1983.5-1985 T3 Vanagon

Just add water! In 1983 VW introduced liquid cooling to it's bus/van engine for the first time. This change resulted in stable and reliable travel without the frequent maintenance of the earlier air-cooled motors. Van Cafe has all the top quality parts to keep your 1.9L Vanagon moving on down the highway.

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  • Emergency Brake Ratchet Rod Emergency Brake Ratchet Rod
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    Emergency Brake Ratchet Rod

    This is the emergency/handbrake ratchet rod that is responsible for releasing the emergency/parking brake in your Vanagon.  When you push the button on the end of your e-brake handle, this rod releases the mechanism and frees the brake. Note: ...
    $6.95
    SKU: 002171
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  • Exhaust Valve Guide
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    Exhaust Valve Guide

    This exhaust valve guide keeps the engine exhaust valve aligned in its bore. Fits all aircooled, 1.9L, and 2.1L Vans from 1980-1991. Eight per Van. Ref ID: 021101417A
    $6.95
    SKU: 001294
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  • Front Shock Upper Bushing Plate
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    Front Shock Upper Bushing Plate

    This front shock upper bushing plate slides over the top of the shock and distributes the fastening load of the upper shock nut. Fits all years 1980-1991, both 2WD and Syncro. One per side, two per van.   Ref ID: 251413431-AFT Shop by Diagram Hover...
    $6.95
    SKU: 002068
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  • Intake Manifold Gasket - 1.9L & 2.1L
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    Intake Manifold Gasket - 1.9L & 2.1L

    A cracked or worn intake gasket can cause intake leaks which can lead to rough running or potentially burnt valves.  If your van is running lean, consider new intake manifold gaskets. Fits 1.9L and 2.1L WBX Vanagon motors. Two per motor, sold...
    $6.95
    SKU: 001409
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  • Interior Door Handle Finger Plate (Pair) Interior Door Handle Finger Plate (Pair)
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    Interior Door Handle Finger Plate (Pair)

    This interior door handle finger plate or scuff guard is often missing or damaged with age.  As you have to remove this plate to access the inner door, it's often cracked or scratched. Sold as a pair, order quantity of one is enough for one van...
    $6.95
    SKU: 002644
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    Shift Linkage Universal Joint

    Shift Linkage Universal Joint

    This universal shift joint attaches the two shift rods to each other while still allowing for rotation and movement. Fits all Vanagons with manual transmissions from mid-1983-on. Please click here for the o-ring and here for the circlip. Ref ID:...
    $6.95
    SKU: 002174
  • Square Grille Keychain
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    Square Grille Keychain

    Really nice Vanagon square headlight grille keychain from Classic VW in Germany. The grille is a pliable rubber the keychain is pretty light.
    $6.95
    SKU: 004021
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    Steering Relay Box Seal for VW Vanagon

    Steering Relay Box Seal Kit

    Kit with two seals for the steering shaft relay box. These are often dry and hard causing wear.  Fits all years of Vanagon. Ref ID: 020301277F Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.  
    $6.95
    SKU: KT-008229
  • Sway Bar Drop Link Bushing - Late 2WD
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    Sway Bar Drop Link Bushing - Late 2WD

    These are quality bushings that go between end-link and control arm for late 1985-91 2WD Vanagons There are four per Van, sold individually. For the urethane version please click here. Ref ID: 411513121
    $6.95
    SKU: 002730
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  • Sway Bar Drop Link Bushing 4WD & Early 2WD Sway Bar Drop Link Bushing 4WD & Early 2WD
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    Sway Bar Drop Link Bushing 4WD & Early 2WD

    This sway bar end link to control arm bushing will fit all Syncro vans and 2WD vans from 1980 thru early 1985 to chassis number F 019682. Four per van, sold separately. Ref ID: 251411039 Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail...
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    SKU: 002054
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