Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:04:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <x2qeccfedcc1003310900q131fde07v68c3842d85fa1be4@mail.gmail.com>
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I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about all of the Vanagon drivers in
BC, Washington and Oregon.

On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Well, you are lucky, Jake.  I RELY on the list vendors in my neck of the
> woods.  Air-cooled parts are available here, tho. I second that NAPA is the
> best in a pinch and usually available in warehouse same day or next at
> latest.
> I also agree with Ken regarding planning your maintenance ahead.  Shipping
> can be a big chunk of your purchase if you need it quick.  I also feel a
> responsibility(misplaced? I'm not sure) to patronize the list vendors since
> the lines of communication are already open and I feel that they really know
> our vehicles and are not likely to steer you wrong.  Again, maybe I am naive
> in this respect.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Jake de Villiers <
> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey Ken, here in the northwest where Vanagons are plentiful and driven
>> daily, parts are readily available at the local parts store or dealer.
>>
>> Online parts purchases are optional, not necessary.
>>
>> Jake
>>
>>
>>
>


--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

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