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• FYI Go Westy bumper
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 12:52:16 -0500
  Received my non-OEM 1987-1991 bumper (part #251-807-311D) from Go Westy today. Doesn't even come close to fitting, won't...
• Re: Luggage Rack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Klender, Jeffry A.
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 14:18:57 -0600
  ...I Had replaced the worn out OEM rubber seal with one I purchased from the Bus Depot. The price was good and the quality...
• fs: 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 11:47:42 EDT
  ...good luck chris -------------------------snip-------------------------- Subj: [vwpassat] 15" OEM Wheels/Tires for VW Passat Date: 8/23/01 11:16:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time...
• Re: GEX Vanagon Engines-where to get a good engine
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:39:17 -0700
  OEM quality? The WBX? Where did that come from? Boxer engines are great. I love both Porsche and Subaru. GoWesty made a tactical error...
• bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:14:06 -0400
  ...Went home removed the bad 30 year old OEM switch screwed the new one in without checking and found the terminals on the switch...
• Bun Warmer ---> Was Re: Seat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:43:24 -0800
  ...One of their products has a multi- <br> dial switch, much like the OEM VW switch. Similar, but not identical. <br> Those similarities are...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:40:04 +0000
  ...7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure anybody know who carries the oem braided cooling line with the red thread on the cover. Just...
• Re: 1990 Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 11:25:15 -0600
  ...This is now owned by Cobalt, and we bought >them because they have the largest OEM parts database on the Net. >Sometimes you can...
• Re: Skylight-Aftermarket or Factory?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 08:31:13 -0500
  ...But for a dual-layer alternative I carry the genuine OEM one, because it is close in price to the aftermarket dual-layer one...
• FS: rare vanagon front OEM RUBBER floormat -covers whole front floor & walkthru
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:21:37 EDT
  ...rare vanagon front OEM black rubber floormat. covers whole front floor and walkthru section. can be installed in place of your carpet or over...
• Re: [syncro.org] Old Man Emu shocks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:29:16 -0400
  Well, The Old Man Emus are OME, where as the stock are OEM... ;D Yes, they are a bit stiffer, my Syncro Camper feels...
• udpate speaker - hammer works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:22:09 -0700
  Another westy owner with the OEM threaded housing contacted me off line. So, I quickly went out and popped my speakers out before the...
• Front Heater Blower opinions
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:46:13 -0400
  Can anyone vouch firsthand about the replacement heater blowers performance/longevity that most of our vendors carry vs the OEM? Quieter? Faster? More efficient...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:45:52 -0700
  ...The author said the Audi rims were able to survive his journey but not the OEM VW alloy wheels. The VW OEM alloy wheels...
• '83 2.0L Westfalia FS~ Arizona
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:39:25 -0700
  ...were OEM. * White exterior (very nice shape) * Brown & tan motif interior * OEM upholstery (in good shape) * Tinted windows * Perfect canvas * Perfect OEM rear screen...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Oct 2015 12:37:02 -0400
  ...Based on two old OEM senders and a recent Bus Depot aftermarket sender, with 10.0 volt input to a gauge that closely matches...
• VW CV Boots=Short life
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:15:06 -0600
  ...Wanted to replace with all VW OEM boots but partsman only had two VW, I used two others form parts house they looked like...
• FS: OEM vanagon cruise control setup, also OEM rear 3 point mount shoulderbelts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:40:40 EST
  for sale: vanagon factory cruise control setup.. removed from a '90 vanagon.. includes turn sig stalk w/. switch, relay behind glovebox, switches by pedals...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:25:52 -0700
  ...I still have the oem hose which is getting short from trimming the ends every decade. Still soft and supple after all these years...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:21:49 -0700
  No such thing as Non-OEM Injectors - only Bosch made these and they ain't cheap these days. But that's all I'll...
• Re: Brake Fluid Bleed Questions/cup holders
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 22:08:05 -0800
  ...The only source of OEM cup holders I've found is the VW dealer($35!!). I bought my replacements at Camping World($4). They...
• last ditch effort
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 08:08:54 -0500
  Volks, I've posted requests on several occassions to this list about trying to find an OEM cruise control for my 89 Westy. I...
• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:38 -0400
  ...Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter.... Just making sure it's OK to take the 82' to...
• Re: Brake Fade & Pads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 5 May 1998 22:55:27 -0400
  ...What are the best performing pads >in terms of not fading and still perfrming well? OEM? The factory pad is a good pad, period...
• vanagon piston/cylinder sets
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:12:32 -0400
  ...Prices for a complete set of four, with rings, pins, clips, etc, just like the air cooled days,Brazilian,(COFAP), $375German, (OEM),$475... E...
• FS: '86 Syncro, plus new OEM viscous coupler
  Historical mailing list - Bob Freeman
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 01:14:30 -0700
  ...New OEM brake drums, rotors, shoes, pads, and master cylinder ~125,000 miles New Wildcat M/S LT 6 ply tires (incl unused spare...
• About Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  14 Nov 1996 13:02:11 -0800
  ...I wanted to see how an OEM BMW filter compared, so I brought in an OEM 11 42 125 8039, a Fram 3816, a...
• Re: Removing & replace OEM cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 27 May 2002 08:08:04 -0700
  ...Removing & replace OEM cup holders <<...All three are broken (bottom on each missing) and I wanted to know, are they easy to take out...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:45:35 -0800
  ...Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant > > > > Exactly what I was thinking. Perhaps one of the vendors could > > become a > > source for all of us...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:20:32 -0700
  Hey Stacy, Unfortunately "OEM" doesn't mean it was made to OE spec. It just means that the parts manufacturer is a supplier to...
• Re: brake pads and shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:06:12 -0400
  ...I read in one post that a 2 to 3 mm shim would be helpful "unless you're using OEM shoes." However, in another...
• FS Heat Exchangers Frederal and CAL Exhaust Systems.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:31:55 -0500
  ...Asking $80.00 the pair + UPS Ship from 75220, weight 29 pounds. -------------------------- FS complete OEM California Emissions Exhaust systems 80-83, all or parts...
• Re: $$$$ for OEM Carpet
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:20:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It was OEM look. On Fri, 11 Apr 1997 Karl_G_Vochatzer@notes.amrcorp.com wrote: > > > > > I got a great one-piece front carpet...
• Re: Which Radiator The SA or German
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 23:50:53 -0400
  ...The OEM Rad. is plastic and aluminum. Now if the german rads. are oem, what this mean is longer life, and a lot lighter...
• Re: Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:36:08 -0700
  ...Mark neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > I may need to use a longer than OEM cross bolt where the transmission > front mount bracket bolts...
• source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:50:50 EST
  anyone know where to get the centercaps for the 14" vanagon alloy wheels? tia.. chris
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:10:33 -0700
  ...The author said the > Audi rims were able to survive his journey but not the OEM VW > alloy wheels. The VW OEM alloy wheels...
• Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:34:33 -0500
  Are you sure you have a real OEM faucet? By this point I think most or all of them have given up. I too...
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:26:29 -0400
  ...I got a new boot for mine (OEM is NLA), I forget which US vendor I got it from, but it was packaged by...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:03:52 -0700
  I order a 2nd OEM tank from my local propane dealer. It's made in Manchester Tanks in the USA. The pressure regulator does...
• Re: westy speaker - hammer works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:54:05 -0700
  Hi - Well, in my no screws OEM speaker saga, the only thing that worked short of taking apart most all the rear cabinets was...
• Re: Auto show - kinda Westy like camper
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:28:21 -0500
  One of my Propex OEMs makes some pretty nice campers: http://gtrv.com/ Karl westyventures.com
• WTB: 1 OEM 14" vanagon alloy
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:10:51 -0800
  I need one wheel to complete a set of 5 for syncro tire rotation purposes. thanks, andy
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:31:31 -0800
  Larry, Your OEM hubcaps were designed for your wheels, aftermarket hubcaps are more generic, they are designed to fit a variety of wheels and...
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 10:54:31 -0600
  ...German OEM trailer hitch. Great shape. Its the > european 50mm gooseneck ball which translates to a 2" > US ball (I think) It's been...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:32:37 -0500
  ...Why is everyone taking out the OEM heater in the rear? Jamie Auch -----Original Message----- From: Bob Stevens [mailto:mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM] Sent: Wednesday...
• [NVC] Passat Timing Belt Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:30:08 -0700
  ...I know I am betting the original OEM parts against new non OEM but OE parts. I will find out if the origianl OEM...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:44:48 -0700
  ...I can't imagine what those from |a big trading partner would be like. | |I probably had replaced one OEM on my 90 (bought...
• Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:14:54 -0800
  ...Is the shoulder on the shock strut supposed to fit into the smaller ID of the brass coloured metal part inside the OEM bumper...
• Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:03:49 -0700
  ...I may need to use a longer than OEM cross bolt where the transmission front mount bracket bolts to the bracket on the frame...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:38:03 -0700
  the OEM firewall insulation is quite thick and I couldn't find it... so I use the Fat Mat and double it
• Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:02:34 -0300
  Does anyone have a source for fuel injectors? ('86 2.1l MV) Has anyone tried no-OEM units, any success/failures? D
• Re: Phosphate-free Anti-freeze in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:28:05 -0500
  www.germanautoparts.com sells the OEM G11 and G12 formulations: http://www.germanautoparts.com/chemicals/Coolants/Pentosin
• Report: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:56:54 -0800
  ...The OEM rubber donut and washer being used in place of the OEM bumper are less thick; I would suggest that using those parts...
• Re: Deal on Boge shocks!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 08:42:04 -0800
  When he said that nose dive was "greatly >improved" when changing from his OEM shocks, this makes me think that the >real culprit was...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Resistance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:18:16 -0700
  Blake, The OEM wire for Vanagons is a metallic stranded wire. The spark plug wire your buying is likely a carbon core type. I...
• These German ATE Pads ever sold by VW Dealerships as OEM? (pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 12:43:25 -0700
  ...If they were sold as OEM from VW, I'd buy some more for a rainy day. Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Head gasket repair suggestion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:48:20 -0400
  ...machine down the head surface, use the spacer kit to bring the head back to OEM Specifications, the put the OEM head gasket on...
• Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 14:55:28 EDT
  ...i have a set of the OEM german molded ones OE veedub sells and they were like $40 pair... same ones as van_cafe...
• Re: Vanagon Carpets...grey..91 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:55:42 EST
  ...Does > anyone know where you can buy the OEM replacement or a shop that can provide > the OEM-type replacement? I don’t want...