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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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Wildthings wrote: |
Steve would you mind telling us one more time exactly what you ordered and from whom?
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I ordered the 55 amp boot part number in question D through Paruzzi because Classic Parts DE (VWOG classic parts) is not shipping directly to the USA for some reason right now. The part is about $35 USD and the shipping the same. It is now my spare alternator boot if these are not reproduced. The ones that came from VWHeritage were actually a /B reproduction made by Airhead and mislableded as a /D . VW Heritage refunded the price minus shipping.
The one that came in today from Paruzzi is the real NOS VWOG 021 903 655 /D part. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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eche_bus Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2007 Posts: 1318
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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My D suffix air boot finally arrived today along with a new oil cooler plenum seal. The new boot fit like an original VW part should, nice and tight. Progress resumes. |
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BayCreamPuff Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2015 Posts: 769 Location: Oakland, CA
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BayCreamPuff Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2015 Posts: 769 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Fail.
"Thank you for the recent order for the hose part# 021-903-655-D.We have been notified by Audi that they have discontinued this item.We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.We will cancel your order.Thank You" _________________ Cream Puff
'79 CA Stock FI Deluxe Campmobile
Earl Grey
'87 GoWesty 2.2 Westfalia
Marsha Mellow
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sherpa7200 Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Stanford, CA
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:14 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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I’m now looking for a 021 903 655 D. Sorry to see that Paruzzi no longer has them. Has anyone found another source? _________________ 1978 Westfalia |
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sherpa7200 Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Stanford, CA
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:16 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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I’m now looking for a 021 903 655 D. Sorry to see that Paruzzi no longer has them. Has anyone found another source? _________________ 1978 Westfalia |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12721 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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sherpa7200 wrote: |
I’m now looking for a 021 903 655 D. Sorry to see that Paruzzi no longer has them. Has anyone found another source? |
I held one today in a Pacific parts bag this afternoon, ordered in the last few months. I have no idea where from- but I know they're being sold currently. The hose clamp included is lousy, so save your old clamp, which should look like the one in the link below. The internal snap ring is included, which is nice because half the engines I see don't have them anymore; the old petrified rubber holds itself in.
A quick search at BusDepot got me these:
http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=02...sort_order
Robbie _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
www.airschooled.com |
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sherpa7200 Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Stanford, CA
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Thanks Robbie. I actually ordered the one from Bus Depot and discovered yesterday that there are "B" types and "D" types. The one sold by Bus Depot must be the "B" type, as it is too small for my fan shroud.
I'll definitely be saving the clamp, and may have to resort to patching the old boot up if I can't find one. _________________ 1978 Westfalia |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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the D type are quite hard to find. They are the ones you need for most bays. As I recall, the B type fits a 1700 shroud or 411 etc. The only place I found them (/D) was Classic VW DE and then had to buy them thru Paruzzi but the comments above in this thread say they are gone now. I looked at my receipt and only bought the one so don't have any spares. Sad someone doesn't repop these, there are tons of the B one that few need. The problem I came across when trying to find one is that many places list the /D but when one orders a /B shows up and it doesn't fit well on later bay engines and 55 amp. Auto Atlanta shows the /D but until you get it you won't know if it is really a /D. Wagenteile also shows a /D but same holds, you have to order one to see what you get. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50337
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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SGKent wrote: |
the D type are quite hard to find. They are the ones you need for most bays. As I recall, the B type fits a 1700 shroud or 411 etc. The only place I found them (/D) was Classic VW DE and then had to buy them thru Paruzzi but the comments above in this thread say they are gone now. I looked at my receipt and only bought the one so don't have any spares. Sad someone doesn't repop these, there are tons of the B one that few need. The problem I came across when trying to find one is that many places list the /D but when one orders a /B shows up and it doesn't fit well on later bay engines and 55 amp. Auto Atlanta shows the /D but until you get it you won't know if it is really a /D. Wagenteile also shows a /D but same holds, you have to order one to see what you get. |
My 412 shroud takes the larger boot while many (maybe most) bus shrouds take the smaller diameter boot. Not sure exactly what works with the larger alternator. Have no clue why VW used two different setup to do the same job. |
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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I thought I needed the D version as well and then I read that the B version was it's replacement. I ordered it from busdepot. It seemed to fit my fan shroud fine with the snap ring holding it in place.
That being said, my fan shroud is not original to my bus and may no longer be the "correct" one (it is marked with an ED part number).
I do remember it being a pita to put on though, even with my engine out. _________________ 77 westy 2.0 FI
69 ghia coup 1600dp
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:46 am Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Upon further inspection the part I had originally order does NOT fit. The outside diameter is too small for the fan shroud.
Anyone have any good links for the D part?
I wonder if Gee Bee can reproduce this. The B part I had is actually already deteriorating even though I haven’t even used the engine yet and it’s been in doors this whole time.
Alternatively, what is required to upgrade to a 70amp alternator? _________________ 77 westy 2.0 FI
69 ghia coup 1600dp
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sjbartnik Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2011 Posts: 5994 Location: Brooklyn
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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This thread got me thinking and remembering that I had an alternator cooling boot stashed away somewhere in my spares hoard from years ago, so I went looking for it this evening.
Now keep in mind I haven't owned a Bus since like 2002 or 2003 so I've had this thing since then. I don't remember why I bought it but I ordered it from Bus Depot and it was/is brand new and has been sitting in its bag in the package Ron shipped it in.
I dug it out, and not only is it a genuine VW part, the number is 021 903 655 D. I guess it was still available new 18 years ago.
So I have this thing, it is brand new and has never been installed. In the interest of karma I am offering it up FREE (including shipping) to a person (in the continental U.S.) who is gonna install it and run it in their bus, not turn around and re-sell it.
Postage date:
Or, if someone has the wherewithal and ability to re-pop these, this would be a good one to use as a template. _________________ 1965 Volkswagen 1500 Variant S
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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sold! dibbs! whatever! |
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sjbartnik Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2011 Posts: 5994 Location: Brooklyn
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Wildthings was first comer so in the interest of fairness it's gonna go to him.
Glad to see it will get some use rather than sitting in my basement for 18 more years. _________________ 1965 Volkswagen 1500 Variant S
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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good deal. thanks for the response |
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Doh!!
Nice offer though! _________________ 77 westy 2.0 FI
69 ghia coup 1600dp
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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I looked in my parts list and didn't see them but I know I bought 2 or 3 of them, although all but one for my bus may have been sold. I'll look. Why no one reproduces these I don't know. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Bleyseng Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2005 Posts: 4752 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Late 70s alternator air boot question |
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Available here:
https://900designs-container.zoeysite.com/alternator-cooling-boot-
021903655D
$20 ea _________________ 70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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