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  • FW: Meet & Marry The Latin Goddess Of Your Dreams
    Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
    Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:38:44 -0700
    ...Alan Bosch [mailto:arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM] <mailto:[mailto:arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM]> Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 1:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Warm start problems
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Sat, 26 May 2001 11:18:28 -0400
    ...I have a Bosch Premium rebuild starter in my '84 and it is getting flaky after less than a year. Has anyone tried the...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Info
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 20:20:23 -0400
    At 06:46 PM 8/1/2001, Mark Ingalls wrote: >I wonder with the small Vanagon market if Bosch just supplies a regulator >that...
  • Red light rev?
    Historical mailing list - John Andrew
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:19:06 -0700
    ...It seems this is a symptom peculiar to Bosch systems. My vehicle at work, a Kassbohrer Pisten Bulley Snow Cat, has a Bosch system...
  • Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:45:53 -0800
    Ron, I notice you didn't mention the Bosch Platinum Quad plug below.... I also seem to remember you don't sell them on...
  • Re: Coil boil
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:11:46 -0600
    ...12-volt-bosch-w-hall-system-00041 > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-coil/coil-12-volt-bosch-w-hall...
  • Re: spark plugs, etc
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:28:10 EDT
    ...Wh= > ich one is best to get? > The Bosch W7DTC 3 prong plugs are by far the best. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
  • Re: bosch blue
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:43:44 -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...
  • Book Review: Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:59:57 -0700
    I picked up an interesting book this weekend on Bosch fuel injection. Here's a brief synopsis for anyone that might be interested in...
  • Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:37:57 EDT
    ...One used (Bosch p/n 13931) and the other brand new (Bosch p/n 13913). For the sake of brevity, I'll refer to...
  • bosch/hella P/N for PZ fogs?
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:19:27 -0800
    ...Hey, Dokadude, any progress on that? Patently certain Bosch/Hella did not do a special for such a small market. Al (fog season is...
  • Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:12:13 -0500
    ...For about twice the price, Van-Again and Bus Depot have a Bosch oxygen sensor with the connector. Has Bosch started making the sensors...
  • misfire when hot
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 3 Oct 2013 10:23:31 -0700
    ...Van has new NGK plugs, OEM wires, new Bosch rebuilt dizzy and a new Bosch coil, as well as recent Bosch cap and rotor...
  • Re: oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:39:49 -0400
    > I see everyone say to only use MANN or Mahle oil filters, > What about Bosch? Thanks -- Jim Newcomb > Bosch are fine too. In Canada...
  • Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 10:48:34 -0800
    ...After several calls, I finally got to a person at the Bosch R&D department who informed me that ALL of the Bosch sensors...
  • Re: Bentley/Bosch FI book
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 May 96 09:06:53 PDT
    ...In the front chapter is a list of applications of Bosch f.i. The make/model that has the most number of installations is...
  • Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:02:50 -0400
    What's the part number of the Bosch +4 Platinum plugs. My FLAPS always tells me that they don't make them for Vanagons...
  • Bosch Low Voltage Relay Kit
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 15:12:24 -0800
    Terry wrote, (Some time ago fellow listees asked whether they shipped in regards to the Bosch Low Voltage Relay Kit, so I asked them...
  • Ah, excuse me... (was: Re: Bosch Service Media)<F>
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 14:31:05 -0600
    ...Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) Rochester, NY
  • Re: oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:00:34 -0800
    ...in an attempt to >cut the cost on this replacement i saw that it was a four wire bosch >sensor, so i searched the...
  • Re: Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:12:08 -0500
    ...Brian, Even if I knew where to buy Bosch fog lights, I wouldn't tell you. I have had Bosch, Hella and Cibie auxillary...
  • Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:58:03 -0800
    I did an earlier post from the 1989 VW Parts Fiche this morning, but I do have a complete set of Bosch Product Data...
  • Re: early or late 81? (looking for starter)
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:58:03 -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: Alternator Deal.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:25:39 -0700
    ...Stan Wilder On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:55:39 -0400 Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> writes: > So why did a recent Bosch rebuild...
  • Re: Vanagon Fuel Pump Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 16:01:07 EDT
    ...Two different manufacturers are available - Bosch and Pierburg (I run a Pierburg on mine). Don't know where the Bosch is made at this...
  • O2 Sensor Part number
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:41:06 -0800
    The Vanagon specific Bosch generic three wire sensor part number is 21-156-8300. I paid $126 CDN, or approx. $85 US. Sincerely, Mark...
  • O2 Sensor Part number
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:41:06 -0800
    The Vanagon specific Bosch generic three wire sensor part number is 21-156-8300. I paid $126 CDN, or approx. $85 US. Sincerely, Mark...
  • Re: Fuel injector question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:01:28 -0600
    > No they do not. > > VW 023 906 031, Bosch 0280 150 116 > FITS: > Beetle w/FI 1.6 75-79 > Type 2 w/FI...
  • Re: Headlight upgrade issue
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:37:29 -0400
    > > I am still not clear about the difference between Hella and Bosch? > Both brands are good. There is little difference between the Hella and...
  • Re: Spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:20:11 +0000
    ...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: Gap of Sparks
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:16:49 -0800
    So what happens when the sparks you've got installed are not of the correct gap? I use only W7CCO by Bosch >From: Mike...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Recommendations for 83 WBX
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:03:34 -0400
    > I assume that Bosch is the way to go, but I see multiple > items listed as fitting my machine. Anyone know the Bently > part...
  • Re: missing van/plug wire question/tri sport camp
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:56:23 -0500
    Mike, Why not just put Bosch wires back in it? The new one's are guaranteed for life (who's I don't know...
  • Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 28 Jun 2003 18:38:11 -0400
    My Vanagon runs noticeably better on Bosch +4 Platinum plugs than on standard Bosch plugs. I got about 45K out of my last set...
  • Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:27:51 -0700
    ...They seem to work better than the last Bosch pair I bought. > > But, your problem might be that the wiper arms are tweaked and...
  • Re: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:44:50 -0600
    ...From Bosch Fuel Injections & Engine Management (see at http://www.rb.com/bosch/gfib/gfib.htm) ... "Another likely cause of trouble ... is air leaks...
  • Ultimate Starter Fix--
    Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
    Mon, 12 May 2003 20:15:05 -0400
    ...look at the diagram....from bosch... Plenty of room to do this without taking out the starter... Clean everything..electrical connections depend on CLEAN...
  • Re: Spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:29 -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: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:22:34 -0700
    ...It's actually a brand new Bosch distributor sold as rebuilt (Bosch does this a lot). ETKA actually does show the hall sender kit...
  • Re: rats... my alternator is junk.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 12:35:52 -0800
    The Turbobricks (Volvo) website has a how-to on fitting an external Ford regulator to the Bosch alternator. http://turbobricks.saliv8.com/mods/alternator...
  • Re: 85 vanagon spark plugs : another question -Remove Carefully
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:03:08 -0700
    The Bosch conversion is currently: W145T1 = W8AC = 7502 W145T30 = W8CC = 7504 W175T1 = W7AC = 7596 W175T30 = W7CC = 7598 W7CC0 (that's right - zero) does not...
  • Re: camper 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 8 Oct 1998 14:37:02 -0500
    ...Alan R Bosch/Sales/RA/Rockwell) Subject: camper 4 sale this 1990 vw camper with just 47,000 miles, auto--you must call Al...
  • Re: Bosch 2.1l MAF sensors $225
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 May 2000 15:58:24 EDT
    ...Brand new Bosch, dealer item. These retail for around $500 at the dealer so I can see why you are excited. You can see...
  • Re: 85 vanagon spark plugs : another question -Remove Carefully
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:29:22 -0600
    On 9/28/04 6:00 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > To add insault to injury, Bosch has changed there numbering system...
  • 8 Secretive Part Numbers For One Fuel Pump?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:42:35 -0500
    As far as I can determine, here are the part numbers for the same Vanagon Bosch Fuel pump: 0 580 463 016 0 580...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:56 -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: camper 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Thu, 8 Oct 1998 14:49:49 -0500
    ...Alan Bosch wrote: >Uncle Jerry Jess <vwstuff@USWEST.NET> on 10/08/98 02:37:54 PM > >Please respond to Uncle Jerry Jess <vwstuff...
  • Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:18:31 -0400
    ...Any thoughts or experience? I could bring a > Bosch from a '76. The fuel-injected busses ('76-up) and the Vanagons take the same...
  • Re: Hella E-Code lights with "City Light"?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:13:19 +1200
    >Does anyone know a good source for 7" round Hella E-code headlamps with the >"city light" bulbs like the Bosch units? Does Hella...
  • Re: which windshield wiper to get?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 09:14:04 -0700
    ...which windshield wiper to get? "SilBlade� has been formulated with a premium General Electric silicone elastomer" The Bosch blades on my 911 never lasted...
  • Distributor p/n #?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 2 May 2007 14:15:25 -0400
    ...a slightly different part number: 1985: Bosch 0237 022 045, VW 025 905 205K 1983-84: Bosch 0237 022 025, VW 025 905 205D...
  • Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
    Historical mailing list - Markov, Greg
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:30:21 -0700
    ...They had similar things to say about Bosch that you had about Champions. Personally, I installed OEM Bosch coppers into my '81 Rabbit Convertible...
  • Re: Loose coil wire
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 10:40:09 -0800
    I'm using Bosch, but don't have my reeseat. :( -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > Sounds like...
  • Re: Voltage Regulator
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 19:53:18 -0500
    ...Paul wanted $65 for the Bosch regulater and about $30 for a Hong Kong replacement. Burnsville VW wanted $56 for the Bosch. So, I...
  • Re: Bosch Service Media
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:16:50 -0800
    Doktor Tim wrote: > > Alas, cannot order on-line, must call 800 # or shoot a fax to order. > > http://www.boschservice.com/access/price.html...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:39:53 -0400
    ...Digifart MAF question not so Air Flow Meter 86-92 Vanagon B3130-13055 (Bosch) VW 025 906 301C Bosch 0 280 202 079 89...
  • Bosch H4 lights
    Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:07:37 EST
    ...I can get the 7" round or the 4X6" retangular Bosch H4 lights for $105 CDN a set, which converts to $70 US plus...
  • A word for Bosch H4 headlights
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 19:10:06 -0700
    I have them on my van They have "Bosch HCR E4 20" cast into the lens. They have the sharp cut-off and proper...
  • Re: Spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 17 May 2011 06:01:09 -0400
    I have been using Bosch W7DTC for years and found them to be the best overall plug for the 1.9 & 2.1 engines...
  • Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
    ...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 > Syncro Westfalia just chews through the stock Bosch Supers (w7cc0). VW > says 48000...