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Re: MOD Re: wtf? lol
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:11:04 -0700
...1.9L tranny CV VC digifant ECU SVX FLAPS OEM speedo doka ATF...
RE: Non OEM VW Exhaust
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Thu, 19 Jan 1995 19:44:11 EST
Mike Plickys seeks tight muffler straps. I solved my latest muffler strap problem with a $6 "fuel tank mounting kit" from FLAPS. Only problem...
Re: dome lights...wasRe: vw /OEM quality replacement for driver side interior light
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:47:23 -0800
>a search on thesamba.com.. good 'ol Terry K was selling them... >i think he had the whole kit with instructions.. hehe choke us190...
Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
Historical mailing list - Ellen
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 04:51:21 -0800
...Westy OEM fire extinguisher> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Having recently replaced the fuel lines in my '88 Westy got me to wondering about...
Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:34:12 -0700
...If you switch to OE type shocks from Bilstein HD (and possibly regular Bilsteins), look closely for an added spacer shim inside the dust...
Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
Historical mailing list - Skip
Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:02:33 +0000
...I had to fiddle with my idle versus the OE FI's. The Sorensen FI is a "disk" versus the OE, which is a...
Re: Dear vendors - YES!!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:15:32 -0400
...This would include the larger > OEM relay and a couple of other wires I believe. It should be very > popular with the "keep it...
FS or Trade: OEM Radiator for 83-91 wbx
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:53:53 -0400
...Keep in mind that this is first quality OEM, not a low quality cheapo imitation. Respond to me directly if interested. Vince ************************************************************************************************** The contents...
O2 Sensor Fix
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:17:24 -0400
...There is no difference between the crimp on and the OE sensors. I'd get crimp and save the money for pizza, but that...
Re: source for OEM muffler
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:27:41 -0400
> Anyone know where I can get an original VW muffler for 2.1? > I have a GoWesty muffler and it's a bit too...
Re: Water Pump (Coolant) Replacement
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 16 Nov 1995 13:32:50 CST6CDT
...swore i would NEVER do that again and i would grovel at the dealer next time for OEM. the NAPA fit poorly, had rough...
Re: Skylight Solution
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:44:48 -0800
...wrote: > > >PS "down with euro-american rv products" > > did they give you a bogus price on a new skylite?? > > chris No, their the OEM...
FS 90 Vanagon GL in WV
Historical mailing list - STEVEN PHILLIPS
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 19:06:53 -0700
...new oem heads at 65,000 miles. converted ac to R134A last year. complete maintenance records. garaged. equipped with Braun swing-away wheelchair lift...
Re: several questions about my 1984 westy
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 17:09:57 -0500
...with a 1.9 or 2.1): > > " -Rod bolts replaced with OEM quality non-stretch bolts." > > Geo Suspicions confirmed. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
Re: Vanagon OEM tire report Yes, I am still using a 22 year old tire
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:56:16 -0500
Here's an interesting read. Anecdotal, but interesting. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/tires/michelin.html I've run Michelins on Saabs and Peugeots for...
Re: Pop top tent material - acrylic vs cotton vs hemp
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:07:52 -0500
...I sell both the OEM German cotton canvas (in a 3-window version) and the aftermarket acrylic one. (The acrylic one is the same...
Fwd: Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 19:44:09 -0400
...100??? > >> > >lotta people sell aftermarket oem style chrome vanagon bumpers now. >they're brazillian made, but look like oem, and cost hundreds less. >check...
Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:46:51 -0700
...How much is genuine OEM duct tape these days? With all the colors available, I may be able to get it to match my...
Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat...
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:04:37 -0900
...COM Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:29 am Subject: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat... To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:14:55 -0800
...Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled? I we still have our original factory fire extinguisher that has thankfully never...
Re: Rear Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Jan 97 10:00:32 PST
Ron, They are identical to the OEM units. The manufacturer's name is Stabilus. They are not the Sachs/Boge ones. Yet the OEM...
Re: Needed: Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 15 May 2002 13:41:24 -0400
...The OE Bosch motors for power windows sell for $140 and the OE power regulators are $140 (they both come separate from each other...
Re: heading out tomorrow (NVC)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:37:47 -0500
...What is an OEM 89 westy. You mean Original from the factory 89 diesel westy ? And what is OEM stylized California decals ? Pinstripping or...
Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:24:55 -0500
When I first got the camper, I went through a drill to try out the OEM jack. I did not and do not like...
Re: Good OEM parts prices?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:56:44 -0400
...Good OEM parts prices? Anyone who can't spell Volkswagen is suspect in my book... ;-) On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 6:24 PM...
Re: Gear ratios for Syncro 16"
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 12:07:38 -0400
...The engine has an Oettinger intercooler and >it gets something like 90 HP. The engine revs too fast : 100 km/h at 4000 >rpm...
FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:19:13 -0400
...Jonathan Yes, I build this Air Condition Unit for the VW Vanagon, it is a add on to the OEM System, a indash Front...
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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:49:29 -0400
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Bus Depot is not Bus Boys.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 00:28:57 -0500
...A big thanks to Ron Solman, you should see how good my '91 GL looks in her new OEM bra!
Re: Why's my oil filter leaking?
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:02:32 -0500
I don't know what brand of filter you're using, but I've found in the past that only OEM-type filters (Mann...
WTB: Master cylinder rebuild kit or New?
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Mon, 31 May 1999 02:09:34 -0400
...SA Grilles with OEM lights!
Re: Our beloved digifant
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:41:50 EDT
...I put in the OEM sensor and it worked. The ECU and O2 sensor deal in micro-voltages and a splice in can createa...
Re: Meaning of the term NOS in parts ads?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Collins
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:06:50 -0800
...old OEM stock. -- Kevin Collins '86.5 16V 2.0 '00 Passat GLS 1.8T
For Sale: Rear shoulderbelt seatbelts for vanagon westy - easy install
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 May 2002 12:00:29 EDT
...vanagon westy OEM VW right rear seat shoulderbelt assembly.. retracting shoulderbelt..complete kit.. easy to install, makes use of child seat more safe, also...
gasket kit elring $60.00
Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
Sun, 26 Jun 2005 11:02:39 -0400
I am still cleaning my garage, I found a gasket Set Elring 356.361 factory oe# 025 198 009b. I am offering to the...
90 westy w/ OEM style porto-potty on samba
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:24:40 EST
for all of you who have never seen the orig storage box/porto potty for the westy.. here is one.. nice camper too. tho...
source for sliding window screens/frames?
Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:49:51 -0800
I am looking for OEM style replacement sliding window screens for my 87 Westy but have come up empty at all the usual sources...
Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:00:49 -0800
where is the OEM extinguisher located ...?? i have an 89 California Model westie that is California Package from VW ... not a State certified DOT...
Re: Joker vs. others
Historical mailing list - Mudd Sparrow
Sun, 1 Feb 2015 00:17:14 -0800
...Also the side and rear windows are > double paned plastic (like the OE skylight). Does that help? > > Ken > On Jan 31, 2015 7:06...
Re: wanted: one 14" vanagon OEM alloy wheel - aka "carat wheel"
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:09:12 -0700
...Best, Jeff 83.5 Westy LA,CA http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vanagon-OEM-14X6-Alloy-Wheel-USED-NOT-PRETTY-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588cf1bdacQQitemZ380321775020QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt...
Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:35:25 -0700
...wrote: >I keep a small bottle jack in the storage area under the seat as well. > >But I agree with Jim, the OEM jack...
Re: OEM Cupholders
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:48:11 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 14 Nov 1996, Dave wrote: > > I saw the thread in the archives about OEM cupholders > > being seen at K-Mart or Wal...
Re: Oh no, not tires again
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 00:27:58 PDT
...Your 1991 VOLKSWAGEN MINIVANS Vanagon's OEM tire size is 185R14/C Application OEM Product Agilis Size 185R14/C Speed Rating 99/97R Front...
Re: differences in front OEM vanagon speakers 80-87 and 88-'91??
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:22:20 -0600
...a difference in the speaker quality on the 88-'91 > front OEM > speakers as opposed to the earlier ones? > the '80-'87 front speakers...
Re: Old Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:29:04 -0700
...VW indeed used a Conti tire on the Vanagon, Continental Transport RS 771 185R14 C 6PR When I did the OE tire survey I...
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 May 2000 06:18:42 EDT
...The specifications are: *Exact dimensions as OEM muffler *Flow through design reduces back pressure *Integrated hanger replaces the need for OEM hanger *Integrated tailpipe...
Re: Decent grab loop?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:02:37 -0700
...Haven't seen an OE German one in decades. I use these > on my 84 Westy and they handle my rather bulky (220+lb...
Re: CATs in CA in 2009 = more expen$ive ??
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:16:34 -0700
An OE cat is not a bad investment if you plan on keeping your van. The cheap aftermarket cats tend to die after about...
Sliding door threshold
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Tue, 8 Sep 2015 10:03:53 -0400
...I don't see anyone providing OEM or aftermarket versions. I have the off white plastic one,( I guess there were metal ones too...
Spare Tire Wanted
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:58:58 -0400
Time to replace my 27 year old OEM Continental spare. I'm looking for a recent 185 R 14 tire with Load Range C...
Source for poptop seal?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Jun 96 09:11:07 -0400
...offering but it came in two pieces and was distinctly thinner than the oem product. Thanks for your help, Nelson Hogg -- ----------------------------------------------------------- nhogg@whoi.edu -----------------------------------------------------------
fold down rear seat for '83
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 Jul 1996 08:24:45 -0700
Does anyone know of a rear seat, either oem or aftermarket, that would fold down flat for an '83 GL wasserpumper? I've read...
Westy Propane Tank Parts
Historical mailing list - K & K
Mon, 9 Sep 1996 23:09:24 -0400
...Does anyone have the address for the OEM part supplier? Also is there a replacement available for the water tank pump assembly? Thank You...
Re: Free rear side glass
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 17:15:23 -0600
...I have left, the 4--4" OE brown speakers that fit in the front doors and overhead rear cabinet of a Vanagon Westy (FREE...
Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:27:22 -0600
...Is there anyone that has found an alternative to the $1000 a set OEM springs? Drew Bedford 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah
Re: Squealing Brakes
Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 22:29:43 EDT
...Cure was to put OEM pads on that I purchased from the Bus Depot. Good Luck Dave [text/html]
Re: 1981 Questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:59:38 EST
We have OE pumps for Air Cooled Vanagon Engines available too, however for $350. Just mentioning this as this should be an on going...
Re: Bus Boys-The Ghost ship Vanagon parts supplier?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:38:37 -0500
...The big cooling metal tube that goes from the pump to the thermostat (86 and up)is $90USD I can get the OEM part...
german rubber vanagon front floor mats
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:49:47 EST
...they are german made, fit the vanagon perfectly..heres the link http://www.oeveedub.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD& Product_Code=VB-10006...
Complete MotorSport outta Coast Mesa ??
Historical mailing list - TC
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:01:55 -0700
...cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300020293 306 Curious anybody dealt with these guys it OEM and brand new ??