In a message dated 10/13/2001 10:56:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, KENWILFY writes:
> I have noticed that some Vanagons (actually I have only seen one '87 > Wolfsburg) have this air intake setup with the ducting, while most do not. > Does anyone have a clue as to what years they did this and why some vans > have it and others don't? I am pretty positive my '91 Carat does not have > this setup. You would think it is a good idea as far as getting the > coolest air possible for the intake. But then you have the possibility of > this happening (problems with long air duct run). Any comments? > I just checked with ETKA and the air intake system is the same for all Vanagons from 1986 to 1992. Yes, ETKA is showing a 1992 model Vanagon. If you do not have these parts then someone has removed them is my opinion. I'm not swearing by this as we all know they made these vehicles one by one while drinking way too much German brew. Maybe I should go there and apply for a position ! Just a good thought for Monday morning. Peace Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion</A> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: <A HREF="http://www.vanagon.com/">Vanagon List</A>, <A HREF="http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/">LiMBO</A>, <A HREF="http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/CIW_English.asp">IWCCC</A> & Capital City VW Club Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com
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