Ken,
Grow up.
Grow up.
> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Phill,
> Been through this approach here before ad nauseum. It's more often than
> not the last port of call for a desperado.
> SCENARIOGiven the uncertainties already established with this particular
> part would require desperate affirmative action ...Ring the dealer, ask
> for VW parts section, the pretty young thing says its his rostered day
> off or he's on holidays, can I help?In your heart, you know where this
> will lead, but heh, you think might I get lucky this time??? You know
> you won't!!!You start to state your case, from the answers coming down
> the line, you know her eyes are glazing over.You ask when will he be
> back at work? She's not sure, maybe tomorrow or next week. You say ok
> then, I better come in another day.When you finally find the time, a
> return trip to town to the dealer. Couple of hours, its raining cats and
> dogs, stop for fuel as well, its low.Front up to the spare parts counter
> and there's the parts staffer younger than our vans.Start stating your
> case/difference between either part profile discussed here/enquire as to
> stock on hand to view ...He says he has no idea what you're talking
> about.He says never ever seen a T3, sounds prehistoric, what's that?You
> offer VIN number. He at least brightens a tad momentarily.He says the
> database has several listings, not sure what the difference is between
> them, you decide.He says we don't have stock on shelves anymore anyway,
> it'd have to be shipped in, maybe from Singapore and the database says
> there's only one left ...He says IF you choose to order one, you'll
> first have to pay a deposit up front.
> You take a desperate punt, order one of the alternative parts listed,
> heh I'm desperate now, pay the deposit, go home.
> They never ring you to say the part has arrived, you always have to ring
> them, if the staffer is in who knows.When you finally find the time,
> again, a return trip to town to the dealer to view the part that has
> arrived. Couple more hours.
> NOW, FINALLY, you get to see ............................ something.
> Now if you decide there may well still be a problem with the part that
> has arrived, given what's been discussed here, what to do next? How do I
> squirm out of this????You've paid a deposit on a part you are now
> uncertain about.He says he wants full payment, you ordered it in
> especially. It's no good to us on the shelf, we don't do that anymore.
> You can see why dealers don't get much custom from T3 owners.
> Much easier and cheaper to do it online, usually after speaking with
> overseas parts suppliers who know there specialty or have expert
> contacts on T3 parts.
> Part arrives at your door. Never had a wrong part arrive yet.
> Cheers.
> Ken
>
>
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > From: plander@optusnet.com.au
> > Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:52:06 +1000
> > Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Genuine VW Syncro
> transmission selector shaft o...
> >
> > If this was a syncro only seal the part number would be something like
> 094 141 733.
> >
> > Has anyone tried buying from a VW dealer?
> >
> >
> >
> > > greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Cheaper than van cafe'.
> > >
> http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/eng/gearbox-parts/gearbox/seals-gasket/index
>
> > > .html
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, 28 April 2012 12:05 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Genuine VW Syncro
> > > transmission selector shaft o...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ��
> > >
> > > Order from where in Australia?
> > >
> > > I think that this thread is just causing confusion. I don't think
> that
> > > there is a 2wd version.
> > >
> > > Phill
> > >
> > > > Gullyraker@aol.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > Thats what I said.
> > >
> > > Order one in Australia and you get a single-sided seal.
> > >
> > > Order one from Van Cafe and get the two-way seal.
> > >
> > > Weird.
> > >
> > >
> >
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