side.  Wipe MORE of your windshield with each...
    $29.90
    SKU: KT-BIGWIPERS
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