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• Propane valve replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Reifschneider
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:09:40 -0700
  ...I don't really care if it's a single assembly, or two different parts, though I guess I'd prefer two parts so...
• Re: Tire Load Index
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 00:29:40 -0800
  ...And here in Norway, and some parts of Europe, the Speed index has to be equivalent to or higher than the car's top...
• Dismantling 82 Westy, need non-Westy parts?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:28:21 -0500
  Volks, I bought an extremely rusty 82 Westy parts mobile in early December and am now getting around to seriously dismantling it. It had...
• Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:46:02 -0400
  I need the bolt for the spare tire carrier. I had to mutilate mine beyond hope getting it off. Does anyone know the size...
• Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:24:23 -0400
  ...in the northeast, it becomes a parts car > in > about 5 years.. i have a number of parts vanagons here that are full of...
• Re: Cardboard under rear cushion
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:12:18 -0700
  ...Thanks, > > Jeff > 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a > very unstylish brown > interior taken from the parts bus) > 86' (We...
• plastic window parts
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 15:30:58 -0400
  With the help of a couple of listees I have replaced most of the plastic parts required to keep the window glass on track...
• bunch of vanagon parts for sale, body/int.,mechanical, camper stuff, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:51:19 EDT
  ...parts, parting out vanagons and campers, all years. -3 person middle seat (make your 7 pass into an 8 pass, no mods) -carat/wolfsburg...
• 88 84 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -0700
  ...there is alot of good parts left on her the vanagon is blue inside and out on blue Darrel I am in North Carolina
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 12:54:03 -0500
  ...Plus, at a car dealership, it isn't the car sales that really makes the money and keeps the place in business. The Parts...
• Re: Dealers and Vanagons, was Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:53:40 -0800
  Same goes for Carter in Seattle, but the prices often take your breath away! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 15:22:03 -0500
  ...I just filled the > tank of my parts vanagon..Good luck! > > > --------------------------------- > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page >
• Re: SVX
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:43:32 -0800
  ...you need from the donor car at the www.smallcar.com website. They will identify all the small parts and wires bits. Also I...
• Free '76 & '78 Bus Rolling Chassis!!?!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 May 1996 03:16:35
  ...I don't even care what you give me for it, if anything. I just hate to see useful parts go to waste. The...
• Almost robbed at VW parts counter today!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 21:47:14
  ...school as the used car manager now!) With that part all taken care of I return to the parts counter. The guy who works...
• Re: '79 f.i./carb conversion (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 07:42:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...The Parts Place lists Weber carb conversion kits for 75-83 busses for $289.00. This is a single carb set-up, and I...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:50:20 -0400
  ...Squeaky front end parts To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >>The real fix is to replace the worn parts with new ones. I'd have...
• Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 17:16:43 -0600
  ...I >understand the parts I needed were not items the Bus Depot regularly carried in stock >and that extra effort was required to get...
• Re: Vanagon Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 22:46:03 -0500
  ...www.partsplaceinc.com/PDF/PartsPlaceIncCatalog09.pdf > > > > There are some good tips in the catalog as well. > > > > Jack R. > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:27:41 -0700
  On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 3:09 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Ok, so is there a list of parts recommended to carry...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:19:15 +0200
  ...You can also use the control unit itself, although most cars use the 443... part number from the audi 100/5000 (even Passats etc...
• Re: IMBD for cars.....
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:39:53 -0500
  ...At least that would be > the appropriate answer to that silly question. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor...
• VW rebuilt parts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:25:29 -0400
  ...Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
• Re: More on Speakers: Crutchfield brand, any good?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:38:09 -0400
  Thanks again mIke - the pictures help. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap...
• Re: Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:55:34 -0400
  ...I appreciate it. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: [Friday, NVC] If it's not one thing, it's another
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:11:40 -0400
  Mr, Squirrel - get well soon - your bus misses you :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Window size differences Westy vs. Non-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:54:25 -0400
  ...That's exactly what I needed to know. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• Power Steering Pump FS
  Historical mailing list - Steven L. Goldstein
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 22:54:29 -0500
  ...Vanagon Carat. Also Alt, from same. Both in excellent cond. Also new Air Cond. Compressor for 94-96 GTI. I have these parts due...
• windows
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 14:50:14 -0500
  I have a 1991 carat with power windows. I would like to retro fit them with crank windows. has anyone done this before? What...
• Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 13:42:55 -0400
  ...I've just seen the tan in the picture. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Rusted Power Steering lines - Buses by the Beach
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:41:29 -0500
  Sweet! Cool people there will be my friend - more are always welcome. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: pictures from the Boston Bob memorial
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:12:10 -0500
  ...Those of us who could not attend appreciate it. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:46:53 -0500
  Thanks Tony - these are exactly the kinds of ideas I am looking for. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: trip report and pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:56:46 -0500
  ...Looks like it was a rewarding trip. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Used parts sale - Bus and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 16:31:08 -0700
  ...About-Anything In-The-Yard SALE. (excludes complete engines, cars and 1985 and newer parts.)" Unlike last time, I'm not going back out...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 May 2008 19:48:13 -0700
  ...I "pack rat" parts and bits and pieces. > i.e. A chunk of the air intake boot from the Dodge Caravan air filter > box...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:35:12 -0500
  ...As > their consumption crazy saleries and stock options swirl higher and > higher, > the parts prices of VW cars manufactured well before they were hired...
• Stock Radio Available for trade
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:13:20 -0400
  ...stock cassette with radio from my 89 Carat available for trade. I am looking for some parts and maybe someone out there would be...
• Re: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:50:05 -0800
  ...But I know they were all GM cars, each considered to be low, medium and high end cars, good better, best if you like...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 10:14:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...interesting point on getting parts that aren't made any more. We have done the same thing for other cars. Hoses can be custom...
• Re: Canadian Parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian Waz
  Wed, 2 May 2001 17:38:05 -0700
  ...Canadian Parts > You might see if there is a "Mail Boxes R Us" place in Blaine and have > your parts shipped there. Then drive...
• 71 Van gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Clark and Annette Johnston
  Sun, 3 May 1998 23:18:26 -0600
  ...Tried the auto recycles, parts stores and even a local antique car swap meet, with no luck to date. The local VW dealer and...
• Owners Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 00:41:10 EDT
  ...This yard (Russ' Recycling in Irwindale, CA) has about 5 parts Vanagons with many good parts left on them. They also have a Carat...
• Electric Front Seat Heater
  Historical mailing list - S.E. Booth
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 19:37:55 -0800
  ...westy, but no parts were available. Has anyone ever owned a van with this option? I have owned other cars with heated front seats...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:41:21 -0600
  ...The advantage being of course, local parts, or at least USA parts. It does require some machining work and some tinkiering around, but it...
• Re: SPAM?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:31:30 -0400
  ...you any part for your car - We deliver parts >> worldwide - Just send us an email with your parts requirements* >> >> > > > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
• FS: 86 Vanagon GL parts & videotape
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:49:34 -0400
  Hi, Included in a recent purchase of an 87 Vanagon GL, I got an 86 Vanagon GL parts car. I also obtained a 7...
• Re: Rubber Tramps and the Magic Bus was owsley
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:09:51 -0400
  ...Couldn't imagine life without it or driving anything else! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus...
• Re: NVC. My father just reposed...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:17 -0400
  ...Take care my friend. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Complete Interior Replacement Cost?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:45:42 -0800
  ...carboncow.com> wrote: > > $500 according to this guy... > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=268346 I simply bought a whole parts...
• vanagon parts catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:29:35 -0800
  Hello Volks, Several of you have inquired about the availability of the famous parts catalogue. It contains basically all the part drawings that you...
• Re: T3 Rebuild Longevity 160K
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:55:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...Would you > be willing to reveal what brand parts you used? I've been burned by cheap > engine parts before and when looking for...
• Re: Diesel swap parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 19:01:20 -0800
  ...a smog legal car and every nut and bolt is stock, if you change the smog device or leave off parts you must spend...
• Tons of Vanagon parts for sale!! parting out a van
  Historical mailing list - Andy Gaston
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:23:09 EST
  ...floor rubber all the little miscellaneous parts you end up with when you take apart a car. if you need it, i'm sure...
• Re: cheap new and expensive used gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:38:10 -0400
  ...FUEL-TANK-1983-1984-1985-/380252093987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5888ca7e23 > > New tank for $46.98 and $49.99...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:38:36 -0800
  ...Most likely brought in as a "parts car" in a container. The poor fool that buys this vehicle and registers it has a good...
• one last try- 1989 Golf available (SVC)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:17:31 -0400
  ...me in a parts pull, let me know. I have Quick-time picture of all sides I can send. The car's in Brooklyn...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:03:58 -0400
  ...Careful here, World Pac as some great parts for Vanagon. World Pac is an American distributor with some warehouse in Canada. You can't...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:54:55 -0400
  ...go back to Small Car to get the parts? > > I'm thinking of upgrading my front brakes and if parts are not available, > why...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 12:10:45 -0400
  ...We carry a large selection of OEM parts (Bosch, Sachs, Ate, etc.) for Eurovans for far less than dealer prices. We can get tens...