[Vwdiesel] volksparts

[TexasTDI]

Never buy OEM parts from the stealership.  Go to www.vwparts.com or
www.germanautoparts.com for OEM parts at reasonable prices.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 238k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 85k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 2:10 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] volksparts


> Into the dealer for a timing belt and cover gasket the other day, prices
> reasonable.
>
> Asked about the little check valve in the fuel supply line just in front
of
> the right rear wheel, where it exits the water trap.
> (this prevents reverse syphon of fuel out of the pump to the tank when
> engine is stopped)
>
> Price??? $45:50! !
>
> That's ridiculous. The valve is worth $5 max, the rest must be shipping
and
> handling.
>
> Lesson:  Always strip parters completely, including the fuel system The
> valve would be worth more than the car.
>
> Sandy