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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  • Lower Ball Joint Locking Nut Lower Ball Joint Locking Nut
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    Lower Ball Joint Locking Nut

      This is the genuine VW lower ball joint nut with a specialized tab style thread locker on the top.   Fits all Vanagons 1980-1991 and Bay Window buses 1968-1979. One per ball joint, two per van. Please note that if you are replacing your lower...
    $11.95
    SKU: 001874
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  • Luggage Rack Drain Hole Screen Kit
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    Luggage Rack Drain Hole Screen Kit

    Protect your investment in your beloved Westy with our luggage rack drain hole screen kit.  Includes everything you need to install screens over the four large drain holes in the Westfalia luggage rack.  Prevent leaves and debris from...
    $11.95
    SKU: 004586
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  • Power Steering Filter
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    Power Steering Filter

    This power steering filter is found inside the power steering reservoir at the rear of the engine compartment. Consider changing this filter any time you have your power steering hydraulic system open for repairs. Ref ID: 431422385A Shop by...
    $11.95
    SKU: 002740
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  • Rear Brake Shoe Pivot Pin Rear Brake Shoe Pivot Pin
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    Rear Brake Shoe Pivot Pin

    This rear brake shoe pivot pin resides in the rear drum brake assembly and locates the bottom of the brakes shoes on the backing plate. Fits all 1980-1991 Vanagons. There are two per side, four per van. Sold individually Ref ID: 251609209
    $11.95
    SKU: 002108
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  • Rear Control Arm Rubber Bushing
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    Rear Control Arm Rubber Bushing

    This rear control arm rubber bushing allows the trailing arm to pivot with suspension travel but also keeps the trailing arm in alignment. You'll need two bushings per control arm, four per van. This is a fairly involved repair.  We recommend...
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    SKU: 002092
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  • Rear Hatch Tube Grommet - Left Side Rear Hatch Tube Grommet - Left Side
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    Rear Hatch Tube Grommet - Left Side

    VW calls this a grommet, but it's actually a hollow tube that wires run through between the body and rear hatch on the driver's side of the hatch. This tube grommet protects the defroster wiring and is often degraded or missing. Fits all 1980-1991...
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    SKU: 002669
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  • Sliding Door Bump Stop
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    Sliding Door Bump Stop

    This is the rubber stop or bumper that your sliding door hits when it is closed. It is located at the end of the track underneath the sliding door cover panel on the outside of the van. Fits 1985-91 vanagons Ref ID: 251843876
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    SKU: 002276
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  • Sliding Door Upper Nylon Guide - 1980-1984 Sliding Door Upper Nylon Guide - 1980-1984
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    Sliding Door Upper Nylon Guide - 1980-1984

    This sliding door upper nylon guide was used on 1980-1984 Vanagons instead of an upper roller.  This guide is a wear item, so if your slider feels loose on its track at the upper front be sure to check this out. Ref ID: 251843423
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    SKU: 002266
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  • Subaru Timing Belt Guide Rail
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    Subaru Timing Belt Guide Rail

    This Subaru timing belt guide rail is found on EJ-series engines with manual transmissions.  It ensures that your timing belt doesn't jump teeth with heavy engine loads, such as engine braking. These did NOT come on Subaru motors with automatic...
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    SKU: 001769
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