Gary, came across this site. Greg E. http://www.vw-golf-parts.com/RebuiltMTDIPump.htm
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
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> Scott Just wondering if you have any contacts for a 1.6 Turbo Diesel fuel pump? I'm having trouble getting one in Australia. I need a Bosch part number 0460494138
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> I've tried the guys at VW Diesel and Diesel VW who have US websites but still waiting for confirmation if the part number is correct. Also tried VW parts place.
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> Need a rebuilt one rather than one from a wrecker.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
> On 13/08/2010, at 6:51 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
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> >
> > my vote goes to Van Cafe.
> > I've done real well with them, never a problem actually.
> >
> > price wise ..
> > price per se is not important to me ( within reason of course )
> > service and quality are what are most important to me.
> >
> > I can recommend Van Cafe for sure in that regard.
> > they know me - Scott/Turbovans.
> >
> > ask for the Aussie discount.
> >
> > Scott
> > www.turbovans.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: BenT Syncro
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 9:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Parts Suppliers in the US
> >
> >
> > You're welcome, Phill.
> >
> > BenT
> >
> > On Aug 12, 2010, at 4:59 AM, plander@... wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks Ben,
> > >
> > > I've just made an order with Bus Depot. I'll let you know how it goes.
> > >
> > > Phill
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> BenT Syncro <syncro@...> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Phill,
> > >>
> > >> I have found Bus Depot to be the most reasonable more often than others.
> > >> Unfortunately, they do not always have the best stock.
> > >>
> > >> I performed a quick search and found the following:
> > >>
> > >> Bus Depot Van Cafe
> > >> 251 121 072 $55.66 $59.85
> > >> 251 121 058B $11.15 out
> > >> 251 121 072A out $47.70
> > >> 251 121 058H $6.98 out
> > >>
> > >> Different vendors have differing format of part numbers. Makes searching
> > >> cumbersome. Bus Depot uses the VW system of spaces every three digits,
> > >> most
> > >> of the time. On some parts, they appear to add their own suffix. VanCafe
> > >> uses periods between every 3 digits. Vanagain uses not spaces at all.
> > >> GoWesty uses dashes.
> > >>
> > >> I have had contact with most of the aforementioned vendors. Ron of Bus
> > >> Depot
> > >> is a longtime regular contributor on the Vanagon List. He usually
> > >> acquires
> > >> parts in bulk in Europe and does most of his own importing. He is
> > >> located in
> > >> the Eastern US in Pennsylvania IIRC. Peter at VanCafe is on my coast,
> > >> He's
> > >> two hours drive to Santa Cruz. He's a great business guy though not a
> > >> typical car guy. By that I mean he does not really work on his own rig.
> > >> Most
> > >> of his parts come from distributor 2 hours north of me. Same fellow
> > >> supplies
> > >> Lucas at GoWesty in Los Osos, California. But them GoWesty buys from
> > >> everybody including yours truly. Ken at Vanagain is in the East Cost in
> > >> New
> > >> Jersey. He has a smaller operation and does not stock very much. In
> > >> fact,
> > >> none of the hoses in your list is in stock. All of the above vendors
> > >> also
> > >> order parts from OPI two hours away from me.
> > >>
> > >> Most of these folks, just like my local T3 specialist, can order the
> > >> hoses
> > >> on your list. I just did not find it in their online systems.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I hope that helps.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> BenT
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On 8/12/10, hdvwoc <plander@...> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> I am collecting a set of syncro hoses and require some that are not
> > >>> available in Australia.
> > >>> 251 121 072
> > >>> 251 121 058B
> > >>> 251 121 072A
> > >>> 251 121 058H
> > >>>
> > >>> I've just priced 2 small hoses and the postage from Van Cafe is over
> > >> $100.
> > >>>
> > >>> Who is reasonable to deal with in the US. (Bus Depot, Van Again etc.)
> > >>>
> > >>> Phill
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> BenT
> > >
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