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Re: Worst vanagon change
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:36:43 -0500
...Ok, on other vehicles - not on a Vanagon - or bus of anykind. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
Re: Finding a mechanic
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:52:37 -0500
...http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php Good luck. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move...
Re: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:21:29 -0800
Am I the only one who wants this thread to die??? I don't think I can remember ever seing so many long winded...
Re: Newbie on the list... from Quebec
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:36:07 -0500
...Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
Great Vanagon advice on Car Talk
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:38:09 -0800
...causes but told him he needed ANOTHER '85 Vanagon for spare parts.� I love it when my wife also hears advice like that on...
Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:53:53 -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: CV Grease
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:37:08 -0500
...importantly is there anything I should avoid??? > > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus > >
Re: What is this part called?
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:27:42 -0400
...http://picasaweb.google.com/magikvw/Parts#5374714615586467378 > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus >
Re: Fuel Tank
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:04:57 -0400
...parts of the install and they were just too lazy to do it right - so it's their fault. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover...
Re: what color?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Jul 1994 06:28:55 -0700
...I can hear you east-coasters cringe. > > > > cheers ;-), > > carl > > 73 camper, 74 bus, 90 westy, shed o' parts > > I've seen your bus running...
VW Oil Filters for $5.45
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Thu, 20 Feb 97 13:11:53
...I have ordered parts from them before, but not VW oil filters. They are probably just above average for a mail order parts place...
Re: SPAM?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:50:38 EDT
...Anyone else get a message with theis subject line: *VW Owners - We can provide you any part for your car - We deliver parts worldwide...
Re: Beetle Barn Update ( I-70 & I-77 Cambridge Ohio)
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Sun, 1 Dec 2002 06:49:01 -0800
...I asked about 4 or 5 different parts........each one the >reply was "those parts probably rusted off up here in >Ohio".................I asked...
Re: Syncro Westy FS, etc.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:14:11 -0800
...then you show up here like just another enthusiast with > cars and parts to sell, isn't it the decent thing to do to...
Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 2 Nov 1994 06:16:26 -0500 (EST)
...Their prices are much, much better than VW, AND the parts are original VW parts ! Go figure. Anyways, good luck and hope you get...
calipers, 2wd vs Syncro
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Sun, 11 Jul 1999 23:38:52 -0600
I have the front end parts from a '90 Vanagon CARAT I rolled a couple of years ago. I just looked at them last...
Re: Grill
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 27 May 2006 05:05:44 -0700
...brokerage fees would not have applied had I sent the parts in via a different division of the same carrier. Live and learn. BenT
Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:25 -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...
air vanagon vs. water vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 21:50:34 -0500
...Vanagon GL Westi 85 Vanagon GL 7 passenger parts van 96 F-350 Crew cab dually (work truck) 99 Honda Accord ( understanding wifes car )
Re: Daughter Broken Down Just West Of Salt Lake City
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:59 -0600
...not do the > McGyver thing. > All parts are being overnighted and the kids have rented a Dodge > Caravan SXT and are once again on...
Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:48:49 -0700
I am clearing out many of my larger Vanagon parts.� I have the following items- GL Velour Front Seats- 2 late '80s Gray with...
Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:20 -0700
I am clearing out many of my larger Vanagon parts.� I have the following items- GL Velour Front Seats- 2 late '80s Gray with...
Ben Huot unstuck in Oceanside
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:21:00 -0800
...We returned and replaced the shifter parts in an empty lot across from the laundromat. We fiddled some with the stock dual carbs but...
Re: Vanagon/Westy theme board games? Cards?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:28:40 -0500
...http://musomuso.googlepages.com/home > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
Re: Torn between two Carats
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Mon, 25 May 2009 13:14:51 -0400
...green argument of a smaller > carbon > footprint as you will not be using fuel to search for parts > and that all of the savings...
Vacuum lines info
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 10 May 2022 08:27:23 -0400
...do a lot gets done if I have the needed parts. Eric Caron 84 Westfalia 2.3 GW with 1.9 management 84 with...
Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 2 Dec 2014 18:06:14 -0800
...Rock Auto thread that some believe most parts are > made in China? For modern production car glass that might be true but > I bet...
FW: FS:air cooled engine from 67 squareback
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:55:19 -0400
...FS:air cooled engine from 67 squareback The following parts are new: Crankshaft and bearings, 2 rods, cylinders and pistons (1683cc I think), exhaust...
Re: VW obscene parts pricing
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:18:47 -0400
...Royals inflate the price of parts for cars that >were built years before the executive entered the car business. Now, wait a minute. Didn...
Re: Differences between 81 and 82 Air Cooled?
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:44:25 -0800
To start your car, there will be two nuts on the back of the starter solinoid. One has the thick positive cable on it...
South America & Mexico
Historical mailing list - Tieitup
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:25:59 -0600
...work? Cash, ATM's? Master Cards and Visa cards should be accepted most anywhere, even there, right Spare parts, what do we travel with...
Re: Floormats and carpet
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:31:06 -0800
...This also got me thinking about putting a removable carpet over my camping area carpet. Suggestions welcome.
Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:24:34 -0400
...Anyone out there care to prove that assumption wrong and let me know you have the serviceable parts I need? >>> >>> Otherwise I'll need...
Re: parts supplier
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:57:49 -0500
...They're using the same wholesaler's database as the other "new vendor" mentioned last week, the Parts Bin. Different web interface but same...
Re: International Auto Service is in Transition
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:05:20 -0400
...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: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:44:45 -0500
...Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or > "parts vanagon" > > I've got a 92 Crown Vic and...
Hello Volks! Question about corroded firewall on Quantum Syncro..
Historical mailing list - Valerie Chandler
Sun, 17 May 1998 16:59:13 -0400
While we were on our trip, the clutch on our '87 syncro Quantum fell to the floor of the car and wouldn't get...
berryman's B-9 Carb Cleaner
Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:15:49 EDT
...HEWLETT.COM writes: << If it is Berryman's B-9 Carburetor and Engine Parts Cleaner, it works great, and does no damage. It is...
Installing 3 point Seat Belts Was:3 point seatbelts in Westfalias
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:23:50 -0400
...a place to bolt them in? -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
Re: westy + canine = no good
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:18:36 -0700
...but.........I'd kill it (not really) > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:12:41 -0500
...parking area? It would be so cool. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
Re: Used parts sale - Bus and Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 11 Oct 1997 23:09:47 -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: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:45:35 -0400
...Anyone out there care to prove that assumption wrong and let me know you have the serviceable parts I need? > > Otherwise I'll need...
Syncro Front Shock / part number question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 23:17:21 -0400
...my Samba Ad. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
Re: coolant bath
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:35:28 -0400
...I hope it's an easier go for you. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
WTB: Vanagon Transmission or Parts Car
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:55:43 -0500
Need a 4-speed transmission for an '83+ Water Cooled Vanagon, or will buy an entire Vanagon for parts. Please email me if you...
10 1.9l TDi's available!
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:01:29 -0600
I just talked to a guy with the Parts Place at 2300 N. Opdyke, Auburn Michigan looking for used front Syncro Shocks to use...
Re: 2.1 valve cover keepers same as beetle's?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 11:44:08 -0500
...before I need to get the car running. My local shop has a barrel full of these parts. How can I tell which ones...
Re: Fridge/propane
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:42:50 -0500
...Ebay sometimes has these parts. Be aware that these corrogated vents are fragile. If they are bent, they may crack a fine hair line...
Re: Fiberglass Patch
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:39:25 +0000
...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: Lowering a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 06:04:24 EST
...SA big brake cars have separate front hubs). It's difficult enough to get stock Vanagon parts in some parts of this country. It...
Re: 73 Westy into California...how hard?
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 2 Feb 95 10:53:56 PST
...The carbs themselves are about as simple as carbs can be. If you ever feel inclined to throw out the parts you have accumulated...
Parts is Parts (CA area)
Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:53:09 -0700
Here's a list of parts from this week's a local classified paper's website listings. Email me directly if you need the...
Re: Bus Boys-The Ghost ship Vanagon parts supplier?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:16:46 -0600
...Are they still in bidniss? > > Phil > 84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" > 60' Morris Mini rally car1340CC > 84' Westfalia/Wolfy-For Sale(Florida) > -Has AC...
Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
...But, the plugs are available from any FLAPS that carries Bosch plugs. The part number IIRC is 4477 but check with me or the...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:03:29 -0700
...I should say "Auto parts recycling facility" not Junkyard. The knowledgeable fellow who owns this Portland, Or. German-car junkyard has a book that...
Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:06:09 -0500
...Thanks, > > > > Jeff > > '90 Carat (Grover) > > '86 (We call this one Parts) > > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus > > > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We...
sell my syncro- no way
Historical mailing list - Paula Rhodaback
Sat, 30 May 1998 13:37:49 -0700
...i say all cars are expensive to operate. she has been reading my email from the list and she has this idea that vanagons...
FS: westy interiors, carat interiors, bluestar interiors, capt chairs, poptops,
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:14:30 EDT
...15 parts vanagons are stuffed full of vanagon parts... some unshippable big stuff that needs to go: - westy interiors, complete, poptop sections, carat interiors...
Re: Found my writeups and photos of various vanagon repairs
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:43:20 -0400
...motor write up :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...