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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  • Test Pipe Cap
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    Test Pipe Cap

    This is the cap that screws onto the test tube on the exhaust elbow before the catalytic converter. This outlet allows you to test the exhaust before the catalytic converter. When analyzing emissions to set mixture or diagnose a running issue, it can be...
    $4.95
    SKU: 002778
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  • Thermostat Housing To Coolant Outlet Gasket - 1.9L Thermostat Housing To Coolant Outlet Gasket - 1.9L
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    Thermostat Housing To Coolant Outlet Gasket - 1.9L

    This gasket seals the flanged outlet to the thermostat housing on 1.9L engines in 1983-85 Vans. You can buy this gasket separately here, but if you are buying a water pump for your 1.9L, this gasket comes with the pump.Ref ID: 025121127C Shop by...
    $4.95
    SKU: 001387
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  • Transmission Drain Plug Socket - 17mm
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    Transmission Drain Plug Socket - 17mm

    This 17MM Transmission drain plug socket fits on a 3/8" drive ratchet for easy removal and installation of your transmission drain or fill plug. Use the right tool for the easiest time.
    $4.95
    SKU: 004045
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  • Transmission Drive Flange Cap
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    Transmission Drive Flange Cap

    When you find transmission oil inside your inner CV boot (as opposed to just CV grease), this will be the culprit. The part received may be a different color than pictured here. Fits all 1980-1991 Vanagons with manual transmissions.  Not used on...
    $4.95
    SKU: 001270
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  • Transmission Input Shaft Seal
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    Transmission Input Shaft Seal

    This seal is in the bellhousing of all manual transmission vanagons.  If you notice transmission fluid leaking from your bellhousing or your clutch is saturated when you do a clutch job, you'll need to replace this seal. Fun fact:  VW and...
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    SKU: 001725
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    Upper Control Arm Washer

    Upper Control Arm Washer

    This upper control arm washer lives under the upper control arm nut that affixes the arm to the chassis. Fits all vans 1980-1991.  Two per van, sold separately. Please note that these are not the eccentric washers that are on the control arm bolts...
    $4.95
    SKU: 002025