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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  • Climate Controls Mounting Tab
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    Climate Controls Mounting Tab

    This tab holds the fresh air and heater climate control assembly in place. Fits all air and watercooled vans 1980-1991. Three per Van, sold individually. Ref ID: 251259395
    $2.95
    SKU: 002008
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  • Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose Clip
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    Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose Clip

    This clutch slave cylinder hose clip fits early Vanagons that use a rubber hose at the rear of the clutch pipe.  This is typically 1980 through chassis number 24-F-079099 (Mid-85) and early Syncros through 24-F-175000 (85). Fun fact:  Your...
    $2.95
    SKU: 002199
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  • CV Bolt Lock Plate
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    CV Bolt Lock Plate

    CV Bolt Lock Plate used on all model Vanagons 1980-1991. If you need the serrated washers, please click here. If you need some CV bolts, please click here.Ref ID: 1J0407357A
    $2.95
    SKU: 001864
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  • CV Joint Grease - 80 Grams
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    CV Joint Grease - 80 Grams

    Excellent quality grease for use in installing new CV joints or replaceing your worn CV boots.  This grease packet is the same grease that comes in our GKN CV joint kits. If you prefer high-quality Redline grease please click here. Note: Although...
    $2.95
    SKU: 003338
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  • Exterior Front Door Handle Gasket - Small Exterior Front Door Handle Gasket - Small
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    Exterior Front Door Handle Gasket - Small

    This is the smaller of the two exterior front door handle gasket seals. Fits all 1980-1991 vans. One per handle, two per van. Click here for the large exterior front door handle gasket seal.Ref ID: 251837209
    $2.95
    SKU: 002237
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  • Front Lower Shock Nut
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    Front Lower Shock Nut

    Front lower shock nut for the STOCK front lower shock bolt.Ref ID: N0110212 Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.  
    $2.95
    SKU: 003486
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  • Front Parking Brake Cable Barrel Nut
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    Front Parking Brake Cable Barrel Nut

    This special barrel nut lives on the front parking brake cable toward the rear of the van and helps take up slack in the e-brake system.  It's often very gunked up or corroded due to exposure under the van.  Consider a new barrel nut when...
    $2.95
    SKU: 001693
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  • Heater Core Box Clip
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    Heater Core Box Clip

    The front heater core in your Vanagon is housed in a plastic box under the dashboard.  This box must be separated to access the heater core when the dreaded time of replacement comes.  At the factory, some boxes were put together with spring...
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    SKU: 002649
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  • Horn Wire Boot Horn Wire Boot
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    Horn Wire Boot

    This horn wire boot seals the wiring terminals where they attach to your horn.  Don't let degraded boots endanger the functioning of your horn! Fits all Vanagons 1980-1991 Two boots per stock horn, sold individually. Ref ID: 111951195A
    $2.95
    SKU: 001701
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  • Ignition Lock Housing Screw Ignition Lock Housing Screw
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    Ignition Lock Housing Screw

    This is the screw that holds the turn signal switch and wiper washer switch to the ignition lock housing in the steering column. Fits all vans, 1980-1991. Three per van. Ref ID: 321953573
    $2.95
    SKU: 002660
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  • Lower Radiator Grill Mounting Clip Lower Radiator Grill Mounting Clip
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    Lower Radiator Grill Mounting Clip

    This mounting clip secures the lower radiator grille to the body on all watercooled vans. Fits 1982-1991. You'll need five per grille. Consider our Complete Lower Front Grille Mounting Kit for a one and done solution!   Ref ID: 171853695A
    $2.95
    SKU: 001821
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