RE: [T3] looking for an item

[Russ Wolfe <Russ_Wolfe@MAHLEParr.com>]

>
> Subject: Re: [T3] looking for an item
> 
> 
> On 16 May 2001, at 16:07, Per Lindgren wrote:
> 
> > I do not intend to take a sale away from you Jim, but I believe that
> > the coloumn ass'y is identical on a 71 Beetle. I do know that the 73
> > is pretty much identical.
> 
> That's okay, I don't mind losing the sale. Most people end up 
> finding other sources anyway. 
> 
> I'm not sure what the difference is, but VW calls out different parts 
> and places like RMMW sell the one year only 71 ignition switch for 
> LOTS more money than the other years.
> 
> It may very well be true that a 71 type 1 switch and a 71 type 
> switch are the same. I'm not sure.
> 
One thing to remember, VW was notorious for trying to elminate as many
"different" parts as possible. So, If you are looking for parts for your
T-3, don't forget that the T-1 may use the same part. Don't walk by a T-1 in
the salvage yard. The upper steering column on the T-3 is the same as T-1
for most years, from '68 on.

Russ Wolfe

Mahle-Parr Filter Systems

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