[T3] Source for part number 311.129.695 B

[Jim Adney]

On 6 Sep 2013 at 0:07, Jeremy Menzies wrote:

> Just my 2 cents here.  I got this boot from ISP West (they had it 50%
> off a while back, used to be $50!) and although it's not a perfect
> match, it fit just fine on my '71.  One thing I did note, however, is
> that I think it's made from pretty low quality rubber.  After two
> weeks on the car, I started seeing some cracking around where the
> clamps were clamped (and I'm using smooth clamps that are not over
> tight).  I live in San Francisco, where it doesn't really get much
> over 75F on average, so I can't blame a hot, dry climate for the
> premature cracking.  A few months later, it hasn't split open or
> anything but I'm pretty disappointed with the cracking, having spent
> the $25 + shipping. 

This is just one more example of where a used OE part is better than 
a new one. Few new parts are made to the same standards as the 
originals.

> I just spotted this on the Samba classifieds, might be worth it...

> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1495413 

$12, including shipping is a very reasonable price for this commonly 
needed part. I have some here, too, if anyone needs one. This is one 
part I always grab if I see a good one.  

BTW, torn ones can often be very nicely saved with super glue if you 
clean all the oil off first.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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