1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

1978 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia Camper

VERY original in exceptional condition.

Verifiable 181,xxx miles

Fuel system is stock Bosch L Jetronic, fuel hoses and fuel pump replaced recently.

Cooling system is complete, with all shrouds & working thermostat.

Heater is stock.

Engine was rebuilt with new AMC heads and Mahle pistons and cylinders around 2015

Cooling modifications per VW service bulletin: 10-90 T01. Rods were rebuilt.

Crankshaft main and rod journals as well as case are STD size.

Camshaft and lifters replaced with new.

Transmission was rebuilt by http://www.longenenterprises.com, around 2004 due to bearing noise.

Recent front brake calipers.

Working dealer installed cruise control.

The following modifications were made from original.

Camshaft and lifters are not hydraulic.

Cam is stock Porsche 914. PN 021 109 021M.

Exhaust 1972-74 heat exchangers (individual tubes, like headers)

Ahnendorp.com stainless steel header

https://www.ahnendorp.com/VW-Type-4---Porsche-914-engineparts-and-machining/Exhaust-80/Exhaust-VW-Type-4---Bus---stainless-1933-2122-2219-2690.html

Intake manifold is from an early bus without EGR tubes.

Throttle body is Porsche 914 with a throttle position sensor.

Electrical system is upgraded 70 amp. alternator with all the correct cooling parts.( https://ratwell.com for reference)

Wired for a separate house battery for camping. Rebuilt starter in 2015.

Relay was added to headlight circuit to improve lighting.

Ignition system is Bosch electronic hall effect distributor and coil, as used exclusively in 1979 California model.

Original distributor is included as a spare.

Air conditioning is a dealer installed system.

The compressor was replaced with a modern Sanden SD507 compressor

and converted to 134A. https://www.gilmore-enterprise.net

An improved condenser and fans were added.

Wheels are 15X6 steel wheels purchased from goWesty.com around 2003, allowing better tire choices.

Shocks were upgraded, Bilstein or Sachs.

I have owned and loved this bus for many years and believe I am the third owner. Everything on the interior is original and in great condition. The original exterior is Dakota Beige and was repainted maybe 15-years-ago. I have the hammock that fits over the front seats, though I didn't take photos of this item. I have the removable table, as well as a waterproof gear bag that mounts on the top. I also have the original owners manual and about ten years worth of early service records up to around 85K miles. I even have some original fabric that I purchased years ago (just to have) but never did anything with it. The tent was replaced about 8-years-ago and is in perfect condition. Rust is minimal and superficial. Everything works, but except for occasional outings my bus has been mostly resting in the garage for some time now. My three kids, now grown, have had many adventures in this bus but it is time for a new owner to make some new adventures of their own. Message me for additional photos including videos of the engine running.

Additional ECM spares are included as well as 79 California ECM and harness which allows the use of an oxygen sensor. (installed in header tube for cyl 3). Original type exhaust and catalytic converter is included, in the event that you need to convert back. It is missing the left exhaust manifold. EGR type manifold included, and other spare parts.

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