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GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 08:12
by TravellingChick
You guys probably already know all about this supplier but just in case:
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 08:20
by Iceworx
I love GSF!
There is one on trafford park near me if anyone needs anything 80-90'ing

Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 08:28
by TravellingChick
I've got one about 4 miles away. My T4 neighbour put me onto them last week.
Happy to 80-90 Express stuff too if anyone needs anything.
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 08:39
by phade
I have to admit that I treat GSF Car Parts with caution. They're good for service and electrical parts, but for things such as seals, wheel bearings etc. I would not touch them with a barge pole !!!! The seals are simply rubbish !!!
Nowerdays I only get genuine seals from the VW Classic Parts Center.
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 18:36
by sezicoolcat
And I am not 100% certain that I get my club80-90 discount (I use mail order rather than collect from store, so maybe the discount doesn't apply for mail order)
Sarah x
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 23:47
by Bowton Lad
sezicoolcat wrote:And I am not 100% certain that I get my club80-90 discount (I use mail order rather than collect from store, so maybe the discount doesn't apply for mail order)
Sarah x
I was in GSF at Swinton (North Manchester branch) last week & I asked for the usual 10% Club 80-90 discount. I was told that they normally put the transaction through as 'trade' so we actually get a 20% discount.

Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 14 Apr 2009, 23:55
by R0B
imo.you would be better ordering parts from
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?& ... t&Itemid=6 that way you know you will be getting good quality stuff.(no im not on a commission)

Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 06:53
by clartsonly
1) how do we go about getting a GSF discount?
2) does brickwerks only sell second hand parts? or do they also get in "common" requirement parts. I do want to consider changing my temp sensor for one from brickwerks in case the GSF ones do show too hot all the time.
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 11:26
by Bowton Lad
clartsonly, remember the email that Mocki sent you confirming your club membership & stating your membership number? Print that off & use it as proof that you are indeed an 80-90er.
Young Mr.B at Brickwerks sells a range of new parts. He aims to always sell quality parts even if they may cost a bit more.

GSF often have 2 versions of the same part available, one OEM quality part & one cheapo part made in China which doesnt last 5 minutes.
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 21:49
by clartsonly
thanks I wonder if I can "back claim" all the previous purchases
I will check brickwerks for new parts I need, I think since the main man at my local GSF had a "motorcycle accident" the general VW knowledge seems to have slowly but surely disintergrated.
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 22:06
by Davy MacLean
For oil seals etc I'd go to an engineering shop that sells bearings etc and get seals made by Rolf they are made in Germany and often much better than OEM
Re: GSF Parts
Posted: 16 Apr 2009, 11:01
by phade
Davy MacLean wrote:For oil seals etc I'd go to an engineering shop that sells bearings etc and get seals made by Rolf they are made in Germany and often much better than OEM
Have you got a website address for them ? I'm having persistent problems with my mexican beetle's rear hub seals

they seem to constantly leak gearbox oil through the drain holes only.