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HTML Doco What the heck is this thing??? Shop Tool Explanations - August, 2009
A humorous approach to explaining the purpose of all of those pretty tools in the garage.
HTML Doco The New Vanagon Project - April, 2005
Some pictures of the van as purchased in early 2005.
HTML Doco The Compleat Idiots Guide To Fixing My Vanagon/Subaru's Rough Idle Problem - September, 2004
Obsession with a rough idling engine leaves the author ignoring the obvious. If nothing else, this ramble will make you feel good about your own mechanical skills.

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HTML Doco Search CraigsList - April, 2005
A simple way to search the popular Craigslist.org for vanagon bits. Currently customized for PNW and Texas.
HTML Doco R&R of the Vanagon Gas Tank - April, 2005
A step by step guide to removal and replacement of the fuel tank for later model Vanagons.
HTML Doco Vanagon Paint Codes - February, 2005
A table of paint codes for the 90 Vanagons.
HTML Doco The Cost of My Addiction - VW Multivan Update/Restoration - December, 2004
Itemized listing of the updates and restoration activities completed on the vanagon, complete with related costs. Ouch.
Excel Doco Wheel Replacement Worksheet - Excel Spreadsheet - November, 2004
Information on stock tire/wheel diameter to assist in choosing replacement wheels and tires for your Vanagon. Requires Excel.
HTML Doco Vanagon Cooling System Explained - November, 2004
GoWesty's most excellent explanation of the vanagon water cooled radiator fan.
HTML Doco Vanagon Cooling System Explained - Part II - February, 2005
David Beierl's additional comments to supplement the above listed article on the vanagon water cooled radiator fan.
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Vanagon Specifications

1990 Vanagon MultiVan         Base Price: $20,670
Standard Features:

Drivetrain
  • 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
  • Digifant electronic fuel injection
  • 90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
  • 4 speed manual transmission
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Cruise control
  • Electronic ignition
  • Dynamic oil pressure system
  • Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
  • Independent front & rear suspension
  • Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
  • Power assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14
  • 14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
Exterior, body
  • Clearcoat metallic paint
  • Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
  • Sliding side door
  • Sliding side windows with screens
  • Opening wing windows
  • Tinted glass
  • Electric rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
  • Intermittent front windshield wipers
  • Metalic grey aero style bumpers & rocker panels
  • Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Vehicle Measurements
Click here to view a graphic showing vanagon dimensions.
Measurement Imperial Metric
Wheelbase: 96.9" 2.46 meters
Front track: 62.4" 1.585 meters
Rear track: 61.8" 1.57 meters
Length: 179.9" 4.57 meters
Width: 72.6" 1.844 meters
Height: 80.9" 2.055 meters
Ground clearance: 6.3" 16 cm
Turning circle:(curb-to-curb) 35.8 ft 10.91 meters
Interior
  • Padded instrument panel
  • Speedometer with trip odometer
  • Tachometer
  • Fuel level gauge
  • Coolant temperature gauge
  • Illuminated vanity mirror
  • Illuminated lockable glove box
  • 4 speaker radio prep with antenna
  • Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
  • Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
  • Auxiliary rear heater
  • Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
  • One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat
  • Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
  • Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
  • Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
    • (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
  • Folding side table
  • Power front windows
  • Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
  • Fluorescent light
  • Privacy curtains
  • 5 cupholders
  • Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
  • Full carpeting
  • Cloth inlays in door panels
  • Removeable screen for hatch door
  • Two person overhead sleeping loft
  • Rear clothes locker
Cargo capacity:
Measurement Imperial Metric
Behind rear seat: 49.7 ft 1.408 meters
Rear seat down: 92.9 ft 2.633 meters
Rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed 201 ft 5.696 meters
Miscellaneous
Click here to view a vanagon fuel economy sheet.
  • 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
  • 18 MPG EPA city estimate
  • 19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
  • Metallic paint - $390
  • 3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
  • AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature - $350

This information was copied from a posting found on the Vanagon.com site and the Vanagonauts.com site.
Thanks to both of them for the great resources.

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Items I'm Looking For (or) Selling

Vanagon Items Wanted

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Vanagon Items For Sale

1991 Vanagon 2.1L Air Filter Box - $20 Send Message
Vanagon Gauge Overlay Printout. Printed on PhotoPaper. - $10
An exact scale replica of the vanagon gauge faces in white. Available with customized trouble light icons. Printed out on glossy paper and applicable with double-sided tape.
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Vanagon Gauge Overlay Printout. Image Only. - $5
An exact scale replica of the vanagon gauge faces in white. Available with customized trouble light icons for $15. Print out on glossy paper and apply with double-sided tape.
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Powered By Subaru Bumper Sticker - Official logo of the SubaruVanagon group. Professionally printed vinyl. - $5 Send Message

  SOLD - 1993 Subaru EJ20 Long Block - $100
Great condition. Has dime size hole punched in center timing belt cover. Comes with coolant manifold, heads, oilpan, valve covers. Approx 95k miles. I removed it from my vanagon to replace it with the current ej22 so know for sure it runs well.
 
  SOLD - Used 1991 Vanagon Poptop Canvas. Excellent condition with exception of one 3X12 weathered section which needs patching. - $90
 
  SOLD - 1990 Vanagon 2.1L Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - $50  
  SOLD - 1991 Vanagon 2.1L Waterboxer Engine - $750 - To be available 2/15 or so. To see/hear it run, click on one of the video icons at left.  
  SOLD - KEP Expansion Tank Brass Bleeding Fitting - Brand New - Unused. - $8  
  SOLD - 1991 VW Vanagon Alloys w/ NEW Michelin XC LT Tires (195X75X14 C Load Rating) - $450  
  SOLD - Gray Carpet Set for Front Cabin (covers front seat pedestals, firewall, floor, and passage) - Used, Good Condition - $50  
SOLD - 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Multivan - Details regarding my last vanagon can be found here.  
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SubaruVanagon Bumper Stickers

I received a tremendous amount of information and assistance from the members of the subaruvanagon user group (currently hosted on yahoo). I had some vinyl stickers printed up to thank the members who helped me out.

I have these stickers available to all interested at the price of $5 (includes mailing).

Have asked some of the fellow vanagon/subaru convertees to send me pics of their vans. These are displayed herein.

Click here to view the slideshow