1985 VW Vanagon 4232
The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon is part of the early water-cooled wasserboxer period and represents the final full year before the larger 2.1L engine and late-style updates arrived. With its 1.9L water-cooled flat-four engine, front-mounted radiator, lower grille, round headlights, rear-wheel-drive layout, independent suspension, and popular Tin-top and Westfalia camper configurations, the 1985 VW Vanagon is a key model for classic Volkswagen owners and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1985 VW Vanagon, including Tin-top, Westfalia, Weekender-style, and other water-cooled Vanagon applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon parts and accessories, including wasserboxer engine parts, cooling system parts, brake parts, suspension parts, steering parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, camper parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1985 VW Vanagon and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a driver, restoring a Westfalia camper, replacing worn original parts, or planning a full Vanagon restoration.
More about the 1985 VW Vanagon
Factory-style details
- Early water-cooled VW Vanagon
- 1.9L water-cooled wasserboxer flat-four engine
- Approximately 82 hp engine output
- Front-mounted radiator with lower grille
- Round headlights
- Rear-mounted engine layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Independent front suspension
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Tin-top and Westfalia applications may apply depending on fitment
1985 Vanagon notes
- 1985 is the final year of the early 1.9L wasserboxer period before the 2.1L update
- Round headlights remained part of the early water-cooled Vanagon styling
- Water-cooled models use a front radiator and lower grille
- Cooling system, heater, exhaust, and engine parts differ from earlier air-cooled Vanagons
- Late 1985 and model-year transition details can vary by build date and market
- Body, trim, engine, cooling, brake, suspension, wheel, camper, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and Vanagon model
