Date: Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject: A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
Unca Joel sent me this when I was shopping for a bus, it was extremely usefull.
>Explanation of Chassis number: for model years 1968-1979
> 218-000-001
>Vehicle Type ------------------------------------x|| |
> 2 - Transporter || |
>Vehicle Model ------------------------------------x| |
> 1 = Kastenwagen (Panel Truck), later also | |
> High-Roof Panel Truck and Fire Truck) | |
> 2 = Achtsitzer-bus, Neunsitzer-bus (Station | |
> Wagon 8-seater, 9-seater) | |
> 3 = Kombi (Kombi, Kombi for Fire Trucks, and | |
> Campmobile) | |
> 4 = Sondermodell (Special model, 8- and 9- | |
> seater) | |
> 5 = Sondermodell (Special Model, 7-seater) | |
> 6 = Pritschewagen (Pickup Truck) | |
> 7 = Krankenwagen (Ambulance) | |
> 8 = Siebensitzer Bus (7-seater bus) | |
>Vehicle Model Year (last digit of model year) -----x |
> 8 - 1968* 2 - 1972 6 - 1976 |
> 9 - 1969* 3 - 1973 7 - 1977 |
> 0 - 1970 4 - 1974 8 - 1978* |
> 1 - 1971 5 - 1975 9 - 1979* |
> (note that 8 = 1968 AND 1978, 9 = 1969 AND 1979) |
>Sequential Production Number ------------------------xxx-xxx
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>1968 Chassis Number 218-000-001 - 218-220-000
> Engine Number B-5-000-001 - B-5-050-173
> 1584 cc, 57 HP @ 4400 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> Fuel system: Solex 30 PICT-2 carburetor
> Imported to U.S. 57,862
> Total produced:
>
>1) Entirely new front end: single piece windshield
> turn signals below headlights, near bumpers.
>2) Sliding side door becomes standard on Kombi, Microbus
>3) Double cv-joints (no reduction gears)
>4) Redesigned front axle with ball joints, worm/peg steering
>5) Larger side windows
>6) New fresh air ventilation system
>7) Lower ground clearance
>8) Same 14-inch wheels as 1964-1967. 7.00 x 14 tires.
>9) Some buses still being manufactured in Emden, Germany as well as
> Hannover
>10) Fuel tank capacity increased to 60 liters (from 40 liters)
>
>
>1969 Chassis Number 219-000-001 - 219-200-000
> Engine Number B-5-050-174 - B-5-116-436
> 1584 cc, 57 HP @ 4400 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> Fuel system: Solex 30 PICT-2 carburetor
> Imported to U.S. 54,985
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Round side marker reflectors between wheel wells
>2) Generator rated at 38 amps (previously 30 amps)
>
>
>1970 Chassis Number 210-2000-001 - 210-2300-000
> Engine Number B-5-116-437 - B-5-230-000
> 1584 cc, 57 HP @ 4400 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> Fuel system: Solex 30 PICT-3 carburetor
> Imported to U.S. 72,515
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Thermostat added to funnel warm air into air cleaner
>2) Heavier duty oil pump
>3) New fuel pump
>4) Double cylinder brake system with warning light
>5) Square side marker reflectors and marker lights, moved to before
> front wheel well and after rear wheel well
>6) Gasoline tank venting through Evaporative Emission Control System
>7) Throttle valve postioner on carburetor/throttle linkage
>8) Fuse box with integral relay panel
>9) Ignition key warning buzzer
>
>
>1971 Chassis Number 211-2000-001 - 211-2300-000
> Engine Number AE-0-000-001 - AE-0-529-815
> 1584 cc, 60 HP @ 4400 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> Fuel System: Solex 34 PICT-3 carburetor
> Total Produced:
> Imported to U.S. 68,561
>
>1) Dual port intake cylinder heads
>2) 34 PICT-3 carburetor
>3) 3-part dual port intake manifold
>4) Vacuum retard distributor
>5) Chrome exhaust valve stems
>6) 2nd oil pressure control valve
>7) New oil cooler (bump in fan shroud)
>8) New clutch and throw-out bearing assembly
>9) Disc brakes on front axle
>10) Collapsible steering column
>11) Brake fluid reservoir moved to behind driver's seat
>12) Roof color (white) extended to below side windows on two-tone models
>13) Front door arm rest air ducts (from 221-2197-035)
>14) Sliding side door uses only one Bowden cable (previously two)
>15) Adjustable steering locks on front axle (from 211-2066-397)
>16) New fuel pump cover
>17) Dashpot added to throttle valve positioner
>18) Ignition switch locks steering wheel
>19) Wheel changed to 5-1/2 J x 14-inch (previously 5JK x 14) with
> smaller offset amount; wheels attached with lugs and nuts (instead
> of studs); flat hubcaps introduced
>
>
>1972 Chassis Number 212-2000-001 - 212-2300-000
> Engine Number CA-0-000-001 - CA-0-016-185
> CB-0-000-001 - CB-0-056-205
> 1679 cc, 63 HP @ 4800 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> Fuel System: Solex 34 PDSIT-2, 34 PDSIT-3 carburetors
> Imported to U.S. 48,178
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Type 4 1679 cc engine introduced (same as Porsche 914, VW 411/412)
> with spin-on oil filter
>2) Dual carburetors (Solex 34 PDSIT-2, 34 PDSIT-3)
>3) Redesigned rear body air intake scoops (squared instead of crescent-
> shaped)
>4) Larger triple-element taillights
>5) Diaphragm clutch
>6) CV-joints slightly different
>7) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system
>8) New fuel pump and pump location
>9) Alternator introduced, rated at 55 amps (previously generator)
>10) Parking brake cable adjustable via equalizer bar
>11) Fuel filler cap door moved rearward (out of reach of sliding door)
>
>
>1973 Chassis Number 213-2000-001 - 213-2300-000
> Engine Number CB-0-062-006 -
> CD-0-000-000 - Automatic Transmission
> 1679 cc, 63 HP @ 4800 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> 3-speed automatic, 003 NB
> Fuel System: Solex 34 PDSIT-2, 34 PDSIT-3
> Imported to U.S. 43,533
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Smog pump added to EGR
>2) Access hatch for engine area added to rear cargo floor
>3) Deformable body area behind bumpers (Energy Absorbing Support)
>4) Paper element air filter
>5) 3-speed automatic transmission available as option
>6) Bigger front disc brake caliper/pads
>7) New worm/roller steering box
>8) Front turn signals moved up under windshield (at ends of air grill)
>9) Redesigned windshield wiper arm shafts
>10) Last year buses are manufactured in Emden, Germany as well as in
> Hannover
>
>
>1974 Chassis Number 214-2000-001 - 214-2300-000
> Engine Number AW -
> 1795 cc, 65 HP @ 4200 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> 3-speed automatic, 003 NB
> Fuel System: Solex 34 PDSIT-2, 34 PDSIT-3 carburetors
> Imported to U.S. 30,166
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Rear seat folds down
>2) Different gear ratios in manual transmission
>3) Engine size increased to 1795 cc (109.5 cu in), 65 HP
>4) Larger clutch
>5) Carburetor throat size increased
>6) Fuel filler cap no longer hidden by flap door
>7) Larger brake vacuum booster
>
>
>1975 Chassis Number 215-2000-001 - 215-2300-000
> Engine Number AP-0-027-466 -
> ED-0-000-640 -
> 1795 cc, 67 HP @ 4400
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 002 CM
> 3-speed automatic, 003 NC, 003 ND
> Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic AFC Electronic Fuel Injection
> Imported to U.S. 17,679
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Bosch AFC fuel injection introduced
>2) Hinges changed on rear engine access door
>3) Windshield wiper switch moved to a stalk on steering column
>4) New steering column
>5) Battery rated at 54 amp-hours
>
>
>1976 Chassis Number 216-2000-001 - 216-2300-000
> Engine Number CJ-0-000-001 -
> GD-0-000-001 -
> 1970 cc, 67 HP @ 4200
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 091 CP
> 3-speed automatic, 010 NF
> Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic AFC Electronic Fuel Injection
> Imported to U.S. 20,825
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Engine size increased to 1970 cc
>2) New front door hinges (from 236-2126-632)
>3) New 3-speed automatic transmission
>
>
>1977 Chassis Number 217-2000-001 - 217-2300-000
> Engine Number GD-0-040-000 -
> GE-0-000-001 -
> 1970 cc, 67 HP @ 4200 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 091 CP
> 3-speed automatic, 010 NF
> Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic AFC Electronic Fuel Injection
> Imported to U.S. 26,209
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Front seats have head rests, are more comfortable, and recline
> (metal wall behind front seats removed)
>
>
>1978 Chassis Number 218-2000-001 - 218-2300-000
> Engine Number GD-0-000-000 -
> GE-0-007-083 -
> 1970 cc, 67 HP @ 4200 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 091 CP
> 3-speed automatic, 010 NF
> Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic AFC Electronic Fuel Injection
> Imported to U.S. 26,017
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Sliding side windows introduced (replacing swing vent windows)
>2) Hydraulic valve lifters
>
>
>1979 Chassis Number 219-2000-001 - 219-2300-000
> Engine Number GD-0-040-001 -
> GE-0-000-000 (California models)
> 1970 cc, 67 HP @ 4200 rpm
> Transmission: 4-speed manual, 091 CP
> 3-speed automatic, 010 NF
> Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic AFC Electronic Fuel Injection
> Imported to U.S. 11,762
> Total Produced:
>
>1) Body made slightly wider (1.6 inches extra)
>2) Catalytic converter introduced into exhaust system
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>References:
> Bus-Transporter, Die Geschichte eines Welterfolges,
> Randolf Unruh,
> Motorbuch Verlag, Postfach 103743, 7000 Stuttgart 10,
> ISBN 3-613-01411-4
>
> Volkswagen Official Service Manual, Station Wagon/Bus, 1968-1979
> Robert Bentley, Inc., 872 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
> ISBN 0-8376-0094-4
>
> Das grosse Buch der Volkswagen Typen,
> Lothar Boschen,
> Motorbuch Verlag, Postfach 103743, 7000 Stuttgart 10,
> ISBN 3-87943-799-8
>
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