Our only VW dealer in the state in Arkansas's parts department stocks little more than the Vanagon oil filters, but then it is a microscopic lot and shop, sharing space with mazdas. Every time I have special ordered parts from them, they have arrived the next day. Figured the high prices on their parts helped cover the next day air charges from the Florida warehouse! With an upcoming engine overhaul and some other work needed, I will be supporting our list vendors in a big way and I try to spread the wealth as best I can. I am fortunate to have the VW dealer 10 minutes from my house, a foreign car parts house 15 minutes away, and a really savvy independent VW mechanic within jogging distance when the Millennium Falcon III dies in the backyard. I think I am Vanagon-blessed. Only downer is no junkyard around with Vanagons in it. Prolly less than than 50 of them in the entire state. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel -----Original Message----- From: Joe Romas <jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, November 04, 2000 6:12 PM Subject: Re: Follow up...Fuel tank leak
>Ron > > I just replied to your last post I just got. I agree about the VW >dealers. Mine orders on Friday and recieves them late Monday. They'll have >the "bleeder" for my 84 that BD lost the order on. > >Joe > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <rhill@ANIMAL.MYLINK.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 6:38 PM >Subject: Follow up...Fuel tank leak > > >> Volks, >> >> I replaced the pressure equalization hose and the two tees today. What >> took me two days last weekend took me less than two hours today. >> >> I was right, the tee under the drivers seat was cracked. All is well now. >> No leaks, no gas smell. Life is good!! >> >> When I bought my vanagon last year I thought the only place to get repair >> parts was the list vendors. During this ordeal I have learned that my >> local VW dealer is very helpful. They get a parts shipment on Friday of >> each week and if you place your order by Wednesday you have your parts for >> the weekend with no shipping charge. The parts I have ordered so far have >> been slightly less that list vendor prices. No slam on the list vendors, >> they are very nice folks trying to make a living, just a statement of >fact. >> >> The parts person at my local VW dealer is a cute little single lady who >has >> taken and interest in my Westy but, that has nothing to do with the above >> statement. >> >> Ron Hill >> 81 Westy >> Macon GA >> |
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