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• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:30:39 EST
  ...Not mine, just passing it on. > > > > heres how you tell if they are OEM german as opposed to the Brazillian crap. if they are...
• Re: SA center alloy caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:40:26 EDT
  In a message dated 10/16/2003 4:29:31 PM EST, JordanVw writes: << they use the same ones as the OEM vanagon carat...
• Replacement Carpet - OEM?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:20:00 -0800
  ...Are any replacement carpet sets as well-fitting? Is there anything considered an "OEM" replacement? Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
• wanted: good used chrome rear bumper... yes, i am actually serious :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:46:13 EDT
  ...i have one OEM german one on a '87 i pounded back into shape with a mallet and blocks of wood (i am actually...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with oem spring?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:58:02 -0400
  ...Wheel cylinders with oem spring? >Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:42:02 -0700 > >A while back, I think it was Dennis Haynes who...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with oem spring?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:42:02 -0500
  I put OEM cylinders on my 86' and had the same problem - pump once before getting solid feel. I just assumed I didn't...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:21:20 -0400
  Hmmmm, so every OEM exhaust is the best possible design, mandrel bent, with well designed mufflers? There's overwhelming evidence to support the statement...
• Re: posting VANAGON SYNCRO 15" OEM RIMS (only rims not the van)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 09:00:56 -0400
  VANAGON SYNCRO 15" OEM RIMS S. AFRICA FOR SALE DESCRIPTION: After donating my '86 vanagon syncro to the Red Cross I have five 15...
• OEM Oxygen Sensor eliminated cold idle cut out syndrome...for me.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 23:56:52 EST
  I just changed to an OEM O2 Sensor and my "cold idle cut out until warm" syndrome has disappeared. All I did was replace...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:50:44 -0600
  The oem shocks "Boge" is what I replace my rear ones with. The lean was reduced about 75 percent. Cant say much beyond that...
• OEM rubber covered waterproof crimpon connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 12 May 2015 17:34:14 -0400
  Where can I get the oem style of rubber covered connectors that cam on the starter and fuel pump? It seem stupid to use...
• Re: Our beloved digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:00:51 EDT
  I am refering to any O2 sensor that you cut the OEM harness to install the new one...Clip the old one out... I...
• OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:31:49 -0400
  ...I see reports on the high priced ones but not to much talk about OEM. Also, how do i get the lean out of...
• OEM verses aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:07:40 -0800
  ...There's about a $50-$60 between aftermarket (Bietrix and OEM-- ATE). Is there a real significant difference here, or should I just go...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:29:19 -0600
  ...The Bosch +4 are better in this aspect than our OEM plugs. I personally noticed that my WBX runs more smoothly and more eagerly...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:08:52 -0400
  ...The author said the Audi rims were able to survive his journey but not the OEM VW alloy wheels. The VW OEM alloy wheels...
• Re: OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:09:27 -0700
  ...The OEM washer is not a crush ring but is solid instead. Is there any real downside to going ahead and using these OEM...
• Re: syncro oem rims
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 10:19:00 -0800
  ...syncro oem rims need a set of syncro oem rims for sale _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http...
• rare OEM vw vanagon dash cupholder FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 17:12:31 EDT
  ...this is the OEM vw acessory pictured in your owners manual in the acessories section.. holds 2 cups, and fits the contours of the...
• Seat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:57:26 -0500
  ...One of their products has a multi- dial switch, much like the OEM VW switch. Similar, but not identical. Those similarities are annoying. Physically...
• Re: any interest in clear/smoked/all red vanagon taillights?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:33:13 -0500
  ...there are several aftermkt companies out there >repro'ing OEM style taillights of various vw's in different color schemes. >Hella, the OEM company...
• OEM vanagon disc wheelcovers for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:36:13 EST
  ...this is the 85 up OEM "aero disc" style. also came on 84 wolfsburgs too. fyi, these cost $60 new for just ONE. let...
• Rear shoulderbelts for sale, and middle shoulderbelts, OEM VW vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 13:21:06 EST
  ...these are OEM VW . from a 90-91 vanagon, they fit all years 80-91. yes you can install the right rear one in...
• stainless stuff again
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:29:14 -0700
  ...replacement for the OEM bolt.It is off the shelf and a 14mm head. My bolt(shown ) is 18mm. OEM is about 16.7mm...
• Re: OEM battery specs
  Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:32:37 -0500
  ...What about OEM Cold Cranking Amperage requirement? Any idea? On 4/11/07, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > Standard battery is a Group...
• Re: Berg Shifter TOP
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:28:09 -0700
  ...Some home spun fabricating could be done with a "stack" of nuts screwed onto a threaded male to raise the OEM shifter plate the...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 95 15:38:05 PDT
  ...I really prefer OEM brakes for all of my cars >>since they seem to work the best. But it ain't no fun trying...
• Re: Mats
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 22:50:03 -0400
  ...Favorite is the OEM VW rubber mat that is molded to fit the whole front end. It is Great. Number 2 is the one...
• How to install rear westy oem speaker?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 19:25:44 EST
  I unscrewed the rear oem speaker and pulled out the threaded ring from the rear a/c panel on my 85 westy and can...
• Re: Mud flap update (NOT the same as US OEM mud flaps)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 02:16:48 EST
  ...For details see my posting in the archives: >> do they mount in the same place as the OEM ones? or do they mount inside...
• OEM Pop Top Seals and Fibreglass Oxidation
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:26:49 -0400
  -----Original Message----- After much deliberation between the after market seal vs the OEM, I decided I want the OEM one. I don't know...
• Syncro: OEM Boge vs KYB shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:23 -0700
  ...At the beginning of this summer, after running with the KYB GasAdjust shocks for almost two years, I installed a new pair of OEM...
• 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:36:51 -0400
  anybody know who carries the oem braided cooling line with the red thread on the cover. Just ordered the part from one of our...
• who bought those rear vanagon OEM mudfaps from me?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:34:06 EDT
  ok, this is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but i actually had a set of 4 vanagon OEM factory mudflaps...
• OEM cupholders/Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:51:02 -0800
  ...A company spokesperson says VW OEM style cupholders reflect on the past days in which VW campers symbalized drug use and free thinking. Everyone...
• wanted: complete oem or aftermarket cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Kozak
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:29:54 EST
  ...If I am not successful I will need to purchase a complete oem or aftermarket unit. If you have a unit for sale or...
• OEM =vs= aftermarket front heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:40 -0800
  Hi All, I'm wondering what the differences are between the OEM and aftermarket heater blower motors I've seen on some FLAPS web...
• Looking for Camper back seat area OEM German Black rubber floor mat waffle pattern
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Uscanga
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:47:50 -0700
  I just bought 2 front floor mats for my 85 Westy, German made black rubber OEM,waffle pattern type from Van Cafe in Santa...
• What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:00:46 -0800
  ...Anybody know if copying this pattern, like this OEM tie down, is legal? I mean a tie down is a tie down, and I...
• Re: OEM : definition of acronyms + NOS
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:10:41 -0400
  ...Original Equipment (of the) Manufacturer. (ie, factory, or stock) NOS means New Old Stock (ie, new OEM parts that were never used, and often...
• Re: antenna replacement complications
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:42:01 -1000
  > What Mick is describing is what is on my 90 GL, thought it was standard > oem. It's black if that matters. REALLY??? Wow...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:29:35 -0700
  ...I'm "T"-ing the OEM line over and into the rear bench by going in through the electrical hole that was used to...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:49:46 -0500
  I am looking for stainless steel tie downs that are cast in OEM style. Not the $4 wire stamped tie downs that GW sells...
• FS: OEM Vanagon Rubber front mat and walkthru section
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:42:38 EST
  i have a OEM VW vanagon frornt rubber mat and walkthru section for sale. excellent shape. from a '91 transporter. fits all vans exept...
• Re: Knecht oil filter Beck Arnley p/n
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:55:09 -0700
  > > For what it's worth, this is the Beck-Arnley part number for the OEM > > Knecht oil filter: 041-0698 About $9 at my...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:23:59 -0700
  ...A true reproduction of the OEM valve would likely cost $100 or more. Maybe worth it, but it's stuff like this that keeps...
• Skylight OEM
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:45:10 -0800
  ...I find most people say that my product is way better than the OEM and they are thankful that I started making them because...
• Re: Canvas Replacement ?? OEM Quality ?? Three Window??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 13:01:37 -0400
  > I need a source for high (OEM) quality replacement canvas. Must be > grey color with white screens. > > (I returned one from Busboys ..not up...
• Re: SA/OEM Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 19:38:00 -0500
  ...SA/OEM Trailer Hitch >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Listees: >Looking to buy a new/used South African/VW Dealer Supplied Trailer Hitch for...
• Re: oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:42:08 -0500
  ...You'll need an "Open Barrel" type crimper to use them but the results are exactly the same as OEM. http://www.vintageconnections.com...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:34:54 -0700
  The 5th pin labeling of various OEM VW 5 pin relays does not comport to the diagrams in that link. Use of a generic...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 09:50:13 -0700
  ** Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> writes: ** >>If an accessory cooler is installed and the OEM cooler completely eliminated >>I'd just guess that...
• OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:01 -0700
  ...These are the OEM 14" alloy wheels on a '90 Westy. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
• Windshields - OEM vs Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:24:31 -0600
  ...from the glass shops? I have heard from somewhere that the OEM glass was harder, stronger, more rock resistant. Curious. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 17:31:00 -0600
  If you take a look around Chief Auto Supply and some of the other FLAPS stores you'll see lots of boxes marked OEM...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:38:54 -0500
  ...I probably had replaced one OEM on my 90 (bought new, so I know the history) with an aftermarket german boot, and had that...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 03:41:44 EDT
  ...That brings me to the second thing I liked about the OEM seal--the luggage rack seal. In my opinion the OEM luggage rack...
• Westy curtains/Wanted OEM
  Historical mailing list - bryan duggan
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:58:46 -0800
  ...I am looking for OEM westy grey curtains for my 89 Westfailia. Anyone out there have any they want to sell? Also: has anyone...
• Re: Wheels, steel, 14", OEM, two only, 211 601 027 H
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:49:15 EST
  In a message dated 1/30/07 6:18:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > Wheels, steel, 14", OEM, two only...
• Re: Needing a Bra
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:36:32 -0600
  ...BZ On Aug 28, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Mister Tom wrote: > Just had my Bus Depot order for a new OEM bra cancelled...