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• Re: Meaning of the term NOS in parts ads?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:03:09 -0800
  ...Regards, VanBondo Phoenix,AZ ;-) > I se the term "NOS" in the description of car parts on eBay and elsewhere= =2E >=20 > What means this...
• EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - R. A. \"Pete\" SELLERS
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 06:57:18 -0500
  ...the parts, return here and take my chances that the local guy can get the parts installed correctly THEN drive the car to Saint...
• Re: [NVC] Parts Websites needed to hunt for 1990 Nissan Maxima Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:23:05 -0400
  ...He loves �that old Nissan - and his �is in very good shape - but >> for the �tranny. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> >> hey john �car-parts.com...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:01:28 -0700
  ...Our grand children (maybe even our children) will bring up a part on the ETKA for their vehicle (car, bus, airplane, etc) and hit...
• Re: 251mph Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 May 2004 15:50:06 +1200
  ...The trick becomes to reach into the parts bin and use >something from another car in a way that isn't obvious. > >I've...
• Re: Front axle rip off? NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:39:25 -0500
  ...When my wife picked up the car later, > we were shocked to find out that the two front replacement axles added $690 > in parts...
• Re: Friday Folly - Vanagon Man
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:10:36 -0500
  ...Good stuff. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 12:00:12 EST
  ...It is used on tune-ups on high energy ignition > systems.(sometimes called tune-up grease) > > yug > Most parts stores bout here carry the...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:32:13 -0500
  ...I appreciate it. -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts...
• Re: FS: entire vanagon parts collection liquidation, too much to list
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Sun, 18 May 2008 14:27:22 -0400
  ...of vanagon parts collected, remnants of over 30 > vanagons ive parted out, campers, carats, whatever.. > engines, transmissions, westfalia interiors, poptop sections, carat > interiors, weekender...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:26:18 -0500
  ...Jeff > > 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!) > > 86' (We call this one Parts) > > 85' GL...
• Re: WAS: .... parts van? (84 Westy.....) NOW: Poll. Most Vanagons in your yard?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:35:59 -0800
  ...have 6. > >> > > >> > '91 Carat, '82 Diesel Westy, '85 Westy w/2.1, '85 parts, '85 parts > >> w/2.1, '87 parts. > >> > > >> > Tom > >> > Illinois > > > > > > 17...
• Vanagon diesel to I-4 conversion parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 14:56:21 -0700
  ...I am offering for sale a pair of later model ('84?) vanagon diesel engine carrier bars for $150, as well as an early Rabbit...
• Re: Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:49:03 -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: umbrella question about reliability
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:01:17 -0600
  > if the vanagon i have (1984) is rebuilt carefully and > thoroughly, is there any need to worry about > reliability? what i'd like to...
• Re: LVC: Insurance repair choice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:23:24 -0900
  ...If you see something like "LKQ"(stand for Like Kind & Quality) next to any parts needed for the repair they are using aftermarket parts...
• Beyond Midnight Auto parts WAS Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:45:40 -0700
  ...live in Mexico that it is common for parts to disappear so he intends to carry extra lug bolts and so on. It depends...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:12:06 -0500
  Take care John - you will be missed so please come back soon. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor...
• Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:57:01 -0800
  Folks frequently ask what tools and spare parts to carry. I was reviewing a couple of my websites that I haven't touched in...
• Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:31:56 -0700
  ...BTW I've used Imparts for about 10 years for other german car parts with generally very satisfactory results and *competetive prices.* They have...
• Re: Can vanagon parts list on microfiche be purchased
  Historical mailing list - olmcons
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 20:06:12 -0400
  Tim Marciniak wrote: > Does anyone know if VW sells their parts list for any of their cars on > > microfiche? And if they do what...
• Re: Fiberglass Patch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:52:37 -0500
  ...taken from the parts bus) > > 86' (We call this one Parts) > > 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected) > > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue...
• Re: Parts needed for inline four swap?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 16:29:03 -0700
  Tom Carrington's site. <http://volksweb.relitech.com/> Jim JT Harvey wrote: > Does anybody have a detailed list of the parts needed to convert...
• Re: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:00:57 -0900
  Re: " Here is what I was told years ago by a guy who worked in the parts > department of a new car dealer. The...
• Re: Need some parts - used or new if fine (89 Carat) Pop Up table Clasp, Body Molding behind sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 22:42:29 -0400
  > Hi everyone, > > Thanks to some of you that replied to my request for parts, Jeff thanks for > the lens. > Still need the body molding...
• List parts suppliers (+ restorations)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:04:14 +0000
  ...If you get a minute, check out my VW Parts & VW Restoration Website: http://www.mylink.net/~kdf_cars/specialty.html I also buy...
• Re: Dealer Bid Idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:29:52 -0800
  ...web-based independent parts providers and I imagine that many used parts dealers/ wrecking yards and people with parts cars might have internet access...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:54:55 -0500
  ...Watertown Parts: 57 VOLKSWAGEN TRUCK ENGINE, running cond, $50. (860) 677-0852 . Farmington VW VINTAGE PARTS, Okrassa kit, heads, carbs for 40 hp, exc...
• Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:54:48 -0800
  ...That being said, I carry no spare parts; I drive the van everyday and keep good track of maintenance I have done and what...
• Re: Friday 1965? Mini Cooper carb parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:31:10 -0500
  ...Tom Bryant Wiscasset, Maine He is both very knowledgeable and very skillful with SU carburettors. I have known him many years and he is...
• Re: For Sale Cheap: 1984 Vanagon w/ blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 04:14:00 EDT
  ...This car is great for a project or for parts. >> the Carat style interior alone is worth the $500!! too bad im not in...
• Re: "The Parts Place"
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:50:30 -0400
  The consensus of folks on the list is that Parts Place is an excellent place to purchase VW parts if you like throwing money...
• FS: 1980-1991 Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - SORIN BEJENARU
  05 Feb 97 02:03:34 EST
  ...me know if yo need any parts. Just got a set of alloy wheels from a 1990 Carat. I am selling them for $500...
• blown head gasket request for help
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:30:58 -0800
  ...What parts to get? Should I do both sides? Is there a website with instruction? Etc. TIA Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version 88...
• Re: Steering "click sound" '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:52:46 -0400
  Thanks Niel and Dylan - I'll check both of those things. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus...
• Re: Fwd: Buying a Van - Parts in L.A.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:56:43 -0700
  ...Get "junkyard" parts here at Lake Elsinore from Interstate (or Chris Jordan, list vendor with lots of cars on his property, bet he can...
• Ree:Odd Vanagon email
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 22:08:16 -0600
  ...By the time your credit card processor alerts >you, the parts are already on their way to Lagos, Nigeria. > >Cheers, > >Jeff
• Re: OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:42:40 -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: JordanVW@aol.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:24:15 -0400
  ...Half his parts are neatly bagged and tagged, more like museum pieces than auto parts. He certainly treats them with more care than I...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...Since this was a rust-belt van, I eventually decided to harvest various body accessories and interior parts for my own 1991 Carat. As...
• Re: Buying parts in England?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:11:02 -0500
  ...I there a shop near the capitol that would > carry parts? > > Any information is appreciated. > > > > why? what parts can you get there that you...
• Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:31:36 -0800
  ...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: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:12:18 -0500
  ...New Car Dealers And Parts Prices > <Not unusual. I've seen parts department people unable to keep a > straight face when they quote some...
• Re: Be careful what you buy on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:46:01 -0500
  When I sold that parts van I made it very clear what was, and what was not included. I can't be blamed if...
• FS 82 Vanagon + Parts van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 10:31:37 -0600
  ...To a good and caring home only. Tnx Steve Steve Blackham Centerville, Utah 77 Converted to Camper (2) Rabbit Pickups (Caddies) 82 Vanagon (Parts...
• Re: 83 Diesel price advice (Paul)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Sep 95 18:07 AST
  ...Is it easy to find parts for her in the States? Are the parts cheap? Thank you again. Angel 78 Caribbean Westy (Not for...
• looking for Some used diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Fri, 1 Jan 1904 01:53:19 -0800
  ...My plan is change it for a carburator system. Im new in convertions, any word of help or parts for saleaAre welcome Please let...
• looking for Some used diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Fri, 1 Jan 1904 01:33:29 -0800
  ...My plan is change it for a carburator system. Im new in convertions, any word of help or parts for saleaAre welcome Please let...
• Re: rocky.mt.motorworks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 11:13:18 -0600 (CST)
  ...As I don't have any need to order >parts right at the moment, if anyone would like my card, I'll be >happy...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 16:55:26 -1000
  ...more vanagon parts For sale for sale: -misc vanagon wheelcovers and trim rings -vanagon windshields -2 person westy middle seat -3 person passenger middle...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 20:03:16 -0800
  ...they likely to produce parts for the > > Vanagon? >> > > Tom, > > I have always heard that a car company will supply parts for a discontinued > model...
• For Sale Eberspacher Parts:
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:32:37 -0600
  I have the following Eberspacher BN-6 heater parts for sale: Dash switch w/timer. Fuel pump. Under car. Temperature sensor. Behind Glove Box...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:29:46 +0000
  ...The paychecks of these Royals inflate the price of parts for cars that were built years before the executive entered the car business. Honest...
• Re: GoWesty is now GoWestyAutoParts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:57:28 -0400
  ...parts site you posted is their site as well but is different than the main site. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover...
• Some parts from South Africa
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 13:28:52 +0300
  I found some interesting parts at the VW-SA Website: Headlight Guards Headlight Guards for Caravelle Only (this means rectangular headlights) Part Number: 996...
• Re: One Born Every Minute?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 13:22:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...you for the parts, but you're doen $100 on the whole deal, plus storage and disposal of the carcas! (sp) Thom -- > The number...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:26:19 -0500
  Vanagon Diesel/Conversion Parts 1- Flywheel- $316 1- Oil Pan- $109 1- Pickup Tube- $80 2- Rubber Mounts for engine carriers- $99 each ($198...
• fwd: Urgent - Need Help for Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:24:19 -0700
  ...car cover<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Volkswagen+car+cover&w1=Braun+syncro&w2=Volkswagen+car+cover&w3=Volkswagen+parts&w4...
• Re: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 95 20:53:02 EDT
  ...stock the cast iron parts for these years - just the muffler.....DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6...
• Re: New Mexico VW Parts Place........
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 14:14:11 -0400
  Hi all, I talked w/ Tom Brouillette (who lives in Alb.) off-line about his thoughts on New Mexico VW Parts Place.here are...