The service and repair manual for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon — the 2.1L H4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.1L H4 — 129 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Syncro Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · GL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Campmobile Van Camper 3-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 14 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Vanagon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,396
- Accessories & Equipment 38
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 20
- Brakes 77
- Maintenance 108
- Steering 61
- Electrical 71
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 119
- Transmission 133
- Engine Performance 284
- All Except Quantum 37
- Quantum 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Vanagon
- Equipment — appliance › air conditioner · 93V175000If the plastic breaks where it is held at the twomounting screws, the center air flow duct can separ.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 88V038000Should seepage occur, leaking fuel can cause a risk offire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Tires · 88V076000Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 89V067000Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Owners have filed 14 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Vanagon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Vanagon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Vanagon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.1L H4 across the Syncro Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, GL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, Campmobile Van Camper 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 1987 Vanagon problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Vanagon, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline, tires. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 1987 Vanagon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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