In a message dated 5/9/00 11:15:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, 
Eric.Giroux@NRC.CA writes:

> Folks,
>  
>  That part does not punch in the computer.  You have to add the color code
>  (Black only, 01C) for it to be valid: 251 259 133A 01C.
>  
>  It is $8.25 here in Canada.
>  
>  When I start ordering parts like this, is it time to sell the damn beast?
>  Does she has too strong of a hold on me?
>  
>  �ric
>  

No, no, no!  This is a Very Good Sign!  Consider everything that is NOT wrong 
with your Vanagon, such as head leaks, the 3rd/4th synchro problem, etc.  If 
your biggest concern with your van is over a relatively minor vent cover, 
then it's running remarkably well.

Rusty J.
'80 Westy -- 75,000 miles on the original Air-cooled German Hamster 
(running on a treadmill cleverly disguised as the cooling fan and intake 
screen...) 

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>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Bulley [mailto:gmbulley@bulley-hewlett.com]
>  > Sent: 9 mai, 2000 10:04
>  > To: 'Giroux, Eric'; Vanagon (E-mail)
>  > Subject: Vent Block-off Part Number, was: venting question
>  > 
>  > 
>  > #251 259 133 A  From a 1982 US Federal Westfalia.
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