r/Vanagon

Couple years back i snagged a pair (87 and 91) of nearly matching Vanagon syncro single knobs. Due to life changes i had to let them go and never got to do much with the project. They were super rusty but after sitting in the vanagon i knew i needed one. I regret having to get rid of them but it was the right decision.

Fast forward to now:

Found out you can put an 07k in one (i suspected this was possible) and now my daily driver dream car is again filling my mind. I would also probably do a subaru transmission for reliability. 2wd.

Biggest question is AC as I have kids and how much rust im going to have to fix (lol).

Convince me not to do this. No seriously.

Context: automotive engineer/I design car parts/built a swapped 1.8T Porsche 924S a few years back front end to end solo minus the tuning. I design and manufacture either local or in house.

I have a 1984 Vanagon with original engine. Recently it’s been having an issue where I’ll start it and drive a block or so and then when I stop accelerating at a stop sign or light, it’ll cut off. It doesn’t always do this but it does enough to be an issue. Also, I’ll turn the key to start and nothing will happen. But I’ll hold it for about 10 seconds and then it cranks and starts with a little gas.

My theory is that it’s something electrical or the idle system is failing. Not sure. What do yall think? Any insight will help!