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• Re: oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:42:08 -0500
  ...You'll need an "Open Barrel" type crimper to use them but the results are exactly the same as OEM. http://www.vintageconnections.com...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:34:54 -0700
  The 5th pin labeling of various OEM VW 5 pin relays does not comport to the diagrams in that link. Use of a generic...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 09:50:13 -0700
  ** Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> writes: ** >>If an accessory cooler is installed and the OEM cooler completely eliminated >>I'd just guess that...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:28:28 +0000
  Ed, these are OE. There is no aftermarket on these that I know of. The ones we sell sometimes have the VW logo ground...
• OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:01 -0700
  ...These are the OEM 14" alloy wheels on a '90 Westy. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
• Re: S&S Headers or OE exhaust
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:35:27 -0800
  ...for a 85 GL Vanagon, and would like some > help. > Should I go with OE or the exhaust from S&S headers? > > Thanks > > Jim
• Windshields - OEM vs Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:24:31 -0600
  ...from the glass shops? I have heard from somewhere that the OEM glass was harder, stronger, more rock resistant. Curious. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 17:31:00 -0600
  If you take a look around Chief Auto Supply and some of the other FLAPS stores you'll see lots of boxes marked OEM...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:38:54 -0500
  ...I probably had replaced one OEM on my 90 (bought new, so I know the history) with an aftermarket german boot, and had that...
• Projektzwo or Oettinger dealer in Berlin
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:22:28 EST
  Does anyone know of a Projektzwo or Oettinger dealer that is near the airports in Berlin (I will be staying here overnight in a...
• Re: Westy Rentals in Costa Rica
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 20:38:08 -0800
  ...pepsi is oe for volkswagen...no coke, pepsi! > > bill > > On Wednesday, January 30, 2002, at 09:09 , Rennie Wible wrote: > > I will try to...
• Westy curtains/Wanted OEM
  Historical mailing list - bryan duggan
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:58:46 -0800
  ...I am looking for OEM westy grey curtains for my 89 Westfailia. Anyone out there have any they want to sell? Also: has anyone...
• Re: Wheels, steel, 14", OEM, two only, 211 601 027 H
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:49:15 EST
  In a message dated 1/30/07 6:18:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > Wheels, steel, 14", OEM, two only...
• Re: Needing a Bra
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:36:32 -0600
  ...BZ On Aug 28, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Mister Tom wrote: > Just had my Bus Depot order for a new OEM bra cancelled...
• Mats
  Historical mailing list - Pat Little
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 16:34:07 -0700
  Anyone have any opinions about the Lloyds versus the OEM/German kind of floor mats? I'm thinking of getting a set for the...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:56:18 +0100
  >Seems Oettinger modded a Vanagon and Passat >back in 1982. The vanagon got a >2 liter inline motor and some Gti badge work. >I...
• Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:55:10 -0700
  Just replaced my leaking OEM valve two weeks ago (200 miles) with one from NAPA that cost $4. Box said made in China, no...
• Anyone have a oem brown speaker cover
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 12:33:44 EST
  ...I want to make one using the cover from a brown OEM speaker. Does anyone have one laying around? Don't need the whole...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:56:39 -0600
  ...The brandnew Vanagon came off the line > without engine and was hauled to oettinger where the engine was mounted. > > Raimund > Sounds pretty accurate, but...
• Re: pre-87 big brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 23:28:22 -0700
  If it's the kit I'm thinking of, it's only $2,000+, and the pads are only available from Oettinger... and they...
• Re: Knecht oil filter Beck Arnley p/n
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 May 2002 18:52:24 -0400
  > For what it's worth, this is the Beck-Arnley part number for the OEM > Knecht oil filter: 041-0698 About $9 at my...
• FS : VW '87 Westfalia Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 14:21:37 +0200
  ...650-298-8823 Automotive Vans--New Ad! Philippe Oudot '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" 1.6 TD Oettinger (soon to be 1.9 TD...
• Napa does not make cooling hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:25:24 -0400
  ...both Gates and Dayco have OEM departments and both make hoses for VW... Check the specs ...OEM is not a guarantee of quality... see...
• Re: What is a Fuba? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:54:47 EST
  ...What is it? > > > it's the manufacturer's name of OEM vw/audi antennas. what do you say when someone snaps off your OEM...
• Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:05:04 -0800
  I was reading in Ultra VW #6 about Oettinger 3.2 6 cylinder WBX engines. They talk about the popularity of the type 25...
• pre-87 big brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:17:20 -0700
  Oettinger http://www.oettinger.de/ has a big brake kit for the pre-87 vanagon. This kit doesn't require you to replace the...
• OEM battery specs
  Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:28:28 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me the specs for the OEM battery on an 87 Westy? I need to replace a non-standard "oversized" battery which...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:56:33 -0600
  ...Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant > Exactly what I was thinking. Perhaps one of the vendors could > become a > source for all of us...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:44:57 -0700
  ...Thanks. > > Oettiker clamp. > > One uses an Oettiker plier to tighten them. > > http://www.installationpartssupply.com/category/oetiker-clamp.html > >> On Aug 16, 2016, at...
• Re: Mann Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:43:51 -0800
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/oil-system-filters-cooling/oil-filter-oe-mahle-mann-070115561-oe Neil. On Fri, Dec 10, 2010...
• Re: Skylight
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:49:53 -0400
  ...Some people simply feel more comfortable buying OEM parts, so considering the very close price I decided to carry the OEM. I have no...
• Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:28:05 -0700
  ...I see various tents advertised as "OEM 3-window" and wonder what this means.� If the original tents had only the single front window...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:33:27 -0700
  ...OEM Pop Top Seals > OK! I read enough about how stupid the Westfalia OE seal is. What is > wrong with the seal design? Just...
• OE SYNCRO REAR SHOCKS FS!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 08:59:24 -0700
  ...251 513 031 D for $25.00 Each These are the OE Shocks. If interested let me know. Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431...
• WANTED: one or two OEM vanagon "carat" 14" alloys...anyone have a spare?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:10:38 EST
  anyone have a single oem 14" vanagon alloy wheel laying around? i need one or two.. i found two, need 2 more to make...
• Re: Oettinger Flat 6's
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 27 Jun 97 08:46:28 CDT
  On Fri, 27 Jun 1997 00:34:08 -0500 you said: >Can you or anyone else out there tell us more about the Oettinger...
• Re: FYI Go Westy bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:07:32 EST
  In a message dated 3/21/00 1:01:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, todd@LARKBOOKS.COM writes: << Received my non-OEM 1987-1991...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:06:33 -0700
  OK! I read enough about how stupid the Westfalia OE seal is. What is wrong with the seal design? Just one thing. The cost...
• Re: aux battery and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:51:14 -0600
  ...2 reviews<http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Bend,+OR+RV+repair...
• Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:41:01 -0400
  > Debating about the OEM ($399) vs > the Bus Depot version at $249 > I ordered the Bus Depot model > I installed one of the Bus...
• Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 12:02:07 CDT
  On Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:20:22 EDT said: >does Oettinger have a website with pricing?? just curious... (i'm sure it'll...
• FS: OEM Vanagon rubber front floormat (replace or covers carpet)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:42:58 EDT
  i have an OEM black rubber front floormat for the vanagon..this is the kind that was used in the transporters, in place of...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 01:13:48 -1000
  > Mick, I think you are confusing OEM with OME. OEM means Original > Equipment Manufacturer. OME means Old Man Emu, an actual company name > and...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Hunnam
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:22:32 +1000
  ...Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag >>Seems Oettinger modded a Vanagon and Passat >>back in 1982. The vanagon got a >>2 liter inline...
• Re: wanted: main bearings 2.1wbx
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:14:12 EST
  ...They are standard 2.1l main bearings by Kohlbenschmidt (OE supplier). I also have standard 1.9l main bearings for $99 a set. These...
• FS: jetta/golf rubber mats and jetta spoiler (NVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 13:34:49 EST
  ...almost brand new. $40 also have a OEM VW rear wing deck spoiler for the '93-'98 jetta complete w/ mounts, ready to paint...
• Re: availabilty of OEM westy mudflaps?
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Tue, 10 May 2005 12:55:30 -0600
  > who out there has the best price on the OEM westy mudflaps? i know BD > carries the drivers side one..but thats it.. i...
• Re: WTB ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 11 May 2014 20:39:22 -0400
  I believe we have a few kostal switches that are OE VW but I need to get $29 for them. Getting harder to get...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:57:15 -0500
  Huh?? OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer. Mike Christopher Gronski wrote: > OK everyone lets leave this to Rob to contact the eBay guy. If this...
• Re: OE Spark Plug Wire Sets
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:23:44 -0700
  ...I have started sourcing ignition wire sets directly from the OEM suppliers to Volkswagen. These come from the very same factories that supply Volkswagen...
• Oil Filters - What are the differences? Do they matter?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:26:53 -0900
  ...I checked the archive and it seems there is a slight consensus toward the OEM filters. However, I couldn't really find any solid...
• Oettenger Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:49:53 EDT
  There are two reprinted articles in the Brooklands book, "Volkswagen Bus- Camper-Van": "Extravagant Utility" from "Autocar", Feb '87 "Road Test - Oettinger Caravelle", from...
• Re: Pushrod tube cracked HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 8 May 2009 18:57:06 -0400
  Check here. <http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025109337> or here: <http://www.oeveedub.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=oe...
• go-westys rear shoulderbelts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:39:49 EDT
  ...they are not the OEM vw factory rear shoulderbelt setup for the vanagon. the OEM rear shoulderbelts have the retractor reels hidden behind the...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 03:35:47 -0700
  Jeff, You brought up a superior that I failed to mention on the OE seal being the front portion of the pop top seal...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...1 OEM alloy, shiny, with good Continental Vanco tire. Tire looks pretty darn good. 6. 1 OEM alloy, not as shiny as the other...
• Re: New oil pump not snug in case
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:35:22 -0300
  Thanks Bob, that is exactly where the wear is on my OE pump! Any thoughts on putting the new Schadeck gears in the old...
• brake pads and shoes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:14:53 -0600
  ...I read in one post that a 2 to 3 mm shim would be helpful "unless you're using OEM shoes." However, in another...
• CV Service and Repair Rates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 7 May 2009 16:49:50 -0500
  ...99.00 for each axle replaced(not oem). 49.00 each axle to install new OEM if I provide parts. Waddaya think? Not having...
• Copy of: OEM Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  14 Nov 96 22:55:42 EST
  ...com DATE: 11/14/96 11:27 PM RE: Copy of: OEM Cupholders >My buddy's Carat came with all the original cupholders broken...