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[knockknock]

Hello I just bought a 2003 Beetle Turbo and was wondering where a good website to buy parts from.I need the power window switch,hood support shock,and the plastic around door latch.Thanks if you ca help.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Welcome to NB Ownership and Welcome to the Org!

Here is a list of most of the web resources most of the Orgers will offer up. See my posts further down the thread for more info.

VW on the Web

Drivers Gear

http://drivergear.vw.com/vw08/Main.asp

OEM and Aftermarket Parts Online

"VW Parts" - "Volkswagen Parts" - Parts and Accessories Catalog.

Volkswagen Parts at PartsHaus.com | Free Shipping!

toledovw - auto parts

http://www.germanautoparts.com/

BMW Parts, Porsche Parts, Audi VW Mini Volvo Saab Mercedes Auto Parts - RM European Auto Parts

http://sobayvw1.reachlocal.net/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215957

Volkswagen Parts at PartsHaus.com | Free Shipping!

OEMplus.com, Original Equipment

USAPartsConnection.com

OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

www.GermanAutoParts.com

www.autohausaz.com

Auto Parts Warehouse | Car Parts, Truck Parts & Auto Body Parts Online - Free Shipping on most Auto Accessories & Performance Parts – AutoPartsWarehouse

RockAuto Auto Parts

OEM Wheels and Wheel Parts

This one’s the ticket for wheel sets or replacements (not the easiest to navigate, but worth it):
Volkswagen Beetle Wheels / Rims, Lights & Mirrors

Keys, Remotes, and Programming

sidewinderkey.com

Used Instrument Clusters and Onboard Computers

http://instrumentclusterstore.com/About-ICS-W7.aspx

Repairs

Radio and a/c control rebuild: Seller: eBay My World - germanaudiotech
Current rebuild page for a/c units:
VOLKSWAGEN VW BEETLE CLIMATE CONTROL A/C REPAIR SERVICE - eBay (item 400077856733 end time Jan-31-11 09:30:32 PST)

Instrument Cluster repair:
http://www.bba-reman.com/content.asp...uster_problems

Readers

“vChecker” Basic & Pro
Home Page > Search > Vagchecker > ES#9951 V-Checker Scanner - Basic - VAGCHECKERBASIC
Home Page > Search > V-Checker > ES#9950 V-Checker Scanner - Pro - VAGCHECKERPRO

Vag-Com the real enchilada from Ross-Tech
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/interfaces.html

Bentley

From the printer direct $139.95 + S&H
Find My Car *-* Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books

$79.95 Free Shipping (Out of stock 01/05/2010)
https://www.discountbooksale.com/p44...nvertible.html

$79.95 + S&H
Volkswagen Parts at PartsHaus.com | Free Shipping!

Hope you can find what you're looking for. Check prices from part to part, and from seller to seller. No one seller is the cheapest across the board. They all seem to have there price leaders.

MORAV

[Evanrude]

*LOL*

Holy cow Morav! For a second I did a double-check to make sure that was YOU and not one of our random spammers advertising here again

But LOTS Of great links!! (( going to have to make a bunch of bookmarks now!))

And, KnockKnock, Welcome to the org!! We love pictures here, so if you want to share any pics of your new ride, feel free

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

*LOL*

Holy cow Morav! For a second I did a double-check to make sure that was YOU and not one of our random spammers advertising here again

But LOTS Of great links!! (( going to have to make a bunch of bookmarks now!))

And, KnockKnock, Welcome to the org!! We love pictures here, so if you want to share any pics of your new ride, feel free

Hey Buddy! How's everything in the Great Northwest?

I find it easier to keep the limks on a word doc. Easier to catalogue. Need to check prices from one to the next thou, prices are all over the place.

I miss the yellow inserts (your latest pics) on your Take5s. Have you done your wheel mod yet? Did you ever look into another set, instead of doing the mod? I gave you a link, I think.

Take care, talk soon!

MORAV

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Here's another resource I just picked up
http://www.aiwana.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TVA&Category_C ode=Interior

They have the front hood struts under "Replacement Parts"

MORAV

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by knockknock

Hello I just bought a 2003 Beetle Turbo and was wondering where a good website to buy parts from.I need the power window switch,hood support shock,and the plastic around door latch.Thanks if you ca help.

You don't say which side power window switch or which side door latch bezel. I see these regularly on eBay. Watch the prices though and compare to one of the VW Web Dealers. Many times, eBay parts are higher than retail, or web wholesale.

MORAV

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

Hey Buddy! How's everything in the Great Northwest?

I find it easier to keep the limks on a word doc. Easier to catalogue. Need to check prices from one to the next thou, prices are all over the place.

I miss the yellow inserts (your latest pics) on your Take5s. Have you done your wheel mod yet? Did you ever look into another set, instead of doing the mod? I gave you a link, I think.

Take care, talk soon!

MORAV

Howdy howdy howdy!
Money has been.... uhmm.. short, lets put it that way. Being unemployed and not in school right now, awaiting a disability judgement from the Federal government (sigh). As I jump through hoops and get xrays and hopefully mri's soon. But, the mods are all on hold. Been in just a bit too much pain for the last 6 months to really do anything productive. Been trying to keep mentally positive but that's not been too easy. At least the bit of communication I get from Beetle people here keeps me going

[knockknock]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes.I will post pictures later.I have to do a few things before I post any pics.

[knockknock]

How do I get the spoiler from going up and down every time we speed up and slow down on my 2003 Beetle Turbo 1.8.It get annoying.Also what grade oil to I use someone said 10w-30 someone said 5w-30.Do I use Synthetic

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

I've have attached a .pdf taken from my '02 OM regarding operation of the rear spoiler. The '03 may or may not operate the same. There was a change made to the operation somewhere along the way. I believe I read about a n issue with the spoiler that was subject of a recall. You can check with a Dealer for all recalls applicable to your call. There is no mileage considered and Dealers love recall work. The spoiler is also a maintenance/lubrication item, and lacking such may be why you find the noise objectionable.

As to oil, Castrol Syn, 5w40 or Mobil 1, 0w40. Best choices. Castrol is touted as a full synthetic, however, is a Class 3, Mobil 1 is a true Class 4, Full Synthetic. You going to get a ton of arguments here, a quality 5w30 is okay as long as it carries the VW502.00 Certification, I would not use the 10w as it does not have a cold flow rate suitable for the VW engines, which need the 0w or 5w winter weight for cold engine start up.

MORAV