In a message dated 10/13/2001 10:56:04 AM Eastern Daylight T=
ime, KENWILFY writes:
I have noticed that some Vanago=
ns (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 wha=
t 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 thin=
k it is a good idea as far as getting the coolest air possible for the intak=
e. 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 in=
take 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 s=
omeone 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 Ger=
man brew. Maybe I should go there and apply for a position ! Jus=
t a good thought for Monday morning.
Peace
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a VW C=
amper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless=
Steel Mufflers
Frank Condelli & =
Associates or http://frankcondelli.com