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  • Ball joint bushings on a 1971 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
    Thu, 7 Mar 96 19:24:41 UT
    ...Does any one out there in VW land know of a source for these bushings? BTW, Bob mentioned getting new torsion arms with ball...
  • Source for Vacuum hoses/tubing?????
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:39:46 -0800
    ...Anybody know of a source for this stuff? None of the usual on-line vendors seem to carry these items, or at least I...
  • Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:07:21 -0400
    ...Can > anybody suggest a good source? A hydraulic shop can probably make a hose for you with the proper fittings on each end. Then...
  • Re: Source for Edgebanding
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 29 May 2008 11:04:42 -0700
    ...Does anybody know a source for > this > stuff? Reimo sells it, and other cool stuff, but not here in the US. > > > Thanks, > Bryan > -- Jake...
  • What are folks doing for Diesel/Air Cooled Transmission Bushings?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:07:27 -0400
    ...I don't have a source for them but I am sure they are wearing out for everyone that has one of these vans...
  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:44:15 -0500
    ...Rear heater core valve o-ring source? I would disagree with that statement.� The last ones I bought from VW were not typical round...
  • Need a sliding door lock mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 4 May 2020 18:24:35 -0700
    ...www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term...
  • Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:16:57 -0700
    ...make of such units to research > which motor/s and possible source for my upgrade and maybe others? > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy...
  • Sources for heat exchangers/exhaust parts?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Jun 1995 15:05:45 -0400
    ...Anyway, anyone know some good sources for heat exchangers? I'm not sure what quality J.C. Whitney's are. Also, has anyone had...
  • Rear Seatbelts - 89>syncro<GL
    Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 11:47:40 -0400
    ...Any suggestions from the list as to alternate sources, or reliable VW source - any of you done this ? (I suspect the rest of the...
  • Driver side door wiring harness
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Mon, 18 May 1998 09:20:08 -0600
    Is there a source for a new wiring harness for the driver side door? I've had to run four new wires and now...
  • Source??: Rear brake drum bolts
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:46:01 -0700
    ...I'm missing 2 and my mechanic says he has hunted high and low over the years and can't find a source for...
  • Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:10:08 -0700
    ...Punch a hole through the bottom of the van and that adds, what? two inches? Anyway, height is added /above/ the heat source in...
  • Re: mail order parts source?
    Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
    Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:48:55 -0500
    ...seward <jockomontana@yahoo.com> wrote: > whats my best mail order parts source for an 84 Vanagon? > > I need a Temp II sensor, O2 sensor...
  • 85'Westy stove troubles
    Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
    Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:39:33 -0500
    Anyone have a source or cure for leaky left stove-top control valve. thanks, Bill
  • Re: Source for Propex Exhaust Pipe
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 7 Oct 2015 16:12:13 -0600
    RE: Propex Exhaust Check with Kar lMulendore at Westy Ventures. He will know.
  • Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 06:37:30 EST
    I heard once that waxing the window would shed water off great? Steve
  • Aftermarket sources
    Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
    Fri, 31 Jan 1997 14:30:06 -0600
    Could someone provide me with the means to access parts,etc. for Vanagons besides JC Whitney? Thanks.
  • Mud Flaps for Westy (84)
    Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
    Fri, 5 Sep 1997 09:36:55 -0400
    I would like a source for rear mudflaps for my suitcase. Suggestions please. Davidb
  • Re: cupholder source??
    Historical mailing list - David Hicks
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:42:15 EDT
    I checked it out! My local dealer has 'em @$35.00 each. Not so cheap! David
  • Locks for Alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Frank
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 21:14:00 -0700
    Does any one have a source for wheel locks for stock '89 Carat alloy wheels?
  • Nice low cost tools source
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:10:02 -0600
    http://www.vwalley.com/index.html Not me ......... I like the bolt kits. Stan
  • Wheel locks
    Historical mailing list - Frank
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 18:09:46 -0700
    Does anyone know of a source for wheel locks for the Carat alloys? thanks Frank 1990 Carat
  • Re: Gas Springs was VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" highroof poptop
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:44:33 -0700
    RE: source for gas springs Thanks Kim, got it....
  • espar b1l
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:37:14 -0500
    I have all the parts except the control unit... Anyone know of a source? Prefer used, working.
  • Re: Sources for 1.9TD injection pumps
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:15:56 -0700
    ...What sources are there for the mechanical 1.9TD injection pumps? I understand that the 1.9 was never imported to the US... Ideas...
  • Re: Sourcing this Hitachi starter motor for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 17:36:58 -0400
    ...But if anyone has one and could give me all the numbers on it, I'll bet I could ferret out an discount source...
  • Re: Optima Blue D31M
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:04:20 -0700
    ...No interior air gets near the ignition > source. Interior air is only pulled through a heat exchager, total > seperation from the ignition source. > ----- End...
  • Re: The new "microbus" sucks ... a misunderstanding
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 22:13:37 +1200
    ...Holden (Australian GM) sourced engines from the R31 Nissan Skyline for its VL-series Commodores. Why couldn't VW KEEP the RSA vans in...
  • Source of 1.9L TD
    Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
    Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:00:36 -0700
    List Folks, I've kinda been inundated with requests about the exact source of of the VW ADE industrial engine. When I first started...
  • Re: '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 11:47:56 -0600
    ...Monday, December 27, 1999 4:27 AM Subject: '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source. > Hi List, > > The other day...
  • RH Wheel Bearing Grease Cap
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:53:25 -0400
    ...Has anyone been able to find one? <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm...
  • Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:27:09 -0400
    ...My search only yeilds van cafe as a source for the bushing components at $56.50 for the mid 83 and on Vanagons. Shifter...
  • Free Topo Map Sources
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:02 -0700
    ...Following a link provided an another list I found this source of a lot of free topo maps http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ I've...
  • Re: Cheap source for fluorescent light bulb in Camper
    Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:11:01 -0500
    ...The dealer wants $50. > Anyone have a less expensive source? > TIA, > Stuart > > > > > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail...
  • Re: Prestone
    Historical mailing list - Gregory J. Litzenberger
    Fri, 7 May 1999 09:08:21 -0700
    ...I heard it from the best of source my V.W. dealer mechanic/supervisor. Yet I hear enough stories of these year vehicles still...
  • On-Line Parts Sources (Minimal Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 3 May 2002 10:46:40 -0400
    ...Now I need a decent on-line parts source, as there's a few things - shift boot, passengers side fender flare - that need to...
  • `Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:01:22 -0400
    ...Pretty simple: - source a dead diesel vanagon, pull what you need and ebay the rest - source a wrecked I4 VW (pick you're favorite...
  • Re: Now trying to source a master cylander in Redding.
    Historical mailing list - Andree
    Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:16:29 -0800
    Thanks but no one had one, maybe. In San Luis
  • Grey stove knobs
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:38:58 -0700
    Camp vanners, Anyone know of a source for the knobs on the stove? Preferably in grey? Mike
  • Re: RedLine oil
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:25:36 -0700
    Kent Christensen wrote: > > Source: http://www.impart.com > This one works better: http://www.imparts.com/ Larry
  • Power Source in Engine Bay?
    Historical mailing list - blytz
    Sun, 16 Dec 2001 20:28:21 -0600
    Where's a good place to taqp in to power my reverse lights? Thanks, Matthew
  • Propane Valves
    Historical mailing list - Ben Zlotkin
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:57:09 -0800
    What is the best (retail) source for replacement westy propane filler valves? Specifically in No. Cal. Thanks, Ben
  • Re: Redline fluid source?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 19 Sep 1999 16:14:43 -0700
    ...Redline fluid source? > > > OK OK I'm convinced.. > > I am looking to order the Redline manual and auto > tranny fluid on line. I've...
  • re: Sources for ECU
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Nov 95 11:24:35 PST
    ...Anybody knows about | reasonable sources? | Any place that would take mine and repair it? | | Any info is appreciated. | | Regards, | Vahid |
  • Transmission question: Source for higher ratio 3rd and 4th gears ?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:42:04 -0400
    ...So, where is a good source for the different gearing? Any leads are much appreciated. Karl '87 Syncro Westy 1.9 TD
  • Re: Source for camshaft?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sun, 28 May 2000 11:46:35 EDT
    ...reasonably priced) source for a new >replacement >camshaft for a 1.9 wbx? FGA wants $300, all my other suppliers don't >have >it...
  • Re: (LVC) Oh, The Humanity!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 8 May 2007 20:14:23 -0700
    Actually, at that time, the only source for helium in the world was in Texas. So it wasn't a matter technology, just a...
  • Re: Source for Vacuum hoses/tubing?????
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:13:14 -0600
    ...that use DOMESTIC fuel injection hose from NAPA or other quality source. Stan Wilder On Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:39:46 -0800 Tom...
  • Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:28:21 -0800
    ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > In a message dated 12/19/2005 9:08:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > Tom@SALICOS.COM writes: > > Last...
  • Re: Rear wheel lug nuts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 29 Nov 2015 11:47:14 -0500
    ...He is another great source of items and info along with the other vendors. He often comes through for me for hard to find...
  • Re: Front bumper, crash cage, Can you help me find a source?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 16 Jan 95 01:22:49 CST
    On Mon, 16 Jan 95 00:29:41 CST Alan Torrigino said: >Can you tell me a source for these front bumper, crash cage...
  • Re: Digijet ECU
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:00:30 -0400
    ...MJS At 11:55 AM 10/13/98 -0400, Terrence Tickle wrote: >Does anyone know of a source (other than junkyards, which is, of...
  • Re: Source for Westfalia left-hand mudguard?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:08:33 -0800
    ...04, 2007 1:49 PM >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: Source for Westfalia left-hand mudguard? >> >>Does anyone know where you can get...
  • I need a windshield wiper tank
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:41:55 -0400
    I need a windshield wiper tank. Anyone has a source? used? New? (1981 Vanagon) Karl.
  • 87 Auto tranny
    Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:13:00 +0000
    do any of you know of a good source for rebuilds or remanufactured Vanagon auto trans? Thanks, Steven
  • Long block air cooled 2.0L
    Historical mailing list - Glen Moon
    Sat, 4 May 2013 00:15:15 -0400
    I found source at Mid American Motors in Illinois. Anyone have experience with them? Glen
  • Curtain hooks
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:25:22 -0700
    Van folks, Anyone know of a source for the plastic hooks that hold up the curtains in westys? Mike
  • Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Judson Cook
    Sat, 16 Nov 1996 16:44:33 -0600
    What's a good source to buy a kit to install cruise control on my '91 vanagon? Thanks, Jud
  • feul injection info reference
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:09:44 -0800
    came across this... http://www.vettenet.org/efi_ref.txt a source of F.I. references. alistair