Will this front blower motor and fan fit my 1980-91 VW Vanagon?

Yes, this front blower motor and fan assembly is designed specifically for all 1980-91 VW Vanagon models, including both air-cooled and water-cooled versions. It is a direct replacement for the original front heater blower motor, ensuring compatibility with your factory system. Double-check that your Vanagon falls within these years for the best fit.

What should I know before installing this Vanagon blower motor and front fan?

Replacing the front blower motor in a Vanagon requires removing the dashboard for proper access, which is a big job, but totally doable for a dedicated DIYer with patience. GoWesty provides helpful installation notes and there’s an excellent walkthrough video on their YouTube channel to guide you step by step. Make sure you have basic hand tools, and consider replacing old foam seals and cleaning out the heater box while you're in there for a more effective heater system upgrade.

Are there any recommended upgrades or extra parts to install along with this blower motor for my Vanagon?

When installing a new blower motor and fan, it's a smart time to inspect or replace related parts like the heater core, dash vents, or foam seals within your Vanagon's heating system, especially if they show signs of wear. Refreshing these components while you have access helps ensure optimal airflow and heat distribution. Check GoWesty’s related products and tech tips for bundle discounts or suggestions that could improve your comfort and save you future work!

Moteur de ventilation Vanagon - Ventilateur avant pour Vanagon

Name: Moteur de soufflerie avant et ventilateur [Vanagon]
SKU: 251-819-015
Price: 55.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Black automotive heater blower fan assembly for van or camper vehicle

Moteur de soufflerie avant et ventilateur [Vanagon]

Product:	251-819-015
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Good Stock

$55.95

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Voici le moteur de soufflerie et l'ensemble de ventilateur pour le tableau de bord avant de votre Vanagon 1980-91 ! Faites circuler cet air !

Note d'installation : Si vous démontez votre tableau de bord, il y a de nombreux autres éléments que vous voudrez remplacer en même temps, notamment le radiateur de chauffage avant, le robinet de chauffage et son câble, les durites de radiateur de chauffage, la résistance de ventilateur de tableau de bord, ainsi que le kit de joints en mousse pour boîtier de chauffage. N'oubliez pas non plus les nouveaux clips pour boîtier de chauffage !

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Good Product

Front blower motor

Perfect replacement

Looks good

Should work great when I get around to installing it

Works well, pre balanced

Fan works well and fits like a glove - didn't need any balancing.

Bobbie Jo

Thanks it perfecto

Febi Blower Fan

Well balanced, sealed exterior bearing. Tested with new resistor prior to installation into the van to verify balance and proper resistor functionality. Happy with it as well as the resistor.

Just donit

If your dash is off, just do it

Works great

Had this for 5 years and works great

Im a fan of this...!

Bench tested just in case. Worked like a champ! Pre-balanced as well.

This thing blows

It blows just like it’s supposed to

Front Blower Motor and Fan

Great replacement part 👍🏻

good quality

The new motor is nice and quite and was a perfect fit to replace my worn out original blower motor. I did the full heater box rebuild following the tutorial videos posted by GOWESTY and not everything is working perfectly!

Well made

Works good and fit good. It's so nice having a blower that doesn't scream when I use it.

Front Blower motor and fan installation

Great product. Been dreading this job for a year or more. The dashboard disassembly was tedious, but no problem. The "stock heater service" a bit more challenging. The videos were a great help and it was good to clean everything up and replace some missing nuts and screws. Everything is working great and we have heat and defrost up front again.