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• Owners Survey ... why not? :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:50:17 -0600
  ...exterior body parts/trim b. glass/weatherstriping c. interior parts d. paint e. upholstery/carpeting Brakes ... a. calipers/wheel cylinders b. hydraulic lines c...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 08:03:18 -0600
  ...your own judgement and replace the parts that are known to fail from neglect or age and carry some spares for simple things like...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:24:47 -0700
  ...re " All of the list vendors carry the felt washer, but nobody including some VW dealers parts departments has the flywheel sleeve. I find...
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:41:39 -0500
  ...parts site you posted is their site as well but is different than > the main site. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover...
• Re: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:27:25 -0500
  ...Seems > a > straight forward job and tricks I should be aware of? > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78...
• continued chrome shop story
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 15:40:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the guy say's, gess what, we found your parts. well great, but now i have extra parts that i don't need. well...
• Re: Quantum info?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 19:45:26 +0200
  ...er up for a nice road car. Does anyone know of any > aftermarket sources for performance parts, engine, suspension, > anything....for the Quantum? I...
• (More) Parts for Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:38:35 MST
  ...side table Other parts, window glass, etc. from '84-85 passenger & westy van. Call or e-mail with requests. Thanks! Cary 512-467-6786...
• Eurovan list?
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 08:52:11 -0800
  ...It seems I could get cab body panels and trim from a Peterbilt/Kenworth dealer and engine parts from a Volvo car dealer making...
• Re: Westy fire extingusher ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:15:21 -0400
  ...Thanks, > > Jeff > 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown > interior taken from the parts bus) > 86' (We...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 09:01:51 -0500
  ...bus & 914 eng parts, high perf eng & eng parts, call w/needs. (516) 544-1114. Kings Park 75 VOLKSWAGEN CARBURETOR, Zenith, 2-B. (516...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 May 95 08:37:03 CDT
  ...just mostly part numbers and which cars used which parts). >via the WWW. I'm mainly interested in a list of parts vendors >with...
• Re: Salvage Title Consequences
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:50:17 -0500
  ...Yeah you do see some SCARY cars on the road. Bald tires, broken glass, frames askew, parts held on with bungee cords and wire...
• Re: alternators, voltages, rebuild, idiocracy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:17:35 -0600
  ...cars. I had to look one up in their "paper" catalog. I don't remember the part number but they were Beck-Arnley parts...
• EKTA querry? - nvc
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 23:02:44 -0400
  ...Collecting parts. Need '82 oil pan. looking for instrument cluster from TDi vehicle. Not totally sure what all I'll need yet. Ch carl...
• Re: Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 04 Jul 97 01:25:42 CDT
  ...the hardest parts were filing out a small notch in the sheet-metal shelf (behind the headlight fixture) so the antenna would fit, and...
• Re: Monterey Bay Craigslist: '89 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:39:36 -0500
  ...car/342699520.html > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:41:44 -0500
  ...the filter the pump was quiet. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Swivel Seat - FInally
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:39 -0400
  ...solution for others. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Curtain Patterns
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 3 May 2010 15:24:13 -0400
  ...who is looking. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:07:18 -0500
  ...our work party. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Fwd: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:10:55 -0500
  ...to help a fellow Vanagon in need? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:33:38 -0400
  ...Their package says, "Made in USA" (FWIW). > > Mike > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:29:54 -0400
  ...designation because there is no aspect ratio. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Oh wise list members - a question (Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:41:46 -0500
  ...will be a very easy possibility too. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Where can I find affordable parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 13:27:50 -0500
  A water pump for $185 for my 87 syncro--forget carrying a spare.I just bought a low miles syncro with a few kinks...
• Need help from air cooled Vanagon listee
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 06:59:21 -0400
  If you have an air-cooled vanagon with dual 34's (or other carbs for that matter) let me know where you set the...
• switching switches
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:13:32 -0400
  Dear List, I have spare wiper/;light switch from the steering column of my parts car. Is installing it in my working V'gon...
• Re: Current Studded Snow Tire options
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:01:16 -0800
  ...74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
• Will Scirocco Rims Fit My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:29:52 -0500
  I have an 87' Vanagon GL and a friend has an old Scriocco parts car(not sure which year). We're thinking that the...
• Re: Gasoline (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 28 May 2008 12:49:17 -0500
  ...us who have to suffer through it. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 11 May 2008 18:10:44 -0400
  ...Great words Roger. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• parting out '91 Westy...last call!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:15:39 -0500
  ...carpet kit, etc...etc...and whatever else is on a '91 westy..... the westy is in Allentown, Pa but he can ship parts via...
• Eurospec muffler parts?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 26 May 2004 09:46:57 -0400
  ...that other parts of the exhaust system will soon follow. Any help, advice or suggestions would be appreciated. TIA, Paolo 89 Carat Eurospec'd
• Re: just the (car)fax Fair Use Law?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:20:54 -0400
  ...Costs went up, parts weren't available. Repairs weren't done right. The answer was simple. I stopped getting service done there. The parts...
• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:13:31 -0500
  ...Glad she loves me! Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol" On Feb 23, 2010, at 6:54...
• Re: Trading
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:40:00 -0700
  ...I have > parts, tools, EJ25 engine, all the appropriate engine parts off the doner > car. Special cam sprocket tool and crank damper tool. Ready...
• Re: idle air control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Mon, 16 May 2022 08:08:47 -0700
  ...Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Hi Jennifer, I’ve had luck sometimes calling Bus lab directly and they have had used parts I...
• Parting out 1990 Carat... best place to post photos?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:28:19 -0700
  ...My 1990 Carat has been parked for quite some time (with bad engine) and it's time to part it out. I've been...
• Re: Inspect those tire valve stems
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:17:13 -0400
  ...I had this happen on a project car- one day right front tire was flat, inspection showed a bad valve stem. I walked over...
• AFM Repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  20 Feb 97 13:45:31 EST
  ...I called a local electronic parts place, but they weren't any help. Anybody know of a paint-on carbon material that could be...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - James & Julie Davidson
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:59:53 +0100
  ...with a car at work they replace the part. I removed the starter and stripped it down, cleaned all the parts, re soldered the...
• Wanted: Back bumper (fiberglass wide variety)
  Historical mailing list - David Hayward
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 23:08:42 -0700
  I am in need of a complete rear bumper for my 1989 Caravelle Carat, and the left rear wrap around section for my 1988...
• Re: Differences between auto & manual starters?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 20:53:47 -0600
  ...not > working, would there be a good chance that I could use parts from > the other type to repair it? Thanks in advance! > > Cary > >
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:15:26 -0500
  ...one out of the van. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe...
• Re: On-Line Parts Sources (Minimal Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 3 May 2002 14:31:05 -0500
  ...I haven't purchased any used parts from them, but I understand they do have some used parts available (but not for Vanagons). If...
• RE: 84 GL Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:22:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've priced the dealer and would rather buy a nice used car. |I've checked the Parts Place in MI and still find...
• Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:09:52 -0500
  I finally have all the parts required to reassemble my rear heater--a new valve, new heater core and O-ring gasket. My question...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:57:19 -0400
  David Marshall wrote: > > Check out my parts page at http://parts.volkswagen.org I have a complete > Vanagon bumper that is made from drilling...
• Farts Place, was: Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:47:39 -0400
  You may want to check the archives on "Parts Place". A number of discussions on this list have centered on how much that vendor...
• Re: ford window cranks?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 21:46:35 -0400
  ...Any purveyor of VW parts should carry these. They are ugly enough not to have sold very well, and made well enough to make...
• Re: anyone know of a good Porsche enthusiasts website? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:53:47 -0800
  ...Another place to try is the Pelican Parts website: http://pelicanparts.com/ . While Pelican Parts is a commercial site, they do have a good...
• Re: GMC Motorhomes - Friday - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:18:50 -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: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:45:20 -0400
  ...The purpose of the posting was to remind people that you always have to inspect even new parts to make sure they are of...
• Re: Carfax request apology and thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:35:19 -0400
  ...Just make note of the source and hit the delete > key. :) > > Mike > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:43:55 -0700
  ...pretty darn cool! > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '86 (We call this one Scrap) > '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Sad day/new beginnings. PARTS!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:27 -0800
  ...of the parts off my beloved '85 silver bus. It's been with me for 7 years and was my first car ever. As...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:23:40 -0700
  ...I carry musical instruments.... > > sometimes a *TUBA*.... to work) > > > > > What? you can't carry that on your back while riding a bike? > > > ;] > > -- > mordo > 1990...
• FFFriday Follies ... another one. :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:35:58 CDT
  ...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: He has a web site, eBay Professor ...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:34:04 -0400
  ...would like his service, >> because he also sells parts for other European a Japanese cars too. I >> only >> deal with the Vanagons, I must...