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• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_New_life_for_old_emblems=97success=21?=
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:04:36 -0400
  ...Sounds like you have a good restoration solution. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Happy b-day David B.
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 17:46:00 -0500
  ...we greatly appreciate all you do. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Vanagon camper with a humungous basement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:19:28 -0500
  ...than anyone else. > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '86 (We call this one Scrap) > '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: From the horse's mouth (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:50:27 -0500
  ...Happy New Year!!!!! Life is good :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Parts suppliers ID'd in this list: CAUTION
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 09 Feb 1996 09:37:02 -0700
  ...Most credit card companies discourage their vendors from doing this, for fear of exactly the reaction you are having. You might try calling up...
• Re: Manual -> auto?
  Historical mailing list - Yvan Rodrigues
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 18:17:46 -0400
  ...only feature stopping this car from being 100% perfect. Better watch out! Them's flamin' words in these parts! Come on, the lack of...
• Syncro Transmission Parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 11 May 1998 16:25:23 -0400
  ...Would probably take everything from the gear carrier forward. A whole syncro core might also work. Let me know what you have, how much...
• Re: free vanagon parts!
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:17:01 +0000
  ...youre near allentown, pa, and want to pick the last meat off the carcass, > let me know.., you can have it for free. > > chris
• Re: Westy Sink Switch/Spigot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 10:03:31 -0500
  ...I carry the full line of original-equipment Delta Six accessories for the Westfalia (such as sink faucets/pumps, inlets, skylight parts, etc.). www...
• Whoops! - Ref. for Mark Taylor - Euro parts VW Vortex
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:42:07 -0800
  ...Ltd (in progress) http://student.fortlewis.edu/~mwmages __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! http://greetings.yahoo.com
• OEM : definition of acronyms
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:25:15 EDT
  ...Original Equipment (of the) Manufacturer. (ie, factory, or stock) NOS means New Old Stock (ie, new OEM parts that were never used, and often...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:35:21 -0400
  My son went off to college a few days ago. Up till then he had been driving a crown victoria(gallons per mile).Now...
• oil cooler seal with or without tab
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:26:16 -0700
  ...thanks gary http://oem.thepartsbin.com/parts/thepartsbin/quote2.jsp?product=N+++901+814+02&action=search&cart=&partnerSession=&usemake=&returnurl=www.thepartsbin.com...
• Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?-Fryeday rant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:35:21 -0500
  ...Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!) 86' (We call this one Parts) 85' GL...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money.... ubiquity ... its everywhere ...
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:48:24 -0400
  ...some parts from the local VW stealership. The re is almost always at least 1 Westy there. I used to leave a card, but...
• Re: Snow chains
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:40:38 -0500
  ...chains are not legal here. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• Re: Buses by the Beach Bus Boo
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 15:47:04 -0500
  ...See you all Saturday!!!!!! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:45:47 -0500
  ...road trip than the van breaking down :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: NO POLITICS ON THE LIST was: Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:00:14 -0500
  ...However, I also thing it opened the door to potential political banter. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:33:01 -0700
  ...Best source of parts for a rebuild > We have a good supply of OE parts available for engine rebuilding (what > is left available). There...
• Re: Replacing water hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:42:26 -0400
  ...the work ("Too many damn hoses on that car." :), ballparked it as $600 in parts. Is the dealer estimate reasonable? >> I'd advise replacing...
• Re: Stuck in Council Bluffs IA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:46:10 -0700
  ...the parts person is the issue, not the parts in the store. Happens too easily. is it fuel injected ? any EFI car needs more...
• Re: Water filler lock and key for an '84
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 10:55:23 -0500
  ...Can anybody help me out with extra parts?? > You can get that stuff at Euro-American RV Products Actually I also carry the Delta...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:10:23 -0700
  I knew it wouldn't be long before the vultures started circling the carcass & making dibs on the good parts such as the fibre...
• need a starter, have some questions
  Historical mailing list - klfvw
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:53:55 -0700
  ...I'd appreciate some advice, background, etc., from anyone who cares to give it. Not just on my specific starter questions, but also on...
• Re: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:27:30 -0700
  ...Jon On Sun, 17 Sep 2006, Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Jon, > > I toured the "Veggie Werkes" shop in North Carolina this past Easter > weekend...
• Re: '89 SYNCRO AT U-PULL IT YARD IN SCRANTON PA..cheep parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:42 -0600
  ...couple to get a rental car and drive to the > yard. The down side would be getting the parts home, that and the wife...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:21:50 -0700
  ...Jake On 9/22/06, Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@yahoo.com> wrote: > > >>The real fix is to replace the worn parts with new > ones. > > I...
• Re: Some Serious Parts Scoring in Europa with GPS Comments
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Wed, 4 May 2005 15:12:33 -0500
  Frank filled us in on his trip to Europe and scrounging for Vanagon parts. I just got back from Europe this weekend (Germany, Austria...
• Re: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:13:17 -0400
  ...lower ground clearance of your van.. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: MOD threads closed.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:36:12 -0400
  ...Pete was right - she's a special bus. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this...
• Re: flashing temp light when cool
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:32:58 -0700
  ...74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
• Re: parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 01:46:53 EST
  ...Your credit card offers you protection from getting ripped off. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-797-9015 636-789-2127...
• Re: westy sighting 5/19/04 Mesa, AZ
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 16:44:53 EDT
  ...It looked like my car was looking at itself in the > mirror! > > i did that once, and when i came back out the other...
• WANTED PARTS AND INFO `88 westy
  Historical mailing list - fgfd gfd
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 23:01:51 -0700
  ...Information (below) and Parts needed for `88 westy GL. -a right side adjustable arm rest in the common silver-gray cloth. (heck will buy...
• Re: head rest pads
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 14:33:01 -0500
  ...heim.at/madeira/341126/Kopfstgipsy1.jpg > > http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/parts_cars/86GL/86GL-4SX.jpg > > I need only one piece material (not...
• Vanagon Anonymous 12 Steps (F)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:24:27 -0700
  ...Made a decision to turn our vanagons over to the care of God as we understand God. 4. Made a searching and fearless inventory...
• Re: Front Diff Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 22:03:59 -0800
  ...at Monument Car parts in the bay area >(CA.) when I was visiting. Use the best if you can. See ya. Michael > 87 syncro...
• donar parts request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:48:49 -0400
  ...I'm under the impression these are parts I'll need to get from a parts van as they are not manufactured any longer...
• synchronizing carbs -- access to tools
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 8 Jul 1994 16:09:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Have always wondered how they determine what to carry, as their coverage of VW Type II parts is so spotty. I also remember John...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:48:54 -0400
  ...VW WESTPHALIA CAMPER PARTS, gear from 79, includes pop up roof, lugagge carrier, many hard parts, includes good 2.0L motor. (203) 798-8193...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine? I-4.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:54:46 -0800
  ...parts were more widely available.� It would be nice to be able to easily find all the diesel parts (bellhousing, oil pan, carrier bar...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:03:04 -0500
  ...British Carburettor hilarity The SU may have been the only carburetor in the world at the time with leather parts. Jim On Fri, Oct...
• Private collection for sale
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 17:57:47 -0600
  ...The engine is a dual port 1915cc with nearly all chrome parts. This car also has custom installed 67 bug reverse lights and all...
• Re: How to look competent when working on your Vanagon instead of a loser with a 30 year old car
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 17:30:15 -0500
  ...Good inspections, observations, and careful installation will get you through most trips. Few parts suddenly fail without warning or cause! Fuel pumps, alternators, ECU...
• Re: Car Quest. the worst
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 12:54:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...with car quest but the > one around here was the worst parts place i ever went to. they [snip] > i suggest being carefull if...
• Re: Overhaulin' VW Van Episode Repeat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:52:57 -0500
  ...of my vehicles - but not carte blanche. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 1 Dec 96 08:08:59 -0500
  ...in my hands before I order these parts. I am supposing that there will be a cartain amount of crankshaft measuring, but is there...
• Re: So what's the procedures to filling a small claims on a backyard bozo mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 13:31:12 -0700
  ...other parts from other Vanagon's, left parts off my van, didn't put on parts > I gave him and put old parts in...
• 1990 Carat for parts or project... 2 engines and lots of extras
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:37:32 -0800
  Hello All: � My 1990 Carat has been parked for 4 years and it is time to sell it and all the parts associated with...
• Re: FREE parts in San Francisco tomorrow morning only
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:10:01 -0800
  ...Have a 1990 Carat with a Country Homes conversion which I'm using as a parts van. The remains are being hauled away tomorrow...
• Re: shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - edward m bennett
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 17:41:50 -0700
  ...very clean,and runs great.Many new parts,like Heads,cooling hoses,stering box,w/ universal,tires upper ball joints,cvj's,wireing,and...
• Re: pdf parts list for '86
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:48:39 -0700
  ...Anyone have the CD For Sale??? Tony '89 Carat -- Agnes --- Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote: > >I have heard tell of...
• FS PARTS OR TRADE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sun, 18 May 2003 16:47:27 -0400
  ...many more parts email with needs I need to get rid of this stuff to many projects going on these parts are for sale...
• Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts? YES
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 20:31:50 +1300
  >Hi everyone, > >I have just purchased a 1995 VW Vanagon (Caravelle) which >was made in South Africa. It has the Audi 5-cylinder 2...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 08:04:00 -0700
  The diesel carrier bars are not the only parts to copy. There is also the diesel oil pan and the aluminum mounts that bolt...
• Re: Buy a condo get a "free" Syncro Vanagon! (phryday stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:37:38 -0500
  ...told the climate is "hip" :) > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• Re: Looking for a real project to sink your wallet into?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Sep 2016 15:32:25 -0400
  parts car. ive owned burned westys before, the metal is as warped and wavy as a funhouse mirror. youll never get it straight again...
• Re: LCD clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:28:18 -0600
  If they are that widely used in the other VW cars, should they not be readily available through the dealership parts departments? John John...
• 1.9 Coolant hose Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:35:57 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/19lchc.htm -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap...