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• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:29:57 -0700
  ...of cars, the answer is no. However, with emissions > components > >it is mandated by the government. Manufacturers have strong incentive > to > >sell parts at...
• Buying a Used Van
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:58:10 -0800
  ...what it really means... "Rough condition" too bad to lie about "Parts car" beyond repair "Immaculate" recently washed "concours quality" recently waxed "engine quiet...
• Re: Donor Body '90 Multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 01:54:08 EDT
  ...His name is Dennis Carty, his landline is (510)526-1683, which is Berkeley, CA. Coby I would like to have some parts off...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:53:48 EST
  ...are saving some good parts that would otherwise be crushed... chris ************** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards...
• Re: Eurovan Q and A
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 02:15:40 EST
  ...Parts availability is the worst..........the number of cars imported to the stats is miniscule, so really few to no aftermarket parts........most parts...
• More ATT#
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 19:24:28 -0600
  ...Any others (I tried Vanagon, nothin') AVW Mfg Of Cummins Replacement Parts, Engines - Supplies, Equipment & Parts, Los Angeles, CA 800 421-6180 Keith Auto...
• Re: Bus Depot Rant
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 16:31:07 -0400
  ...I've often wished that other cars I worked on had so many good options avaliable for parts. Usually it's the dealer or...
• Side Tents
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:59:06 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts bus) 86' (We...
• Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 22:15:14 PDT
  ...Comments? Spare Parts On Board A couple of people have also mentioned carrying spares. I have carried a spare alternator belt, oil and sometimes...
• Re: Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)(no serious VC)
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:38:24 -0700
  ...I checked my cc > terminal and we do have your 5 card numbers , you have been billed and all the > parts you ordered have...
• Re: parts for the fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:02:41 -0400
  ...parts for the fridge? need a few parts for my fridge. the dometic web site is less than helpful. anyone know where i can...
• Thanks for the help and a few parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:42:12 -0500
  ...in your car on their lot as well as work on it when times get tough. I have a few parts left over from...
• VW cars vs. 1991 Vanagon fuel systems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:56:52 -0700
  ...Digifant system like my Carat. I thought then if I knew one I would know both and perhaps some parts would be interchangeable! I...
• Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:54 -0400
  New parts doesn't necessarily mean undamaged parts. I purchased a Vanagon rear disc brake kit and it was shipped without enough padding in...
• Re: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:28:21 -0400
  ...Be careful not to break the plastic parts on the headlamp adjusters. You should not be turning them in any case. The license plate...
• F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:20:18 -0800
  A lovely car, but crikey, parts do cost a lot http://www.m-100.cc/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=108 alistair
• Re: Graphic Novel about 1974 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:30:45 -0400
  ...I love the graphic novel format. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 12 May 2011 15:44:49 -0400
  Cool! Then I'd have to learn how to use it Ken :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 23:04:44 -0400
  Much appreciate the explanation and clarification on this Scott -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Vangons in SE Michigan?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:46:51 -0500
  ...I'm already signed up. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Phrydaye Phollies Part Deux - hide the liquor and wimmen, he's back with another one!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:43:02 -0400
  Bravo!!!!!! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: FS in Austin TX 91
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:47:59 -0400
  ...Ithought it was funny. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: A question for those smarter than me about Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:12 -0500
  Thanks Greg - I appreciate the information. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:01:46 -0400
  Hi all, what is the best quality aftermarket stainless exhaust system for my 1986 syncro? and what online vendor carries the parts? TIA, -Dan...
• Re: Side Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:52:37 -0500
  Thanks Z - and for the advice about removal - I appreciate it much. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor...
• Re: Hot Foot Fix
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:35:55 -0500
  ...Let us know how it works out. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Rear Defroster Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:15:02 -0400
  ...switch they would be willing to sell? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: [T2] Colin Kellogg
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:34:35 -0500
  Wow, this is very cool - I'll be printing this up for sure. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Long trip-Moving
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:04:06 -0500
  Chris, What have you done so far? Have you replaced the fuel lines? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:09:18 -0500
  Great advice as always Max - thank you very much. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Bus Boo Photos and video
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:21:56 -0500
  Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!!!!!!!!!! That's some funny sh*t! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus...
• Re: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:41:22 -0500
  That is a good point Tom - I hadn't really considered that. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Vanagon List Moderators
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:43:51 -0500
  Sweet! Thank you for taking on the task gentlemen - it is appreciated. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: printing parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:05:29 -0700
  ...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: Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 11 May 2001 20:39:17 -0600
  ...I have no more room for parts carcus units in any of my garages but we could have a quick "sacrificial" bar b que...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:29:36 -0500
  ...They invariably went away mad, without the work, or had us install the correct parts. That said; Yes, shops make money on parts, that...
• VW Parts Catalogue 68 -> 90: Order Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:17:20 -0000
  VW Genuine Parts Illustrated Catalogue In the catalogue it lists the vehicle ranges that other books cover, and the list seems fairly comprehensive. Under...
• Re: What parts to carry on the road...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:23:05 -0400
  ...What parts to carry on the road... > Hi All, > > > AAA Plus, if your AAA region carries it is well worth the $$$. My son was...
• removing the fan housing, engine in car?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:50 -0500
  ...Well I finally got the thermostat parts that the dread PPO (aren't they usually worse than the PO?) removed from my bus. (though...
• FS: Parting out an '88 Wolfsburg Carat
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:49:29 -0400
  Volks, Starting to part out an '88 Wolfsburg Carat, Auto, Burgundy with Grey interior, jump seats, table, good (but LOUD) 2.1l motor, all...
• Re: Call for VW People Photos
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:43:12 -0500
  Larry - Submitting a photo requires a user name and password - care to share :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:54:06 -0700
  ...New parts only. His email >> address is; >> ebayprofessor@yahoo.com >> I recommend any of you to try him for any car parts, not only...
• Re: WTB or info needed: complete set of coolant hoses for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 21:10:19 -0400
  ...For the record, I DO sell these hoses (and ALL other "dealer-only" VW parts), at roughly 15% off the dealer's price (or...
• FS: 86 Vanagon GL with extra cooling vent in block
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:23:41 -0400
  ...normal house carpeting), exterior OK (again, looks 13 years old, some dents, some minor rust, rock dings in windshield) The following parts have less...
• Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:29:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The sale includes the whacked bus ('71 westy), a couple carb & FI (circa '70 type 3) sets, '71 body parts, likely the short block...
• Re: AC parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 02:14:12 EDT
  ...barn like i do, and his little one car garage is rapidly accumilating vanagon parts!! soon there will be no room to back Bev...
• Re: Need 2 liter acvw FI system complete with fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 24 May 2001 23:02:05 EDT
  Adam, If you specify EXACTLY what components you need, I will pass it to my local used parts guy. He has a ton of...
• Re: mail order parts source?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:59:15 -0500
  > whats my best mail order parts source for an 84 > Vanagon? > > I need a Temp II sensor, O2 sensor, and throttle > control switch... and...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:33:35 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts bus) 86' (We...
• Re: UPDATE on SOUTH AFRICA PARTS...PLEASE READ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:17:17 -0800
  ...Questions regarding South African parts/importing/list > >interest.. > >Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:18:37 -0500 > > > >Steve, > > > >I've been to developing this...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 09:54:46 -0400
  ...on it the hose on the other side of the connector failed so I need to gather information, and parts. > > Eric Caron > 84 Westfalia
• Re: Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:13:39 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts bus) 86' (We...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:53:39 -0500
  ...they do NOT want to stock a lot of parts for old cars. the vw dealer here has NO aircooled parts at all in...
• Embrum,Ontario VW Show News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 05:58:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Engine parts and chrome accessories for sale. West Coat Metric booth. Parts Sales. B.B.Q. Lunch. Free Swap Space. Door Prizes (1 set...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:06:55 -0800
  ...as I am not a professional mechanic, and installed the Tiico in my carport in 2 days, turn key, done. Me and my friend...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:09:48 -0500
  ...Watertown Parts: 66-79 VW PARTS, air cooled. (718) 786-5733 . Greenpoint VW VANAGON PARTS, 4 speed trans, cyl head, alt, starter, eng wiring...
• Re: Interstate VW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 03:47:32 -0700
  ...Interstate VW sells used VW parts as well as project > cars. I got some captains chairs($150.00), a fuel pump (60.00) and...
• Re: Carat Tri Star On Samba
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:49:24 -0500
  ...Could be where the confusion came in when the guy made the listing. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Buying a Van - Parts in L.A.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:05:59 -0600
  ...used parts place 1 1/2 miles from me: > > Interstate Auto Dismantlers > > Last question - does VW still make parts for these cars? I get...
• Re: Propane valve replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:19:16 -0500
  ...I > don't really care if it's a single assembly, or two different parts, though > I guess I'd prefer two parts so...