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  • Re: syncro oem rims
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 19:43:00 EST
    In a message dated 3/31/03 2:49:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > << what are "syncro oem rims"? the...
  • Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:36:49 -0700
    ...Ditto the term OEM replacement, The specs are properly referred to as OE not OEM. And the term should be OE replacement not OEM...
  • Re: syncro oem rims
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:42:46 EST
    In a message dated 3/31/03 10:28:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << what are "syncro oem rims"? the...
  • Re: Oettinger ...
    Historical mailing list - William Warburton
    Mon, 11 Jul 94 9:16:58 GMT
    Hi, Information about Oettinger. > As many know, Oettinger is the big aftermarket VW company that makes the big > 6 cylinder motors for the Vanagon...
  • Re: Choice of Plug wires
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 23:54:30 EST
    ...By definition, "OE" cannot be used interchangeably with "OEM". The only thing that can be said of OEM parts compared to OE parts is...
  • Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:52:16 -0600
    ...I wonder which manufacturer these oems came from. busdepot lists a "best quality" german pagid/per for $30, an "oem" sachs mintex for $32...
  • Re: Choice of Plug wires
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 08:36:40 -0500
    Wrong! I get OE VW parts all the time (has the VW logo on it etc) from my different wholesale suppliers. The only thing...
  • Re: OEM *IS* Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:28:32 EST
    ...Basically, it is a OEM part that has been defaced for non-OEM sales. >> That certainly is a possibility. Although, another possibly is that...
  • Just unearthed some goodies............
    Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
    ...Diesel Vanagon oil pans - new OEM. 23. Diesel accelerator cables. 24. OEM Blaupunkt 4" speakers. 25. Diesel injectors OEM. 26. Inter-coolers OEM as...
  • Re: syncro oem rims
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:42:14 EST
    In a message dated 3/31/03 4:43:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw writes: << yes, and the "2wd oem wheels" are the...
  • Re: Febi Cam Folowers
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:07:34 -0400
    Rey, the Febi lifters are not OE in design for the Vanagon (in other words if you sit a Febi lifter and an original...
  • Oetiker clamps
    Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
    Tue, 8 Aug 2006 19:15:17 -0700
    Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would prefer to...
  • Re: Oettinger Letter In German
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Oct 1994 09:16:12 -0700
    Derek - basically the German on your Oettinger letter is telling you that Oettinger states they are the German manufacturer of the equipment you possess...
  • Oettinger fog/driving lights
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:11:06 -0800 (PST)
    Last summer Derek Drew talked about the Oettinger light kit that installs in the sheet metal between the lower grill and turn signal (vanagon...
  • NVC - cellphone batteries
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:54:34 -0400
    ...The high end being for OEM purchased from Samsung or Verizon or something, $1 being for non-OEM purchased off the web. There are...
  • Re: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 18:31:18 -0500
    May have also been a reject by OEM standards but good enough for after market sales? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Oetiker clamps
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 8 Aug 2006 22:28:44 -0400
    ...Oetiker clamps Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would...
  • OEM Vanagon mudflaps for sale, westy style, fit all vans
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:08:34 EDT
    i have a set of 4 (fronts, rears) oem westy style mudflaps for the vanagon.. fit all vans. also have a set of 2...
  • Pro Bono for Whomever Does Pro Bono
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:17:27 EDT
    ...The OE parts are branded with the car company's trademark, while the OEM parts are identified with the OEM's trademark. Now, for...
  • �ber rare Oettinger WBX flat 6 vana gon engine FS
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:44:01 EST
    check this out..super rare.......this was built by Oettinger - the german tuner - for the vanagon..it even comes w/ the Oettinger gauges in...
  • Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Jul 1998 11:20:22 EDT
    In a message dated 98-07-14 09:16:58 EDT, drew@INTERPORT.NET writes: << The Oettinger 6 cylinder motor is essentially the same...
  • Re: rear hatch gas shock lifespan?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 00:41:38 -0100
    > are yours the Suspand brand, or the OEM ones. Someone said the > Suspand ones are Suspect, but to get two OEM right sided ones...
  • Re: syncro oem rims
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:26:19 EST
    In a message dated 3/31/03 8:17:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, amphibious6@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > need a set of syncro oem...
  • Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:18:18 -0500
    At 05:49 PM 11/8/2007, Roger Sisler wrote... >I am looking for stainless steel tie downs that are cast in OEM style...
  • Re: Better Cat converters: OEM or aftermarket?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:10:54 -0400
    I prefer the Emico units as they truly fit like OEM, including appearance. They are not OEM though. They appear to have more flow...
  • Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:30:57 -0400
    At 08:19 PM 8/23/2013, Dennis Haynes wrote: >with their muffler or the OEM design. Their muffler is a little bit loud...
  • Re: OEM Vanagon mudflaps for sale, westy style, fit all vans
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:20:59 -0500
    ...How much for the set of 4? Marshall Ruskin >i have a set of 4 (fronts, rears) oem westy style mudflaps for the vanagon...
  • OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:02:32 -0800
    ...Basically, it is a OEM part that has been defaced for non-OEM sales. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
  • Re: 5- and 6-cylinder VW vans, 4 disk br
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:37:21 +0300
    ...Original Oettinger Ordering numbers are: For regular Vanagons: OE 350 601 00 DM 3,600.00 For Syncros : OE 350 602 00 DM 4...
  • Lowering the EV or Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Jan 1997 18:51:14 +0200
    ...EV 30mm to 40mm 4 shocks; 2 springs OE 410 018 00 DM 1,329 Vanagon 35mm 4 shocks; 4 springs OE 443 021...
  • OEM : definition of acronyms
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:25:15 EDT
    two people recently emailed me and asked what OEM stands for: Original Equipment (of the) Manufacturer. (ie, factory, or stock) NOS means New Old...
  • Re: Better Cat converters: OEM or aftermarket?
    Historical mailing list - David J
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:19:28 -0700
    There is a very large difference in catalytic converters between OEM and aftermarket. OEM cats are more effective at their job protecting the environment...
  • Oettinger Parts Orders
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Oct 1994 03:20:43 -0400
    ...This changes everything about the feasibility of buying those ultra exotic and valuable Oettinger parts.
  • 73-79 Van Parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Apr 1996 21:27:02 -0700
    ...Starter/Alternator Wiring Harness (new OEM)) Brown OEM Curtain Set includes front curtains Curtain Rod Set (OEM) Rear Hatch Bug Screen (like new) Tailight...
  • Re: Wheel alternatives...
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:31:49 -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...
  • OE Audi wheels specs
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:08:35 -0400
    ...http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/wheels/15-16-audi-wheels-5x112.htm http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/wheels/17-audi-wheels-oem-5x112.htm...
  • Re: skylight replacemnt
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
    Mon, 7 Jun 2010 23:04:11 -0600
    ...The OEM is double pane. This may reduce condensation, not really much for insulation. Past that, I can't think of a reason to...
  • Oettinger & 2.5 litre Vanagon Motors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 13:22:15 -0500
    Tom, Before talking about Oettinger, did you see that post from Brian in the Netherlands? He had a company called Bernard Ahnendorp Sport selling...
  • Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:33:41 -0500
    > This system is nice because it bolts right up, no problems. > This system is made by Dansk which I believe where the OE supplier...
  • OEM vanagon Westy LF mudflap for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:05:30 EDT
    i have a OEM Vanagon westy LF mudflap for sale. $60 shipped in the US..
  • Re: OEM mudflap question
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:14:34 -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...
  • Needing a Bra
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:16:52 -0700
    Just had my Bus Depot order for a new OEM bra cancelled as item is NLA. Opinions wanted on the best replacement. It's...
  • Re: French Syncro Club-Oettinger TD engine
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Dec 1996 00:45:41 -0500
    Philippe, I am interested in info on the Oettinger TD engine with intercooler. The standard 1.6 TD motor has 70 ps? What is...
  • Re: Igntion coil failure
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:18:53 EDT
    ...All I was saying was that if you had the OE wires with the OE cap, the replacement coil could mean a new set...
  • Canvas Replacement ?? OEM Quality ?? Three Window??
    Historical mailing list - First Name Last Name
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:32:43 -0700
    I need a source for high (OEM) quality replacement canvas. Must be grey color with white screens. I would prefer a 3 window canvas...
  • Re: Bus Depot Report
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:56:13 -0700
    > Hi Guys, > > Richard here from OE VeeDub (OE stands for Original Equipment). Some of you .......... > Richard Davies & Don't pay attention to the Dormmobile...
  • Re: skylight replacemnt
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Tue, 8 Jun 2010 06:45:40 -0400
    ...The OEM double panel is great for trapping little bugs and tend to crack. With the loss of heat/cool ect.. in other parts...
  • Re: Side mirror comparisons & questions
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 20 Mar 2003 13:56:52 -0500
    > My other options are to get those OEM Hagus > ones off of ebay or the after market ones through Bus Depot > at the same...
  • Re: fuel hose crimping tool
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:46:58 -0400
    Mike Collum wrote: > I use end cutting pliers to crimp the Oettinger style clamps. Oops! ... Those are indeed Oetiker style clamps. Mike
  • Oettinger Flat 6's
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Jun 1997 11:01:28 +1000 (EST)
    ...All Oettinger gear is good quality but very expensive.According to them, an Oettinger 6cyl WBX costs about DM45,000 ...Gott im Himmel!!! Go...
  • Re: Window trims on my '87
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:19:37 EDT
    ...anyhow, all the prices are about the same, i believe that OE Veedub is the cheapest and has OEM german rubber. His number is...
  • for sale: vanagon factory OEM CRUISE CONTROL system
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:45:30 EDT
    for sale: vanagon factory OEM cruise control system. includes stalk on steering wheel, wires, relays, etc. $285 chris se pa
  • Re: OEM mudflap question
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:20:32 -0700
    Hey Stacy, Unfortunately "OEM" doesn't mean it was made to OE spec. It just means that the parts manufacturer is a supplier to...
  • Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 3 Feb 2004 05:09:43 EST
    Andrew, Some people collect T3's, Oettinger and otherwise, for the same reason some people collect fossilized shells. BenT
  • Re: OEM vs Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 17:45:17 -0600
    ...Jim On Feb 17, 2005, at 5:31 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > May have also been a reject by OEM standards but good enough...
  • Re: Oettinger Flat 6's
    Historical mailing list - John Welsh
    Thu, 26 Jun 1997 21:40:40 +0000
    Stephen and Listees, Can you or anyone else out there tell us more about the Oettinger high-performance chips for waterboxers, and the 2...
  • 15" Oettinger Alloys F.S.
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:56:54 -0700
    Hi Volks, If any one's interested I am selling off a nice set of the Oettinger 15" alloy wheels. These were originally made...
  • syncro oem rims
    Historical mailing list - alex bayer
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:13:11 +0000
    need a set of syncro oem rims for sale _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com...
  • Re: OEM rubber covered waterproof crimpon connectors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 12 May 2015 23:08:27 -0400
    Most of those OEM grommets are still available from the (st)dealer. There are very good push on/ring terminals available aftermarket. Some have...
  • OEM Vanagon mudflaps and front Spoiler for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 12:02:14 EDT
    i have a set of 4 OEM style vanagon mudflaps for sale, 2 front, 2 back, used, but in excellent shape. i also have...