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  • Re: Sauvage yards in Portland
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:29:25 -0700
    ...Does anyone know of any salvage yards in Portand that carry vanagon and or vanagon Westfalia parts? > Thanks > > Alain > > Sent from my iPad 2
  • Re: Westphalia /Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:59:37 -0400
    ...wanted to stop but never have. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:08:14 -0500
    ...I wouldn't touch this one. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a...
  • So that's where I put that :)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:30:24 -0500
    http://whatsthecrack.net/Magic-Bus-Project-VW-reveals-hidden-surprise-14LBS-of-cannabis -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:24:59 -0400
    ...Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: capacity of propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:19:25 EDT
    ...with a parts counter. Very easy to change with a BIG wrench. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg...
  • Re: Eurovan question-Parts Prices vrs Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:57:36 -0800
    ...about the > Eurovan after market > parts, any suggestions? > > Myles __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! http://greetings.yahoo...
  • Re: Dealer response: hatch struts
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Fri, 03 Jan 1997 20:14:26 -0500
    ...Parts that don't care what side they go on are usually odd. For the most part a 251 829 331 B part will...
  • Re: Original vs. rebuilt fuel pumps
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:06:44 EDT
    ...the car before it breaks again and we will never see the sucker again. The lowlife remanners and low grade new parts distributors count...
  • Re: NVC-Fryeday Follies-G Rated Thing you might need at least 1 of?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:25:31 -0600
    ...YMMV, Tom-always carry an extra w/ moi > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '86 (We call this...
  • Re: Careless driver wrecked my van :(
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:59:34 -0500
    ...Best of Luck, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: what color?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Jul 94 12:30:27 PDT
    ...cheers ;-), carl 73 camper, 74 bus, 90 westy, shed o' parts
  • replacement Carpet and door panels?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 01:09:47 -0800
    ...know of for replacement parts to spruce up my 86 Vanagon, but I am specifically looking for replacement carpets and the interior sliding door...
  • Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:29:26 -0700
    ...The SU may have been the only carburetor in the world at the time with > leather parts. > > Jim > > > > > The SU's on the 145...
  • Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:48:27 -0700
    ...Best source of parts for a rebuild We have a good supply of OE parts available for engine rebuilding (what is left available). There...
  • Re: umbrella question about reliability
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:58:02 -0500
    ...But I'm not sure I'd have any more confidence in a van assembled from K-car parts than I do in the...
  • Re: carbureted waterboxers
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:05:05 -0400
    ...are available for carbureting a > waterboxer. Do any exist, or is this a matter of acquiring and/or > making the parts yourself? > > Allan > -- > 1991...
  • Re: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:11:25 -0400
    Hi Jon, I toured the "Veggie Werkes" shop in North Carolina this past Easter weekend... Robert told me that he has on occasion brewed...
  • classified ads from VWCOA ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 04 Oct 95 12:30:17 CDT
    ...John's Car Corner, Rte. 5, Box 85, Westminster, VT 05158 (802) 722-3180 (VT) .... An entire shop worth of VW parts, both air...
  • Trading
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:41:48 -0600
    ...I have parts, tools, EJ25 engine, all the appropriate engine parts off the doner car. Special cam sprocket tool and crank damper tool. Ready...
  • Re: Sourcing a few parts...
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:43:15 -0800
    ...finding a few parts: > 1) The gasket on my sliding door handle fell apart when I removed the > handle. Who carries these? > > 2) The...
  • Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:41:24 -0500
    ...pumps, carburators, injectors, etc. is that once a part sees gasoline it's never the same again. This is why auto parts places don...
  • Alternator Deal.
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 22:57:30 -0500
    ...VW first. $489.00 Foreign Car Parts Place $189.00 ( rebuilt Beck Arnley) A Local parts house $136.00 ( I do not know who...
  • WTB 2.1 pieces
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:27:20 -0700
    ...Anybody out there got a dead 2.1 with these parts? I would much rather recycle from the list parts, than go to the...
  • 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
    Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:10:37 -0500
    ...carrier's hanger deck to shuttle stuff around. It is painted OD and still has the original Continental Contrans tires. I cannot find parts...
  • NEW JERSEY VW SHOW THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:37:06 EDT
    ...YOUR OWN CAR!!!) ALL AIRCOOLED AND WATERCOOLED CLASSES, TYPES 1,2,3,4 AIRCOOLED, WATERCOOLED, AND KIT CAR -NEW AND USED PARTS VENDORS -1...
  • WTB: Carat Bumpers and Trim
    Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
    Fri, 22 Mar 2002 05:02:53 -0800
    ...Anyone have a complete set they'd care to part w/? I'd be interested in parts as well, in hopes that I could...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:42:04 -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...
  • Re: storing vanagons (was Re: Parking Matilda ..non-waltzing matilda
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 9 Sep 2006 14:45:59 -0400
    ...ages these cars faster than sitting out in the sun and weather :::without :::> being used. All the plastic, fiberglass and rubber parts seem to...
  • Re: Voltage Regulator
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 19:53:18 -0500
    ...All of my cars have had Bosch >Alternators and I usually buy them for about $25 from the local Hi-Lo >auto parts store...
  • Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:18:50 -0400
    ...So, I assumed finding the larger clamshell with related parts and getting it shipped would be difficult. Anyone out there care to prove that...
  • Re: Volkswagen part numbers
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 29 May 2004 16:47:32 -0700
    ...255 Type II - T3 Carat / Caravelle 256 Type II - T3 Right Hand Drive There is a mix of other parts from other vehicles in...
  • Re: Questions about crossing the border into Canada with rebuilt engines to show and maybe sell
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:39:14 -0500
    ...be paid cash credit card. Im bringing in propane industrial engines mostly new brazilian parts and some rebuilt parts german cranks and cams rods...
  • Re: Sink problem, where to find parts?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 8 Aug 2015 14:37:09 -0700
    ...Eric Caron Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 1:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Sink problem, where to find parts? Hi folks...
  • Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:19:41 -0500
    ...There are indeed some similarities between the vehicles. > Generally > low parts prices; widespread part interchangeability between > models/years; > few local parts or repair specialists...
  • weber parts source for guy stuck in driveway
    Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:42:00 -0500
    ...One is GEX, they sold me the conversion originally, you can find them on the internet GEX.com, another is Greenfield Imported Car Parts...
  • Re: what spare parts to have.....just in case>
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:17:35 -0500
    ...parts in it. Prevent failure instead of planning on it. Cheers, G. Matthew Bulley Director Bulley-Hewlett & Associates www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC...
  • Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:14 -0600
    ...He felt parts manufactures sorted parts into three quality categories. - Best , new car build - Middle, Dealer spare parts - Lowest, third party parts houses. Can...
  • Re: Junkyards are to blame
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:41:59 -0800
    ...All the cars were either covered or they had all the windows and doors on them. Security was also watching the parts guys. That...
  • Re: model 235
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 08:38:23 -0700 (PDT)
    ...the special parts that i have been able to identify are: valve covers (only if you use "bastard" heads) 28PCI carb. (manual chock) intake...
  • Re: Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:29:51 -0400
    ...I appreciate it. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus >
  • Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:09:44 -0700
    ...I wouldn't touch this one. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '85 GL (Preparing to move to a...
  • Re: New Use for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:56:30 -0500
    ...Beside is was Sunday and they didn't want to work anyway :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
  • Re: Electrical Cheat Sheet For Vanagon Dummies?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:03:57 -0500
    ...for dummies to carry on the road? > VanagonWiki article? > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
  • Re: Vanagon Parts Giveaway
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 4 Feb 2023 17:02:13 -0500
    ...Best, Eric Caron > On Feb 4, 2023, at 4:21 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I've got some parts left over...
  • Pucho is visiting me right now
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 95 20:39 AST
    ...import Westy parts from U.S. to P.R. Be ready to hear from me. Be in peace, Angel 78 Caribbean Westy San Juan...
  • on the road again (was jammed fuel pump)
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:39:18 -0400
    Well, if anybody cares I did fix the fuel pump issue. I really couldn't fork out $200 beans for a new one, but...
  • Re: Stuck in Albuquerque
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:35:50 -0800
    ...parts there > for you. You would need to get hold of me ASAP! > BTW, unless I am blind, you have made the cardinal mistake...
  • Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:11:58 -0700
    ...On 09/24/2012 10:05 AM, Old Volks Home wrote: > I carried Bando Belts back in the 80s at Sherwood Auto Parts when...
  • FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Darrel
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:54:05 -0400
    ...all parts are negotiable in price and please provide zip code in inquiring about shipping cost. I live in High Point North Carolina. I...
  • Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:20 -0800
    ...I'll check both of those things - ihave a spare switch in the > parts bus that I know works. > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover...
  • Re: Rescue Squad App available
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:13:39 -0500
    ...wish I could use it now. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:25:33 -0500
    ...or the van's life time :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: Curtain Patterns
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 3 May 2010 15:38:57 -0400
    ...Thanks again! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
  • Re: Some color! NVC, well, maybe a bit!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:49:22 -0500
    ...the subject line - these are totally appropriate. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • 1.9 cooling and FI on 2.1 engine?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:35:39 -0500
    ...be fit on a 2.1 engine? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: July HMN ads
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 01 Jul 1996 23:29:05 -0400
    ...to mention this is a camper and he wants $7500 Oh and BTW '93 EV for parts AAA Small Car World (817)831-0946
  • Re: Spare Parts in Brazil
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 23 Apr 2000 15:07:17 +1200
    ...www.volkswagen.com.br/home.htm# Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University of Otago, PO Box 56 Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: Utah Gathering?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:38:06 EST
    ...Pacific Standard Time, drew@BOMB-PROOF.COM writes: << ...swap parts, lies, advice. Listen to Car Talk. ...>> Vanagon owners don't lie. They just stretch...
  • Re: Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:18:20 -0400
    Another good thing about having 2 vanagons of the same year is that you can swap parts to help determin the solution when you...