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• Re: '82 air-cooled parts sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 16:08:10 MDT
  ...that carry bug stuff, but hardly any that carry vanagon > stuff! The ones that do charge double or triple for the vanagon parts. The...
• Re: Buses by the Beach Bus BOO!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:12:59 -0400
  ...Busesbythebeach.com <http://busesbythebeach.com/> > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Thanks, > > > > Jeff > > '90 Carat (Grover) > > '86 (We call this one Parts) > > '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• SACRIFICIAL OFFERING! (I am serious) <long>
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 09:32:00 EST
  ...They go to the parts store or take thier car to the mechanic and spend money buying parts to throw at the problem. When...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 19:43:58 -0700
  If you must insult each other, please leave body parts out of the equation. Even better if you would be civil to one another...
• Re: Vangons in SE Michigan?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:09:41 -0500
  ...I'm already signed up. > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus > -- 82 Scirocco...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:17 -0500
  ...what happens after I drive it more. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• 9th Annual IVWA Florida Nationals - Jacksonville - Sept 14th
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 12:37:14 -0400
  Just got back from the VW dealer to get some transmission parts and picked up a flyer for this event. I will probably be...
• Re: '90 Westfalia Van Sun Shade Problem. /F
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:49:23 -0400
  ...reducing pollution by > destruction of cars on the go with first dropping awnings and then > awnings with Vanagon parts they were attached to. That...
• Re: Interior panel clips for early Westy
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:17:29 -0500
  Zoran, If you are talking about the plastic button's that hold the cardboard panels on, they are available at your local VW parts...
• Re: Donations
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 14:30:36 -0500
  Tom, Can you fill us in on the preferred method of making a contribution? Cash? Check? Credit card? Spare VW parts (sorry, no crew...
• Re: diesel head gasket - which one?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:50:40 -0700
  ...I would recommend establishing a sort of relationship > with a local foreign car parts store. By an oil baffle for the head > while your...
• Re: Where can I get new fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:41:28 -0500
  >Do auto parts stores have them? At one time Auto Zone carried them for less than $50 each. Chris M. <"Busbodger" of "TEAM SLOWPOKE...
• Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 21:50:52 EST
  ...CO.UK writes: > I have just purchased a 1995 VW Vanagon (Caravelle) which > was made in South Africa. It has the Audi 5-cylinder...
• Differences between auto & manual starters?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 19 May 2005 02:44:00 +0200
  ...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: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 21:24:37 -0500
  <<That's what we all need .............. UGLY.>> <<Time to be looking real close at a Scion.>> That's right Stanley. Butt Ugly. Very similar...
• Re: Friday Funny - Clown Westy Spec Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 20 May 2011 11:09:56 -0400
  ...old son and his friends watch :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:03:15 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Small coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:25:07 EST
  ...I found a replacement at the local Carquest Auto Parts. It was a quick easy fix. Rico Dagastino Memphis, TN **************One site keeps you...
• Re: [Syncro] Oh Shit! (Transaxle rebuild info)
  Historical mailing list - chris weddle
  Thu, 25 May 2000 10:30:10 +0000
  ...I don't care how long it will last, I'm selling the car. You can just replace the damaged parts, although I would...
• Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:46:21 -0600 (CST)
  ...well, hell, *I* can swap parts just as well, and save myself the >labor charges and inconvenience of having to wait on my car...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 17:25:36 -0800
  ...Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story" >> >> After 19 years of owning a bus with carburators and 2.5 years with a >> fuel...
• Re: EV Parts Hauler... And animal hauler
  Historical mailing list - Z
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 18:33:20 -0400 (EDT)
  > To date the EV has hauled passengers, kids, furniture, a dining room set, > etc., but today was its first mission as parts hauler. I...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:27:26 -0700
  ...For him hey says they use way to > many bolts and misc. > >> parts to complicate the process. He told me once > the parts arrive...
• Re: more on the '86 Weekender...
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 6 May 1998 15:21:40 -0400
  ...Also make absolutely sure that you have the right piece before you install, Parts Place is notorious for sending the wrong parts, repetedly. I...
• transmission--Redline products
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 10:24:07 -0700
  ...I seem to have developed a serious whine in my Carat's tranny, 4-speed. Is there any other parts, other than the gears...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:54:05 -0600
  ...known parts. > > 1983.6 >1991: Spare heads, computer unit and a latte machine. > > 1993>2002: Extended VWOA warranty, VISA and AAA Platinum cards. > - Jim...
• Re: My car is going wobble
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 09:34:17 -0800
  ...My car is going wobble > Did you get an alignment done? That may eliminate suspension parts that > are > worn.What kind of car and...
• Subaru Donor Car in the NY LI area
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:03:55 -0800
  ...He is willing to take the car to a mechanic for engine and parts removal, but he sounds like an average driver that is...
• Re: coolant hoses (Cost, it the only issue)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:13:26 -0600
  ...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: Buses by the Beach - Tomorrow!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 15 May 2008 06:54:44 -0400
  ...Thanks, > > > > Jeff > > '90 Carat (Grover) > > '86 (We call this one Parts) > > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus > > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:40:24 +0000
  ...1990 Carat L ? ? ? Maybe they were getting to the end of the production run and realized that they had a surplus of SOME parts...
• Friday: Repair Dispute in Albuquerque
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:21:01 -0700
  ...After a year he said it was completed and I trailered the car home behind my Vanagon. However, shortly after I got home I...
• RE: 911 engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 16:53:31 EST
  ...parts is probably at least $1000, and the 3.0 (78 and later) engines routinely go to 200,000 miles with good care. Read...
• Re: wreckers in michigan
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:33:22 -0500
  ...car buyers site > on the web something like auto trader in Canada. If you find any good ones, let me know. There's Parts...
• Re: He has a web site, eBay Professor ...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:03:23 -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...
• Re: SPAM?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:59:43 -0700
  ...you any part for your car - We > deliver parts > > worldwide - Just send us an email with your parts requirements* > > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:55:47 -0500
  ...circling the > carcass & making dibs on the good parts such as the fibre glass > bumpers, alloys, tires, engine, tranny, camper parts, etc. > > Have you...
• Campbelltown or Burst
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:56:26 EDT
  ...I am going to be at the Campbelltown, PA meet tomorrow with my '91 Carat packed with parts (don't worry I covered everthing...
• Re: New Info for Canadian Vanagon Owners (& 02 sensor in Canada )
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 06:50:53 -0700
  ...Have you ever been hit with duty in addition to the brokerage - I would imagine the origin of the parts would be a factor...
• Re: New Classic Carr Federal Tarrif
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:23:06 -0500
  I guess I didn't make myself clear -the tariff is tied to national security, and applys to every foreign car part accross the...
• Re: salvage sale at Transporter Werks in Raleigh, NC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:07:59 -0500
  ...contact about salvage > parts or cars be made by email. >> Come and buy full vehicles or miscellaneous new and used parts. These >> vehicles DO...
• Re: Just Curious
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 23:07:19 -0500
  ...at the parts counter and you will hear that vw's are junk. jonathan On Fri, 18 Feb 2005, Robert Cardo wrote: > I was...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 15:27:37 -0500
  ...parts and labor to have it done by your friendly Volkswagen shop, just chose your shop carefully! Your concern of getting the right parts...
• bus parts available (yes, i got a new issue of limbo newsletter!)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Jul 94 12:17:24 CDT
  ...white, 4-speed, car is in CT. call Tom (603) 753-4912 or (203) 693-4920 * 1980 Vanagon parts: Gas heater, auto transmission, complete...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:57:09 -0400
  ...vendor - says >> NLA? Well, why not print your own parts. >> >> None other than car officionado Jay Leno himself tells how it's done. >> Check...
• Re: convert automatic to manual gearbox?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:18:59 -0400
  ...This took 2 weekends with plenty of able hands and the 2 cars side by side. The vanagon is larger and the linkage is...
• R.I.P. 'Rocky Mountain' Motorworks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 23:12:44 -0500
  ...At one time Motorworks was a powerhouse in the VW parts industry, although they had fallen on hard times in recent years. It's...
• Re: Best Way To Get Factory Parts From The Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:25:42 -0700
  ...Best Way To Get Factory Parts From The Dealer > Frank, here is the scoop on where to order your factory parts from when ordering...
• FS Sacramento Area, lots
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 08:36:00 PDT
  ...981-7927 VW SHOW BUG-O-RAMA CAR SHOW 1/4 MILE DRAGS PARTS SWAP MEET New Parts & Access Sale Miss BugORama Contest Sunday...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:46:20 -0800
  ...Most likely brought in as a "parts car" in a container. >The poor fool that buys this vehicle and registers it has a good...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...Car Parts, B'ham, AL) > > 4) Spark knock under load > _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter > (Small Car Parts...
• Re: Are parts from the company Meyle any good?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 20:01:21 -0700
  Meyle **use** to be an excellent source of OE manufactured parts supplied to both Volkswagen and the Aftermarket. However, in recent years, they've...
• Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:58:34 -0500
  ...almost like new cars, Well, the newest Vanagons are 18 - 19 years old now. Even with low miles a lot parts, especially rubbers seals...
• Re: another diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:24:23 -0700
  ...Both of my Vanagons have car diesels in them. It's a bit tedious swapping over all the special Vanagon parts, but very simple...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:09:26 -0500
  Ok, so is there a list of parts recommended to carry for my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with a 2.1 waterboxer engine...
• Re: Lack of Posts-Any Volks Out there?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:14:23 -0700
  ...Jeff > > > 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!) > > > 86' (We call this one Parts) > > > 85' GL...
• Send your Black Friday Vanagon tips here
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:56:38 -0500
  ...parts unboxing. Lets see if VC can do a offer big enough to get me to move on some dream upgrades. Best, Eric Caron
• Re: VW rebuilt parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:44:05 -0800
  ...The site says two years warranty, that's better than oe. > > Hector > 1990 Carat 'Ursula' >
• Re: Curtain Patterns
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:22:59 -0400
  ...dead. > > Thanks again! > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '86 (We call this one Scrap) > '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: FS: One hell of a deal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:33:38 -0500
  ...be fair to say that for sure. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus