Yup the 82 diesel 5 spd has a pan, the oil filter on mine is on the top, so I don't have the problem to which you refer. I've been told they are there for noise reduction primarily. Tromper 82 diesel...the manatee ----- Original Message ----- From: Dana Morphew <kdm@WHIDBEY.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 6:50 AM Subject: Re: DM is dead! Long live DM!!!
> My bro's '83 5-spd. Diesel has a pan installed. I don't know if the '82 > Diesel had one. I'd leave them off if the only issue is to keep the > works free from road debris/splash. > > -Dana- > > > Deutsche Methode (DM) is less present on this vehicle than anything I have > > yet seen on a German product. Serviceability apparently is no longer on the > > list of design criteria. A protective metal under pan requires the removal > > of four bolts and tweeking of the plastic bumper for clearance so it will > > drop to access the oil filter. Mine Got!!! > > |
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