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• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:49:09 +0000
  ...I'm "T"-ing the >OEM >line over and into the rear bench by going in through the electrical hole >that was used to...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:43:45 -0700
  You may not be able to find the OEM hose, but a large vacuum hose or standard, more flexible, low pressure fuel hose should...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 08:57:53 -0500
  ...Note that the connector on the liftgate side is a hole rather than a socket as per OEM. Causes chafing. Oooh that smarts. Also...
• Re: Tim's problem??
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 18:43:57 EST
  ...What's wrong with being satisfied with OE?? >> Nothings WRONG with OE, just as there's nothing wrong with anyone elses desire to build...
• Re: Distilled water eats copper? SOME VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:13:21 EDT
  ...I was looking to purchase an Oettinger Wasserboxer 6 until my contact warned me that the Oettingers are just as prone to the same...
• for sale: white doors complete!! , grey velour door panels, Carat door spkrs & more!!!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:58:56 -0500
  ...seals.....no rust or dents.....Southern Cal vehicle---$200 each (2) OEM velour door panels from a 91 Carat w/ power windows and power...
• Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:56:30 -0400
  > I believe Boston Bob recommended a LUK clutch > I do not use anything like LUK or any other brand.. > just OE type Sachs clutches...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:17:36 -0400
  ...came from > a World Pac distribution facility. > > I even used OEM-type crimp (Oettinger) clamps. Gawd what a > frustration.... > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > -- Sent...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 14 May 2015 12:09:58 -0700
  ...Only they know which. > > Or, of course, a different company could be counterfeiting the OE > part. But assuming Kostal are indeed the OEM it...
• Re: Bun Warmer ---> Was Re: Seat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 18:18:20 -0500
  ...One of their products has a multi- >> dial switch, much like the OEM VW switch. Similar, but not identical. >> Those similarities are annoying. Physically...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:10:13 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > There is a huge difference between OE and OEM... > > OE stands for "Original Equipment" > > OEM stands...
• Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:57:01 -0500
  ...After ~300k miles of dealing with the OE starter on three different vans I'm an evangelist for your adapter and this starter. It...
• Re: Brake Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 21:21:07 EST
  ...http://www.msdsinc.com/vanagon1.htm >>�OEM rotors, cross-drilled for excellent cooling and braking >>�OEM pads and shoes >>�Aircraft quality stainless steel brake...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 15:04:33 -0400
  On Sun, 6 Jun 1999 01:34:56 -0700 Alain Thibault <alain@INTERGATE.BC.CA> writes: >> What is the OEM equipment in terms of...
• Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 01:49:27 -0700
  ...88 Westy ======== Example ======== Bosch Alternator Model # BS65006 OE Model # 0-120-465-006 Lester # 13417 Reference # OEM CAR# 3523420-2 Specifications Application Adj. Ear...
• VANAGON SYNCRO 15" S. AFRICA OEM WHEELS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Daniel
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 09:01:02 -0400
  ...AFRICA OEM WHEELS FOR SALE DESCRIPTION: After donating my '86 vanagon syncro to the Red Cross I have five 15"X6" VW S. Africa...
• Re: Left Front OE Mudflaps, any for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:50:03 -0400
  ...Time, > > kimspringer@RCN.COM writes: > > > > > >> Anyone have a front left side OE Mudflap they would like to sell? Email > >> me. > >> > >> > > > > ditto.. im looking for...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:57:50 +0000
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• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:27:34 -0400
  When is someone going to do a twin Oettinger(sp?) flat-6 van. :D
• Re: Winkler/Oettinger brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:35:44 -0500
  Michael - Uh, what's the problem with stock brakes on the Vanagon? BOB '85GL
• model 165 035 180c
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:44:22 -0400
  model 165 035 180c radio cassette player for sale oem equipment for vanagon Darrel
• Re: O2 sensor substitute
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:00:52 -0400
  ...Here's the one I got: >>> >>> http://www.oextrabrand.com/web_app/oex_bgbulk.aspx >>> >>> In that the Westy performed flawlessly and the mileage...
• Re: Tim's problem??
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 20:34:47 -0500
  ...You don't have to be satisfied with OE when other options are available. People that have the talent and motivation to strive for...
• OE VW floor mats
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 23:57:15 +0000
  ...Log on to <A href="http://www.oeveedub.com">www.oeveedub.com</A> to check. I didn't see them listed, perhaps you'll...
• Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:10:48 +0000
  ...As a former owner of a 1967 Mustang, and having purchased both OEM Ford parts and foreign made repro parts for that car, the...
• Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:59:51 -0400
  OEM, a little more pricier, though http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-ignition-wire-set/ignition-wire-set-w-oe...
• Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:45 -0500
  ...source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps? ROFL... I thought you'd be the guy. JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > anyone know where to get...
• 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...
• RE: Big Motor Homework/Syncro Glitch--Oettinger, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  06 Nov 1995 09:46:09 EST
  ...Some of these conversions, specifically the Audi non-turbo 5, are similar in HP to the Oettinger 4 cyl. engine. Tom F. 90 Syncro...
• 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...
• About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:04:38 +0000
  Some guy was having Major fuel leak at fuel rail (on Facebook, Vanagon Owners Group); he had a mixture of Oetiker Clamps and smooth...
• Re: Winkler/Oettinger brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 17:45:09 -0800
  ...the following is not for the faint of heart!): > >______________________________________________________________________ >The Oettinger brake assembly consists of 4 disc brakes (ventilated fronts) >with solid brake calipers...
• 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: WTB: OE Front Rubber Mat Black / Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:16:25 -0500
  > I am in need of the OE molded black rubber may that came > on late model non GL Vans. It is the heavy molded...
• 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: 3.6L Porsche hack job!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:24:03 +1300
  ...text roughly: > >Oettinger bus, Porsche change (Claer) 250PS 3,6l! Full equipment (climate, >seat heating, 6Einzelsitze electrically, Carat equipment, standheizung, >Oettinger Bremse+ expanders on...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:31 -0700
  ...If a company decided to re make that part to an OE spec it would then be an OEM. > OE - original equipment. > OEM - original...
• 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: Audi V8 inside a Crew Cab?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 13 May 2000 15:07:29 +0200
  ...The April issue of the German mag VW Speed had a feature on a veeerrrryyyy nice Carat with the Oettinger engine. If there is...
• 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: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:07:53 -0400
  ...Finally, Bosch's filter is not an OE filter if purchased in the USA. In some international markets they do supply an OE Vanagon...
• 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...