What is the best year Vanagon?
Typically, it is wise to stick to the 1986-1991 models only. Every once in a great while you come across a 1983-1985 model that is worthy of upgrading to the newer 1986-1991 systems so it becomes, essentially, as good as the later models. The Vanagon was available in a full camper, and also a simpler “Weekender” model.
Are Volkswagen vanagons reliable?
Volkswagen Vanagon Ratings Overview 4 car owners like you reviewed their Volkswagen Vanagon. The average rating is a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Why are vanagons so expensive?
But, why are old, European vans such a prized possession, and why are they so expensive? The answer to that question is basic supply and demand: VW vanagons and campers had their hay day decades ago; Production lines stopped making models based on the earlier the vanagons and Kombi designs in 2003.
Is a Volkswagen bus a good car?
The Volkswagen Bus, as it’s commonly known, is an automotive and cultural icon. It’s the exemplar of VW’s commitment to simple, practical and affordable transportation. It rivals the Beetle for whimsical charm. And, while certainly not VW’s best car, it’s the most valuable among collectors.
How long does a Eurovan engine last?
Barring timing chain failure, overheating (blown hoses or failed fans), or lack of lubrication (hole in the oil pan), these engines will typically go at least 300,000 miles.
What happens if you drive a Vanagon with low coolant?
Driving a Vanagon with low coolant even a short distance can cause severe head cracks and gasket problems. This translates into thousands of dollars for that short ten mile drive that you “had” to do after the light started blinking.
Why did VW have problems with headgaskets and heads?
VW had many problems with headgaskets and heads back in the 80s and early 90s primarily because most of the coolant that was sold out there where normal people would buy it (NAPA, Kmart, etc) was hostile to the aluminum, cast iron, rubber, and steel sandwich that is the waterboxer engine.
Why do I Keep my Vanagon resistors in stock?
If you can get the high speed but not the low then you may have a burned out resistor (86-92 Vanagon only) or a bad fuse or wiring (83.5-85 Vanagon). I keep the resistors in stock if you need one because I find that (because of age) many times they have failed the owner doesn’t even know.