There are a few other differences. Starting in 1990 we have day time running lights. Dashes are different in some years. No OXY light in the dash nor oxygen sensor counter. I am sure there are a few other difference too... David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of JordanVw@AOL.COM Sent: February 5, 2005 9:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
In a message dated 2/6/05 12:23:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, camper@tactical-bus.info writes:
> For a vanagon with no letter, I would bet on a speedo change, possible > fuel > filler change, seat belts, maybe turn signal or brake light lenses (some > countries permit various colors), the right glass cert on the windshield, > and depending on year, the side and rear glass. > > > the only difference between Canadian market vanagons and US market vanagons is the speedometer says KPH instead of MPH, and the e-brake warning light to the left of the cluster is not marked "brake". oh..and the canadian spec westys have the exterior elec outlet down low, instead of inline with the other 2 water inlet ports. thats it. other than what i just listed, Canadian and US model vanagons are the same. the same windshields, seatbelts, emission equipment, lighting, gas tank and filler neck, all the same. no other differences. a speedo cluster change is all that is needed to conform to US standards. chris |
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