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Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:55 pm

Hi Folks

Just got into Vancouver yesterday and tomorrow I begin working on Antonio... out of my element in terms of locating the necessary supplies. So I decided to start a "shopping list" thread. As I need various things I will post here the item, and hopefully those who know will enlighten me as to where in Vancouver I can purchase...

To begin with I am going to be attacking a whole pile of RUST (Vancouver van.... go figure!) >>> I have some rust converter but after that plan to put on some EPOXY PRIMER... or even some POR15. Both of those things I have no idea where to find in Vancouver (West Side if possible).

The other thing I will need very soon is a NEW BATTERY.... any suggestions?

Thanks
Ed

Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:53 pm

Love 'em or hate 'em, I got my group 41 battery at Canadian Tire on Cambie street last year.

Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:16 pm

Can tire also has POR15
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/por-15-gloss-946-ml-0475874p.html

Auto body supply for 2 part epoxy in a spray can
https://goo.gl/maps/bMTogjc3tLLc8FpaA

Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:43 am

Napa, the North Vancouver location on Churchill Cr. but any location should sell for the same price.

41-6 Legend: $157.32 all in, with a $15.00 core credit

It's a squeeze and a battery lift strap is a must but it fits.

Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:26 am

Polar Battery is the best:
https://polarbattery.com/

For anything Vanagon specific, Werke1 in Richmond:
http://werke1.com/

For general stuff Canadian Tire often carries the same as any FLAPS but often a bit cheaper.

Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:51 am

still trying to locate epoxy primer in YVR... does it HAVE to be LECHLER?

Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:11 am

Walmart for battery.

Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:31 am

wesitarz wrote: Walmart for battery.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/everstart-maxx-41n/6000195362498

Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:12 pm

epowell wrote: wesitarz wrote: Walmart for battery.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/everstart-maxx-41n/6000195362498

That's it. You have to check your local stores.Good battery.Lasted longer than rating. On my second one now.

Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:38 am

Lordco has always been my goto FLAPS when in BC. They can get pretty much any part you need within a day, and their parts quality is better than Crappy Tire.

Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:07 pm

SlowLane wrote: Lordco has always been my goto FLAPS when in BC. They can get pretty much any part you need within a day, and their parts quality is better than Crappy Tire.

What kind of parts are you getting there? I havehad zero luck getting any vw parts through Lordco and have always had to hit up the vanagon vendors.

S

Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:58 pm

next item... does anyone know where in Vancouver to buy high heat rubber hose? I need 5 meters to replace one of my engine to rad. coolant pipes.

Thanks!

Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:03 am

epowell wrote: next item... does anyone know where in Vancouver to buy high heat rubber hose? I need 5 meters to replace one of my engine to rad. coolant pipes.

Thanks!

1? or 1.25" ? I might be inclined to check with your local marine supplier. You are in a strong marine area. The last roll I purchased was off amazon.

Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:42 am

My 1982 diesel had a rusted out coolant pipe, which when checked was only the last bit before the engine, the rest was still good.

So if you have the same situation, check a truck supply shop (Peterbilt or Mack type not F150) and get braided 1.25" or 1.5" hose from them.

Mike

Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:48 am

THX GUYZ! :!:

Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:57 am

CdnVWJunkie wrote: epowell wrote: next item... does anyone know where in Vancouver to buy high heat rubber hose? I need 5 meters to replace one of my engine to rad. coolant pipes.

Thanks!

1? or 1.25" ? I might be inclined to check with your local marine supplier. You are in a strong marine area. The last roll I purchased was off amazon.

Marine exhaust hose. Also comes in 1 3/8"

Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:08 pm

Probably a silly question, but where in Vancouver can one purchase just basic NUTS & BOLTS in bulk in many sizes?? I have absolute NONE here in my mom's house. Back in Czech my GF's father had tons everywhere... and they are easily purchased there too...

...I am stuck because I was dropping the spare tire clam shell, which NORMALLY stays "up" via a little hook, even after you remove the bolt... but my little hook doesn't work and it came CRASHING DOWN on my knee... OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:
...in the chaos and pain the bolt must have gone flying and not it's gone... so I can't even get the clam shell back up.

Does anyone know how to repair that hook??