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• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 16:27:52 -0600
  ...Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ? In a message dated 2/2/2004 9:09:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, lsm6...
• re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:18:13 -0700
  ...Searching the archives, there seems to be 2 different camps on re-using the OEM coolant hose spring clamps: - re using them is ok...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:00:04 -0400
  ...All are stock size/shape OEM replacements, made by original suppliers to VW. However, the 2.1 liter muffler that I generally ship (based...
• Re: Replacement Carpet - OEM?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:30:36 -0500
  ...Are any replacement carpet sets as well-fitting? > > Is there anything considered an "OEM" replacement? I've never seen a true molded replacement. The...
• FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
  folks, i have these from a blue '89 carat i parted. complete cruise control system. includes all wiring, rear vac pump, linkage, relay, front...
• Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:11:41 -0400
  > > Yeah this is the "new & improved" Delta 6 remake. > But it's defective. Should not be difficult to turn. Yrs, d
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:53:20 -0800
  http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_194/caliper... yes it will fit.... if your rotors are standard issue OEM
• Good OEM parts prices?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:24:11 -0400
  I found this vendor with some pretty decent parts prices. Has anyone here used this vendor before? http://www.alleuro.com/vwparts.php Mike...
• Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 01:16:17 EST
  too bad its in SA.. _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=670975_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog light question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 12:46:47 EDT
  Okay, my fog lights came in...this time they did not come with the OEM (i.e. VW) foglight switch, just a generic toggle.
• Does anyone want an OEM Stretcher for their van?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 20:44:35 -0400
  I was browsing through ETKA, and found this thing. http://worldimpex.com/search_by_partno.html?searchmode=partno&partno=703889021B
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 14:14:57 -0700
  Why would you take an OE set up out and put an aftermarket unit in? The factory OE Original Equipment set ups are easily...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:32:35 -0800
  ...I've never experienced brake fade using OEM pads. I'm not a professional mechanic, but from what I've read,the OEM pads...
• Re: Removing & replace OEM cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 27 May 2002 04:17:09 -0400
  ...Anyhow, I wanted to know, has anyone successfully taken out the OEM cup holders (how?) and have you replaced them with different cup holders...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:39:10 -0600
  On an OEM fan you will see the word BOSCH and the VW Audi logo. You will see the Bosch number 321819 021 A...
• Re: Dometic insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:52:19 -0600
  ...Never tried it, > but the OEM > insulation seems to have this texture. > > Inswool can be found on the internet by typing inswool into yahoo...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:31:23 -0800
  ...misunderstanding... > What I meant: > The european -´90 vanagons were hauled to Oettinger. The WBX6 could > be > ordered at the VW dealer. > > How and why...
• Re: Painting of steel silver OEM wheels???
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 09:02:24 -0700
  ...Has anyone prepped and then silver repainted the > Vanagon OEM steel wheels? Before new tires are installed, I would like to > spruce up one...
• Baldwin Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:22:16 -0800
  ...I believe Baldwin are the OEM for Amsoil filters, which along with PureOne and Mobil1 are supposed to be the best available, but Baldwin...
• Re: Removing & replace OEM cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:20:10 EDT
  ...Get one the OEM style cupholders. Find a flat spot to mount them in your van/westy/bathroom/terry k's head. Drill holes...
• Re: Thermal Insulation;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:48:29 -0700
  ...In the back, on top of the quiet car & peel & seal, the OEM floor boards, the OEM rubber backed carpet. then 3/8" carpet...
• Re: Winkler 4-wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:07:28 +0100
  ...They say the 4 discs-brake system is original the one offered by "Oettinger" in Germany. It costs about 4700-5000 D-Marks. Oettinger...
• Syncro Oettinger 6 cylinders 3.2 liters wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:30:39 +0100
  ...This engine was built especially by Oettinger for the Vanagon. 140 horses. Is that enough? Max torque is huge but I don't know...
• Fw: OEM or Flaps window crank
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:39:59 -0600
  ...Mailing List Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 11:05 PM Subject: OEM or Flaps window crank On a recent trip the knob on the...
• Re: Better Cat converters: OEM or aftermarket?
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:35:56 -0400
  ...Carries Emico cats for $128, apparently Emico is >OEM.... and they have a stainless steel generic for >$99. Is one better than the other...
• hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Wed, 1 May 2019 12:24:12 +0000
  ...after market hubcaps or alternatively shorter caps that fit over the front drivers side bearing so I can use oem beetle hubcaps? thx mike
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 15:26:27 EDT
  There was some company pushing a bigger displacment (stroked) Wasserboxer 4. Check with Wasserboxer Cleric Robert Keezer (?). He'd probably know something like that...
• WTB: OEM Rubber floor mats from NON-GL Vanagon or T3 Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:41:20 -0400
  Hi All, I'm looking for a set of original black rubber floor mats. Thanks. Sincerely, Craig Rogers
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:22:43 -0800
  ...The tire will be at the exactly same orientation like OEM. The distance between tires (left and right) will be exactly the same as...
• Heater Valves
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:49:09 -0700
  About 8 years ago, I installed a new OEM heater valve. It leaked from "day one". Just recently, installed same type of valve. No...
• Re: CV Service and Repair Rates
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 8 May 2009 08:35:00 -0400
  ...69.00 to check and repack. > 99.00 for each axle replaced(not oem). 49.00 each axle to install new OEM > if I...
• FS: Rare OEM Vanagon front rubber floorcovering and walkthru section
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 23:40:55 EDT
  ...this is not a "floormat" that goes over your carpet, this is the OEM VW Vanagon front floor covering, in rubber, that replaces the...
• Re: fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:59:28 -0500
  ...However, if the OEM sleeve/cover is available I'd certainly go with that, myself. I thought we were trying to find some substitute...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:40:45 -0500
  The original Oetiker clamps are best for several reasons; -Self-snugging abilities due to spring-tension -No screw-thread holes to cut into hose...
• Re: OE Audi wheels specs
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:50:29 -0800
  ...com/1000q/wheels/17-audi-wheels-oem-5x112.htm > > > > http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/wheels/18-oem-audi-wheels-5x112.htm > > > > http://www.myturbodiesel...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 21:52:42 -0500
  ...I've seen lots of things but 99% of the Vanagon and Type 4 engines I've seen still need the OEM cooler. In...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and alarm on decelleration after new oil change?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 06:58:36 EST
  ...My understanding is that you only want to use the OEM oil filter in your=20 Vanagon or risk oil pressure problems. So that...
• Re: Decent grab loop?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:09:30 -0700
  ...Unlike the OEM loop, which had a core of what looked like cotton cord, the replacement has no such core and it's stretchy...
• Re: Wheel Covers
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 01:30:21 -0600
  Alain Thibault wrote asking if non-OE wheel covers would fit. I purchase an attractive (remember what is in the eye of the beholder...
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:44:11 -0600
  ...How does one pronounce "oeillet?" Is it like "ay-yay?" So many of the of the folks on this list belong to VW clubs...
• Re: ECU Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 06:28:13 -0700
  ...It was significantly less than a Bosch or oem box, works great, no problems. We got it thru one of the wholesale parts houses...
• OE Tri-Star Wheel Arch Install
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:16:52 +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...
• Does anyone want an OEM Stretcher for their van?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 20:57:45 -0700
  ...Does anyone want an OEM Stretcher for their van? > Suds, its out of stock! > > On 8/8/07, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com...
• VW Vanagon OEM Rear Heater Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:35:48 -0800
  I'm selling my complete rear bench seat heater assembly on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=525055037...
• FS: Vanagon or westy rear shoulder harness seatbelt
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 03:53:53 EDT
  for sale: vanagon rear shoulder harness seatbelt. this fits all vans (and westys on the passenger side rear) oem vw. chris [text/html]
• Re: Vanagon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 26 May 2004 22:53:19 -0700
  ...The jack stands go under the frame member that supports the OEM jack. Jere
• corrado speedline wheels on a vw?
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:28:46 -0700
  hi all, does anyone know if a set of corrado 15" oem speedline wheels will fit a vw? the offset is et 43. thanks...
• WBX-6 - Xmas wishlist
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:37:10 +0200
  http://www.oettinger.de/bilder/3814.jpeg Dream, dream, dream.... Gotta get a wider chimney for Santa Claus this year..... Especially I like the...
• carpet bagger advise
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:28:07 -0700
  well what about those oem colored lloyds of london carpet mats sold by bus dependable for the front in one piece ... does that fit...
• Re: RE : availability of OEM westy mudflaps?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Thu, 12 May 2005 07:15:10 -0500
  ...availability of OEM westy mudflaps? Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 13:38:30 -0600 From: bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET> Subject: Re: availabilty of OEM...
• Re: Sandwich plate question?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 06:28:12 -0500
  ...Second, the sandwich plate has an oil bypass port set to a higher pressure than the OEM port in the filter mount. The OEM...
• A/C Condensor--Serpentine vs Tube Type
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:31:01 EDT
  ...The OEM condensor is serpentine which I'm told is 40% more efficient. I'm also told the tube type condensor will put 40...
• Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:48:46 -0400
  ...6:33 Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I replaced mine with the 399.00 OEM style 3 window that appears by the...
• need help fixing aftermarket cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Kozak
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:07:06 EST
  ...The engaged led lights when I push the set button which oddly enough seems to be on an oem turn signal though there is...
• 2500cc wbx using Oettinger 2500E pistons and cylinders was Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:09:33 -0800
  Interesting discussion on building a Oettinger 2500cc pistons and cylinders wbx http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=273407 check out TC...
• Devils in the Details
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:56:49 -0700
  ...Obviously longer than OEM Hadn't noticed the spark before, but who knows if it was shorting out before? Details. And stick to OEM...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:28:00 -0600
  ...Drive my van now compared to driving my van when it had OE 14" wheels/tires. Even with the Michelin Agelis, or the OE...
• Re: 82 Westy Heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 2 Jun 95 11:23:37 EDT
  ...to get the order right but they only sell OEM or as good as OEM parts, at reasonable prices and are quite pleasent about...
• Vent shades/wind deflectors Helmut, pls read
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 08:43:45 EST
  i forgot, here's the German (letsee, Germany...that's in South America??) adress for Clim Air the makers of the OEM ventshades for...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:28:49 EST
  ...Nothing for OE Vanagons though. GTI's, GLX's, Corrado's etc. Cory Desperately seeking Syncro Westy In a message dated 1/12/01...