Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 12+: 60 results shown for Parts.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Used Parts List from Germany now online
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:25:19 -0800
  Volks, I now have the list of parts that I brought back from Germany posted at http://www.fastforward.ca - well, it is most...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:36:11 -0800
  David, A lot of hondas go 2000k with much in parts but I agree honda parts are not cheap. gary --- David Brodbeck <gull@gull...
• Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 18:25:11 -0800
  Greetings, I was under the impression that a Tiico was just a jetta inline 4 with a few different parts (oil pan, etc) to...
• Re: looking for some body parts
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:09:11 -0400
  ...Where are you located? Chris Gronski 86 Syncro AdventureWesty 87 Syncro PartsVan On 6/27/06, Brian Honan <cartruckbus@gmail.com> wrote: > Looking to...
• Re: so who is a good on line seller for USED Subie parts?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:18:04 -0400
  who is a good on line seller of Used Subie parts
• Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:18:03 -0400
  My car guy is about to start working on my Vanagon ... anyone have a good source for parts in Canada? TIA jdd
• Re: Parts Place, Caveat Emptor!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 12:40:32 -0500
  ...Stay away from Parts Place, and tell your VW friends that even though the PP catalog is the only unsolicited VW parts catalog they...
• Re: World parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 14:07:53 +0000
  ...Advance Auto Parts may be able to get them, as they have some relationship with World parts, and they are local and may save...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:20:33 -0400
  ...of these parts somewhere in English? > > Florian Speier wrote: >> Just saw in the german forums notes that key NLA spare parts for the >> vasnagon...
• Re: parts place info
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:10:06 -0400
  ...It's not often that a parts house sends business to competitors ! By the way Wilson's say they have 100 Vanagons in stock...
• Re: Parts leads?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:24:28 -0800
  ...Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:46:49 -0800 > >Have you tried Averre's? They're a vw parts yard right in your town, if...
• anyone parting out a wolfsburg or carat?? i need parts...also WTB 2.1L wbx
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:21:57 EST
  whoa, a parts request from chris, what is the world coming to? :<) seriously tho, if anyone is parting out a '87 up wolfsburg or...
• Re: Suspension parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:24:31 -0500
  ...But I am glad to hear that you will be able to access the parts you are looking for. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973...
• Re: web ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 May 2008 09:03:49 -0700
  ...Originally on the Parts Fiche set, VW divided the listings of Vanagon parts into 80-85, 86-87 and 88-92. Although these divisions...
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:09:23 +1200
  >OH yea---this is really the way to go--- >If you think parts availability is bad for a stock Vanagon, go and find >yourself...
• Re: A curious part
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:14:27 -0600
  Having some experience with the auto parts rebuilding industry (Borg Warner Corp, Prior Products) I can say that more than likley there are three...
• Re: Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars-Parts online
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:26:41 -0700
  Today I discovered Thule sells "replacement" parts online and I was able to purchase all the parts I need for two complete foot mounts...
• Unimogs
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 09:37:33 -0400
  Better get two so you have spare parts. Otherwise, if you think Syncro parts are expensive, wait till you see the price of Unimog...
• BA-6 Heater parts
  Historical mailing list - Charles Bennett
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 15:37:32 -0500
  ...Do you have any parts for this heater, like the combustion fan motor? Or can you refer me to some place that might have...
• Spare Parts in Brazil
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:21:34 -0700
  Can someone tell me which VWs were (or are) made in Brazil and some idea of which spare parts would be available there? In...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:05:14 -0500
  ...Watertown Parts: VW PARTS, for aircooled cars, Beetles, Ghia, Thing, some early bus parts, NOS & used, large selection, call with needs. (860) 482-6860...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:38:26 -0800
  ...The right diesel mounting parts are getting easier to find than they were, since people now bring those parts over from Europe from junked...
• Re: Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:52:41 -0400
  ...If you have these parts please let me know. If you did an engine > > conversion or had an engine fire, usually these parts will...
• Re: How much should parts cost?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:27:03 -0700
  ...Always said to me that the labor pays the help and the parts pays the bills. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On...
• Price on used engine/tranny needed (2 litre AC)
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Tue, 2 May 2006 17:35:31 -0400
  ...Engine has most parts, but missing air cleaner housing and much sought after boot that connects to it. Seems to have most parts though...
• Re: internet discount parts - shops are catching on.... :<(
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 18:22:42 -0700
  When I visit the VW dealer (which is seldom now) I usually supply my own parts. They don't care if I do that...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:19:45 -0600
  ...Farmer John and the Chinese parts industry will either grow good apples/make good parts or they won't. Both will fail or thrive...
• Re: printing parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:44:26 -0500
  ...A day or so ago, NPR had a report about printing parts for washing machines, fishing reels, and cars. Evidently, if you already have...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:26:56 -0500
  ...The '78 is our daily driver and we have found that the most expensive replacement parts are body or interior parts that break. In...
• South African five-cylinder bell housing, diesel 4-cylinder mounting parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 11:38:53 -0700
  ...One Audi 2.0 five-cylinder TD engine, complete but partially disassembled and needs rebuild, $200 Also, a complete mounting parts kit from an...
• Re: Interesting on-line parts sales setup...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:36:56 -0700
  ...Just browse through it a > bit: > > http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLookup/Parts_Lookup_Main_Page.htm > > Of course, at those prices they probably can...
• FS: BA6 Aux Heater Parts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:35:37 -0800
  ...The controls/parts under the front dash, are SOLD. I also have the under-van BA6 wiring harness (one ground wire was cut) with...
• RE: 84 Vanagon - Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Sat, 23 Sep 95 10:33:00 PDT
  I may need some parts for my 84 vanagon. What part of the country are you in? I'm in MPLS. ----------
• RE: Westfalia Tent Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Erik Thomsen
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 09:05:06 -0800
  I'm looking for Westfalia tent/awning parts(pre 67). Please contact me if you have any. Thanks, Erik Thomsen
• 87 Syncro parts
  Historical mailing list - David Price
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:55:42 -0700
  I am looking for a front to rear drive shaft coupler/decoupler and front LOCKING differential. Reward for parts location offered. dp
• Parts in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:42:01 -0800
  Anyone selling or know of a place to buy used parts in the San Francisco Bay Area? Thanks! Aaron -85 Westy
• Yellowing plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 01:24:11 -0700
  I'm replacing a few skylight parts....my operator housing cover is yellow.....anyone have ideas that might brighten it up? Thanks
• Re: I asked the AI program ChatGPT to write a sonnet about finding parts for Volkswagen campers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:47:54 -0700
  ...But alas, your age begins to show, And spare parts, now hard to come and go. Your engine purrs like a contented cat, But...
• Re: Good OEM parts prices?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:56:44 -0400
  They are a great parts house, about 8 miles from my house, and I use them all the time. They carry and stock quality...
• Re: Q: Parts: 85 into 84 ...immediate response needed
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 07:51:02 -0600
  MtnGal wrote: > I have been looking for a parts van.I found an 85-7 passenger > Vanagon. The senior woman said it kept quitting...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:49:43 -0700
  I've been slowly swapping out my brown parts for black, just grabbing stuff as I see it in the u-pull-it yards...
• Re: sell my syncro- no way
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 May 1998 20:53:35 EDT
  ...Another way to acquire a collection of spare Syncro parts is to buy a wrecked van and pull out the Syncro parts out of...
• Syncro cooling system parts on a 2wd 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 06:59:57 -0800
  With the new billet Syncro thermostat housings available, here is a 2wd Carat with all the stock Syncro metal coolant parts used. The front...
• WTB Wolfy/Carat parts
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 23:16:52 EST
  Hello I'm looking for the following parts to complete my new 87 Weekender. Please p-mail me if you have these parts for...
• Re: Canadian mail order vanagon parts????????
  Historical mailing list - DAN WILKIN
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 07:55:34 -0700
  ...Canadian mail order vanagon parts???????? what is the web site called for the mail order vanagon parts in Canada. I know it says something...
• Re: HELP IN ROCKFORD, IL
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 23:57:22 -0500
  ...Ask for Dave the parts manager. He is the best for getting parts fast. Phone # 847-392-6300--- Tell him I told you to...
• Jumpseats for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:57:47 EST
  ...burned to a crisp :<) so in other words, the metal parts are the only parts remaining. anyone want to rebuild some jumpseats? LOL at...
• Parting out a 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:41:23 -0700
  Need any parts from a 1985 Vanagon before it gets towed away? I'm not trying to get rich, I would rather see most...
• Re: Spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Roland Melzer
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:15:19 -0700
  ...Spare parts What spare parts do you carry on long haul trips.....I carry a water pump, fuses, belts, and accelerator cable....!
• Re: Meaning of the term NOS in parts ads?
  Historical mailing list - Night Shadow
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:14:01 -0700
  New Old Stock (new parts that never sold) Eric > I se the term "NOS" in the description of car parts on eBay and elsewhere...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:32:11 -0700
  ...Especially with the brazilian parts. The problem there is that the parts are made by several companies. Many for local use in a cheap...
• Re: Fwd: Buying a Van - Parts in L.A.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:26:54 -0700
  ...I did find one used parts place 1 1/2 miles from me: > > Interstate Auto Dismantlers > > Last question - does VW still make parts for...
• Re: Free Vanagon and Diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 17:07:41 -0500
  Dear All, I got some questions wondering if the parts are still there, and one note from someone who had been to the house...
• Re: Parts Place
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:21:30 -0500
  ...Do a search on Melissa's story or something like that, or just a search on Parts Place on find the story. It's...
• Re: ETKA 7 -- available for download via BitTorrent (instructions within)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:47:26 -0500
  ...A newer version will no longer list the part numbers of discontinued parts. On the other hand it will include superseded parts, giving the...
• Re: JordanVW@aol.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:24:15 -0400
  ...Half his parts are neatly bagged and tagged, more like museum pieces than auto parts. He certainly treats them with more care than I...
• Re: RECOMMENDATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:10:41 EDT
  ...It has taken time, because I have had to raise the $$ to buy the costly FI parts. I am glad for List venders and...
• Re: [80 vanagon fire!!]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 08:31:17 EST
  Hey I have a van here that I have thought, "there isn't any parts left on it worth picking" and since that time...
• FS: vans, parts, engines, trannys, camper parts&MORE
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:34:49 EDT
  parting out 3 vanagon westfalias, 2 GL's , '84, 81, 90, etc 4spd aircooled vanagon tranny, (2) 1.9L engines, wheels, tires, body parts...
• FYI online stock parts counter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 01:49:10 -0400
  ...But I found this great parts site and they even have vanagon diesel starters listed better than any FLAPS and rebuild in my area...