Date:         Thu, 3 Apr 2003 05:41:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      A curious part
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I recently received a small parts order from a popular
vendor and was surprised by one of the hydraulic
cylinders. On one side of the casting appeared the
logo of "FTE", evidently makers of "FAG" parts, a
respected OEM supplier for Volkswagen.
On the other side of the casting however, had once
resided the familiar VW and Audi logos, but both of
which have obviously been removed from the cylinder by
use of a grinding machine.

My question, quite simply, is why?

Is this a New-Old-Stock part from VW?
Is it a part which for some reason met FAG's quality
standards but not VW's?

Would appreciate if any listmembers or vendors could
provide enlightenment.

Thanks,

Jeff Earl
1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi"



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