Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:47:39 -0400
Reply-To: CarlMarin@AOL.COM
Sender: Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From: Carl Turner <CarlMarin@AOL.COM>
Subject: Python Reman. Parts- the Source
Hey,
I had quite a bit of interest expressed for the Python Injection, Inc's
remanufactured parts for Vanagons. I checked at the local parts place where
I've been buying this stuff and they were a little coy about giving me an 800
number or national address as they are the exclusive distributers for this
stuff in Colorado. I guess thats understandable. As a first choice, I think
I would call around to various local import auto parts houses and see if they
recognize the Python name, better to deal locally if you can. Failing that
though you may proceed to plan B:
So here's the deal. This parts store, called Proline Import Auto Parts,
L.L.C. does routinely ship parts out of town, and has done some out of state
shipping as well, though this is not their primary business. You may call
them at 1-800-445-4366 with your needs and they will be more than happy to
send you stuff. You will of course have to deal with shipping the cores back
for this remanufactured stuff to get the best price.
Here are some typical prices they have quoted me, (rounded off somewhat)
for 84 Vanagon (My application):
fuel injectors $34 +10 core (Bosch)
fuel pump 99 + 35 core (Bosch)
ECU $460 + ? core (ouch! still not real cheap!)
Air flow box about $260
For late 70's buses the ECU is a much better deal at about $190.
The fuel injectors I bought all had a nice even pattern to them and have
been working fine for me, same with the pump. Proline guys report excellent
results with the ECU's no problems ever reported. The Air flow box they were
not quite as enthusiastic about having had one failure reported.
If you want to write them for some reason their address is as follows:
Proline
225 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)637-9600 or Fax(719)637-0290
Toll free 1800-445-4366
I have no business relation with these clowns other than to be making their
boat payments for them by buying so many parts.
Good Luck,
Carl Turner
84 Westfilthia,
et al....
BTW, these Proline guys seem to be able to get a surprising variety of
usually dealer only stuff. I just picked up a Clutch hydaulic line with OEM
numbers on it for 25 bucks. The dealer wanted $61! (Thats the regular
dealer list price, not the double dealer list price I was quoted at the other
VW dealer in town. I posted about this earlier. It pays to shop around even
at the dealers! Gouging SOBs!)
