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• Brake Fade & Pads
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 5 May 1998 18:30:33 -0700
  ...This did not happen before with the OEM pads. Anyone else have similar experiences. What are the best performing pads in terms of not...
• Re: Mike Millered again!
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 22:33:00 -1000
  ...The FLAPS helped me with my squealing brakes, new OE (OEM?) pads did wonders! I'm glad this POS didn't have ABS! Now...
• vanagon chrome hubcap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:01:00 -0400
  I am in need of a oem chrome hubcap in good shape. Mine fell off and I ran over it! GRRR mike
• inquiry / question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:41:53 -0400
  As anyone ever deal with them? http://www.oeveedub.com Please can you send me some feedback (private if you want) Thanks, Ben
• oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:48:43 -0500
  anyone know where to get the original style ring terminals that are on the engine grounds <brown wires> mike
• Re: Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:40:25 -0700
  ...Old OEM shocks could be compressed with one hand, while Bilstein HDs took lots of weight and both hands... can't wait to get...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:28:32 -0500
  ...So until I see viable scientific procedures that tell me that I can eliminate the OEM oil cooler, OEM oil pressure bypass I'm...
• Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:57:07 -0400
  ...my 85 westy a few years back with a Bus > Depot oem replacement. It was stiff to turn on & off from the beginning and...
• Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:49 -0600
  ...Some folks need the OEM look and I can understand that. DM&FS At 09:18 AM 11/19/2009, Paul Guzyk wrote: >I...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Recs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 12 May 2009 23:16:26 -0400
  I carry the OEM VW wires for just $49. You will not be disappointed. These are not from Bosch (which are now Mexican-made...
• OEMS and Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 08:21:49 -0700
  ...They didn't want any competition, whether the retailer was selling same-source OEM parts, fenders from Taiwan, Belden spark plug wires, etc. and...
• NOS: In case nobody answered this yet...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:25:46 -0700
  ...NOS stands for "New Old Stock", a term that I believe describes unsold OEM parts. (OEM being Original Equipment Manufacturer) If BusDepot or Vanagain...
• Re: OE VW floor mats
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:00:39 -0400
  > I know a local guy that has several sets of these in gray and > black for vanagons..OE vw no aftermarket crap. > they are...
• Re: Correct hub caps...chrome moonies
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:28:20 EDT
  ...id rather have 20 yr old OEM hubcaps with a few fist dings in them from smacking them on (its inevitable) than some new...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 16:43:55 EDT
  ...The oem shocks "Boge" is what I replace my rear ones with. The lean was reduced about 75 percent.
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:59:13 -0500
  > I just acquired some OEM 14" wheels with 205/70R14 tires on > them and was about to embark on the same task for my...
• OEM Expansion Tank Pressure Cap sources?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:48:43 -0700
  My 84 1.9L pressure cap has failed and I'm getting a German OEM loaner from a friend, to be replaced with similar...
• Waxoyl
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:01:34 -0600
  http://www.google.com/search?q=waxoyl%2Brecipe&sourceid=opera&num=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Ciao! Chris Mills Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ...
• WTB: foglight brackets
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:41:36 -0800
  Anyone know where I can get a set of OEM fog light brackets for an '87 (steel bumpers)? Thanks, Mark McCulley Seattle, WA
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:44:52 -0500
  I believe I-68 in western Maryland has a 9% grade going west from Cumberland/Frostburg.
• Re: ironic antenna failure
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:46:09 -0400
  Edward, I have an extra Hirschmann AUTA 970B OEM fit antenna, fully retractable, that I can sell for $25 plus shipping. - Kevin
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:01:57 -0700
  ...The OEM VW Dealer radiator has a three-pass core. The price differences are considerable. Near $600 Canadian for the OEM Dealer one, ~ $300...
• Re: FYI Go Westy bumper
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:51:00 -0500
  Todd, I just ordered a new OEM chrome bumper from BusDepot, $120. The old bumper I took off was made in the far east...
• Re: Downside to EV ownership [F]
  Historical mailing list - Leong, Norman
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:25:43 -0700
  ...Ja, Herr Ric, eef you weren't such a gurley-man unt changed der oel yurself, you vould haf plenty of oel under yur...
• Re: Bilsteins on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:50:06 -0500
  ...Get the > HD's or the OEM Boge's We import a Boge/Sachs shock for the Vanagon from Europe that is higher-end...
• Re: wanted: good used chrome rear bumper... yes, i am actually serious :)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:06:43 -0600
  On Mar 16, 2010, at 4:46 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > .................... > and fyi - the OEM german ones have the holes forthe trim strip...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:03:07 -0800
  ...line came from > a World Pac distribution facility. > > I even used OEM-type crimp (Oettinger) clamps. Gawd what a > frustration.... > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:52:51 -0400
  ...If a company decided to re make that part to an OE spec it would then be an OEM. >> OE - original equipment. >> OEM - original...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -0500
  ...Being made in Texas, probably not OEM. I’ll continue to look for Specific Cruise Systems info and see if I can run it...
• Re: Stock German Mud Flaps Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:20:25 -0800
  ...Others (with Cladding) may chime-in here, to confirm if the OE Cladding is "notched" to clear around the mud flaps or if this...
• Re: oem open barrel style connectors
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:51:48 -0700
  ...wrote: > > anyone have a easy to use source to buy some OEM style solderless connectors > > of reasonable quality. These are the non insulated double...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 23:04:01 +1300
  >http://www.oettinger.de/ > >Does anybody has any info on these motors and >accessories? They were merely stretched VW Wasserboxers. Not cut & welded, but...
• Re: Powerwindows?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:14:02 -0700
  ...Has anyone had any luck with > an aftermarket power window setup? An OEM setup would be nice but all > the motors are pretty old...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors? / Baseless.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:40:19 EST
  ...You have none of the intellectual property which goes into the making of parts from both the OE and the aftermarket operations of a...
• Re: Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:52:20 -0500
  ...On the OEM shocks, the metal dust cover is also the perch for the bushing. Not so on the HD Bilsteins. You need to...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:34:04 -0400
  ...I suspect >they're 15.5RER (15400036), but I'm not sure. > >http://www.oetiker.com/content.asp?l=4&idNavig=27
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:48:23 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Front heater valves, another junk part ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Just replaced my leaking OEM valve two weeks ago (200...
• Re: Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 05:26:08 +0200
  Joel added: > - Oettinger in germany sells a 100 liter tank. but won't sell it to folks > in the u.s.> if your 86...
• OE Tri-Star Wheel Arch Install
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:15:52 +0000
  Hey Volks- Has anyone out there installed the OE VW 14" wheel arches? Is there a VW service instruction that has the dimensions for...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:59:20 -0400
  ...Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:43:45 -0700 > > You may not be able to find the OEM hose, but a large vacuum hose or...
• Re: Bottle Jack vs. Floor Jack
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:06:50 +0000
  Yes, you are absolutely correct about the OEM jack, and mine's in perfect shape.  I think I've been watching too many YouTube...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:33:46 -0500
  ...Every year I see customers that have tried to put aftermarket hubcaps on OEM wheels, or OEM hubcaps on aftermarket wheels with little success...
• Re: plumbing
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:18:42 -0500
  ...That is why the OEM faucet has two positions on, and a center off position. The hose used should be capable of moderately high...
• Re: Brand new German made Febi/Bilstein Windshield Rubber $39
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:51:38 -0400
  > 'Got a deal on some OEM Febi/Bilstein Windshield Seals. > I am offering them to the list @ $39 each plus shipping. > Call your local...
• Re: 205 70 14 tires a necessity?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:32:44 -0400
  I purchased a set of tires from bus depot that fit the bill perfectly, and are OEM sized. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber...
• OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:13:42 -0700
  Hi all, What are the chances these wheels (from a Mercedes ML320) will fit directly on a Vanagon? Thx, Karl Wolz
• Re: Wanted:Off Road Vehicle CV Boot etc. Protection (NSC)
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:26:35 EST
  Fast Forward in BC (fastforward.ca) lists these on their site, both OE VW and aftermarket copies. -chris
• FS: middle seat shoulderbelt
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 2002 12:44:20 EDT
  also have a OEM VW middle seat shoulderbelt...retracting inertia type.. perfect for childs seats on the middle seat.. pmail me if interested.. chris
• Re: Foglight switch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:03:00 EDT
  > and this got me thinking...what OEM accessory uses the remaining > >> ummm... all vanagons have the rear window defroster... even the lowliest of models...
• FS: middle bench seat 3 point mount shoulderbelt
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 20:07:20 EDT
  for sale: 3 point mount shoulderbelt for vanagon middle seat. yes this is OEM vw . $50 + ship chris se pa
• Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:27:02 -0400
  Just making sure it's OK to take the 82' to general lube shop.... Thanks
• Re: heading out tomorrow ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:20:56 -0800
  ...What is an OEM 89 westy. You mean Original from the factory 89 diesel westy ? And what is OEM stylized California decals ? Pinstripping or...
• Re: Need a hubcap, what's the going price?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:35:25 -0500
  > From what ive heard and seen personally, the non-OEM ones > WILL chip and rust very quickly. I had a few of the cheaper...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:55:15 -0500
  ...Tim's advice on OEM brake pads. As many of you already know, there are lots of different formulations for brake pads be they...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:17:57 -0600
  OEveedub has a great variety-the OEM ones at $719 are sold out, but I did get the $390 Denmark version that has been...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 May 2015 16:04:49 -0400
  ...Removing the logo is an extremely common practice when OE parts are sold outside of the VW dealer network, for legal/contractual rather than...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 00:06:47 -0400
  ...rods > Reground (not just polished) crankshaft > New oil pump > OEM gasket set with OEM sealant > All corroded case studs replaced (probably most of them...
• Engine conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:03:41 +0100
  A conversion that is/was available here in Europe was the Oettinger boxer/flat 6 which is an engine that VW was to introduce...
• Re: Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:16:36 -0700
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/HeatExchangeBox81WFan# From what I've read, "OEM" doesn't always mean a given OEM part is made by the...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:36:38 -0700
  Funny thing, the squared off front on that canvas is very much like the OEM ones from 91 and maybe 90. I like the...