I blanched when I found out what the local VW dealer wanted to replace this piece of plastic (cover alone not available; have to buy the whole unit). So, I did a little research and found out that all three of these inlets are manufactured in the USA. It may cost you around $30, but it's a far cry from the $100 or so that VW wants for the exact same part. Check out the following website for info: http://www.deltasix.com/
>Yeah ,Those thingys always break and get lost, is >there a good >alternative? > >Phil 84' westy > >--- Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> wrote: >> > The cover flap on my city water inlet is broken >> and missing. Does anyone have >> > a good used one they could sell me? >> > Thanks >> > >> > Ken Hunter >> > 82 Westy 1.9D >> > 84 Jetta 1.5D >> > >> Ken, >> Me, too. >> HA HA HA HA >> You look long time for that deal GI! >> :> >> >> -- >> Stephen Steele >> Chillicothe OH >> '91 Caravelle Hans >> '84 Westfalia Fritz >> '81 Diesel Rabbit "rusted pinion gear cover peed all >> the tranny fluid >> out....only $26 for a new one >> though...it's a great ride" > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. >http://auctions.yahoo.com/ -- Ray Reinhard 232 Navigator Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 438-5198 |
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