Date:         Fri, 4 May 2001 16:16:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Dorm <mark_hb@hotmail.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Dorm <mark_hb@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Buying a radiator
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Hey there, I've looked at Bus Depot and they have a German and a South
African Radiator to choose from. So whats the difference besides a few
dollars? Are there any improvements or changes in the SA version? Are they a
hotter climate (or are they too close to the South Pole?)?

Also does anyone have any experience with Wolfsburg Wholesale in Mountain
View? They can get me a radiator for 195 or thereabouts (they said that
because they're wholesalers that the price fluctuates with the dollars, like
I called him today and the price went up by 3 dollars. He said sometimes it
goes down to.....).

Are there any manufacturers of radiators for the Vanagon (I have a 91) to
avoid. I have no idea who the OEM was or if it was made in house. He said
his source would be European or Volkswagon of America. He said he supplies
to mechanics in the area.... I found his number in the phone book.

Also, I'm curious if anyone knows anything about Fred's Garage. Vanagon.com
gives them good review stating that the mechanics are all german trained.
Well, Fred's now retired and his two sons are now running the place, and the
german trained mechanics are long since gone. They come from Mexico these
days. So does anyone have any feedback good or bad?

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