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Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:12:09 -0400
Ok, returned the stuff to my FLAPS, and I ordered all the OEM parts for a tuneup and oil change (less oil) from the...
Re: Thunderbird vs Outlook Express
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:58:02 -0800
...Anybody know? > > > > I'd also love to throw OE/Messenger over the side; can that be done with > > XP? > > > > Thanks, Jake > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon...
CV joint preference?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 6 Sep 2013 11:23:46 -0500
HI Volks! I was wondering with the multiple brands of CV joints out there, which is the most preferred? The OE German made ones...
Re: key-less entry Power door locks and remote start
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:29:27 -0500
...The total with shipping was $125.00...<< Hmmm- that's less than a replacement OE lock actuator will cost me! George/ATL
Re: Rear Heater Leak
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:43:46 -0400
http://www.benplace.com/rear_heater.htm No need for silicon with a OEM o-ring..... Check the core for leaks.. Or remove that...
Re: WTB: Ignition switch and camper sunroof (transparent)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:19:06 -0800
...http://www.theskylightguy.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog.jsp&catalog_id=1 or with any of the online vendor for OEM skylight parts
Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:09:35 -0500
I'm also looking for the OEM springy hose clamps. Some are missing on my van and have been replaced with the screw type...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:35:17 -0500
I'm not trying to promote my business but we do sell the good Oetiker tool, the cheap India knockoff, and quite a assortment...
Re: antenna FM09V
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:27:59 EST
...However if you are expecting OE quality for $10 you should think again. They are decent, they look decent, and they work excellent (my...
1982 accelerator cable
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 08:22:45 -0600
...I cannot find the OE. This was originally a diesel, but was converted to a gas (Rabbit) before I owned it, so possibly the...
Re: speaker replacement, quiet muffler recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:35:26 -0700
The OEM speakers screw in. There's a large threaded ring on the back of the panel. Unhook the wiring and unscrew the speaker...
Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:55:08 -0500
...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Are you sure you have a real OEM faucet? By this point I think most or all > of...
Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
Historical mailing list - BenT
Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:51:17 -0800
...stock large washer, rubber donut and OEM > spacer sleeve in place of the bumper portion of the OEM dust cover bumper > and installed the...
Re: fuel line protective sleeve
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:48:39 -0800
...I know busdepot carries the oem stuff: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=N0180154 and at $3 per meter it's not too...
Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:38:24 -0700
...I haven't tried the OEM version, but, to be honest, I can't see how it'd be half as good again. On...
High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:31 -0700
...Is this OEM? Image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c_Gkr6UXuYE/T620qI85PTI/AAAAAAAAFww/NNFqEKSq0j8/s720/Hi%2520Pressure%2520Oil%2520Switch%2520Wire%25201988%2520Westy.jpg I thought...
FRONT SWAY BAR---Connecting link bushings....NAPA alternative?
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sat, 25 May 2002 10:35:46 -0700
...I need to find new bushings for the VW-OEM connecting links, ya know--where they attach to the radius rod mounting hole. Is...
Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:05:28 -0700
is this OK? http://www.amazon.com/OE-Supplier-111109335-Engine-Push/dp/B007LX9WEY/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1445439858...
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Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:41:30 -0800
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Re: Lowering the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:38:39 EST
...Late 87 Wolfsburg/Carat OEM springs from what I'm told. BenT San Francisco
OEM vw 3rd brakelight for vanagon...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:39:48 EDT
i was perusing the South african website, and it appears they make a 3rd brakelight for the vanagon.... http://www.vw.co.za/no...
parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 11:22:17 -0500
part number 025 251 509a exhaust gasket oem part part number 855 253 137a exhaust doughnut metal 10.00 for both parts still in...
Re: ECU or O2 sensor ?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 27 May 2005 20:02:32 -0400
Classic..O2 problem!! Buy a OEM or NGK if you're on a budget. Mechanic!!!! Pffffffffffffff... i still hate them, he he he.... Ben...
Waterboxer engine Parts and accessories available
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:36:51 -0800
I also have some miscellanous engine parts Collasable pushrod tubes New in Box OEM Koblenschmidt 95mm pistons come with rings Part # 90 264 620...
Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:19:20 -0700
...Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter.... > :::-----Original Message----- > :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
Historical mailing list - lakersalex
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:10:27 -0700
...Exclusive Bus Depot production; so close OEM it's nearly indistinguishable. See details. View on www.busdepot.com Preview by Yahoo � It just arrived...
NEED to buy and FS too....
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 01:06:25 EDT
...2 brown/chrome vanagon OE window cranks $7 (for both) - All syncro/4WD decals (make offer) - 1 Syncro OE excellent condition shiftknob $10 i...
Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 19:07:26 -0500
...Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ? > > >In a message dated 2/2/2004 9:09:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, >lsm6...
OE muffler/cat life expectancy?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:41:18 -0700
Since mufflers are the talk ofthe list lately, how long should an OE muffler last? My 90GL still has it's original muffler/cat...
Re: Napa does not make cooling hoses
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:33:21 -0500
...both Gates and Dayco have OEM > departments and both make hoses for VW... Check the specs ...OEM is not a > guarantee of quality... see...
Some A/C Upgrades
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:35:07 -0700
...You can get a size that is approximate (Maybe even bigger to improve cooling) to the OEM size. You will need to get an...
Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:07:08 -0800
...Typical OEM gauges use far less accurate methods of displaying temperature. > Yes, oh yes, as anyone who's ever opened up an OEM gauge...
FS: OEM rear 3 pt. shoulderbelts for the vanagon and westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:39:07 EDT
folks i have some OEM VW Vanagon rear 3 pt. mont shoulderbelts for the vanagon and westy. these will fit ALL vanagons and westys...
URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 5 Jul 2018 18:47:04 +0200
Hello Team, can someone please urgently tell me the size of the Vanagon 86+ A/C dryer O-rings? I think OE number is...
OEM muffler
Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:19:58 -0400
Hi, I got one from Bus Depot for my 89 Westfalia Syncro with a 99 Subaru EJ22. I find it very noisy. If you...
Re: What is it?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 21:02:41 -0700
Also, if the OP has a Westy with the OEM extinguisher, replace it asap! Neil. On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 8:52 PM...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:24:57 -0400
At 06:14 PM 7/15/2013, ralph meyermann wrote: >OEM or aftermarket bushings?? Shouldn't make any difference, there's a steel sleeve...
Re: WTB chrome hubcap for vanagon oem
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:26:23 -0700
have one or two original ones slightly rusty, may clean up. On 6/22/2013 7:18 PM, Mike Riley wrote: > Need one all...
VW rebuilt parts
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:25:29 -0400
...The site says two years warranty, that's better than oe. Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
Radiator
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:55:56 -0700
...Price seems good.�� Thanks Gary Radiator OEM Volkswagen/South Africa, same as sold by the Dealer but for hundreds less! 1983-up Vanagon.
FS vanagon OEM wheelcovers/hubcaps on samba..cheap
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:18:45 EST
not mine.. cheap price if anyone is looking for them... _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=916970_ (http://www.thesamba.com...
Re: what is that?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 12:51:01 -0700
...looks like the oem cat and a shorty supertrapp. must make a nice raucous(sp?) sound :) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing...
Re: Front Heater Core in Dash
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:52:04 -0700
...one know if there are compatiable front heater cores from any other vw like the jetta or what ever or sone other oem source ?
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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:27:41 -0800
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Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:50:38 -0400
Neil, IMHO the OEM spring clamps are superior in every way. I always reuse them as long as they do not look distorted from...
Re: Muffler Source?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:08:40 EDT
...All the parts I sell are now made by LEV-FAB in Terrebonne, QC and they fit as well as the OEM ones do...
Dear vendors
Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
Thu, 23 Sep 1999 12:38:38 -0700
...Do any of you (or would you) offer an OEM wiring kit from the Weekender (correct terminology?). I mean the camper that is represented...
Re: OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:12:16 -0700
...COM> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 11:52 AM Subject: Re: OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>?? On 6/23/05, Gerald Masar <azsun99@earthlink...
oil pump blueprinting question
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:21:17 -0400
I have my old OE oil pump out and I noticed that the pump outlet port/hole is smaller that the receiving hole in...
Re: Gas question, seriously folks
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:29:17 -0600
...Rusty clamps, OEM type of collar that > "permanently" connects the fuel hose to the injector. This could > indicate original hoses (I doubt these were...
Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:55:27 -0800
...The sleeves that fit into the top of each bumper are ok as is the internal metal part in the OEM bumper portion itself...
Re: Radiator bleeder thread
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Fri, 28 May 2010 22:36:44 -0400
...Not cut with slot like the OEM was. I couldn't find the OEM one of course after installing the new radiator so I...
new skylight & seal
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:25:22 -0700
...This is a heavy-duty skylight, twice the thickness of the OEM. The seal is the aftermarket type with the bulb on the outside...
Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:07:36 -0800
...Comparing the cylinder head casting to a set of AMC and original OEM German cylinder heads (spares that I have), they sure look like...
Ball Seat vs Cone Seat
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:26:12 -0600
To WhomEver knows the answer,, Is it OK to use OEM Vanagon Ball Seat Lug Nuts on Cone Seat Cast Aluminum Wheels (In this...
Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:31:43 -0400
...wrote: >It is the OEM Lug remover that is worthless!!! Hey, it works great until it splits! Some people are never happy. ;-) d
Re: Replacing Propane tank - how to cut and flange tubes?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:06:29 -0400
If your replacement job is exactly like OEM, I suggest just using the old copper piping from an old Westy. Bending that stuff correctly...
Re: Non OEM VW Exhaust
Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
Fri, 20 Jan 1995 13:55:58 -0600 (CST)
Speaking of mufflers, WALKER located in nearby (to me anyway) Racine makes a muffler for the wasserboxers. Lifetime warranty, also slightly smaller than stock...
diesel trannies
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Sat, 17 Oct 1998 22:26:54 -0700
I was hoping you folks who have a non oem diesel ie engine upgraded van, could tell me what your using for a transmission...
Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
Sat, 28 Oct 2000 15:47:29 EDT
<< Vanagon racers in Nurburgring this year were breaking transaxles all day long without the engines missing a beat >> They've got Vanagon races !?! Scott...