Date:         Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:09:27 +1000
Reply-To:     hunnam <rayjen@PNC.COM.AU>
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From:         hunnam <rayjen@PNC.COM.AU>
Subject:      Re: Not another ETKA part  request
Comments: To: jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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Thanks Jimt

You are right on the money.  Appears thay come from a 1997 to 2000 model
Passat.  They are a really great looking Cover.  Struck a problem though,
they dont sit well on the front wheels.  Those dust caps sit out too far and
prevent the cover from seating correctly.  Result lost a cover.  Shame I
really like the look of the VW emblem on the wheels.

Talking to a mate of mine who owns a wrecking yard he suggested a set of
Audi covers.  Gave me a set and they fit perfectly clears the caps with room
to spare.

Oh well I now have a Vanagon,  powered by the 2.7 ltr Subaru flat 6 engine,
and sporting Audi hubcaps.  Now that is a talking point.

Thanks again for your help in looking it up for me.

Ray Hunnam
Penrith Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of jimt
Sent: Wednesday, 20 July 2005 10:52 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Not another ETKA part request


That part number (3B0 601 147 D)breaks out to "wheel trim" also available in
colors

3B0 601 149 D and 3B0 601 149 are wheel caps.  These shipped on Passat (used
2k year)  the "D" appears to have some kind of pattern stamped in as well as
the VW on it.  The plain does not have the additional stuff just the VW.
The "Dust caps" are a need part of the axel protection.  They also keep the
grease from escaping.
jimt