Date:         Tue, 27 Sep 94 11:00:56 PDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <schwarze@io.nosc.mil>
Subject:      Re: Solex Parts

J. Walker writes:
> 
> On Tue, 27 Sep 94 11:25:40 CDT <WiebeK@aol.com> said:
> >Anyone know of a source for Solex parts other than what's contained in the
> >rebuild kits?  I recently rebuilt one and it was missing a spring when I took
> >it apart.  No one (including dealer) has the spring or even says they can
> >order it.  Although, I wonder what the dealer would do if they were repairing
> >the vehicle and needed the spring or other part of the carb.  Recommend a new
> >carb?  Maybe...
> >Doesn't make sense that you can't get individual parts for these carbs -- or
> >can you?  You tell me...
> 
> there ARE people out there, but you have to find them. most of them are in
> southern california, so you'll have to find out where they advertise. if you
> have a large library nearby (especially a college library), go to the
> reference room and look through the telephone book yellow pages for cities
> like los angeles, san francisco, etc.

I'm in Southern Calif, and I have been getting so many requests for parts
that I'm thinking about opening up a used parts shop.  :)   I have four
extra solex carbs in the garage that I scavenge parts off of, so if you
tell me *exactly* what spring you need, I can probably get you one.  As
is my policy, it will cost you lunch... I eat cheap though.  :)
Joel, sorry for replying to you and not the original poster <WiebeK@aol.com>.

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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