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  • Re: FWD:Thoughts from an Afghan-American
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:08:12 -0400
    ...But if need be, it will be done but IMHO at great cost to everyone. Required Vanagon content: Over thirty years ago, my wife...
  • Re: tie-rod ends (second request)
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:34:12 -0400
    Hey John, I just did my rack...seemed like those tie rod ends were one of the easiest parts...certainly not vanagon specific IMHO...
  • Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Fri, 23 May 2008 12:14:05 -0500
    ...experience are much better at the lower speed in a vanagon, IMHO. -Jarrett On May 23, 2008, at 11:19 AM, Don Hanson wrote...
  • Re: oil drain threads stripped
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:43:03 -0800
    ...plug to plug > the oil drain is pushing it a bit imho. > Florian > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC...
  • Re: Van Cafe - How'd they do that?
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:03:45 -0700
    ...I agree with those who have responded, service is key ! > > However, IMHO I attribute a lot to their well designed, logical and > easy to...
  • Re: Traveling from Central BC to Southern Saskatchewan any route
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:10:38 +0000
    ...Take Hwy 16 (Yellowhead) as one direction, and definitely drop in on the following highlights (IMHO, of course): Mt. Robson Prov Park near Alberta...
  • Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:14:45 -0700
    ...On Sat, Jun 15, 2019 at 9:00 PM Todd P Last <Rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > IMHO the list would benefit from allowing the...
  • Re: German Engineering
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:19:58 -0600
    ...Very Intelligent IMHO. I wish my NA vehicles had it. On 2016-08-14, at 10:00 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > On a...
  • Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for hitches?
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:42:32 -0700
    ...with 2wd, the Dennis Haynes Hitch is "da bomb", none better IMHO. Installed one on an 87 Panel Vanagon of my buddy Cliff (van...
  • Re: Opinions Please...
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:41:01 -0500
    Awesome van --- it don't need no stinking sticker.......... IMHO -- but then, you did ask :-) Doug On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 3:17...
  • VolksWorld Subscription Info...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 04 Aug 1994 19:31:11 -0400 (EDT)
    ...than VW T&A...oops Trends or DBHVW, both of which IMHO are aimed at an audience who spend as much time with their...
  • Re: Refrigirator removal and Haynes/Bentley manuals
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:25:12 -0400
    ...and then take out the > fridge, or remove the fridge alone. IMHO removing the cabinet is > easier. Warning: if you plan to remove the...
  • Re: H&R Springs
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 12 Jun 1999 23:15:17 -0700
    ...strong enough for the Westy, but the ride is very harsh. IMHO the H&R springs lower the front too much. Anyway, it rides...
  • Deals on Dansk Plasticware For Campers
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Mon, 16 Aug 1999 19:51:19 PDT
    ...The sale is 40% of their outlet price, so a $3.50 white sturdy stylish (IMHO) dinnerplate ends up at around $2.00. They...
  • Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!!
    Historical mailing list - WVVW
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:10:39 -0500
    It looks just like a Chevy Astro! IMHO, VW has totally gone away from it's initial concept of producing affordable, easily maintained cars...
  • Re: replacement speakers
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:59:34 -0700
    ...The MBQuarts (I have Reference Series) are excellent and actually look better than factory, IMHO. James V
  • Re: bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 21 Nov 2005 10:05:29 -0700
    ...The big advantages (easy access, overhead clearance) outweigh the disadvantages AFAIC/IMHO. There are some pics at this link: http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare...
  • Re: Need to get some paint mixed
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:15:27 -0700
    ...my Westy. Still, it wasn't a great match. My point. IMHO, a large part of matching paint obviously depends on the age of...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Mon, 31 May 2004 20:34:35 -0700
    ...On the vanagon its overkill IMHO. Sorry to differ right after you spent all that cash. What are you hoping to gain? better fuel...
  • Re: Going to Vegas for a business trip, anything I should be seeing while there?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:21:15 -0700
    ...wrote: > Stripper bars are always fine places for an inexpensive breakfast. > > IMHO. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > Bend, Ore. > 1984 Westfalia. A poor but...
  • Re: Paint in PDX Great Deal!!!
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:21:37 -0500
    ...rust belt and move their mechanical parts over...much easier & cheaper IMHO, and it will take many many years before that evil rust (re...
  • Re: Cold Start Problem
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 May 1996 14:58:33 -0500
    ...Though cheaper than the AFM, NONE of the FI stuff is exactly what I'd call cheap, IMHO. :) Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@camry...
  • Re: FS: Wrecked Westy Lo Miles
    Historical mailing list - davidb
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 19:08:28 -0700
    ...Teeeempting!! 8-) > > With only 20k miles, it should be treated to a new (used) front clip, > IMHO. Just cut it in the rear end...
  • Re: Canadian Tire and Listees - saving money
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:02:15 -0400
    ...I saved $20.00 at Canadian Tire today - an great > "lesson learned" IMHO. (Same place I bought my Bosch H4's for the Igloo) >
  • Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 12 Nov 2000 05:21:19 EST
    ...so when the overhead a/c unit is installed, the center tunnel does not cover the sunroof crank handle.. >> Chris, IMHO they probably put...
  • Re: Strange messages-- infected file
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:08:02 -0600
    ...that your "solution(s)" are the answer to everybody's problems. > IMHO, your remarks on the subject come across (as many sysadmins do) as...
  • Re: Coolant light won't stop blinking!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 19:59:32 -0800
    ...I'm no expert, but IMHO: The current has to flow through the coolant tank from electrode to electrode. Check the gizzmo that goes...
  • Re: Westy has been sitting a while.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:31:06 -0400
    IMHO, put a fresh tank of gas in and use a couple bottles of seafoam (you can get it at napa) in the engine...
  • Re: optima the one for starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:27:39 -0400
    ...time later > they refused > since my info wasn't in the computer! I don't believe the Durolast are > very > good batteries IMHO. > james >
  • FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:19:44 +0000
    ...Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000 By far the toughest bushing of the whole suspension to press out or in!!! IMHO http...
  • Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:08:16 -0700
    Way more trouble than it's worth IMHO. I think vibration could be an issue with this too. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Coolant part2
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:59:35 -0700
    ...to vanagon ownership or maybe even car ownership. > > Dennis > > That seemed to me to be very insulting, unkind and totally > unnecessary ~ IMHO > > ORR ~ DeanB
  • Re: '64 Camper Project
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:05:31 -0700 (PDT)
    ...All IMHO, of course. -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego...
  • Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:58:02 -0400
    ...evil H20 vs Air-sucker battle, 2 newsgroups, now both suck IMHO. Frankly from both sides you would get a lot of hints and...
  • Automatic Locking Diff -No Way!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 11 Sep 1996 09:33:03 -0400
    ...Was this vehicle imported for the US market? Post the FS info on the 3,000 mile Westie, its of general interest, IMHO. Good...
  • Straw poll: maintenance costs [Syncro]
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 11:13:01 -0700
    ...very* appealing, maintenance costs could be a big mitigating factor... (And IMHO the EV's just lack "charm" ) I apologize if this subject has...
  • Re: engine replacement in Texas
    Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:20:43 -0800
    ...too much to put into an 83.5 IMHO... tim "Dr. No" wrote: > > The bad news came today. The '83.5 Wasserboxer engine is...
  • Re: Rear axle nut socket
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 10:45:53 -0700
    ...uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Fri, 27 Jun 2003, Steve Delanty wrote: > IMHO a 1/2" drive breaker bar is probably too weak to do...
  • Re: VW's By The Bay - 5/9/04
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 2 May 2004 03:38:19 EDT
    ...Not worth the admission IMHO. Save you $$$ for Bug-O-Rama in Sacramento at the end of the month. While not big on Vanagons...
  • Re: stands vs ramps
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 05:22:15 -0700
    ...FLAPS are > just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs under... IMHO. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > Note on ramps. Most of the ramps that I looked...
  • Re: syncro pulls ford out of mud pit
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Mon, 16 May 2005 13:23:54 -0500
    >IMHO this is really sad, abusing the environment and abusing a syncro with >no real purpose other >than to see how much one can...
  • Re: Friday: New Beetle Hybrid - 1,350HP
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:10:03 -0700
    ...However the twin jet powered scooter shown at the end as his next project is even better than the Beetle IMHO. Tom On Jan...
  • Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:45:07 -0800
    ...that couples can justify the purchase of their new Dodge Caravan. IMHO, of course . . . :o) ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
  • Re: Sticky brakes
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:49:07 -0700
    ...It (they) can be professionally rebuilt, or buy two new calipers (it's always best to replace in pairs IMHO). Here is a rebuilder...
  • Re: flashing LED
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:10:57 -0700
    ...while on the incline. ====================================================== This is just not true = urban legend.� IMHO�� In a shop, this may be ONE way, as the driver/owner...
  • syncrovsVanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andreas
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 23:40:57 +0100
    ...but much better than a standard vanagon in snow and ice IMHO c)Syncro superb, end of story, buy one if you can, theyre...
  • Re: Ad Plug
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 29 Jan 2000 08:37:23 -0800
    Pizza Hut pizza isn't worth free. IMHO Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Johnson <bjohns@DTX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
  • Re: Sin Bin - No Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 11 Sep 2001 08:50:28 -0400
    ...license. > >Chris Smith >Head Slave >Driver, "The den of inequity" BOOOOOOO!! :) IMHO, the van has many many more uses that just "that". for example...
  • Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:24:24 -0500
    ...A gauge which says everything is fine until you're 10 minutes from empty is pretty worthless, IMHO.
  • Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:38:50 -0700
    ...We have a New-Beetle in the family, it is a fairly bad > car, and > IMHO was successful only because of styling. Many people...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:55:40 -0800
    ...Headlight improvements IMHO > > > Very true. But the stock lights aren't $330 a pair. > > > >No, they're $200 for a pair (busdepot).... not a...
  • Re: Tires done now on to shocks
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 4 Jan 2019 18:16:59 -0700
    ...Konis may very well be Great Shocks but Quite Unnecessary IMHO ~ From Mid Apr 2011 'til Mid Aug 2018 I ran with a Full...
  • Re: (human) Vanagon syndrome
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:51:17 -0400
    ...regret this! Baby is the ultimate reason for having a vanagon, IMHO. Get everybody inside, close the door and comfortably get baby arranged in...
  • Re: Looking for watercooled Double cab pickup
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Oct 1996 21:57:10 PST
    ...is asthetically appealing compared to conventional >alternatives like extra cab pickups... *IMHO this IS the BEST all round vehicle I have ever owned!! *Five...
  • Re: VW for volks?
    Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 22:42:17 -0500
    ...going after BMW and Mercedes, as some magazine article had said. IMHO, VW isn't going off of the deep end; you can still...
  • Re: Trans Noise with Redline MTL?
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 20:24:41 -0400
    ...And herein lies the rub, IMHO: You added fluid, period. My guess is that your Vanagon tranny has a slow leak and the fluid...
  • Re: My I-Opener finally arrived!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 24 May 2000 20:38:09 -0500
    ...http://www.kenseglerdesigns.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.pl?Action=Show Category This is the most current and active site, IMHO. The "I-Opener...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:11:00 -0800
    > >Bill and the list, > >I might also add that the $330 USD includes EVERYTHING needed to make the > >European lights work in your Vanagon...
  • Re: my vanagon sob story
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:17:14 EST
    ...discuss this with the your VW specialist and ask about him/her re-torquing them...it's a chance that's worth taking IMHO...
  • Re: John Muir
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 10 May 2002 09:55:42 -0400
    ...In it, there's an absolutely >delightful article about the Idiot Book and it's effect on a generation. > IMHO well worth picking up...