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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  • Neutral Safety Switch Contact
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    Neutral Safety Switch Contact

    Neutral safety switch contact. This is the safety device to only allow the van to start in park or neutral and also has the contacts which engage reverse lights. If you have to wiggle the stick to get the starter to engage, then these parts are worn out...
    $19.95
    SKU: 001825
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  • Oe Metal Valve Cover
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    Oe Metal Valve Cover

    Replacement valve cover for all water cooled Vanagon's 1983.5-1991. Sold individually. For the economy covers, please click here. Ref ID: 113101475A-OE
    $19.95
    SKU: 001708
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  • Oil Pressure Relief Screw/Plug
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    Oil Pressure Relief Screw/Plug

    Oil pressure relief screw/plug. This is the screw on the bottom of the engine that keeps the oil pressure spring and plunger in. Use with an Oil Pressue Relief Valve Sealing Washer. Fits Vanagon aircooled and watercooled 80 thru 91. Will also fit Type 2...
    $19.95
    SKU: 001353
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  • Rear Brake SHoe Spring Kit Rear Brake SHoe Spring Kit
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    Rear Brake SHoe Spring Kit

    Replace your brake hardware to complete you brake renovation. One kit is enough to service both rear drum brakes on your van. Ref ID: 251698003
    $19.95
    SKU: 002136
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  • Rear E-brake Cable Rear E-brake Cable
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    Rear E-brake Cable

    Replace your frayed and binding cables to preven brake drag or failure! Rear E-brake brake cable for 2WD Vanagons. Vanagons have a hand brake system that uses one front cable running from the handle to a pivot mechanism under the van. This pivot...
    $19.95
    SKU: 002118
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  • Rear Lower Spring Pad
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    Rear Lower Spring Pad

    Plastic lower spring pads made by RMW. Original VW pads are long gone but these do the job just the same. It prevents metal to metal contact between spring and trailing arm One per side.  Two required per Vanagon. Ref ID: 251511139AFT Shop by...
    $19.95
    SKU: 002099
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  • Rear Wheel Bearing Spacer
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    Rear Wheel Bearing Spacer

    This precision made rear wheel bearing spacer is responsible for maintaining the correct lateral tension on your rear wheel bearings. Fits all models Vanagon 1980-1991 Also fits 1968-1971 Bay window buses One per side, two per van Sold individually...
    $19.95
    SKU: 001881
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  • Scan Gauge Extension Cable
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    Scan Gauge Extension Cable

    Add an additional 25' to your scan gauge OBDII connector. Excellent for rear mounted ECU. HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Made of oxygen-free pure copper conductors for clean and clear transmission. FTP (foil twisted pair) Shielded with foil shielding and...
    $19.95
    SKU: 003712
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  • Shifter Lock Collar with Set Screw
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    Shifter Lock Collar with Set Screw

    This is the lock collar on the shift lever for manual transmission Vanagons. Fits both 12mm and 14mm shifter. Does not fit vans with 5-speed transmission Set screw included This collar is also included in our complete shifter base kit. Shop by...
    $19.95
    SKU: 002598
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