On 12/17/04 7:52 PM, "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> wrote:

> Volks,
> 
> I want to share an incredible vendor experience I had this week.
> 
> A member of our community needs some help getting a
> replacement engine installed in their Westy.
> 
> So a couple of us are working on a plan to help make this happen.
> 
> Get a Donor engine - DONE
> Get Parts needed for the install - READ THIS REPORT
> Get a Work Party or local shop to do the work - NO SOLUTION YET
> 
> I contacted Volks Cafe, explained the situation and that the cost
> would be covered by donations. I asked if they could give us a
> discount to help.
> 
> Here's my shopping List:
> 
> water pump, a/c, p/s, h20-alt belts, thermostat, thermostat oring
> 4 spark plugs, dist. Cap, dist rotor, wires, 4 meters of 7mm fuel
> line for entire engine area, 20 #2 fuel line clamps, injector
> seals small and large, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter,
> exhaust gasket set, exhaust hardware set
> 
> Instead Peter & Chris of Volks Caf� ....
> 
> DONATED EVERY PART / FREE OF CHARGE AND EVEN THREW IN SHIPPING
> 
> I have dealt with all the vendors on the list and found them all to
> be honorable, helpful and decent.
> 
> But at the very top of this group has always been Volks Caf�.
> 
> Their prices are excellent, their quality is first class and their
> Customer Service is unparalleled.
> 
> They are true VW Enthusiasts.
> 
> Please consider them as your "FIRST STOP FOR PARTS".
> 
> Volks Caf� ..... Thank You for your generous assistance
> and Merry Christmas to your incredible team.
> 
> 
> Larry Chase
> www.roadhaus.com
> 
> 
I still consider them a water boxer only site. They don�t recognize any
vanagon before 84. Have mentioned this to them at least three times.  Same
for several of us even though some of us have converted our vehicles.

Jimt