When was VW Vanagon camper Aircooled in the UK?
In 1982 a 1.6 litre (1588cc) diesel engined bus (water cooled) was added to the range initially with a 4 speed gearbox and then in 1983 with a 5 speed gearbox . You can normally tell if a VW Vanagon Camper is one of the earlier aircooled versions by looking at the front.
How to tell if a Vanagon camper is air cooled or water cooled?
You can normally tell if a VW Vanagon Camper is one of the earlier aircooled versions by looking at the front. The air cooled versions have only a single headlight grill. The water cooled versions have an extra front grill below the headlight grill. As although still rear engined the radiator is located at the front.
What was the name of the Vanagon camper in 1982?
85 Camper 85 Wolfsburg Camper 85 Publications 1986 86 Vanagon L 86 Vanagon GL 86 Vanagon GL Syncro 86 Wolfsburg Camper 86 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro 86 Camper GL 86 Camper GL Syncro 86 Publications 1987 87 Vanagon GL 87 Vanagon GL Syncro 87 Wolfsburg Camper 87 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro 87 Camper GL
When did the VW Westfalia Vanagon come out?
From 1983 the Diesel version had a 5 speed manual gearbox. The early VW Westfalia Vanagon was initially available in 3 colours: In 1982 there was a model update whereby the colour of the furniture was changed to beige with a dark brown edging.
What kind of engine does a VW Vanagon have?
Also the 80-83 Air Cooled Vanagon with a 2.2 up grade Conversion, and finally both the 1.9 and 2.1 Waterboxer Camper and Bus engines with a 2.1 and 2.2 conversion for the 1.9 and 2.1 applications. All are available with either new or rebuilt cylinder heads. All engines available as Complete Turnkey Engines or Long Block Engines only.
When did the Westfalia Vanagon camper come out?
The 1983 Volkswagen Watercooled Westfalia Vanagon Camper Model History. In 1983 the new version of the Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon Camper was released. The main difference between this and the earlier versions was that it was now powered by a water cooled engine.
What was the difference between the 1983 Vanagon camper?
The main difference between this and the earlier versions was that it was now powered by a water cooled engine. The information below is relating to the 1983 Watercooled Vanagon Camper for the USA / Canadian market with the beige furniture and the brown/green or brown/blue upholstery.