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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: turboedbug on January 08, 2016, 07:49:06 pm

Title: 1982 vanagon
Post by: turboedbug on January 08, 2016, 07:49:06 pm

Hey diesel enthusiast, well I am  tossing the idea around about a diesel vanagon that is for sale locally for 1600$ it needs the engine rebuilt. The chassis is in good condition. No rust.Is that a good price? Anything I should look at?

Title: Re: 1982 vanagon
Post by: libbydiesel on January 08, 2016, 08:57:14 pm

Westy or tin top?  Dents?  Interior condition? 

Title: Re: 1982 vanagon
Post by: turboedbug on January 09, 2016, 09:29:53 am

Not sure on the interior, 4 speed no rust

Title: Re: 1982 vanagon
Post by: libbydiesel on January 09, 2016, 09:34:41 am

Westy or tin top?

Title: Re: 1982 vanagon
Post by: mammonista on January 09, 2016, 11:34:25 am

mY first van was an '82 diesel 7-passenger with a sunroof. loved that thing. I'd say that the gearbox alone is worth $500-$700 if it's not junk.  If it's truly 'no rust' I'd jump on it unless you need it for a daily driver. They are SLOWWWWWW.  Probably not even capable of freeway cruising unless you're pretty brave. But with a 1.6td or a 1.9td or a TDI it's a fun economical ride