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• van bits
  Historical mailing list - Carlo Borsattino
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 05:56:44 EDT
  ...cheap parts? Looking for: GAS oven hob grill, gas(?) fridge, sink, panels, etc.. etc... please send any info - i need urgently! Carlo. in England...
• stuff for sale in toronto, ontario (canada)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 17:00:11 -0600
  for anyone wanting a gasoline-fueled heater for their bus (car?), you might want to check out http://webhome.idirect.com/~ase/parts.html...
• Re: welding references in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:22:38 -0800
  On engine parts or the body? "Krusinski, Kurt" wrote: > > I need some careful welding work done on my Vanagon in Seattle. Anybody > have any...
• more stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve C.
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 12:06:11 -0800
  Im hauling my parts car to Brys in Seattle in the next few days. Anybody in the Seattle area need a brown velour middle...
• parting out '81 westy in SE PA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:32:18 EST
  ...plus many other good parts on the van. glass, side screened windows, etc. also captains chairs, fiberglass bumpers, carat wheels, other stuff available.. chris...
• Re: Bus Depot Rebuilt 2.1L - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:39:12 -0500
  <<Is that actually true? The last time I asked they said they carried only 1.9 wbx, special order.>> Mark It's a fact...
• splash plate
  Historical mailing list - bob bob
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:19:54 -0700
  hey all i am in the process of replacing a bunch of parts on the front end of my 84 westy(shocks, rotors, bearings...
• Re: List Spam vulnerability
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 14:37:05 -0500
  ...don't know the difference). -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing for reanimation) '78 Bus (Patty...
• Re: Recommended coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:31:34 -0500
  ...Haven't had any problems at all. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to...
• Re: Stuck Oil Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:37:14 -0500
  ...I'll try to get some of the stuff you mentioned. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus...
• Need small parts
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:16:34 -0700
  I need two small parts that have been difficult to locate from vendors. Part one is the jump seat bracket for the passenger side...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:28:36 -0400
  ...Open up the hood of any new car (including Volkswagen) and see how many different countries the parts inside come from. It's a...
• CAR SHOW!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 17:03:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...The Central Indiana Volks Folks is having it's annual Volks Fest car show, Sunday, October 7, 1995. Included this year will be a...
• Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:56:57 -0800
  ...stop producing them because of cost of some parts. Pedro dos Santos 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant Montreal, Quebec, Canada ----------------original...
• Re: Overhaulin' VW Van Episode Repeat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:39 -0500
  ...really care for the rear Volkswagon badge being placed on the front. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: vanagons scaring women away!! Happy Thanks giving!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:21:06 -0800
  ...89 >>> carat and a 80 westy both being readied for sale. the other 6 are >>> parts vanagons that have donated alot of parts to...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:43:54 -0800
  I am still clearing out many of my larger Vanagon parts. I have the following items- GL Velour Front Seats- 2 black and gray...
• Re: Friday:Is NASA using Vanagon parts on the Space Shuttle ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 19:59:52 -0800
  I saw a cartoon depecting the MIR space station as a 1960s VW bus that was falling apart faster than they could put it...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:00:24 -0500
  ...I found this van for sale as a parts machine on The Samba. It's complete and has all the spare parts I could...
• Re: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:22:23 -0700
  ...I believe that's straightforward parts swap work if you get the manual lock parts. Would be 86 and later I believe. don't...
• daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:01:25 EDT
  ...if you daily drive your vanagon in the northeast, it becomes a parts car in about 5 years.. i have a number of parts...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:33:39 -0800
  ...Even more when you've got > All the spare parts your money can buy > Hidden under the seat, stacked so careful and neat, > In...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:06:12 -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: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:33:13 -0800
  ...If you've already decided what > spare parts you're going to carry, then you > simply need to figure out what tools you need...
• Re: someone save a vanagon just south of Chicago
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:34:36 -0500
  ...mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/ * > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• Re: Dakar Rally starts soon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:18:43 -0500
  ...I'm not sure if this is still the case today, but in years past, the teams had to carry their own parts, supplies...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:21:18 -0700
  ...hardest parts of the install were: adapting and trouble shooting >> engine management (Motronic), fabricating the exhaust and to some >> degree the engine carrier. There...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:22:43 -0500
  ...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: Transaxle noises
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:49:32 EST
  ...What you allow to happen by not replacing worn parts as soon as you notice them is that other parts will be affected by...
• Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:30:31 -0100
  ...the actual supplier of original-equipment "dealer" hydraulic parts to a number of European car manufacturers, although not typically Volkswagen), for only $8.95...
• Re: Cardboard under rear cushion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:37:02 -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: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 14:22:20 -0400
  ...It's still my first stop when I'm looking for parts and the quick shipping, good parts and excellent cust service are all...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 10:52:40 -0500
  ...Watertown Parts: VW PARTS, early models, engines, cases, cranks, cyl head, factory pistons & liners, cranks, flywheels, clutches, also many bus & 914 eng parts, high...
• Re: It's Friday somewhere, right?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:04:38 -0700
  Chris, I think seatbelt bolts same size throughout many if not all cars ( at least that era) . SAE size, 7/16 UNF Alistair > On...
• Re: replacing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:02:01 -0400
  ...get the needed parts but Ken is great about answering questions. For me that is a big plus. Eric Caron On Mar 18, 2018...
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:57:48 -0600
  ...I got them from the local u pull it salvage with many other parts and am looking to replace with good new ones at...
• Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:54:35 -0500
  ...a terrible drag of a situation. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• VWs in Southern Cal
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 15:42:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...thing, mechanical parts, body parts, accessories, etc. The Recycler also has everything on earth to sell, from furniture to pets to cars. No, I...
• Fwd: Euro: Brakes: FIX 81 Volkswagen TRUCK, Mechanical, REAR BRAKES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 21:41:43 EDT
  ...our shop truck from drum to disc with parts from our'87 GTI parts car. Wer'e not sure about parking brake cable and...
• Got Haynes watercooled manual...it rocks!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 16:45:17 -0500
  ...As a matter of fact, if you do not own a repair manual for your car, and money is tight, I would buy this...
• Re: collison insurance on 83 westy?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:23:10 -0800
  ...Shoul I carry collision insurance on my Westy? Two and half years ago I totalled my '85 Westy. I had collision insurance AND I...
• Re: Reflective tinting ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:09:36 -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: Re Cary Chiang
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:03:07 -0400
  ...Re Cary Chiang > > Clarence and all: > I once had the opportunity to buy some parts from Mr, Chiang, though I > was able to do...
• German Parts Are In - LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 13:48:45 -0500
  ...I am about to close the advance window of opportunity that I gave list members, and promote these parts to the general public. You...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:19:22 -0700
  ...I dream of a place like in that TV program where these guys in the desert have 10,000 old cars just sitting outside...
• '91 Carat Rear Hatch Electric LOCK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:48:32 -0500
  I just acquired a '91 Carat, but the rear hatch lock is buggered. Not the key cylinder that you unlock it with but the...
• Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:58:49 -0400
  ...s you ride who cares what others think. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Side Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:47:07 -0500
  ...middle windows are the same size. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• FS 14" Vanagon Alloy Rims
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 12 May 2002 22:31:48 -0600
  ...Caddies) 82 Vanagon (Parts) (3) Jettas 83 Vanagon (Project) (1) Dasher wagon 88 Vanagon (weekender) (1) Foooooord Bronco 90 Vanagon (Carat weekender) (New addition...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:37:31 -0500
  http://carpainting.wetpaint.com/page/Roller+Method?t=anon Foam roller and interlux brightsides. On Nov 16, 2007, at 3:20 PM, Geza Polony...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:55:37 -0700
  ...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: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:33:51 -0500
  When the rocker arms lifted from the head and I went to price the parts, it was all Fiat. One of friends said about...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 May 2008 19:47:08 -0700
  ...I "pack rat" parts and bits and pieces. i.e. A chunk of the air intake boot from the Dodge Caravan air filter box...
• Re: Vanagons and part
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:18:14 -0400
  ...vehicle, way less parts and less electronic, you can also replace FI with carbs eliminating a lot of crucial parts. The problem for shop...
• A Thank You and appreciation note...
  Historical mailing list - Valerie Chandler
  Wed, 20 May 1998 12:17:08 -0400
  ...For those of you who read my latest emails on my cars, here's the latest update. The dealer installled the Parts Place rebuilt...
• Re: Rip-off or not?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:37:28 +0100
  A good habit to get into, is to get the old part, or parts, returned to you before you pay for the service. I...
• 91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 May 1997 09:50:52 -0500 (CDT)
  I started out Saturday evening jacking the Carat as high as possible and removing the axle shafts. Sunday morning was spent removing the various...
• Re: FS: '84 westy $500 obo VT
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:19:13 EDT
  ...A better parts car than anything. > so, offer $400 and you got yourself a pretty good deal on a complete westy parts car. sounds...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:58:38 -0500
  ...We carry those parts, particularly the smaller ones, as > well as basic tools and some special tools that a given FLAPS may not > stock...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 2 May 2017 16:31:17 -0400
  Loren, Where would I find the regulator/brush kit you are suggesting Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On May 2...