25 October 2013

311 837 347 repops and fresh air drain hose


Here we have photos of a NOS version (right side) and repop (left side) of  311 837 347, Rubber cap for door hinge screws (up to 1966 on Variant and all Notchbacks).

There is a very slight difference in the interior profile although I have to say that I prefer the repop profile as it appears that it'll hold the hole better.  The overall diameter on the repop is just slightly smaller in size (maybe 1 mm smaller?) but it's not anything that can be immediately noticed unless they were mixed with NOS or original plugs and even then, it'd be hard to see.

The repops were only $2 each - 50% cheaper than the NOS plugs I've purchased.  I'm going to buy additional pieces to make up a complete set and squirrel them away.

Here's where to get them: http://www.thethingshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=311837347TS

I also received the hose piece - it's a perfect fit at both ends.  It's EPDM so it kinks when bent close to 90° and it's too short to use as ordered.  Kind of a bummer because I was hoping that I could just buy the pieces without having to buy bulk and cut it down.  I'll have to see if I can find it in the correct length.


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