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• Vanagon parts CD
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:41:05 -0500
  > Of course, if we all had CDs (or even microfiche), we wouldn't >need VW dealership parts counters except for a few real dealer...
• Re: ETKA CD
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 12:13:35 -0500
  ...Just a searchable parts database with pictures. > Just like having the complete set of microfiches for all the vehicles except > you can search and...
• Re: Factory alloys - Canadian?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:39:48 EST
  ...I went to the dealer, and looked these up on the microfiche a few years ago. they are listed in there as a optional...
• paint codes 68-79
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 Sep 96 23:27:40 CDT
  somebody asked, and that made me think, and i remembered that the paint codes were at the bottom of the microfiche! so here's...
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 23:43:04 -0900
  ...Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals >In a message dated 2/22/02 9:16:24 PM, res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET writes: > ><< Unfortunately...
• Re: CVJ gaskets;
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:15:24 -0700
  ...Old VW Factory Parts Books, Bentley, Parts Microfiche or ETKA show any. Guess VW felt they weren't necessary. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1...
• Re: A complete parts list for Syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:41:58 -0800
  ...are weakening :) Of course, if we all had CDs (or even microfiche), we wouldn't need VW dealership parts counters except for a few...
• Re: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:16:03 -0500
  ...The old microfiches are also still around, but the indexing >> feature of the forbidden ETKA makes it quite useful. >> >> Frank Grunthaner > > >
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:47:57 -0400
  ...Both VW microfiche and most after-market parts books list the 1.8bar as used on Golf-Jetta engines. Will not work. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual pages 19-21. Deceleration fuel Cut-off Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining...
• Round Elec. Connector Tool Recomendation
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 1995 12:36:55 -0400
  ...After studying the microfiche I determined that two little $2 parts could be ordered that would do the job. I ordered these and they...
• Re: Diff lock dust covers
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:37:31 -0400
  ...Bently > manual but I could not see it on the parts microfiche. I have just gone > to a lot of trouble freeing mine off...
• Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 23:50:23 -0400
  ...I ran into this bulletin on the microfiche from ALLDATA. The bulletin was dated April 30, 1992. Superseded Technical Bulletin 92-01. For all...
• Re: Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:38:20 -0400
  ...The part IS on >the VW microfiche, and the damned piece of plastic is around $20. HD price >= 2.25 or so. Jut take...
• Re: lost key
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:37:56 -0800
  ...Given the age of the Vanagon, most likely they were either on microfiche or on paper. Most of the paper books and 'fiches got...
• Re: syncro temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 23:18:35 -0400
  ...I see >pictures of them in my microfiche but there are no part numbers that I can >find that correspond to them. They are...
• Re: Micro Fiche reader
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:37:04 EST
  ...I will pay a resonable price for a used VW specific microfiche reader. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:05:17 -0500
  One thing a bit odd about this site, is that I was going to take a chance and order a CD, when I noticed...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader - parts catalogue
  Historical mailing list - [iso-8859-1] Bj�rn Ratjen
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:22 -0800
  ...These catalogues contain all microfiches in printed version and can be viewed with plain eyesight (some of us may need glasses). They have all...
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:34:27 -0500
  At 10:55 AM 2/23/2002, Larry Alofs wrote: >What price, pride? Hmm...that's what I just said, but I took a...
• Need an ETKA that actually works !
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 17:01:46 +0000
  ...After a disapointing load of email IT, nonsense excuses from him I gave up and went back to just simple microfiche. Just reading the...
• Re: Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:44:53 +0000
  ...Eyes wrote: > Since I have, WE have one genuine dealer Vanagon Microfiche. It has about 102 > pages of wonderful exploded views and part numbers...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 06:54:57 -0500 (CDT)
  ...of course > gives no engine number in the books or the microfiche film). Hmmm ... maybe the # listed in the Warranty Booklet is wrong? Thanks...
• For Sale: AFM for 80-83 California Aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 22:07:52 -0500
  ...I'll also include my VW part microfiche for the purchaser. Please email me at kkorn@earthlink.net or call 512-258-9054. Thanks...
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 10:35:56 -0800
  ...they include all the vw/audi dealer microfiche from way > back to > present, so all the vanagon stuff is on there, part numbers, pics...
• Re: parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:41:34 -0400
  ...The current VAG # is 251-959-481K and according to the microfiche film: 1st Stage is 76C-87C - 2nd Stage is 82C-93C Note...
• Re: Vanagon Jailbars (was Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 15:01:40 -0800
  ...VW here in Irvine, Ca & the parts guy > looked at the microfiche & said he doesn't have them. I'm inclined > not to believe...
• Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 17:13:40 -0400
  ...Thomas, are you telling me you don't know this off the top of your head? If so, then its on to the microfiche...
• Re: Turnsignal Blinker
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 20:43:38 -0500
  I hate to trouble you guys with the VW computer parts programs or microfiches but my toilet paper roll holder broke. Can you please...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:11:00 -0800
  ...The British VW dealer had the microfiches for ALL vanagons; we cross matched many parts by verifying part numbers because VW did not change...
• Re: Is There Internal Difference between SD-508 and SD-709 compressor?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:43:00 -0400
  ...Oh, and forget the microfiche; I have found it to be less than accurate about what years used what compressors. Incidentally, the same holds...
• Fiche to Paper
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 9:33:03 PST
  A local business will copy the microfiche for my 89 syncro westy to paper for $75. A bit steep but if folks were interested...
• early 83.5 coolant hose Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 19:22:36 EDT
  ...On the dealer's microfiche it shows only early 83.5 vanagons had this hose set up (those before chassis number: DO87511). And it...
• Re: VW Parts Catalogue is handy
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 22:41:43 -0000
  ...I think it is the same thing that the VW main dealers have on microfiche when you go into the parts centre. Lionel Tun...
• Re: Screw Cap for Underside of Water Tank & Leavenworth
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:31:33 -0400
  ...It seems the VW microfiche is incorrect about exactly when in 1987 that break point occured, so anyone with a 1987 may risk getting...
• Re: Awesome Vanagon Facebook Group
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 1 Sep 2014 10:15:37 -0600
  Catalogs will replace microfiche. Websites will replace phone calls. Facebook will replace email groups. Blah, blah, blah! Please do not live in fear of...
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 16:38:03 -0500
  ...they include all the vw/audi dealer microfiche from way > > back to > > present, so all the vanagon stuff is on there, part numbers, pics...
• Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 06:37:03 -0700
  ...the newer >part number for the Bleeder Screw, as seen on the 1993 Microfiche for >Vanagons 1983-1985 and Vanagons 1986-1991 is 861...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:00:10 -0800
  ...Yes I know too much about them, comes from several years spent working in Ford Parts Departments(I still have the microfiche and viewer...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:44:08 -0500
  ...per inch in order to render the data in a VW microfiche (interpolated resolution need not apply). No ordinary flatbed can do that!!! Only...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:22:17 -0800
  I you go back and read what is said at the VW site it says REPAIR MANUALS on CD in .pdf format. It doesn...
• Heating Drinking Water
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 12:06:35 EDT
  ...I know of such a source in Illinois and they sent me a whole microfiche just for the Dometic 182B line of refrigerators (the...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 14:45:10 -0400
  ...As I said, there is no hurry to get the microfiche back to me. You will need to keep the microfiche for a little...
• Re: Diff lock dust covers
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:28:51 -0400
  ...Bently > manual but I could not see it on the parts microfiche. I have just gone > to a lot of trouble freeing mine off...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 17:55:26 -0800
  I copied the following part numbers from the dealer microfiche: 255 887 225C - above floor mounting plate, both sides, 2 required, $13.92 ea...
• Re: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:29:29 -0700
  ...I see people talking >about microfiche is that what is available? If so has anyone ever tried >to put it into book or digital...
• Re: Refridgerator Door Shelves
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 18:17:04 -0600
  ...He looked on an ancient microfiche for the part numbers, then called Dometic for current prices. They had shelves, racks, munchkin ice trays, etc...
• Re: '71 Idle fixed/still wondering about AD Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 22:59:26 -0400
  ...Volkswagen Production Survey taken from Microfiche - AD 000001 thru AD 0350045 - 1971 AD 0350046 thru AD 0612163 -1972 AD 0613001 thru AD 0990000 - 1973...
• Re: ' Westy waterpump/fridge relay * update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 13:01:53 -0400
  ...I think the wiring is probably shown either in the special wiring microfiche or in the printed wiring manuals available from Dyment, or both...
• Need a (gasp) dealer-only part, and the dealer is inept
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:32:45 -0400
  ...I've even looked at their microfiche myself, and I couldn't figure it out. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
• Re: Breakdown on the side of the door
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:04:41 -0800
  ...The Bentley >> manual does not cover this; the dealer wants nearly $300 for a new mirror >> and his microfiche shows no detail of the...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:18:40 -0800
  DUPLICATE MESSAGE, I THINK THE 1ST ONE WAS LOST I copied the following part numbers from the dealer microfiche: 255 887 225C - above floor...
• Re: Water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:14:26 -0400
  ...As for the split, Jim Thompson was kind enough to post the info from the VW microfiche on where the break point is supposed...
• Re: vanagon parts catalogue #2
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 08:38:22 -0800
  ...87 Vanagon (US >model)that does not show up on their microfiche. > >Thanks, Steve > Bj�rn Ratjen Mill Bay, B.C. 1987 Vanagon est...
• Re: ETKA & ELSA ? what is this?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 03:28:58 -0000
  ...The parts are displayed in much the same way as on the old VW microfiche system but the software allows interactive linking between the...
• Rejected "Birth Certificate" Request
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 22:42:05 -0700
  ...Regrettably, we are unable to provide you with the requested information, as the historical vehicle data is stored on old and extremely fragile microfiche...
• Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:59:54 -0700
  Larry, I just looked up the VW part numbers for the calipers on my VW Dealer Microfiche. They are the same numbers for Syncros...
• Re: Vanagon case breather hose...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 12:30:50 -0400
  ...The microfiche shows that 190mm is needed, which is real close to 7.5". Use a couple a clamps for an effcient seal and...
• Re: Power Mirrors - Again
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:12:38 -0400
  ...I have subsequently checked with a Canadian VW dealer (OWASCO) only to find that their microfiche shows only a convex RHS mirror. ??? I wonder...
• Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 13:00:01 -0800
  ...We couldn't find the U-joint on our Syncro microfiche, but then again we couldn't find the driveshaft itself, either, so that...