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  • New replacement Bosch Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:59:17 -0800
    Howdy folks, Just got the final verdict on my current Bosch Fuel pump (011-243-044-09) and it appears I'll be replacing...
  • Re: bosch blue
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:10 -0700
    ...bosch blue > > > Anyone running a Bosch Blue coil in a 86-91 van? Just > > curious. TIA > > > > > > > > Dylan Friedman > > > > insyncro@yahoo.com > > > > 91 Syncro Westy...
  • Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:01:22 -0500
    Ron, Someone at Foriegn Auto Parts once told me that when Bosch runs out of good cores to rebuild, that they will stick a...
  • Re: Oil Filters
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Wed, 9 Jul 2003 21:38:54 -0600
    ...I'd still use a Fram or Bosch, if that's what I had on the shelf. They're all pretty good, nowadays. Filters...
  • Re: Vanagon: Bosch Platinums?
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Mon, 10 Jul 1995 12:41:29 +0000
    ...I just put in some Bosch Platinums in April in my '90 Syncro 2.1L. They are GREAT!! The number is: WR7CP. Get them...
  • Re: Round Headlight Upgrade from Sealed Beams
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:56:13 -0400
    ...To explain this I probably have to start with what the Bosch is, and is not. The Bosch is a true H4 headlight. Thanks...
  • Re: spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - tim clark
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:57:03 -0700
    slightly O/T but I think these days with all bosch plus made in india they quality is really lacking over on the samba...
  • Re: spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:24:56 -0400
    The best plugs I ever used in my WBX over the last 8 years are Bosch Platinum +4. Search for model 4477. Hershey der...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 15:00:34 +0000
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  • bosch platinum plugs
    Historical mailing list - jeff crane
    Sat, 13 May 2000 07:58:59 -0400
    What is all the fuss over the cost of bosch platinum plugs on this list? They cost a whopping $1.79 here in northeast...
  • Re: What are these things that came with my 85 Westy? BOSCH ANTENNA KEY.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Apr 2010 23:09:28 -0400
    come on people!!! the little BOSCH key at the top is the key for the antenna!!!!! thats right.. the ANTENNA. original bosch antennas have...
  • Re: New Bosch H4's from CDN Tire r Installed
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 11:25:31 -0500
    ...New Bosch H4's from CDN Tire r Installed >>For $10 CAD more I have the REAL Bosch European H4s with the park lamps...
  • Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:50:50 CDT
    ...used Bosch also, every now and then. no problems at all. i did have some problems with some Autolite plugs that one "mechanic" put...
  • Re: The alternator issue
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:59:00 -0700
    ...The original Bosch 33 x alternator has 2 capacitors. Most alternators I've seen on Jettas do have one capacitor. Example Bosch 27 X...
  • Bosch oil filters in US not made by Bosch
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 14:21:33 -0400
    Fowarded from the watercooled VW newsgroup: >It took awhile but I finally got word back from Bosch. This question got >bounced around alot (they...
  • Alternator Brush Box
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 04:20:50 -0400
    Adam ---- I assume you are talking about the brush+regulator assembly that fits in one end-housing of the Bosch alternator... right? Is your...
  • Re: Alternator Deal.
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:03:13 -0500
    Mr.Tim, Funny thing you mention this Bosch reman. This is the alternator that failed in my Machine. My thought is any rebuilt or...
  • Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:26:34 -0400
    > > I guess the Bosch, Delhpi, Pierburg all have different delivery pressure > and gas volume. > The Bosch pump has free delivery of at least sixty...
  • Looking for Bosch parts supplier
    Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 22:17:29 -0800
    ...Does anyone have a good supplier for Bosch parts on the 'net? I especially need some new glow plugs for my Vanagon and '81...
  • Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 22 Oct 1999 10:24:04 -0300
    ...I'm running carbs( so no brains in the engine) and when I switched to 'regular' Bosch platinum plugs the idle revs went up...
  • Bosch Super Resistor Plugs--
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Tue, 14 May 2002 22:27:25 -0500
    ...the Spring tune-up--- Pep Boy's has copper super resistor Bosch plugs on sale---$0.99----for the rest of this week--- I...
  • Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:10:07 -0600
    ...I have > > had Bosch, Hella and Cibie auxillary lights; over the long haul, the Bosch > > are junk compared to the others. For one thing...
  • Re: 4 point Bosch Plugs...
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:35:18 -0500
    ...Mine seem to run okay--no better than the single point Bosch Platinums they replaced. This may be a coincidence, but ever since I...
  • Silver Socket male plug
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:46:27 -0800
    ...The John Deere part # on the package is RE11344 Its made by Bosch and has the Bosch part # 0 352 321 001 Its a...
  • digifant ecu core needed
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 11:00:00 -0500
    ...Paying $25 for triumph adler and bosch, or $50 for 022D bosch. If you have a 022D and are willing to trade there are...
  • Re: Bosch generic 02 sensor #
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:28:52 -0400
    > Does anyone have a part number for the Bosch generic 02 sensor? > Bosch number for generic one-wire sensor, without connector > (just a crimp...
  • Re: bosch blue
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:33:27 -0400
    ...bosch blue > > > Anyone running a Bosch Blue coil in a 86-91 van? Just > > curious. TIA > > > > > > > > Dylan Friedman > > > > insyncro@yahoo.com > > > > 91 Syncro Westy...
  • Re: VANAGON digest 1372
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 26 May 1997 10:39:21 -0400
    ...Then he measured the cheapo one I was just about to put on my Bus, and a Bosch out of his inventory. The Bosch...
  • Bosch Filters now @ Cdn Tire!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 May 1997 16:11:22 -0800
    ...While picking up a set of Bosch platinum plugs for the '88 Westy ($4.29), I noticed some Bosch oil filters at the parts...
  • Re: Alternator Repair -
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:45:09 -0500
    ...Thanks! 2009/12/2, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>: > Man!! I'm on a roll!!! > > This is really about Bosch. > > http://www.rangerovers.net...
  • Re: Bug Farm...
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 13:11:42 -0400
    On Tue, 20 Oct 1998, Alan Bosch wrote: > Does anyone have there name and phone number of the guy that has the Bug > Farm...
  • Re: silver socket - another source for plug
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 00:38:11 EST
    ...both made by bosch chris
  • spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:10:12 -0500
    ...The plugs I took out were Bosch W7CCO and the ones I installed were Bosch W7CC.... Are these two different temperature plugs and if...
  • Re: Gap of Sparks
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:42:50 -0800
    Mark Dorm wrote: > I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no problem... > I have used Bosch Platinum plugs for about 15 years and...
  • Re: re. Bosch Platinums
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    23 May 1997 07:57:06 -0600
    ...Bosch Platinums re my original Bosch Platinum experiences and all the responses I've got. ummmm. Now you all have me thinking. I've...
  • 81 hot start problem
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Mar 96 16:41:22 PST
    ...The battery is good, I've replace the starter with a Bosch factory-rebuild, replaced the starter switch. Cables and grounds seem good. The...
  • Re: Bosch or Hella Fuel Pump?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:51:14 -0500
    ...For $10 (or even $25) difference I'd go with the Bosch. david At 07:38 AM 3/27/2001, Brian Doss wrote: >My...
  • Re: The Bosch Fuel Injection book by Robert Probst
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 1 Sep 2001 17:09:48 -0700
    ...How to Tune and Modify Bosch Fuel Injection by Ben Watson for $13.96 See: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879385707/ref...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 22:57:06 -0500
    ...Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?! Of the premium brands of "remanufactured" electrical parts I seem to have...
  • Re: missing van/plug wire question/tri sport camp
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:03:19 -0700
    I put in some Bosch wires just now. Pricey and the lengths are not exactly right but the van doesn't miss on the...
  • Vanagon: Bosch Platinums?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jul 1995 16:29:07 -0300
    Can someone tell me the model # of Bosch Platinum spark plugs for my '87 2.1litre Syncro. The dealer can't, can you? Our...
  • Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 2 Oct 2004 20:10:01 -0400
    FWIW, we currently have the correct Bosch pump on sale, for $149. This is $40 to $60 less than just about anywhere else - and...
  • Re: The alternator issue
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:31:58 -0400
    ...The original Bosch 33 x alternator has 2 capacitors. Most alternators I've seen on Jettas do have one capacitor. Example Bosch 27 X...
  • Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:41:53 -0500
    > I am trying to choose between a used starter for about $55, a > cheap AutoZone starter for $90 and free shipping or a Bosch...
  • Re: O2 sensors - OEM or after-market?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:40:00 EDT
    ...Was wondering what people think on brands, given the really major differences in price between Bosch and others. Joy, use only a BOSCH OXY...
  • Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:17:30 -0500
    The Bosch number is 0 261 200 065 for the Digifant 0 25 906 022 This ECU came from a '86 Syncro Doka Larry...
  • WTB: Bosch Distributor
    Historical mailing list - John M Rossi
    Sat, 8 May 1999 15:29:51 -0500
    ...It is a vacuum advance Bosch 0 237 022 009. This was used in the '79, calif. bus and '80, '81, '82, 83 calif...
  • Re: New Bosch H4's from CDN Tire r Installed
    Historical mailing list - Veedub
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:49:34 -0500
    About these Bosch lights, $89.99 reg price. I work at Canadian Tire part time. If enough people are interested, I can probably convice...
  • Re: Starter problems
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 1 Jul 2014 05:33:19 -0400
    ...Bought a rebuilt Bosch unit (Bosch factory rebuild > in Bosch box). Problem solved. More money but much better quality. > > We sell them if you...
  • Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:51:18 -0700
    ...Bus Depot Pierburg: $219.95 GoWesty Aftermarket: $52.45 GoWesty Bosch: $122.45 Van Cafe/RWM Bosch: $149.95 Honestly, I enjoy paying more...
  • Re: Wiper blades
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 25 May 2002 09:13:38 -0700
    Incidentally, I was told that Bosch blades are made of natural rubber. That is why they work so well and also why they don...
  • Re: Need regulator and brush box for 81 vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:42:32 EDT
    ...For a Bosch one they are $45. There is another company called Kaehler that makes them that I would sell for $20 (could be...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:47:43 -0400
    ...13055 (Bosch) VW 025 906 301C > Bosch 0 280 202 079 > > 89-92 Golf B3130-24461 (Bosch) VW 037 906 301 > Bosch 0 280...
  • Re: Wiper blades
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Sat, 25 May 2002 10:46:44 -0700
    ...Since Bosch are rubber according to Karl, wouldnt a monthly application of something make them last? Phil --- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> wrote...
  • Re: Digijet in Bosch Parlance
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:52:04 -0700
    ...just received my shiny new copy of Probst's book on Bosch > Fuel Injection, and while there are some references to Digifant and Digifant...
  • Re: '84 oil filter help(!?)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 29 Mar 1998 12:09:15 -0100
    ...Bosch is not an original-equipment oil filter supplier to Volkswagen (and in fact does not even make their own oil filter), so while...
  • Re: Go Westy tune up kit
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:20:56 -0700
    These are the Bosch 09180 wires. Originally for 83.5-84 Wassers, they modified the connectors at the distributor end to work with both...
  • Re: Bosch generic 02 sensor #
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 23:06:56 -0500
    ...Bosch generic 02 sensor # > > Does anyone have a part number for the Bosch generic 02 sensor? I can > already see the blank stares at...
  • Spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 06:30:16 -0400
    ...Upon this recommendation I ordered some from my Bosch supplier. They arrived yesterday and I now see these are the Bosch Platinum with four...
  • Re Turbo Muffler, Jacobs ignition, don't work
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 02:12:43 EDT
    ...Gary >> New Bosch plug wires, cap and rotor, 3 prong (part #W7DTC) Bosch spark plugs will perform just as good or better than Jacobs...