Robert, you don't need to order from Van Cafe.  I have all you need in stock right here in Ontario.  See my <www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm> webpage.  I can ship to you in Nova Scotia and usually you'll have it in two days.  I use Canada Post Expedited Service.  Now, that said, since I'm away for a few months my guy at home, Stewart, may take a bit longer to ship as he needs to get over to the shop, find the part and pack and ship it.  I do certainly have that O-ring you're looking for:  O-ring, breather tower to block, N 901 061 01 -  $2.71   Also, since your now in Nova Scotia you should know about Jeff Hogue's <http://www.jeffsoldvolkshome.com>

On 2013-01-03, at 7:39 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> Like the subject says; I'd like to try to source these (or something
> suitable) at Car Quest or Napa or the like instead of having to order them.
> I live in Nova Scotia now ... I'll miss ordering from Van Cafe and getting
> it in two days. : /
> 
> I actually have a heater core o-ring somewhere in one of these moving
> boxes, but it might be warm again here before I find it. It was something
> like -17C here today ... There's something else I miss already about the
> SoCal desert, but I can't quite put my finger on it ...  : )

       Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from December 14 until March 30, 2013.  Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual.  I will always be available for contact by E-mail.  If you phone your call will be addressed by Stewart Ferguson here and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by E-mail. Details of this adventure are on our Travel Blog: http://frankcondelli.com/travels/

Cheers,    
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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