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  • Re: Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 17:11:22 EST
    ...got to a person at the Bosch R&D >department who informed me that ALL of the Bosch sensors VENT THROUGH THE WIRES... >Also...
  • Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:06:28 -0800
    ...I have seen examples of the 022 and 022D that did not have the VW part number on them at all, only Bosch numbers...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 17:39:37 +0000
    ...Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from > non-Bosch parts!?! > > I presume you guys are talking about your experiences with gas-engine...
  • Re: Found an old key...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:49:55 -0500
    ...mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > > > http://www.keys-cut.com/Bosch-XOM1-Keys-Bosch-Keys-Bosch-Key > > > > > > > > > On 8/26/2014 6:52 AM, Dave...
  • Body work question...
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:14:01 -0500
    ---------------------- Forwarded by Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell on 06/24/98 09:13 PM --------------------------- Alan R Bosch 06/24/98 11:36 AM...
  • Re: Humour, Vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:45:52 -0700
    Never did figure out 100% why daddy took the car away?? Alan Bosch wrote: > Found the following quite by accident this morning. Personally, I...
  • Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 12 May 2000 05:54:36 -0700
    ...57:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > ><< Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> > I've been using them for the last three...
  • Re: bus depot
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:27:02 -0800
    on 1/18/01 8:14 AM, Alan Bosch at arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM wrote: > <<<copy & paste>>>Enough children. It's not Friday. > > Do...
  • FS Two Bosch 65 Amp Alternators
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 20:12:22 -0500
    Two 65 Amp Bosch Alternators, both work good, about half or better length on the brushes, they come with the fan and fan shroud...
  • Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:55:51 -0800
    ...Genuine VW (251 837 462) Window Motor - Left, Bosch (251 959 801) Window Motor - Right, Bosch (251 959 802) Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
  • What so special about the Ignition Coil?
    Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
    Wed, 21 Jan 2004 22:34:42 -0600
    ...I laid out +$70 for a Borg Warner / Bosch-equivalent coil. I look at Bus Boys - they have the Bosch for $45-50, and...
  • One ping only... (test).
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:57:08 -0600
    Only a test... Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) Rochester, NY
  • Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:04 -0500
    I don't know about the ECU used in the VW but I repaired Bosch ECUs used in Mercedes by inspecting the solder joints...
  • starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:42:14 -0500
    ...I am trying to choose between a used starter for about $55, a cheap AutoZone starter for $90 and free shipping or a Bosch...
  • Re: FI Explanation
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:21:58 -0500
    ...It covers many bosch fi systems . The L-jetronic very well and mentions the digijet is similar. The bosch motronic very well also and...
  • Re: 87' Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 21:50:28 -0700
    ...I like the Bosch Supers. They seem to be a better >plug. I'm sure that I may take some heat on this topic...
  • Cold Weather Starting with Bosch 4 tip Platium
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:13:03 PST
    ...2.1L 20w-50w Dyno oil 4 tip Bosch platinum plugs 094 five speed Stock starter It fired immediately and revved without cutting out...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 10:49:22 -0700
    ...I may eat my words, $65 may 'get me what I paid for' but I'll never use a rebuilt - reman Bosch Vanagon starter...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 25 Dec 2017 18:55:43 -0700
    I'd say that KenWs Bosch is a Good Deal ~ On 25 Dec , 2017, at 6:13 PM, Steven Shelton wrote: > Bus Depot says...
  • HELP!! alternator for starter swap???
    Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 17:09:04 EDT
    hi all- would any members be willing to help a fellow listee out?? i have a bosch 90 amp alternator that i would like...
  • bosch quad plug number
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 12:03:24 -0700
    Volks, I missed the list thread re: bosch +4 plugs. Archives indicate some listees are for and some against using them. I purchased a...
  • O2 Sensor Replacment
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:51:53 -0800
    Mark, The Bentley, says 60,000, Bosch says 60,000. Mark Keller
  • Re: 8 Secretive Part Numbers For One Fuel Pump?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:15:47 -0500
    ...Bosch Fuel pump: > > 0 580 463 016 > 0 580 464 070 > 69713 > 69469 > GFP301 > 0580463016 > 0580464070 > 251 906 091 > > All these are Bosch part...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 9 Feb 2020 00:50:13 +0000
    Just for fun, I typed in Group 41 Battery at Pep Boys.  The Bosch one.  Sure enough, they offered it for pickup at my...
  • Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:28:14 CDT
    ...Ordered a new fuel filter from >one of our list vendors and received a Bosch metal one - apparently good. > >The old fuel filter that...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:51:39 -0700
    Dan, My understanding is that you CAN get a Bosch one for a decent price BUT minus the long wiring harness for the Vanagon...
  • Re: starters early 81 Vs late 81?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:21:42 -0800
    Chris - Actually the correct Bosch/VW Year/Vin Breaks are as follows: 1980 Manual Trans = SR87X Auto Trans = SR17X 1981 Manual Trans To Vin...
  • Re: Bosch 009 and CA smog
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 30 Nov 94 10:38:36 PST
    ...Schneiter writes: > > > I see that the Bosch is mentioned alot and was wondering what its smog > story is for CA. Illegal for any VW...
  • Re: Injection Brain Information Needed...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Aug 1996 17:20:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The > Bosch part numbers are identical, as are the VW/AUDI part numbers, but the > three digits in the oval underneath the Bosch ensignia...
  • Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:35:02 EDT
    ...Anyone have a part number for the NGK equivalent to the Bosch W7DTC? >> Maybe it is just an old wive's tale, but I...
  • Re: bus depot
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 07:56:18 -0700
    Well, aren't we a bit WIRED this morning? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Bosch" <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 15:21:14 -0700
    hello all, Today I pulled out the 4 fuel injectors in my 81 Westy & found the 3 of them are Bosch 0 280 150...
  • Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:06:31 -0500
    Allan, The Bosch Platinum Plus 4 is a good choice. Bosch p/n 4477 John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon...
  • Plugs (Bosch Super Tri-electrode W7DTC)
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:34:48 -0500
    I just replaced the plugs in my new motor, they were Bosch Super Tri-electrode W7DTC and pretty worn out after only 13k mikes...
  • Re: Pilot bearing grease type
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:25:22 -0400
    ...so what exactly is "bosch grease" ? And which end of needle bearing goes into hole of flywheel? Please and thanks, Neil. --- Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET...
  • Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:29:40 -0400
    ...And some Vanagons had just the round metal.... > The plastic filter in question is actually a Bosch 71013 commonly available > from guys described by...
  • 1.9L engine parts
    Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:46:03 -0500
    ...Bosch factory rebuilt 90 amp alternator with remaining warranty Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump...
  • Re: Is something killing my starters?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:46:30 -0400
    ...I sell the Bosch rebuilt starters, always have ! NEVER had any of them give any kind of problem, NEVER ! I have installed several just...
  • Re: Bosch 009 and CA smog
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 30 Nov 1994 10:46:19 -0800 (PST)
    >I see that the Bosch is mentioned alot and was wondering what its smog >story is for CA. Techically, you ain't s'posed...
  • Re: Defroster cable...
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:40:44 -0600
    ...Good luck, frost is a-comin' Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com/gnarlodious.html Entity Alan Bosch spoke thus: > Anyone know if the cable that...
  • Re: Electrical Wire Gauge Conversion Tables URL
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:17:24 -0500
    ...40) has a >full set of calculations, as does the Bosch Automotive Handbook. Anybody who wants a scan of this page let me know...
  • Aux Air Valve Officially Obsolete
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:03:27 -0700
    OK folks, just got off the phone with my Bosch Corporate mole and heard it officially - VW 022 906 045 A / Bosch 0280 140...
  • =?US-ASCII?Q?RE:_Head_lights_-_BARGAIN_on_Bosch_H4's_&_South_African_Gril?= =?US-ASCII?Q?l_Kits?=
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:59:54 -0500
    This thread is perfectly timed, as I happen to have just bought a factory closeout on upgraded headlights! These are the round Bosch E...
  • Re: Update on the alternator story
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 25 May 2011 11:43:26 -0700
    ...The best way to determine what regulator is correct for you 65amp alternator is having the original VW and/or Bosch number from the...
  • Solution for Re: Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 06:54:06 -0800
    ...In some 10 years of servicing Bosch systems on a dozen or so European makes, I have replaced one Bosch ECU and several Triuph...
  • Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:25:07 CDT
    ...Ordered a new fuel filter from >one of our list vendors and received a Bosch metal one - apparently good. > >The old fuel filter that...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:55:43 +0000
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  • Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:57:46 -0400
    On Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:33:17 -0700, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >For those who have switched from good condition Bosch...
  • Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:05:56 -0500
    I have never used an official Bosch relay kit, but I have used the same method to install similar relays on Bays, and AC...
  • Fuel Pump Alternative
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 16 May 2010 20:22:02 -0400
    ...So I swapped it out to a New OEM Bosch spare I had. For some reason that one has acted up a bit. I...
  • Re: Jackson, WY VW repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:56:29 -0500
    Rabbit Row Repair Teton Village Road Jackson, WY 307-733-4331 Hope this helps Alan Bosch Mike Barker <mike.barker@SNET.NET> on 06...
  • Re: VW oil filter a must?
    Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
    Mon, 8 May 2000 00:24:17 EDT
    bosch oil filter 15-50 mobil 1 oil regards, dieter 84gl
  • Skoda was: Bosch not German
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 22:07:51 -0400
    ...belongs to VW group too. Karl. Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
  • Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 16:23:40 -0700
    ...3-prong Spark plugs? > >Ron, > >I notice you didn't mention the Bosch Platinum Quad plug below.... > >I also seem to remember you don...
  • Re: Fraud Alert
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:47:28 -0700
    ...You can get the real deal new Bosch pump on Amazon, shipped from them, for less than what you paid shipped from that outside...
  • Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
    Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:03:28 -0400
    ...Ordered a new fuel filter from one of our list vendors and received a Bosch metal one - apparently good. The old fuel filter that...
  • Re: Alternator Deal.
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:58:54 -0700
    ...A genuine Bosch Reman alternator gets the stator fully rebuilt, windings desoldered and resoldered, the slip rings turned if not worn beyond spec or...
  • Re: Bosch Grease
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:10:00 -0700
    ...Bosch Grease Several people inquired about genuine Bosch Grease. I have checked current availability and note the following types: Ft1v4, 5 700 002 005...
  • Re: o2 sensor troubles
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 06:52:43 EDT
    ...OXY sensor, 2.1 engine, BOSCH, 13913 - $85.00. That number is the BOSCH number so you might try phoning around to see if...
  • More on Bosch 050
    Historical mailing list - Jesse L Reynolds
    Sun, 30 Apr 1995 19:30:47 -0400 (EDT)
    A personal email asked for more details on the Bosch 050 distributor. I was told that it is a centrifugal advance, like the 009...