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  • NGK part number for 3-electrode spark plug
    Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 20:06:58 -0600
    Answering my own query - the NGK interchange for the Bosch W7DTC is BP6ET - $2.99 each @ Pep Boys or Checker Auto. -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:22:27 -0700
    ...1 237 000 039 > Plug to suit Bosch 3 pin TPS. Also suits Bosch 3 pin igniter modules and 3 > pin air regulators. > > > > > Enlarge...
  • Bosch #s for a deisel starter? Maybe..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 1 Sep 2017 11:19:19 -0700
    ...or maybe "D" Is there a reference for Bosch #s anywhere, or can anyone point out the least expensive or "best" place to get...
  • spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 18:23:59 -0400
    ...anyway, i took the plugs out and they are Bosch W8DC. most vendors sell the W7CC or WR7CC. bus-boys.com shows a W7DTC...
  • Upcoming Maint
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:12:09 -0400
    ...Fuel Filter - Orig Equip Bosch/Mahle, Metal Canister Type Tune Up Kit - Spark Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Condensor, Points - All OEM Bosch/Beru ('85) Oil...
  • Re: Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Tue, 1 Oct 2019 11:21:47 -0700
    ...Bosch Group 41 Battery under $100 > > Crazy good news! I called, and got my order all in place with Pep Boys for the Bosch...
  • Re: need '84 Vanagon distributor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 19:53:28 -0400
    ...Dealer new Bosch: $509 Crown from Bosch distributor: $190 Beck Arnley from Parts store $135 A-1 Cardone from Checker $136 used from a...
  • Bosch 2.1l MAF sensors $225
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Fri, 5 May 2000 14:47:59 EDT
    Hey Volks, my parts guy just let me know that he has 10 Genuine Bosch MAF sensors (Brand new, not rebuilt) for $225 US...
  • Re: Buzzing Fuel Pump, Corn Free Fuel... I lied
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 3 Mar 2016 10:04:42 -0800
    The OEM Bosch 69414 pump is on the bottom of that page for $99. Bosch invented the turbine fuel pump, stick with the best...
  • Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:16:22 -0500
    That's pretty much what goes wrong with all Bosch ECUs. It's amazing that they are so reliable that solder fractures finally do...
  • Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:29:38 -0600
    ...So is it worth the extra money? My Bosch fuel pump is > working fine now, but I like to travel with a spare. > > https...
  • Re: ECU needed for '87 Syncro (Bosch 025 906 022 D)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:05 -0700
    ...ECU needed for '87 Syncro (Bosch 025 906 022 D) >I was told the same thing, that the TA and the newer Bosch 025...
  • Re: Motorcycle headlight conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:16:19 -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: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:09:48 -0700
    ...If he is offering Rebuilt By Bosch >> parts but not telling the Official Bosch Rebuilt part number for the >> item then we can't...
  • Generic Wiring of Bosch O2 Sensor/ Cat implode
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:24:05 -0500
    ...it came from AUS with an AC brand O2 sensor and the local Advance Auto parts guy cross referenced a Bosch unit to comply...
  • Re: Need quick answer... how many connections to 2.1 alternator?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:11:17 -0700
    I always say, get the real Bosch rebuild. Any rebuilder can have a bad one but the Bosch rebuilds, rebuilt by Bosch and in...
  • Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 01:04:26 PDT
    Does Bosch make silver spark plugs? Does anyone know anything about these? >From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com> >In a message dated 8/26...
  • Re: Im back with a 1984 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 2 Mar 1999 09:52:03 -0500
    ...genuine Bosch. (This price will probably go up to more like $149 when my distributor's current stock runs out, though, because Bosch has...
  • Re: missing van/plug wire question/tri sport camp
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:24:08 -0500
    ...What plug wires should I get, and where best to get them? I would get the Bosch. I tried a misc. brand on my...
  • Re: Veggy sytle(sic.).
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:22:17 -0700
    vegetarian = poor hunter Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Bosch" <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002...
  • 022D ECU ?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:24:11 -0700
    ...I just pulled it out and looked at it and the only lable is a b&w Bosch label that shows the date of...
  • Re: Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:23:45 -0800
    Guys? what's wrong with Bosch pilot fog lights? You'd like mine, brand new, and I liked the price-$11.00. I found...
  • Re: Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 20 May 2010 19:30:49 -0700
    I've been using the Bosch 72150 filters on my 1.9 van for 18 years/160,000 miles with no problems. On Thu...
  • Re: Plugs...Platinums are junk!!!
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Thu, 14 May 1998 09:20:44 -0700
    Although I've had no problems with them, my engine rebuilder did mention for me to stay away from the Bosch Platinums. He did...
  • Re: gas filter, 81 air cooled
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:20:04 -0800
    I have, here in hand, Bosch pn F5030, that has all the dimensions to fit as well. -Dana- The Bus Depot wrote: > > > Note for...
  • Re: Splitfire plugs
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 06 Oct 95 08:50:23 CDT
    ...eh? i like them. :) i'm stoopid enough to pay $3.00 per plug for these Bosch (cause Bosch has been around for a...
  • Re: square headlight upgrade kit
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:32:27 +0100
    ...H1 5x7 High Beams Hella 57.50 DM = 35.00 USD H1 5x7 High Beams Bosch 63.00 DM = 38.00 USD H4 5x7...
  • Re: Buzzing fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:37:51 -0400
    ...Replaced original Bosch that > was also buzzing loudly 5 months ago. New one is Bosch too. No problems on > the new one until today...
  • Source for Bosch Driving Light??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:42:19 -0700
    Hey all, Anyone know where I might find a single Bosch Rallye 225 driving light? The transport company broke one in transit. Of course...
  • Re: Buzzing Fuel Pump, Corn Free Fuel... I lied
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 5 Mar 2016 11:12:56 -0500
    The Bosch pump used in our vans is not a turbine pump. It is a roller cell. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q...
  • Re: Coil-itis
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:14:05 -0400
    ...Sept 28, 2012 - New Bosch coil (270,965) replaced Beck Arnley (failed) Feb 8, 2014 - Replaced new Bosch Coil with spare (original coil) (279...
  • Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:37:12 -0700
    ...1) brand new 2.1 ECU--Bosch rev D 2) used 2.1 ECU--Bosch rev D 3) Triumph-Adler 1.2 ECU--attached...
  • Replacing starter: Bosch reman. VS "some other"
    Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:20:29 -0700
    ...My choices are a Bosch remanufactured, that probably won't get to me in time, or "knock off" from the local parts store. Will...
  • Re: High Cost of O2 Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Thu, 22 May 2003 19:21:30 -0400
    I just replaced mine a couple of weeks ago with a generic Bosch sensor, part number 13913, cost - $42.60 including tax from my...
  • Re: starter
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:30:59 -0400
    ...I have lots of experience with the Bosch Remanufactured starters and they are good for the most part. I can speak to that. I...
  • NVC:Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:07:09 -0800
    ...Since Bosch electrics rarely fail within a couple of years, they're banking that you're likely to have a different problem - one they...
  • Re: gas heater
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 01:07:57 EDT
    In a message dated 98-06-18 18:46:58 EDT, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << "Ebersp�cher", and your Bosch dealer should be able...
  • Re: O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 Dec 1996 18:18:12 -0500
    ...I now use only bosch sensors on the vanagon. Beck arnley sells a universal sensor that is bosch. It has worked well so far...
  • Re: problems with bosch platinum spark plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Apr 1996 20:05:02 -0400
    In a message dated 96-04-09 18:41:07 EDT, snuggles@vnet.ibm.com writes: >i put in bosch platinums this sunday....and...
  • Re: problems with bosch platinum spark plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:59 -0400
    In a message dated 96-04-09 18:41:21 EDT, snuggles@vnet.ibm.com writes: >i put in bosch platinums this sunday....and...
  • Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Thu, 20 May 2010 18:24:46 -0800
    ...I cant tell of the 72150 Bosch will be safe for the vanagon, but it was called out as the correct filter at Shucks...
  • Bad Fuel? (long)
    Historical mailing list - John Franklin
    Mon, 22 Sep 1997 11:32:23 +0000
    ...I know the Alfa becomes very sputtery and unhappy with lower octane/detergent fuel (it too has Bosch electronic fuel injection), but I haven...
  • Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:18:48 EDT
    ...ORG writes: > What plugs did the rep reccomend? I am running Bosch Tri-electrode supers > in my 2.1 and it seems to eat...
  • The Bosch Fuel Injection book by Robert Probst
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:15:21 -0400
    Found The Bosch Fuel Injection book by Robert Probst for $8.95 at http://discountautorepairmanuals.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv Good Luck and Drive Safely...
  • Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:16:33 -0400
    At 06:06 PM 8/3/2008 -0700, Mike Elliott wrote: >The Triumph-Adler ECU, or the Bosch ECU? or both? It would have...
  • Re: Bosch books
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Oct 95 20:32:01 CDT
    On Wed, 11 Oct 95 20:20:50 CDT <mbushore@icaen.uiowa.edu> said: > Someone mentioned something about Bosch books >(stop me if I...
  • Re: early or late 81? (looking for starter)
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:18:40 -0700
    ...Vanagon Manual Transmission, 1981 Air Cooled Bosch SR87X (091 911 023) To Vin 25-B-093610 Bosch SR19X (091 911 023 A) Vin 25...
  • Re: Oil Filters
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:58:28 -0700
    ...Sometimes, it means a dead motor sooner rather than later, as most of the filters, including Bosch oil filters, are designed to be cheap...
  • Re: Plugs...The best plugs around
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Wed, 13 May 1998 01:34:01 EDT
    ...You know the one's that Bosch makes. Thanks, Joe >> The bosch part # is W7 DTC. Michael M. 87 syncro. (They are the absolute...
  • Re: Electrical Wire Gauge Conversion Tables URL
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 14 Dec 2001 03:51:20 -0500
    ...40) has a full set of calculations, as does the Bosch Automotive Handbook. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
  • Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:09:21 -0500
    ...a big diff in $ between Bosch and Mann filter. (I > wanted to return a part to supplier of Bosch filter so > was going to...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:57:03 -0800
    ...It was all BOSCH equipment failures. The 401X failure was an internally malfunctioning "solenoid" right out of the box from "Peggy". BOSCH Customer service...
  • Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:13:21 -0800
    I have been using the Bosch wipers as sold by BowWow for all the cars and vans for years now here in the temperate...
  • Re: P/N 021 906 031?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 22:11:22 -0800
    ...Early 92 VR6 Passats (also w/Digifant) used Bosch 0280 150 929 thru VIN 31-N-120000 or Oct 91. Unfortunately, the Bosch interchange...
  • for all the New People: bosch fuel injection info
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Thu, 15 Sep 94 11:41:00 CDT
    sometime back in this summer, i put out a bunch of data from a bosch fuel injection catalog (gasoline AND diesel). most everybody has...
  • 75 amp relay
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:01:10 -0700
    Personally, I like the Bosch name. As I posted in my article on auxiliary battery relays last March 10, I bought the Bosch 75...
  • Re: Low Alternator Voltage
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 21:37:28 -0700
    ...Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> > > > >I found this web page that outlines replacing the BOSCH internal voltage > >regulator with an external Ford until. This...
  • Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Steve D
    Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:20:43 -0800
    At 05:05 PM 11/3/2004, Jim Thompson wrote: >Technically, Bosch does not offer a "universal" 3 wire sensor (at least one >doesn...
  • Re: Buzzing fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:07:19 +0000
    ...Replaced original Bosch that was also buzzing loudly 5 months ago. New one is Bosch too. No problems on the new one until today...
  • Bosch O2 Info
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17:01 -0700
    ...I found this pdf http://www.bosch.com.au/content/language1/downloads/Section_a.pdf pretty informative. Some of the info should apply to...