>The only real question I have: are there any part number differences between European and NA?? (I know there are between Passats, for example) >If so, then having the North American EKTA does make sense, and maybe I >should stop converting the Euro one and start using the NA one. >If not, then the Euro EKTA will do just fine. I have both NA and Euro version of ETKA, after browsing both, I have noticed that the Euro version shows some part numbers the NA version doesn't show and vice versa. I have NOT noticed any part numbers which contain different characters or prefixes between the Euro and NA versions regarding the Vanagon. My conclusion is either will work and part supecessions are rare for this car (Vanagon); now if you're talkin' a newer Passat or Beetle, that is something different since they are current production. I agree that part numbers for the Vanagon will most likely dissappear rather than be supeceded. If you need either version of ETKA I have, please let me know by p-mail. (Euro through '89 - NA through '01) Also, the Euro version shows Euro options not available in North America, i.e. those taillights with the integrated foglight part numbers. If browsing either version you may notice when clicking on a part that the part number is no longer available or "unknown", browse the other version and it may show you the part number that was "unknown" in the other version. Weird but I almost understand it since I work at Deere which has it's own Parts Catalogue with the same weirdness. Jeff Birk |
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