1989 VW Westfalia, 2.5L Subaru Engine & Other Great Upgrades

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1989 VW Westfalia with Subaru 2.5L Engine and Many Extras

This van is super clean and in great working order. The A/C was just tuned up so it is ready to load up for your summer adventures. The Subaru engine and cruise control make it a pleasure to drive (even uphill). Once you arrive at your destination, the camper upgrades allow you to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors in comfort.

What camper upgrades? Well, there is solar power and a big lithium battery to keep the fridge and freezer (yes, ice cream) running like a dream all summer. There is also a power inverter with ample juice to run your electric goodies (computer, coffee maker, hair dryer) and a furnace to keep you comfy even when it is cold outside. All of this was done without sacrificing cabinet space.

I have owned and meticulously cared for this van for the past 15 years. The van is a WA state native that spent a few years UT and WY. The exterior still has the original paint on the driver’s side and rear, almost no rust in seams or underneath and a few minor dings and scratches. The interior has the original upholstery, carpeting, curtains, cabinets and is in great condition (no smoking or pets).

It has a clean title and the Carfax report shows no accidents. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars maintaining, rebuilding or upgrading pretty much everything which means you won’t have to. Receipts and records from myself and previous owners along with the original VW owner’s manuals and a Bentley factory manual will be included.

Van Chassis Features:

• - A/C, cruise control, power mirrors
• - Small Car Performance 2.5L Subaru engine conversion with all options including electronic cruise control, aluminum bell housing & oil pan and stainless exhaust.
• - 4 spd manual transmission with limited slip differential (much better traction)
• - Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo
• - Scan Guage digital instrument display
• - New brighter headlights with protectors (E-code H4 headlights, much better visibility than original lights)
• - Go Westy 16” aluminum wheels with Nokian tires (40% tread)
• - Heavy duty rear brake drums
• - Locking storage drawer
• - South African style mud flaps
• - Stainless steel coolant pipes
• - Heavy duty rubber front floor mats
• - Carpet floor mats for front and rear
• - Front nose bra
• - Tinted windows
• - Heavy duty rear door struts (door will easily stay up with a rack on it)
• - Roof rack crossbars

Van Camper Features

• - Pop top (like new, front and side ventilation for better airflow).
• - Sleeps 4
• - 2 burner propane stove
• - Sink with upgraded Sureflow faucet so the water flow can be adjusted
• - 1.6 cu ft, 12VDC/120VAC, high efficiency Isotherm fridge upgrade (larger and works much better than original fridge)
• - Propex HS2000 propane furnace upgrade
• - 2, 100W solar panels that can be easily configured in two ways. The first configuration is a 100W solar panel above the luggage box. The second configuration is to place both solar panels on the roof rack.
• - 100Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) house battery upgrade. It fits in the original house battery location under the driver’s seat.
• - Renogy power management system with solar and battery monitor
• - 1500W power inverter upgrade
• - 13.2 gal water tank
• - 3 gal propane tank upgrade that meets modern safety standards
• - CO sensor / alarm
• - Dimmable LED lounge lighting
• - Bug screens for rear hatch and sliding side doors
• - Front passenger seat swivels 180 degrees (driver’s seat swivel was removed)
• - Rear dining table (leg for front table but no table top)
• - Upgraded black metal screens for side windows (instead of original plastic screens)
• - Gowesty upgraded hook up boxes for power and water

Mileage:

• - 18,000 miles on a premium $7200 transaxle rebuild by German Transaxle of America
• - 38,000 miles since $4000 of camper upgrades
• - 61,000 miles on new Subaru engine
• - 141,000 miles since the Subaru engine conversion
• - 321,000 total miles on the van but it looks and drives great and has plenty of life in it since much of it has been rebuilt or updated.