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• Best Dealer To Buy Parts From (Don't Skip This Post)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 14:26:01 -0400
  ...If you lack a microfiche you might be forced to go to your local dealer to look at the thing and make sure you...
• Re: The Printed Word
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 13:21:44 -0500
  ...Including the microfiche would be excellent but it does reiase the question of copyright. Maybe some list members that are legal eagles can help...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:25:01 -0800
  ...I got all this info from carefully reproducing the exploded parts diagram in the dealer microfiche and examination of a Carat with the actual...
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 17:37:20 -1000
  >In a message dated 2/22/02 9:16:24 PM, res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET writes: > ><< Unfortunately EKTA leaves us Mac users out, and I...
• Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 20:27:28 EST
  ...VW here in Irvine, Ca & the parts guy >> looked at the microfiche & said he doesn't have them. I'm inclined >> not to believe...
• Re: Vanagon Very Tiny Fish
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:40:27 -0600
  ...just by asking "hey, have you guys got any old microfiche that you don't use anymore??". they do, of course. all dealers save...
• Re: Bentley scan
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:58:44 -0600
  ...VW let them do the microfiche, so that is the CD available now. If you have the old CD, as I did, call Bentley...
• Make your own CD copy (was Re: A complete parts list for Syncro??)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 02:58:40 EST
  ...COM wrote: <<Of course, if we all had CDs (or even microfiche), we wouldn't need VW dealership parts counters except for a few...
• Re: Part Identification Help Required - 2nd Request
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:00:55 -0800
  ...it would be a real > pain to find it in the microfiche. You'd have to start searching > part-by-part until you matched...
• Re: Complaint concerning Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 17:59:57 EDT
  ...And now to relurk while studying my high resolution interactive microfiche legitimately purchased from a profit-making dealer. Frank Grunthaner
• Re: � � � Re: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:00:34 EDT
  ...were published originally for in-house use by > Volkswagen during the "Microfiche" days (pre-ETKA).� They were not > subsequently published by Bentley, Haynes or...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:11 -0800
  ...However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and then scanning them in for my own personal "entertainment purposes...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:07 -0800
  ...However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and then scanning them in for my own personal "entertainment purposes...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 20:12:53 EST
  ...However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and then scanning them in for my own personal "entertainment purposes...
• Re: EKTA info request
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:01:31 -0700
  ...Up until several years ago, VW dealerships relied on microfiche plates, but this mode was becoming outdated. In fact so much outdated, VW was...
• Re: comments on Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wohlfarth (aka.
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:16:58 -0400
  ...1969-1979 Official Factory Microfiche Archived on CD-ROM including Type 181 (Thing) (whew that's a mouthful:). This is a two-disk set...
• Re: april 2002 release of bentley cd
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:53:44 -0500
  ...1980-1991 > Official Factory Microfiche Archived on CD-ROM > > by Volkswagen of America > CD-ROM, Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP > W42 020 123...
• Re: Use of VW Dealers computer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:45:44 -0900
  ...net> wrote: > As computers invade every corner of the world these microfiche readers will > become less & less common. > > The local MB dealership no longer...
• Re: how to find new part# for old part number ????
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:50:38 -0700
  ...keep from overwriting previous versions (the same reason I keep ALL Microfiche plates of ALL dates so I can refer back as far as...
• Re: WTB or info needed: complete set of coolant hoses for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 21:10:19 -0400
  ...as it's very time consuming to look up in the microfiche, and the markup on this stuff is pitifully low in the first...
• Re: need BUS badge
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 10:04:39 +0000
  ...were intended for another country/market makes me wonder about the microfiches, does/did VWoA issue different fiches for the US dealers? Does someone...
• Thermostat for 1.9L same as 2.0L? 87degrees celsius?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 13:44:59 EDT
  ...For anyone with the knowledge or microfiche does the 1.9 liter use a different part number and a slightly cooler thermostat than the...
• Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:00:58 -0500
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/111803335891651546087/SyncroTechWaterOneWayValves (photographs of the microfiche versions, which I have torturing me). At 03:00 PM 1/24/2014, you...
• Re: Clutch Cable??
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:50:14 -0700
  ...Where I don't know, but my Factory Parts Microfiche shows it as plain as day, VW Part Number 251 721 335, length is...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:20:03 -0800
  ...Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed I copied the following part numbers from the dealer microfiche: 255 887 225C - above floor...
• R134 A/C conversion kits
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 May 1999 19:31:57 -0400
  ...That way I can make sure you get the right one, as the VW microfiche does not appear to be completely accurate as to...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:41:08 -0800
  ...since according > to Michael Sullivan, drum scanners don't work on microfiche. Guess its back > to trying to buy some fiche and use the...
• Re: VW ETKA cd
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 May 2000 11:57:47 EDT
  ...Second, the program is far more useful than the factory microfiche or the parts books (I have copies of all). The utility comes from...
• diff lock shaft madness (syncro)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 10:42:57 -0400
  ...Now, take a look at your microfiche and tell me which you think are those seals. These parts appear on plates: 42-10 136...
• Re: VW ETKA cd
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 20 May 2000 20:14:14 -0400
  ...this would be infinitely more helpful to me than > my > > old microfiche......... > > I would be more than happy to pay you for your time...
• Re: Diesel coolin problems
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 13:54:25 -0400
  ...Why there is a wire there, who knows? I see no reason why one could not be installed as the microfiche film indicates there...
• VIN Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 16:59:42 -0500
  ...Stan ----------------- Here's a bit of info, gleaned from the 80-85 Vanagon Microfiche, courtesy of Jim Thompson (jimt@oldvolkshome.com): 1980 Model Year...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 03:09:33 -0400
  ...All above is referenced from the original parts manuals and subsequent VAG Surveys and Microfiche films. Of course this is VOID where prohibited by...
• Re: Syncro Diff Problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:01:43 +0100
  ...If you ever need any part numbers or parts let me know as my local dealer lets me look at his microfiche! If you...
• Re: Paint Colors
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:47:46 -0500
  ...My microfiche goes back to 1960 but there is no easy way to search for a specific year or model of car on them...
• Re: Micro Fiche reader
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 07:46:48 -0800
  ...I will pay a resonable price for a used VW specific microfiche reader. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office...
• Re: Source for Woodruff key
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:04:50 -0700
  ...It helps to have the original microfiche plates to look up these vintage "tid bits". 070 105 249 is the same as 113 105...
• there are still good elves in the Fatherland ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 26 Sep 94 14:30:07 CDT
  ...each page is the same drawing that is on the microfiche. unfortunately, no part numbers are included). and one little book about Traveling under...
• Re: E T K A cd's
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:50:27 -0500
  ...they include all the vw/audi dealer microfiche > from way back to > present, so all the vanagon stuff is on there, part numbers, > pics...
• Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 12:13:35 -0700
  ...231-070-533 (Source VW/Westfalia Microfiche 1-1993 [000.7601.33.21]) Hope this helps :-) JIm 84 Westy 2.1 "Ole Putt" 68...
• Re: A Cautionary Tale of Titles - Part II
  Historical mailing list - David Hunt
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 11:27:52 EDT
  ...The lady said, if they had anything, it was on a microfiche "in a box somewhere". I can imagine a filing system like the...
• Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:29:14 -0500
  ...In order to address the limitation of gear ratios, it is required that you obtain a microfiche from Germany so you can properly research...
• Re: Best Dealer To Buy Parts From (Don't Skip This Post)
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 15:57:23 -0400
  ...If you lack a microfiche you might be forced to go to > your local dealer to look at the thing and make sure you...
• Re: Vanagon fuel leak
  Historical mailing list
  28 Mar 97 05:17:26 PST
  ...The problem is that you will have to assist the parts person in finding them on the microfiche, as it was a very limited...
• OXY SENSOR $$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 May 94 22:11:30 EDT
  ...Anyone buy this recently? Also, I can't get to a MICROFICHE machine for a while, does anyone know the part number? Is mine...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:22 -0500
  ...This often gets confused as even some of the Microfiches show a 1.8 bar sensor. Another problem can be corrosion in the wire...
• Re: EKTA info request
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:28:40 -0400
  ...Up until several years ago, VW dealerships relied on microfiche plates, but this mode was becoming outdated. In fact so much outdated, VW was...
• paint codes: 1988->
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 23:38:04 CST
  ok, here's some paint codes from the microfiche dated 1993. unfortunately, i can't find my 1980-1985 and 1986-1987 fiche ... i...
• Re: Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:55:09 -0500
  ...according to at least one parts microfiche, >chassis after 119057 have a different enough front CV joint that the boot was >changed - who knows...
• Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans, bell housing numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 09:53:11 +0200
  ...produced in your country? Yup. > do you know of availability of microfiche or repair books which > show the engine/trans/etc... setup for the...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:34:23 -0400
  ...standard on those buses and > that are pictured on the parts microfiche. I have one on my '89 Westy, complete with heat shield AND...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
  ...The microfiche seems to indicate that I need a special clutch for vans > after a 89 production year, but that this clutch is the...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 09:01:36 -0500
  ...All North American Syncros come with a gear ratio of 4.86 but a check of a microfiche I got from Germany shows that...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:48 -0800
  ...I'll stick with using my laptop and desktop installed ETKA and old microfiche files for now, but tune in to the vagcat site...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:53 -0800
  ...buying one. > However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and > then scanning them in for my own personal...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:32:06 +0100
  ...buying one. > However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and > then scanning them in for my own personal...
• Mud Flap Redo
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 23 May 1997 01:36:58 -0400
  ...You will hav= e to point them out on the microfiche. = Once removed from vehicle I drilled out the aluminum rivets that hold the...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:29:40 -0500
  ...Litre Diesel, Turbodiesel and TDI Engines" - 1986 VW Factory Service Guide - Microfiche's for Camper and Syncro - Bjorn's reprint of the exploded diagrams...
• Engine Out!-'87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 17:45:18 -0400
  ...The microfiche I have has the same part number for the Syncro clutch pieces and the 2WD clutch pieces. Does anyone have any reason...
• Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:58:03 -0800
  ...but I do have a complete set of Bosch Product Data Microfiche Plates from the early 80s to mid 90s. Although they are not...