FI 76-79 "S" boot
- soulful66
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FI 76-79 "S" boot
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmd ... MEWNXQ3aIT
I bought the item in the above link to replace a new boot that failed at the accordian seam. I have not yet recieved it, but plan on using Colin's trick on preserving the ecc diaphram to help prevent premature failure, and maybe a plastickote layer on the inside too.
Regards,
John
I bought the item in the above link to replace a new boot that failed at the accordian seam. I have not yet recieved it, but plan on using Colin's trick on preserving the ecc diaphram to help prevent premature failure, and maybe a plastickote layer on the inside too.
Regards,
John
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'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
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Re: "S" boot
Very interested in the quality. Mine doesn't have leaks that I know of but that's a piece that would be good to throw in the spare stash. Reasonable price too.
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Grab me one! I'll come get it some time! Along with the putty knife that RandyInMaine gave me that I left there!soulful66 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmd ... MEWNXQ3aIT
I bought the item in the above link to replace a new boot that failed at the accordian seam. I have not yet recieved it, but plan on using Colin's trick on preserving the ecc diaphram to help prevent premature failure, and maybe a plastickote layer on the inside too.
REgards,
John
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The Vanagon one looks different (mine is an 81) but the one I got from Bus Depot seems to be good quality. It has been in two weeks, so we'll see.
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I will report the quality when I recieve them. Perhaps a stash of vw are out there somewhere.
Regards,
John
Regards,
John
'72 westy 3TC
'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
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^ Please do, John. Several years ago, there was an ebay seller who had "new" s-boots for sale. I bought one as a quality control tester, as it was reasonably priced at about $20.
http://myworld.ebay.com/mecimpexinc
That's the seller's ID; searched through my history to find it. Purchased back in '07.
Anyway, the s-boot was of so-so quality. The ends were a bit more ovate than circular. It's sitting in my parts stash somewhere...I will try to remember to dig it out and snap some pictures this weekend.
http://myworld.ebay.com/mecimpexinc
That's the seller's ID; searched through my history to find it. Purchased back in '07.
Anyway, the s-boot was of so-so quality. The ends were a bit more ovate than circular. It's sitting in my parts stash somewhere...I will try to remember to dig it out and snap some pictures this weekend.
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Bret,
Yeah, these new hoses seam to be the same item. The ends are a bit ovaled, but maybe from the shipping/packaging. The seller has the same unimog parts as the mexiplex inc guy, so probably the same guy.
Regards,
John
Yeah, these new hoses seam to be the same item. The ends are a bit ovaled, but maybe from the shipping/packaging. The seller has the same unimog parts as the mexiplex inc guy, so probably the same guy.
Regards,
John
'72 westy 3TC
'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
'73 westy 1700 dual solex
'79 westy 2000 F.I.
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I purchased one from the same seller a couple months back but i haven't installed it yet. It doesn't have the VW logo or part number on the side. The details on the boot aren't as clean and exact as my original either. It looks like someone created a mold that's close to the original, but not an exact duplicate. If it provides a good seal I'll be happy for the price ($25 shipped).
The rubber diaphram for the air cleaner was a nice extra too. Now I just need to figure out how to get into the housing to replace it.
The rubber diaphram for the air cleaner was a nice extra too. Now I just need to figure out how to get into the housing to replace it.
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1982 Mercedes-Benz Estate Wagon (300TD-T) - S123 3.0L T.D. - 142,000m
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1993 Dodge Maxi Van (190 SLF) InterVec Falcon - B350 Magnum 5.9L F.I. - 70,000m
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Here's a comparison of an original s-boot and the new one.
1978 VW Campmobile (P-21) Westfalia - T2 2.0L F.I.- 151,000m
1982 Mercedes-Benz Estate Wagon (300TD-T) - S123 3.0L T.D. - 142,000m
1993 Dodge Maxi Van (190 SLF) InterVec Falcon - B350 Magnum 5.9L F.I. - 70,000m
1982 Mercedes-Benz Estate Wagon (300TD-T) - S123 3.0L T.D. - 142,000m
1993 Dodge Maxi Van (190 SLF) InterVec Falcon - B350 Magnum 5.9L F.I. - 70,000m