A few years ago, I was looking for a new O2 sensor for my '84.  I called
around to several dealers who all quoted me the $118 until I called YBH VW
and the guy actually 'fessed up and said "it's $118, or you can buy our
generic for $39 and cut the wire."  hmmm. I wonder why none of the other
dealers let me in on this little secret...

Bryan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:Vanagon@VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of The
> Bus Depot
> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 1998 4:59 AM
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
>
>
> > Good news!  You can get a stock Bosch O2 sensor at German Parts &
> > Restoration for $118 + shipping...
>
> >  The counterman let me go through the Bosch book,
> > and I could not find any generic 3-wire sensor for the Vanagon...
>
> This is why it pays to deal with someone who knows Vanagons.  The cheaper
> Bosch equivalent is not listed in any of the Bosch books, yet it
> does exist.
> I also have the original Bosch for $118, but I have the "generic" one for
> $39.95.  It has a Ford style plug.  You simply cut it off, splice
> on the VW
> plug from your old one, and pocket the $80 savings.  The two sensors are
> completely identical other than the plug.  This is for an '86-up Vanagon;
> for an '83-85, the generic Bosch sensor is $10 cheaper.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>  The Bus Depot
>  http://www.busdepot.com
>  (215) 234-VWVW
>