Thanks for everyone's suggestions re my Diesel starter problem - the dealer was somewhat embarrassed so they replaced the starter for free.  My next question is a minor thing but bugs me nonetheless - was there such a thing as a "stock" from-the-factory radio antennae on 1982 vans?  The radio antennae on my 82 is a long, spring-type thing on the right side that bangs on the roof and doesn't seem to help the already poor reception, plus it looks weird (IMO).  My 87 has a factory antennae on the left side, hence my puzzlement.  TIA.

Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg, etc.