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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  • 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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  • Footwell Threshold Rubber Pads - Left & Right
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    Footwell Threshold Rubber Pads - Left & Right

    Replacement pads for the footwells of your Vanagon (where you step in and out of the front cabin of your van).  These are often worn and cracked from use.  Protect your paint with new pads! This kit contains left and right sides. Ref ID:...
    $29.90
    SKU: ThresholdPair
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  • Air Duct plate for B-pillar
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    Air Duct plate for B-pillar

    This air duct plate lives in the b-pillar behind the front doors.  It has the correct furry material around its outside diameter. Sold individually Ref ID: 255259637
    $28.95
    SKU: 002520
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  • Fuel Filler Neck Vent Tube Fuel Filler Neck Vent Tube
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    Fuel Filler Neck Vent Tube

    Our fuel filler neck vent tube comes complete with an aluminum fitting. The factory style fuel filler vent tube is no longer available and the aftermarket tubes are not correct so we made an aluminum fitting for the gas tank and use fuel line to the...
    $28.95
    SKU: 004385
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  • Rear Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hose Rear Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hose
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    Rear Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hose

    Rubber brake hoses will expand/stretch when you apply firm pedal pressure resulting in a mushy pedal. Simply installing stainless steel lines will provide a firmer pedal. DOT approved - made in the USA These are gel-coated stainless steel lines with a...
    $28.95
    SKU: 004128
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    Oil Pressure Relief Piston & Spring

    Oil Pressure Relief Piston & Spring

    Oil pressure relief piston and spring. The spring is slightly longer than stock and will produce slightly greater oil pressure than stock. Fits 2.0L aircooled and 1.9 & 2.1Ltr watercooled vanagons. Fitment Note:  The piston may come with a...
    $28.90
    SKU: KT-001310
  • Brown Window Winder Crank Kit Door Window Crank Buffer - Brown
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    Brown Window Winder Crank Kit

    Now a complete kit for replacing the manual window winders in your Vanagon with brown interior!   Contains two new winder cranks and two window crank buffers.  Easy installation and a quick way to spruce up your interior! Consider picking...
    $28.88
    SKU: KT-BRWNWIND
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  • Anti-Rattle HitchLock System components Anti-Rattle HitchLock System installed
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    Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System

    Our Malone anti-rattle hitch clamp stops movement and eliminates wobble between your vehicle's receiver and ball mount. No more clatter from your bike rack or storage box as you drive down the road! Features: Anti-rattle hitch clamp stops movement and...
    $27.95
    SKU: 008488
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