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• Re: Grounded Rear Spare Tire Carriers
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 13:38:59 PDT
  ...threads and have come up with an >elegant >solution. > >(scroll down) > >-------------------- > > IMHO extra grounds can't hurt. > > > Unless you create a ground loop. > > > A...
• Re: Friday - NVC - Air Cooled Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:26 -0400
  ...Volks have spent big bucks on this event, & is definitely something worth doing, IMHO. Contact Art Thraen @ ACE-Air Cooled Engineering in SLC for...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:27:07 -0700
  ...sponge bath of sorts but this setup presents a nice option..... IMHO.... Steven P.S. As I mentioned to Richard privately.... The Coleman submersible...
• Re: Rolling Stone VWUS/Jerry Garcia Ad
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 15:57:16 -0400
  ...move of VW's IMHO. The Grateful Dead wrote the book on mass merchandising, so perhaps VWOA could learn a thing or three :) michael
• Re: another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 12:01:41 -0500
  ...only thing they could do to make the name worse would be to call it a "Kampmobile" IMHO! pass the aeresol cheese spread please :) :)
• Re: Expansion Tank - 85 GL (Was Fellow List Members,)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 07 May 1997 02:35:30 EDT
  ...Vanagons IMHO are even little more fragile come to think of it. We carry them in stock for about $37.40 (I think VW...
• Re: repair shop info request
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 6 Jul 1997 20:13:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...However, Eugene,OR > probably has the most aircooled buses on the West coast,IMHO. > My travels will soon take me to San Fran via...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 24 May 2000 22:35:15 -0400
  IMHO, better would be a totally removable screen with 2 screens that could be zipped in: regular and no-see-um. The NSU mesh...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:45:33 -0500
  > > Very true. But the stock lights aren't $330 a pair. > >No, they're $200 for a pair (busdepot).... not a huge difference.... > Okay...
• Re: Cutting down spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:34:35 -0500
  ...a little while before the coil (or worse) finally gives out. IMHO Brian -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:11:08 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/04 8:48:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > > Very bad advice IMHO. VW WELDED...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:27:31 -0700
  ...a company which is > deliberately named to create confusion doesn't, IMHO, constitute > "stated as being a not westy." > > It shouldn't be listed...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:40:47 -0800
  ...And again IMHO, don't buy a *really* rusty Vanagon with a toasted engine and tranny. It may not be worth your time. Especially...
• Re: EV Westy spotted?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 17:46:14 -0400 (AST)
  ...louvered window on drivers side, rather confined feeling sitting in rear, IMHO. Had a good look at one at dealer last Dec. The 'full...
• Re: RusReformer vs Extend
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 14:40:27 EDT
  ...of the engine compartment, and I've been wondering... > > Thom:wq IMHO neither is a good solution from experience, but if I had to...
• Re: alternator replacement help
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 21:45:56 -0400
  ...a matter of mating screw terminals wiring to the new connectors. IMHO, this sucks because the push-on terminals are rather flimsy, can pop...
• Re: Wanted: Water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 1 May 2000 20:56:53 -0400
  ...That does > not make it any less cheesy in comparison to the older type IMHO. > > Mark > > The Bus Depot wrote: > > > > > The $50 complete new...
• Bleeding the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:13:54 -0400
  ...have been made by the same people that built the V2... IMHO it is a bozo system ... I am going to retap the radiator...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:53:32 -0700
  ...I agree that it's better to leave the original cooler and add the external, but IMHO it's not a choice between putting...
• Re: General Trip Questions and SouthEast Specific
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:04:41 -0700
  Chris, IMHO .... "1. What speed is recommended for cruising?" I'd keep the RPM's down to 3200 - 3400 "3. In a worst case...
• Re: de-rating tires? - Vanagon weight?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:12:58 -0700
  The Camper configuration adds less weight than 2 adult passengers IMHO. The common later passenger model interior pieces are pretty darn heavy and not...
• Re: Transm. oil. What brand?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 May 2006 00:41:05 -0400
  ...If it's a 2WD manual, Redline MT90 is really good IMHO. Just make sure you can remove the fill plug before you drain...
• Re: was New to the list. now it's Fryday!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:01:35 -0700
  ...I'm never going > to > lug that stuff around again. > > You got the better end of the deal IMHO. > > And, um, BTW, you now...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:19 -0600
  ...down ropes to the vanagon bumpers, & those aren't too bad IMHO. Pax, Mr. BZ > > > Alistair > > > On 28-Aug-08, at 8:59 AM...
• Re: [S] Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 07:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Sometimes, IMHO, these kind of things need to get re-hashed (cornbeef? ;) ) out so that the list can grow (or shrink) as a result...
• Re: Likelihood of Windshield breaking on removal?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 9 May 2011 13:14:50 -0700
  ...do it and not crack the windshield upon re-installing it. IMHO the 'chance' of breaking the class, is when folks try to save...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:29:25 EST
  ...Do you mean we have to ##!!!!&&%!!!??? upgrade the brakes too?? >> Hello Drew, IMHO the Vanagon brakes were always just adequate. I don't know...
• re. Vanagon bull bars/brush guards...
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 17:35:09 GMT
  ...Too many variables to able to predict without extensive destructive testing IMHO. Bumpers dont need to be heavy, they just need to be capable...
• Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 11 May 2003 14:00:43 -0400
  ...Not a good option, IMHO. ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil cain" <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 11...
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:36:37 -0800
  ...FLAPS are just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs under... IMHO. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Bus Depot auxillary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 12:23:58 -0700
  ...Mark TJ Hannink wrote: >IMHO, the sealed and vented battery compartments in the GL Campers were required due to the presence of propane appliances...
• Re: Rubber head key with VW logo, was- Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:53:13 -0700
  ...Not a deal at all IMHO. As you mentioned, some locksmiths have aftermarket ones w/o logos. Few have them. Last one I got...
• Re: Where to get a Sure Power 1315-200 battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 07:48:23 -0800
  ...The 1315 is the best way to go for a Vanagon, IMHO, since it requires no modification to the alternator or to the base...
• Re: Refrigerate Oil
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:47:40 -0700
  Yi_Ruey Wei wrote: > IMHO, may be you don't have enough refrigerate oil in > your compressor. I remember it takes 54oz. of oil...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 12:50:47 -0800
  ...The broad smooth power band of the 5 cylinder is a huge advance in power plants for the Syncro IMHO. Mark Drillock 87 Syncro...
• Re: I need help planning my trip to Germany in April
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:51:48 +0100
  ...Not every 50km a huge one...(which is a pity, IMHO). Don�t know how it is farther south, but I am speaking about...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:25:01 -0600
  ...Is this something I should just leave alone and be >>grateful that my van is running at all?(snip) >>********************************************* >> >>IMHO, First and foremost, I...
• Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:44:15 -0700
  ...night a week, you'll pay for the added fuel cost. IMHO it would really be a shame to 'kill' off "a trip of...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 14:28:20 -0700
  ...Spending $5K and rolling the dice is just plain crazy, IMHO. Jeff / San Anselmo On Sep 5, 2008, at 1:55 PM, Automatic digest...
• Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:36:19 -0400
  ...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: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:14:48 -0500
  ...or wheel size, since that would > compromise acceleration and climbing ability. Imho > > Harald > 90 westy > Olympia WA > > Robert Lilley wrote: > > It balances the mass...
• Re: Labor day- laboring??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:25:28 -0700
  ...up until last year. (BTW... That's not a put down. IMHO, the Catalina 2500 is the best awning ever hung on the side...
• Re: Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:24:20 -0700
  ...Other blocks made by others for Pep Boys, Dorman are cheaper, but they are garbage quality IMHO. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:30:09 EDT
  ...to 240 degrees. The quality of the engine and the rebuild and other factors determine head temps more than oil type. IMHOARWE Robert Robert
• Re: need bad ECU/wire harness for 81
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:50:58 -0600
  ...from the digitool cable to the ecu - but that's easy. IMHO, what you are proposing would be unreliable, as you add another set...
• Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:09:27 -0500
  ...Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >Sexist 'jokes' are not 'jokes', they are hurtful. IMHO there is NO place on this list for this >type of behaviour...
• Re: How much gas will your syncro take?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:43:44 -0700
  That's somebody's pump meter cheating. IMHO. Mike On 4/13/08 8:04 PM, "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Someone once...
• Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:31:47 EDT
  ...Vanagons.How many Asian vans have such part exchangeability as a Vanagon,either? Of course,as always,this is only IMHO. Everyone enjoy! Karl
• Re: [Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heating parked vanagon)]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:44:52 MST
  ...Don't know if > that would help a WBX - wouldn't hurt, IMHO > > Graham > 90 GL auto Country Homes camper > 99 ML320 From your...
• Re: xcountry tips
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:35:55 -0300
  IMHO: Print out the recommended repair shops at http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/shops.html Also get the extended AAA towing service. Get 2...
• vanagon conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:06:56 -0700
  ...are better, and in some ways worse than the Westy's, IMHO. ...But i wouldn't say that anything that is not westfalia is...
• Re: [T2] Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 4 May 2007 22:48:35 -0600
  ...O2 readout display is the neatest toy you can install in your (O2-equipped) Vanagon, IMHO. The dancing LEDs will mesmerize you! Richard Boulder
• Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:58:34 -0500
  ...mere low miles doesn't really justify a 5 figure price IMHO. And a 20 year old Vanagon with only 70K miles has spent...
• Re: which route to CA?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:18:12 -0800
  ...Route 50 ("The Lonliest Highway in America") is IMHO a LOT more beautiful than Rt. 80 through Nevada, and a LOT more pleasant to...
• Re: Bad Experience With Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:51:49 -0400
  ...It may be painful for some folks to hear it, but IMHO it must be said. If you want to start your own thread...
• Re: air cooled 4th gear pick up
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:29:09 -0700
  ...at any FLAPS fairly cheap and it is easy to do. IMHO you need new heads, rarely does a valve job do the trick...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:51:24 -0400
  ...Good idea, IMHO. Eric kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net wrote: >----- Original Message Follows ----- > > >>Vanagon people, >> This guy has it all figures out. >> >> >> >> >http://cgi...
• Re: Adjustable armrests...
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:38:04 -0700
  IMHO, this isn't a case of bad design as much as something that was never designed to be taken apart and the put...
• Metric fastener and fitting storehouse
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:54:18 -0400
  ...it appears it's worth a bookmark, (imho) I have no afiliation or interest in their financial success, I'm just passing along information...
• Re: Another Vanagon world
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 15 May 2007 15:11:44 -0400
  ...sharp > and in focus and the light isn't right somehow. imho. :) > > not that ANY news/media company would EVER stoop to manufacturing a...