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  • Re: A/C too loud
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 14 May 1996 14:03:37 CST6CDT
    ...also seem to absorb too much energy IMHO. i thought i was going to have to replace the '85's (it was really loud...
  • Re: repost: 82 camper for sale (Ohio)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 17 Aug 94 08:51:59 CDT
    ...cooled buses! lugging them around in 3rd gear at 20 mph ... imho, that'll burn an engine up in very short order. lots of...
  • Re: Safari Windows
    Historical mailing list
    21 May 96 14:24
    ...I've closed them 3 times in the whole time I've had >them. > >Not very good averages, IMHO > >I'm s'posed to...
  • Re: Abbreviations
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:45:43 -0700
    ...One typical is IMHO, or another one;BTW. These are the easy ones that I could decipher. Lately I have seen some new ones...
  • Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
    Historical mailing list - Eric Johnson
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:56:41 EST
    ...long mountain passes in a heavily > laden Westy, the stock arrangement in good condition is more than adequate > for most people. IMHO of course. >
  • Re: Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:20:09 -0800
    ...or VW would be replacing them on warranty. Ten years, maybe. IMHO Mike On 1/28/04 1:39 PM, "John Rodgers" <jh_rodgers...
  • Re: Vanagon Experiences vs. GTI Experiences Thus Far (no worthwhile content)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:54:45 -0800
    ...http://www.treats4chicks.co.uk/pinkcarkit.htm And a pink car from Ford that trumps the pink Vanagon (IMHO): http://www.youtube.com/watch...
  • Re: archives??
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:30:47 -0700
    Much better way to search the vanagon.com archives (IMHO) is to use GOOGLE. In the google search window, put in your search terms...
  • Re: Something off reec.autos.vw
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Oct 1994 07:48:59 -0400 (EDT)
    ...There is NO need for crossover, IMHO. Each group, r.a.vw, Vintag, and Vanagon have evolved because of the unique "community" they serve...
  • Re: 1982 Diesel Vanagon: Heater Core / Fan
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:19:31 -0700
    ...The 82 diesel heater box is a bit of a POS and replacing it with one from 83-86 is an upgrade IMHO. Just...
  • Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
    Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
    Wed, 2 Apr 1997 11:37:11 -0500 (EST)
    ...the VR6 engine. However, the price on the window was $55,000. IMHO, just a tad much for what you get. Trace -- '93 MV
  • Re: rear heater leak
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:01:22 -0800
    ...leak it would be the first time it's ever happened, IMHO. I'm on my third core. They are under-built for the...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: [Syncro] Roadhaus - Need an Engine
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 5 May 2004 13:36:11 EDT
    ...Today is just NOT the right time IMHO. BenT
  • Re: Syncro bus ad from South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:57:47 -0800
    ...Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > This is a better link. (IMHO) > > <http://www.volksfolks.org/gallery/commercials/international/za/> > > Jim > > > On Dec 16...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:20:11 -0800
    A must have feature IMHO is an audible continuity tester. i.e. when you touch both ends of the same wire you here a...
  • Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:34 -0500
    ...about $25 per > set but have not found one cosmetically compatible IMHO. I am looking for > someone who can make plastic repros of the...
  • Re: Audi problems, FI chips
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 13:28:45 -0800 (PST)
    William Abbott writes: > > A stupid design problem IMHO, in the size and placement of > the pedals. Maybe, but I bet I know why they...
  • Re: door hinges, arrgg
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Jun 1995 09:51:05 GMT0BST
    ...It's worked for me - so it should work on your IMHO Cheers Ricky 1991 Mexi-Bug 1967 Split Camper 1995 Overdraft "Turn On...
  • Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:31:02 EST
    ...clothes you won't mind throwing away when you're done) IMHO, make sure you have good quality boots. I've *heard* Rockford are...
  • Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:01:06 +0100
    ...Not a heck more IMHO. Oh, peak torque happens @3200 rpm in the EV compared to 4200 rpm in the G/J/P. That...
  • Re: anyone ever order this unique Vanagon book?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:20:50 +0100
    ...I cant compare it to the Bentley, as I don't have that one (yet) but it is far better than the Haynes IMHO...
  • Re: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:45:26 -0400
    ...I know there are el cheapo solutions, some even quite clever, but IMHO an awning is a great investment. I'm glad I didn...
  • Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 16 May 2005 14:34:54 EDT
    ...shaft in place of the vc and will never look back. IMHO the vanagon should have had the manual decoupler all along. >> I'm...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:16:31 -0500
    Optimas IMHO cannot be touched as measured on all performance and quality standards. They cannot really be measured against standard wet-cell batteries as...
  • Michelin Agilis Tires
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:34:29 EDT
    ...Best deal around IMHO. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm...
  • Re: New scrapers on old vans
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:54:35 -0800
    ...Better, actually, than leaving the trim, IMHO. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of thewestyman Sent...
  • RE: brake question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jul 1996 15:48:49 -0600
    ...I don't think that you damaged anything (IMHO)... Good luck-- Vic Welker Boulder, CO 1987 Vanagon GL ----------
  • Re: WTB A/C gauges and vacuum pump
    Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 07:08:11 +800
    ...PA (IMHO). > > ERIC > >
  • Re: '86 up vanagon owners....
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 13:08:25 -0400
    ...My first vanagon ,an aircooled '81 was way behind this one in all repsects...IMHO. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle
  • Re: POLLING ALL LISTMEMBERS
    Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:01:50 -0500
    ...find some of the obscure as well as Vanagons for sale. IMHO it meets the Vanagon content requirement. Bob Allen 88 Westy 86 Syncro...
  • Re: coolant hoses (Cost, is the only issue)
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:16:06 -0800
    ...A few have hit it on the nose (IMHO) you could carry all the tools in the world and replace all the parts as...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:44 -0400
    Very bad advice IMHO. VW WELDED STEEL PLATES under those steel cups for a reason. Remember the lawsuits from VW bug seats popping off...
  • Re: So you should have to be a mechanic and know the answers to post?(f)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:58:32 EST
    ...a fellow list member with his or her problem, > keep > quiet. IMHO there are some people who waste the list's time with frivolous...
  • Re: New to list and to Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:32:44 -0500
    ...list and to Vanagons Those are the correct '82-83 hubcaps. IMHO, the best looking of the three types of wheel covers offered through...
  • Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 15 May 2007 12:26:56 -0700
    ...So IMHO, clean FIRST, then lub. m2cw --- Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I found a simpler way to lubricate them. I hauled a...
  • Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:29:51 -0400
    ...Not a big issue, IMHO. Good luck. - Kevin
  • Re: 27X8.5QR14 VS 185/R/14 ?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:16:09 -0700
    ...Even my grossly underpowered '82 diesel Westy manages fine with them - the difference from stock is barely noticeable imho. On 20 Aug 2005 at...
  • Re: cash for clunkers youtube videos of vanagons getting destroyed...sick..
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:09:54 EST
    ...Bad, bad , bad, sick deranged IMHO. David Clarkson It's not a choice, it's a Vanagon In a message dated 1/1/2010...
  • Re: oil temps 200what?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Jul 95 9:02:53 EDT
    ...b) the more important thing is oil pressure in relation to oil temp (IMHO). Haynes states that oil pressure should be a minimum of...
  • Re: Who are these people?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 30 Jul 1996 21:31:44 -0400
    ...The styling I always thought was incredible, nicer than a 911 IMHO, and a real piece of history (the origional car for which the...
  • Re: re: EV Transmission Preference
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    27 May 97 21:34:07 EDT
    ...manual or automatic transmissions? >(especially in terms of derivability and service.) >IMHO, I like automatics, but maybe a manual transmission is the way to...
  • Re: SUVs vs Da Bus-Almost SUV??
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 22:57:01 -0500
    IMHO, the Syncro Westies are MORE and BETTER than all those pretend SUVs on the market now (with a proper engine, of course). Do...
  • Re: Enemy Named
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 14 Sep 2001 16:53:36 -0400
    ...anyways, IMHO, the govt shoulda taken the other bombings more seriously and started warning dudes for real instead of as an afterthought. peace, out...
  • Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:56:07 -0700
    ...I guess I just have to say that IMHO everyone (who doesn't own one) is wrong. Its just not that "cramped" to me...
  • Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:20:32 -0400
    ...They're not very popular, therefore cheap, somewhat easy to find (IMHO) and > parts are readily available (www.performancemotorcars.com) Beyond that, two parts...
  • Re: Tires
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:03:12 EDT
    ...i'd be afraid youd roll over on those skinny tires :<) IMHO you should have gone w/ a wider tire.. just my 2� not...
  • Re: Abuse by a member
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:10:24 -0800
    ...The tone was slightly hard but not harsh IMHO. Then again I'm only sensitive to criticism 6 days out of the week. This...
  • Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:51:46 +0000
    ...The Element (IMHO) is an excellent small SUV, and the Vanagon is an excellent camper, but I don't think one can replace the...
  • Re: removing z-bed for upholstering
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 17 May 2017 19:48:36 -0700
    ...Quality ‘Lux’ foam from The Foam Factory for my rear cushion. IMHO, it’s perfect. http://www.thefoamfactory.com/tech/Lux-HQTech.html Jim...
  • Re: 3 Weeks in Ireland... saw 1 VW T3
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 15 Jul 2014 17:25:17 -0400
    Plus, the Canadians, especially the Quebecians, IMHO, are really fun to camp with! YMMV, Mr. BZ-hope to see many this weekend at West...
  • Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:21:45 -0700
    ...Weight rated for Vanagons and looks perfect IMHO. Looks great with 265/55/16 tires or slightly narrower for 2wd. Downside is they are...
  • Sale on ZKW lights
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Oct 1995 00:27:41 -0700
    ...These people are very good to deal with (IMHO - I've been buying Volvo stuff from them for years). Name is IPD City is...
  • Re: FYI info.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Wed, 5 May 1999 14:53:55 EDT
    Gotta respond to this one- IMHO, "auction" is just another way of saying "getting screwed" I recently went to an auction where they were...
  • Re: ANOTHER great tire buy......
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:05:20 -0500
    ...A >great tire for the $, IMHO! > >Karl >
  • Re: Demise of free air
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 20 Mar 2000 19:34:52 -0800
    ...So there is nothing to complain about IMHO! > Writing from the San Francisco Bay Area in California where we have the distinction of being...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:21:00 -0600
    The H4s from David Marshall are worth every penny. The low beams are excellent, I almost never use my high beams, but I do...
  • Re: Speaking of tools...sharing the resources??
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Sat, 26 May 2001 11:12:14 -0700
    ...Might be a vacation saver some day...George. --- Tony Gould <tgerr95@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > IMHO (in my humble opinion) this is a great idea...
  • Re: KN aircleaner
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:09:56 -0800
    ...every 50-100K miles, and re-oiling it for use again. IMHO, I'm not sure which is best environmentally. The K&N is...
  • Re: Towing with Uhaul 4-wheel dolly?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:39:08 -0800
    ...fine and you dont have to take the air dam off. IMHO, I would not tell them that you are towing a Vanagon, it...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
    Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:42:31 -0800
    ...fits just like the original WBX. > -Hans > > > > All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap solution is still > > VW inline-4 IMHO. > > > > BenT > > > > -- > > BenT > >