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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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  • Steering Column Bushing Steering Column Bushing
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    Steering Column Bushing

    This plastic steering column bushing occasionally wears out at the top of the steering column causing play in the steering wheel. Fits all vans 1980-1991.  This is a factory VW part! Ref ID: 171419549 Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to...
    $16.95
    SKU: 001803
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    Upper Steering Column Bushing
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    Upper Steering Column Bushing

    This steering column bushing rests over the lower portion of the steering column tube.   Fits all 1980-1991 Vans both 2WD and Syncro. Sold individually. Note:  May arrive in either black or white depending on vendor. Ref ID:...
    $16.95
    SKU: 002075
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  • Coolant Hose 1.25" to 1.5" Adapter
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    Coolant Hose 1.25" to 1.5" Adapter

    It is tough enough to come up with coolant hoses for the 1985 model Vanagon with the 1.5" diameter coolant transfer pipes, but it is even more difficult to come up with them for the 84 model where they were 1.25". This handy hose adapter works...
    $16.82
    SKU: 003977
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  • Switchback Rack Finishing Plates - 3 Hole Plate
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    Switchback Rack Finishing Plates - 3 Hole Plate

    These Finishing Plates for the upper Switchback Rack mount on the outside of the rungs to provide protection and a finished look to your Rack. Recommended if carrying extra-heavy loads, this brace and supports the Switchback Rack Rungs. In sticking with...
    $16.82
    SKU: 000139
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  • Rear Heater Core Elimination Kit
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    Rear Heater Core Elimination Kit

    Deleting the rear heater core in your van accomplishes two things:  it gives you more storage space under the rear seat and it eliminates an area of potential leaks. This kit uses inline metal adaptors in place of the rear heater core tees in the...
    $16.66
    SKU: KT-004392
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    Sway Bar Drop Link 1980-1984 Sway Bar Drop Link 1980-1984
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    Sway Bar Drop Link 1980-1984

    This sway bar drop link fits 1980-1984 through chassis # 24-E-220000.  (Pro-tip, the last six digits of your VIN # are usually your Vanagon's chassis #) The drop link connects your van's front sway bar from the body to your suspension. Comes...
    $16.44
    SKU: KT-000984
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    3.5 mm Vacuum Line (Sold Per Meter) 3.5 mm Vacuum Line (Sold Per Meter)
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    3.5 mm Vacuum Line (Sold Per Meter)

    This 3.5mm vacuum line is used in the engine bay of all 1.9L & 2.1L watercooled Vanagons from 1983.5-91. Sold by the meter (3.28 feet or 39.3 inches).  One meter should be enough to replace the hose in the various locations in your engine. Ref...
    $15.95
    SKU: 003538
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  • Crankshaft End Play Shim .38mm
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    Crankshaft End Play Shim .38mm

    This .38mm crankshaft end play shim is critical for setting the engine endplay in the VW engine. 75mm diameter by .30mm thickness. Fits 2.0L aircooled and 1.9 &2.1L watercooled engines in Vanagons from 1980-1991. Ref ID: 021105289 Shop by...
    $15.95
    SKU: 001301
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