On 3/12/05 20:20, "Greg Potts" <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> wrote:

> 
> There are a lot of parts out there that I **Know** this to be
> verified... the original shifter bushings on an aircooled bus last much
> longer than the replacements available. Same thing applies to a lot of
> seals and cables, and most of what comes from Brazil.

A lot of the OEM rubber parts for the vanagon were made in brazil and india.
On seals, the brand that VW uses makes their seals all over the world.  I
have gotten the same seal with two different country stickers on them in the
same shipment.  Same brand name though.  I have even gotten engine mounts in
that were made in two countries.  The left from india and the right from
brazil.  Both with the VW emblem and part number on them in VW packing.
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