>The in-line control valve on the vaccum line to my brake >booster died, and not wanting to wait two weeks for my local VW >dealer to find out that they couldn't get it (yes, I'm a little >cynical about VW's vaunted customer service), I went to Autozone to >see what I could work out with their "Universal" parts rack. I >picked up a valve (the kind that's supposed to mount right on a >booster) for three bucks. My VW dealer flatly said "Forget it", but I called a few aftermarket FLAPS, and found a generic one for $8.95, probably goes on a Chevette or something. Popped it in, clamped it, and voila-- zero brake problems. They don't even stiffen up instantly when the engine conks out at a stoplight any more. Not till later, anyway. This FLAPS actually had it listed for a '71 bus, though it didn't look anything like the original. I believe certain year Rabbits and Jettas used something similar, which you can use. Maybe that's what this is?
>Third: I need some shocks for the front of my bus (same '71). >Anybody know of a cheap solution? I put some semi-cheap ones from Sears on my '71. No more shakes! Installation was easy, too-- shooting them the night before with WD-40 probably helped.
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