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• Re: DITRIBUTOR/NO START
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 02:45:39 -0500
  I replaced all the parts because of carbon tracking in the distributor,wires seperating when removed,engine running like crap...if I reveresed the...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:57:10 -0500
  ...Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!) 86' (We call this one Parts) 85' GL...
• Re: New Use for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:28:26 -0500
  ...ok well maybe tied with the jeep). -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Grille Painting - Krylon Camouflage?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:44:00 -0500
  ...suggestions) and that looked and worked great. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:42:16 -0500
  ...Beers on me at the next BBtB :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• After Market Vendors Was: Newbie back from first camping trip!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:19:06 -0500
  ...Anyhow - thank you to all the fine vendors. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• Clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 16:14:00 -0500
  ...Rubber parts can change their properties over the life of a car. 4. Make sure that the loosness of the drive train is OK...
• Re: Wheel bearing brands
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:59:18 -0800
  ...In addition to VW stuff, KMM supplies heavily into the American Domestic and Import Car parts lines here in the USA, most likely through...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:08:45 -0700
  Both BMW and fiat made these but they were different cars. > From: Zoltan <zol@FOXINTERNET.NET> > Reply-To: Zoltan <zol@FOXINTERNET.NET> > Date: Fri...
• Re: FS: Various '87 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 14:56:16 -0500
  ...The engine is a 3.2 Carrera motor and the transmission is a G50. Work is almost finished. All of the big stuff is...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:59:35 -0500
  ...I feel like if I had a new wiring harness, and components, or go to a carb, and points.. It would run. Also the...
• Re: Getting rich selling parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:34:25 +1200
  >Is anyone else sick of people trying to get rich >selling parts on this list? I am. I don't agree, especially as there...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:17:08 -0900
  ...there is a difference), part that your FLAPS carries. In some situations even used parts are installed per the fine print in your ESC...
• Re: Deheler-Profi hightop in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 13:14:08 -0700
  ...That is why it was in the shop and they could not find the parts to fix the carburator. No parts available from the...
• Re: small car brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:07:53 -0700
  ...Is there a reason not to go back to Small Car to get the parts? I'm thinking of upgrading my front brakes and...
• Re: 84 vs. 85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 14:17:26 -0700
  ...Weird, unless you know your parts. Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you have twice as much. "Any sufficiently advanced technology...
• Re: more on the doublecabs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 22:29:26 EST
  ...all the parts to one person, then re-assemble it :<) hey, not much different than a average full resto on a older car.. chris
• source for Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:36:19 -0400
  ...Advance Auto Parts/Parts America online had it listed for $105, but was out of stock last month and again when I tried this...
• Re: Fuel Tank - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:26:00 -0500
  ...Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '87 Westy "Franz" '90 Carat "Parts" '91 Caravelle "Hans"...awaiting new engine '74 MGB My first car...yep, I've...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 12:32:34 -0700
  I think that was not a Fiat but a very rare collectible BMW with a bike engine, one of the first cars made after...
• Re: anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:10:24 -0500
  ...taken from the parts bus) > 86' (We call this one Parts) > 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected) > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue...
• REPORT -- '79 stripped!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 0:21:48 EDT
  ...but hopefully it didn't spill oil all over the carpet. After all parts had been stripped, one other person (whose name escapes me...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:47:34 -0700
  ...You'll need two parts from an '83 diesel vanagon. 251 199 257 "retaining plate", and 251 199 203E "engine carrier, left"; about $260...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:41:19 EST
  Hi All, I have an 85, that I would like to install the bumpers & trim on, from a 90 Carat parts bus that I...
• Re: Name these Parts - TwoFer. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:48:33 -0500
  ...OK, so years ago I worked in a Ford car & a Ford tractor parts department!) Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be...
• to fuel inject or not to fuel inject
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 12:14:42 EST
  ...What does removing the fuel injection and adding a stock Solex carb do to performance and fuel economy? I would imagine it would impact...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints? Now: German Parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:46:02 -0600
  ...Open up the hood of any new car > (including Volkswagen) and see how many different countries the parts inside > come from. It's a...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 10:03:22 -0800
  ...want reliable for the next 50,000miles or so. > > List participants description of the job and parts recommendation greatly appreciated. > > Eric Caron > 84 Wwstfalia
• Re: International Auto Service is in Transition
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:59:06 -0700
  ...held on to and purchased many VW, Audi, Mercedes >> Parts and other unique car parts that are hard to come by. >> We have:Detlev...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 13:16:37 -0500
  ...want reliable for the next 50,000miles or so. >> >> List participants description of the job and parts recommendation greatly appreciated. >> >> Eric Caron >> 84 Wwstfalia
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
  What that means is the calipers were used on a car sold in the US--unlike the SA kits--so the pads and rotors...
• Re: More New Bus Info
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 23:28:12 -0500
  ...I'm concerned. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• 91 carat interior free nj
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:18:40 +0000
  Hello all,I have a parts van that I'm cutting up to fix my other 91-if your interested give me a call...
• Re: Barb Cotton status - 11:15 am CST today
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:28:38 -0500
  ...You're a good man Larry Chase! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:21:26 -0400
  ...or is it just called Rescue Tape? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: volks-motorsports.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Thu, 31 May 2001 20:27:33 EDT
  ...He has also responded to questions, some none related to the parts, quickly and professionally. Carl Smith [text/html]
• Re: Bought an SVX for the motor.......but I like the car too much to rip the heart out
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:52:41 +1200
  >I LOVE those SVX's, only they never made a 5 speed >manual tranny....Doh! Apparently they did; a Japanese parts exporter told me...
• early christmas for someone...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:27:42 -0700
  ...don't contact me about it, dial the number. '86 VOLKSWAGEN Vanagaon GL Syncro, 4-wheel drive, non-working transmission, great parts/project car...
• Re: TGIF - BAND VAN
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:52:17 -0400
  ...that would come in REALLY handy! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Buses By the Beach - Bus Boo is Coming up!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:35:33 -0500
  ...this time.....sorry Jack R :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing for reanimation) '78 Bus (Patty...
• Re: regarding the ad campaign for banks (there is a lie in it ... ?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:50:16 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:43:31 -0500
  ...Is the list down or is it me? -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (Grover) 86' (We call this one Parts) 85' GL (Preparing for reanimation)
• Re: Full Length rear seat latching
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:32:05 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: fs 84 gl
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:48:07 -0500
  ...mail saying "Uh, hey where is this?" -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Junk Yard Excursion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:41:02 -0500
  ...again I'm in MI as well. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Vanagon calendar problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 03:41:00 -0500
  ...received both of my replacements on Friday. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:30:32 -0500
  ...I agree that to due diligence and Pmail are the best course. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:57:55 -0500
  ...me .......refers to Rabbit cars. > >for example, a 1.6 diesel block with 11 mm head bolts, the parts number >starts with 056. >the...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 30 May 2007 14:06:09 -0500
  ...taken from the parts bus) > > 86' (We call this one Parts) > > 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected) > > > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:35:46 -0700
  ...in other words, new parts installed with less than total care and precision are not so good. You know ..like .really good workmanship with...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:13:35 -0700
  ...Royals inflate the price of parts for cars that >>were built years before the executive entered the car business. > >Now, wait a minute. Didn...
• Looking for wiring harness for 2.1l and other used parts.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:54:57 EST
  Have a customer that is looking for the following parts used for an 89 Westy with 2wd : Wiring harness from a 2.1l engine...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:33:35 EST
  ...00 1- 823 711 199- $.73 Total for shifter parts- $26.53 I always carry these in stock (had alot of folks with their...
• Parts/Service in Minneapolis?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:13:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also it needs the cargo door hinge carriers welded, so a bodyshop rec. would be cool. Thanks a ton in advance, I might leave...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:52:23 -0500
  ...parts you don't need from someone who could care less > about you, than it is to email or call someone who does care...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:33:43 -0700
  ...Pretty sure I carry too much extra stuff. Like do I *need* to carry antiseize, chain lube, brake parts cleaner etc.? Some of it...
• Re: Transmission parts needed! Looking for direction!
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:08:06 -0400
  ...Now we are in need of some parts it has a ASS05 trans,here is the parts list that we need to fill out...
• Dealers and E-code lights
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:56:43 -0700
  ...Anyway, I guesse the point of this post is that SOME parts guys still care and have a clue! See Ya, Dave Hally
• parts washer...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 15:17:54 -0300
  Hi, I'll second the parts washer quest, they are great toys. Cheapest is a Spray-and-Wash bottle, set to 'stream' for blasting...
• Re: [T2] Spare parts for long distance travel
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:39:29 -0500
  ...If you're gonna carry spares, it often pays to install them BEFORE the trip and carry the used parts as spares instead. Your...