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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Re: syncro oem rims

    · Mon, 31 Mar 2003 19:43:00 EST · Mailing-list archive

    In a message dated 3/31/03 2:49:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > << what are "syncro oem rims"? the...

  • Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen

    Marc Sayer · Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:36:49 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Ditto the term OEM replacement, The specs are properly referred to as OE not OEM. And the term should be OE replacement not OEM...

  • Re: syncro oem rims

    Ben T · Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:42:46 EST · Mailing-list archive

    In a message dated 3/31/03 10:28:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << what are "syncro oem rims"? the...

  • Re: Oettinger ...

    William Warburton · Mon, 11 Jul 94 9:16:58 GMT · Mailing-list archive

    Hi, Information about Oettinger. > As many know, Oettinger is the big aftermarket VW company that makes the big > 6 cylinder motors for the Vanagon...

  • Re: Choice of Plug wires

    George Goff · Sun, 7 Mar 2004 23:54:30 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...By definition, "OE" cannot be used interchangeably with "OEM". The only thing that can be said of OEM parts compared to OE parts is...

  • Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....

    Florian Speier · Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:52:16 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I wonder which manufacturer these oems came from. busdepot lists a "best quality" german pagid/per for $30, an "oem" sachs mintex for $32...

  • Re: Choice of Plug wires

    Ken Wilford · Mon, 8 Mar 2004 08:36:40 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Wrong! I get OE VW parts all the time (has the VW logo on it etc) from my different wholesale suppliers. The only thing...

  • Re: OEM *IS* Aftermarket -- WAS: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?

    George Goff · Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:28:32 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...Basically, it is a OEM part that has been defaced for non-OEM sales. >> That certainly is a possibility. Although, another possibly is that...

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Shared Vanagon Dictionary

  • OE

    Original Equipment

  • OEM

    Original Equipment Manufacturer

  • Blaupunkt

    OEM radio manufacturer for Volkswagen.

  • NOS

    New Original Stock (not rebuilt, and not manufactured by some non-OEM company).

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  • Utility Hook up flap — creator’s model photo

    Utility Hook up flap

    Thingiverse · joethebeekeeper ·

    Westfalia utility-hookup cover. The creator reports fit on their 1982 Vanagon; other fitment is not established.

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    Creator-described applicability; independent vehicle fitment and print durability have not been verified.

    CC BY 4.0 · Metadata checked 2026-11-10. Description summarized from the creator’s listing.

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