What year did the Vanagon become water-cooled?
1983
1983-1985: The Vanagon was introduced in year model 1983 with a water-cooled “Wasserboxer” or “Waterboxer” (for all of us English-speaking folk) engine in North America.
What is a T25 Vanagon?
First built in August 1979, the T25, also known in the USA as a Vanagon, and in Germany and the majority of Europe as a T3, was a huge success and a radical jump forward from the evolution between Splitscreen and Bay Window Campers and Transporters.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Vanagon have?
The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon was powered with a 1.9-liter, water-cooled four-cylinder engine that generated 83 horsepower, thanks to a fuel-injection system called the Digi-Jet. The rear-wheel-drive vehicle was also equipped with rack and pinion steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, and front and rear independent suspension.
What was the VL version of the Vanagon?
A Vanagon VL version added velour upholstery, folding arm rests for each seat, tinted glass, a rear window wiper/washer, and a premium sound system. A Vanagon Camper was also available. It was equipped with a pop-up roof, a stove, kitchen cabinet and sink, a swivel table, and refrigerator.
What’s the capacity of a GL-4 Vanagon fluid?
It adds an impact additive to GL-4 to combat gear lash. VW has issued a tech bulletin update on capcity (included Bentley §35.31 in later editions to reduce capacity by 15mm (9/16″) BELOW the filler hole to reduce foaming and shift effort. Caution: There is some controversy about using GL-5 in transmissions specifying GL-4.
How long to idle a 1985 VW Vanagon?
1985 VW Vanagon Needs To Idle For 10-15 Minutes To Heat Up The Transmission… 1985 VW Vanagon needs to idle for 10-15 minutes to heat up the transmission fluid before it goes into gear. Reverse works immediately, any forward gear needs to wait.