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• Re: Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit Pics
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:01 -0500
  ...those end up on my MySpace page. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:36:49 -0700
  ...same manufacturer as supplied the OE parts, that would meet OE specs and/or work on your car, but that was not necessarily the...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:43:36 -0500
  ...So the way see it, either >> Continental has poor quality control or there are parts being sold as Conti parts that aren't really...
• Re: JCWhipme where are you?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 21:18:00 -0400
  ...They deal in car parts & anything you might remotely think of as a car part! Rob
• FS: '74 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 16:52:00 -0500
  ...Also includes some spare parts. $2500 obo, located in SE KS. I would consider a trade for a reliable, fuel efficient car. (30 mpg...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 06:38:41 EST
  Ray; Replace those items with Caravan parts, in two years it ought to be 95% D�dg�!! ;-) Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 07:23:54 -0500
  ...to last the life of a car, too -- and an OEM alternator is much > better than a rebuild you got from the parts store.
• Re: amc heads
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:36:45 -0600
  ...However he said that none of the parts were for export they were all being > used to supply assembly plants. These cars are all...
• Re: NO POLITICS - who's headed south this year?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:48:20 -0700
  ...day of cartooning (Saturday > Evening Post, NY Times, etc.) > > Very interesting. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:23:01 -0500
  ...Even more when you've got All the spare parts your money can buy Hidden under the seat, stacked so careful and neat, In...
• BMW Shop Problems (Conclusion?)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 11 Oct 1994 20:20:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...parts, since they were replacing stuff in a clueless grasp at fixing the car! She agreed that: she will pay for the parts at...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:01:07 -0700
  You may be right, but the listed parts and photo of kit won't work. The parts listed in the kit do not include...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:00:06 -0700
  ...They use a electric cart (like a golf cart but much smaller) to go back and forth between the parts bin and the front...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:44:26 -0800
  ...Of course they had various items left in inventory as T3 production was winding down and as the parts supply chain was ramping up...
• Re: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:39:41 -0400
  ...the CV moly grease I have left. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: was: Re: diesel parts - Now: what is needed for a Golf conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:13:05 EST
  ...I haven't done the conversion yet but these are the parts that I have been told are needed. May be a few others...
• Re: Advice on 82' GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:31:09 -0500
  ...Thanks. -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts bus) 86...
• Re: GMC Motorhomes - Friday - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:20:16 -0500
  ...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: I just love surprises - Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:23:19 -0300
  ...I am about to switch to a Weber DFEV carb for my 2.1 L vanagon. http://www.partsvw.com/ www.cip1.com http...
• Re: No Vanagon content: BMW 740 with cracked oil pan
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:29:11 -0500
  ...If >it is cracked, that engine got a pretty hard knock. > >If you think Vanagon parts are expensive, stop by your nearest BMW parts...
• Gross vanagons..was Re: Nasty Smell...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:33:08 EDT
  In a message dated 7/24/07 6:47:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM writes: > My 1990 carat has been sitting...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:21:25 -0800
  ...I'll bet there were still parts I could have gotten off it. Neil. On Feb 13, 2008 9:08 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com...
• Driver's side grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:37:10 -0500
  ...she has someone take care of that for her. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Changing tranny in 80 vgon options (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 16:46:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...i/e what parts are vanagon specific and what parts are the same on both. 3) are ther any gotchas that i might not...
• Re: Special Parts
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:14:31 EDT
  ...I did this on the alternators, when all the parts houses said they didn't sell parts but would accept as trade in my...
• Re: RV dealer pricing on refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 07:58:13 -0700
  <SNIP> >with a bill for $380! No parts were included. > >What do you think? > >Does this seem exhorbitant? > Ed, You got hosed. I had...
• Immediate Help Needed With Air-Cooled Heater Hose!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:06:12 -0500
  ...They know that I'm good at finding parts, so they called me. They need these parts as quickly as possible. This hose is...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:42:04 -0700
  ...new parts ' could be ............ "............... 'All New Parts' ...............is not at all neccessarily better than good quality serviceable parts installed, adjusted, and lubed carefully and...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings - (another long thesis!)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:25:06 -0700
  ...This car had rubber parts every which way you turn when you look into the undercarriage. It had rubber bands for springs. It even...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:50:04 -0700
  ...Most VW parts never were made in Germany. VW was a pioneer in outsourcing as > much as possible for their cars including your Vanagon...
• North American Vanagon in trouble in France
  Historical mailing list - meek
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 23:58:51 -0700
  ...He says that the vans in Europe are carbureted, so he cannot fetch any parts from auto wreckers, to solve the problem. Also, the...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:09:51 -0500
  ...If you've already decided what spare parts you're going to carry, then you simply need to figure out what tools you need...
• '83 vanagon: shot control module?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 1994 14:35:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Local auto-parts stores have a control module listed for $86-$149. I'm not going to spend any money until i am sure...
• Re: WBX Whining
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:36:16 -0400
  ...I prefer aircooled for the simplicity and availiability of cheap parts. My WBX is a great car too, but I can say for the...
• To-day we have naming of parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:00:22 -0500
  SONS OF THE VANAGON To-day we have naming of parts. Yesterday, We had daily cleaning. And to-morrow morning, We shall have what...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:17:29 -0400
  ...15:24 Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > Exactly, > > There is a fan and all kinds of moving parts near by. I don...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Feb 2013 to 15 Feb 2013 - Special issue (#2013-91)
  Historical mailing list - DAIZEE Scooby
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:56:06 -0500
  ...Jarrett K Olly, 89 Westy made up of parts, parts, parts= ------------------------------ Well said Jarrett! Zee that's ZedEE or DAIZEE aka gtadaizee
• Re: replace FI with carbs?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Oct 1994 10:44:50 -0700
  ...Their parts catalog does offer carb conversions for high performance, but offers the following technical advice on the same page: --------======== + + + ========------- Automobile Atlanta Tech Tip...
• Re: 1988 Wolfsburg rear seat swap: troublesome or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:27:45 -0400
  ...let me know. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Rear heater core - solved
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 00:38:52 -0000
  I can now confirm that the VW Polo heater core that I got from Euro Car Parts for 35.25 UK pounds fits and...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:38:26 -0800
  ...It would be nice to be able to easily find all the diesel parts (bellhousing, oil pan, carrier bar, etc.) for the 50 degree...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:47:26 -0400
  ...warnings about over filling - so be careful. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one...
• EV sales figures
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 22:26:05 -0700
  ...Compared to Dodge Caravan at 262,000 vehicles. It's a good thing they have been selling well in Europe - parts will be available...
• Re: Voltage Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 08:43:00 +0000
  ...All of my cars have had Bosch Alternators and I usually buy them for about $25 from the local Hi-Lo auto parts store...
• URL for buying/selling cars
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 13:10:15 -0700
  Some stranger on the 'net just clued me in to this wonderful URL for buying/selling cars/parts. Ads are posted there for 4...
• Re: Vanagon/Westy theme board games? Cards?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:09:47 +0100
  ...out of hock free" card a la Monopoly > >Name of game? > >Vanopoly ? You could own yards of vanagon and parts. "Vanwalk Ave" ? Bus >Place...
• RE: hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 97 15:51:37 UT
  ...tha car were leaking. Replacement costs $1200. I wonder if it would be possible to use reinforced plastichoses to replace the bad parts of...
• Re: destroyed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:01:46 EDT
  ...I doubt that VW carries these parts anymore so I'm gonna have to find good parts from a dead camper. My fear is...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 May 2017 19:24:19 -0400
  ...What spare parts to carry with on trips > > ​RE: Spares > An alternator regulator/brush pack. Most failures of the alternator are worn brushes. A...
• Re: A sad day Indeed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 16 May 2011 16:15:58 -0400
  ...The following items > are > not available: > > > -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:19:02 -0400
  ...Sorry about that - I guess my e-humor is a little flat today. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:57:44 -0400
  ...Have a great time this weekend. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap...
• Re: Go westy sales
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:03:01 -0400
  ...Thet really go through those things. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap...
• Re: Vanagon list status
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:59:38 -0400
  ...later - darn power :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Vanagon camper with a humungous basement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:01:37 -0400
  ...made my day!!!!! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 May 2010 16:46:58 -0400
  Craig, Take it to your FLAPS ( friendly neighborhood auto parts store). They will gladly roll out a cart with a plethora of electrical test...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE and ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:59:40 -0400
  ...through these lads. > Some are probably jealous:) > > > > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:26:07 -0400
  ...the few I can find available locally. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Brick Trek
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 11:13:36 -0400
  Seems a shame to have all those cubic feet moving across America just carrying a few smiling people. Isn't there some light, bulky...
• What to look out for in used/rebuilt carbs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 09:51:23 EDT
  ...Can anyone suggest things to look at? Crucial tolerances that can be eyeballed, colorations, wear, replaced parts, etc? Much obliged, ...Markus