SOLD: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Weekender
It’s time for us to find our beloved Bullwinkle a new home. This van has seen us through countless adventures, from the east coast to the west. We’ve done our best to compile as much of the upgrades and maintenance info we’ve done to the van. Almost all work has been done by Chase & I. There is also an extensive folder of receipts and records dating from when we purchased in 2013 to current. Regular oil & filter changes as well as tire rotations and other basic maintenance were always maintained.
This is a Weekender version of the Westfalia — a Wolfsburg Weekender to be exact. This means that it does not have a full camper interior, but rather a rear facing jump seat and a table with a full sized bench.
There will be more photos coming over the next few days that are more specific & show more of the interior
Mechanical Upgrades + Maintenance
Rebuilt transmission by Matt Steedle with sub 1000 miles on it (installed April 2022)
New steels, frictions and seals
New OEM Volkswagen direct reverse piston, and also the forward piston
New aftermarket low/reverse piston
New forward clutch return spring
New sealing rings
New brake band
Upgraded 2nd gear servo piston
New OEM Volkswagen forward piston
New OEM Volkswagen direct piston
New aftermarket low/reverse piston
New brake band
New master rebuild kit
New SKF diff bearing
New FAG pinion bearing
Rebuilt 1.9 Stock Engine (estimated mileage on rebuilt engine - 60-70k)
Upgraded Transmission Cooler from German Transaxle
(4) A/T Tires - General Grabber - 27 x 8.50 R14LT
Full Size Spare Tire
Upgraded Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
Upgraded Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes
Brand New Starter Battery (under warranty)
All Fuel Lines upgraded & replaced 2022
Regular Maintenance to CV Axles & Joints - recently replaced 2022
Rear Wheel Bearings - replaced 2022
Rear Heater is deleted under bench
Air conditioning has been deleted for more storage
Willing to include quite a bit of small parts & goodies. Spare filters, etc.
Exterior / Cosmetic Upgrades
GoWesty Steel Plate Bumpers front + rear w/hitch
GoWesty Center Console - Deluxe version
Go Westy Swing Away Arm system with Storage Box
Rocky Mountain Westy Ladder
Recently replaced poptop tent
Pop Top Seals replaced - 2022
Original Bentley Repair Manual
New ARB Touring Black Aluminum Awning with Light 8.2FT Model#814412A
Blazecut Fire Supression installed on engine cover 2022
Slider Door Bearings replaced 2022
Heavy Duty Truck Mirrors
Heavy Duty High Offset Window Cranks
Westy Bravo Leather Cabinet Organizer
Rubber Floor Mats
Resealed Front Windows 2022
Heavy Duty Pop Top Load Assist Struts (2 sets to accomodate carrying more weight on roof)
Upgraded Sliding Window Screens
Instrument Cluster Foil Repair Kit - new/brighter dash lights
New interior lighting set up with rear over bed lighting & lights under the rail running the length of the drivers side
New bed cushion with high density foam (replaced 2022)
New flooring - installed 2022
Dometic 55IM Fridge
Thule Roof Rack System with 78” Square bars & Rain Gutter High brackets
(2) Two Gallon RotoPax Gas Containers with locking storage
Upgraded cd player - usb capable for playing music off your phone - upgraded speakers
Custom Oak top ‘pantry’ box made by Aimee
New Rear Hatch Screen
Electrical System Upgrades :
(2) 100 Amp Hour Lithium Battleborn Batteries
Victron Solar Controller SmartSolar MPPT 100/30
Victron BC DC Converter
Victron BMV Battery Monitor
Entire system can be accessed via Bluetooth
Plug set up for portable solar panel