VW Type 25 Production Changes

1978-1982

The all new third generation aircooled Transporter, the T25, was launched in May 1979.

The early air-cooled models are recognisable by the single round headlight grill and some with chrome plated steel bumpers with plastic end caps, but they all lacked the lower grill of the water cooled models, except on models with factory air conditioning installed.

The early models had eight welded-in metal slats covering the engine ventilation passages behind the rear windows, unlike later models which had black plastic 16-slat covers.

Up to 1982 T25’s were aircooled, available with:

2 Petrol engine sizes:

The CT code engine was a 1600cc, 50 bhp (37kW) air-cooled with a single Solex 34 PICT-4 carburettor.

The CU or CV code engines were 2000cc, 70 bhp (51 kW) air-cooled with twin Solex 34 PDSIT-2/3 carburettors or the USA model was fuel injected with a Bosch L-Jetronic system.

1 Watercooled Diesel:

The diesel CS code engine became available in 1981, a water cooled 1600cc engine, 50bhp (37kW).

The 1.6 was available with only a manual gearbox but the 2.0 litre was available with both a manual and an automatic gearbox.

From 1979-1982 there were 18 different factory paint colours available.

1983

The all new watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was launched in mid 1983.

When the water cooled models were launched the most noticeable exterior change was the lower front panel radiator grill added to cool the radiator.  The early models still retained the round headlights, which later became rectangular and also the introduction of alloy wheels and larger, squarer plastic bumpers and sill trim appeared on many models.

From 1983-1984 there were 20 different factory paint colours available.

The change to water cooled engines saw many more displacement, power, fuel and gearbox options available:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1984

The new watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 2nd year in 1984.

1984 didn’t see many changes for the standard T25.

However Porsche built a very limited number of the epic “B32” T25 which had its legendary air cooled 3.2 litre, flat-six, 230hp shoe horned in, capable of over 130mph. Only 11 were made and they now command serious money, if you can ever find one.

1984 Type 25 Pickup

The water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1985

The new watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 3rd year in 1985.

1985 saw several upgrades and changes to the T25 engine, suspension and exterior.

A major event of was the launch of the “Syncro”, a 4 wheel drive transporter with a DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor.

Rectangular headlights which made their first appearance on the Caravelle Carat, which was also fitted with plastic bumper spoilers.

Power steering became available for the first time.

From 1985-1986 there were 19 different factory paint colours available.

2 new engines were launched:

Petrol:

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1986

The new watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 4th year in 1986.

1986 saw a few modifications and enhancements/ changes to the T25:

Electric Windows, central locking and an in-dash tachometer were introduced. Also a better rust prevention treatment was introduced, seeing “lesser” rusty 1986> vehicles around today.

The biggest event in 1986 was the production of the 6th Millionth VW Transporter! Of which over 1,250,000 and counting were T25’s already!

From 1986-1987 there were 19 different factory paint colours available.

1986 Type 25

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1987

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 5 year in 1987.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

Most camper conversion came with the rectangular headlights with alloy wheels and larger, squarer plastic bumpers and sill trim appeared on many models.

1987 Type 25

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1988

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 6th year in 1988.

1988 saw the launch of the some rare, highly regarded and sort after models including the Westfalia Club Van, the “California” and soon to be followed by the equally sort after “Atlantic”.

Also the Blue Star and White Star special edition multivans were available.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1989

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 7th year in 1989.

There were no model additions or changes that year.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1990

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 8th year in 1990.

The last T25 rolled off the Hanover factory production line in 1990, replaced by the front engined T4. Production continued for another 2 years at the Austrian Graz plant, home of the “Syncro”.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

1990 Type 25

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1991

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 9th and penultimate year in 1991.

The last T25 rolled off the Hanover factory production line in late 1990, replaced by the front engined T4. Production continued for another 2 years at the Austrian Graz plant, home of the “Syncro”.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

1991 Type 25

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4

1992

The watercooled generation of the T25 Transporter was in its 10th and final year in 1992. The new T4 was in full production.

The last T25 and “Syncro” rolled off the Austrian Graz factory production line mid 1992. However T25’s continued to be produced in South Africa until 2002.

The last of the T25’s were a limited 2500 “Last Edition” which are now quite sought after.

From 1987 to 1992 there were 23 different factory paint colours available.

Water cooled engines were now available in:

Petrol:

EY code: 1900cc (55bhp) with a  34 pict carburettor

DF code: 1900cc (59bhp) with a 34 pict carburettor

DG code: 1900cc (76bhp) with a 2E3/2E4 carburettor

GW code: 1900cc (89bhp) with fuel injection

DH code engine: 1900cc, (83 bhp), with fuel injection “Digijet” (Digital Jet-tronic)

MV code: 2100cc: (95hp), with fuel injection “Digifont” (Digital Ignition)

SS code: 2100cc (90hp) with 9:1 compression ration

DJ Code: 2100cc (112bhp) with 10:1 compression ratio

Diesel:

CS code: 1600cc (48bhp) Inline 4

JX code: 1600cc Turbo (70bhp) Inline 4

KY code: 1700cc (54bhp) Inline 4