1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon covers a year with two very different engines: a 1.6L inline-four diesel of 97 cubic inches with a single overhead camshaft, and a 2.0L flat-four gasoline engine with overhead valves, both naturally aspirated. The bodies are the 3-door standard passenger van and the 3-door van camper, in Campmobile, GL and L trims. Procedures, specifications and torque values address both engines along with the fuel, cooling and transmission systems, and wiring diagrams follow the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 2.0L flat-four — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door standard passenger van
• 3-door van camper

Trims covered

• Campmobile
• GL
• L

Known issues on the 1982 Vanagon. The 1982 Vanagon has 1 recall on record, covering certain 1982 Vanagon camper and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The spring that holds the latch in the front door locks could break, allowing a door to swing open without warning; the remedy was new springs in the affected locks. With diesel and gasoline engines in the range, the manual pairs body procedures for the front doors with engine, fuel system and electrical system specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.