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Re: Compression Question
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:39:22 -0400
...is overblown (IMHO). >> I'd haveta disagree and say that all dinos pretty much compare to dinos, and etc. Here's a seat of...
Re: jumpseat brackets
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 19 May 2004 01:14:17 -0400
...attributed to his faulty installation of a jumpseat? weld, screw, rivet. IMHO, all of the above exceeds the safety margin of brass cups in...
Re: Carefree Awning
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Tue, 9 May 2000 10:39:43 -0600
...It is very well designed and built, IMHO. Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus
Michelin Agilis 61 Tires Report
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:10:24 -0500
...Granted, the tires are expensive but, IMHO, Michelin Agilis 61 tires are worth every penny (Canadian or U.S.). Roy Olynick '87 Westfalia GL...
Re: Power steering replacement and alignments
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:25:54 -0600
...Well worth the effort IMHO. No pun intended. I got a used one for $80, i would have rather driven with no ps than...
Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 09:36:21 EST
In a message dated 11/24/02 6:24:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, urlauber10@hotmail.com writes: << IMHO, the emergency brakes are a...
86 Syncro GL Parting out NE Iowa
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:27:56 -0500
...it's in Cedar Falls Iowa and yes, IMHO, it's too rusty to salvage. Your opinion might be different. If you wish to...
Re: TIRES
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:19:42 -0400
...I think they are still available & a great All Season tire, IMHO. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for? YMMV, Mr. BZ...
RE: A NAME FOR VANAGON FANATICS!
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 15:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
...All IMHO, of course. How about it, sports fans? Get your entry in now before the deadline! Win valuable prizes, not sold in stores...
Re: VW bus safety (was: back from the dead)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 2 May 1995 14:58:34 -0700 (PDT)
...in my opinion, they are one of the safest vehicles IMHO. Because they are slow and humble, people avoid getting 'stuck' behind and usually...
Re: Speedo Calibration?
Historical mailing list - marcus
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:22:55 -0700
...at top and apply several drops of 3m oil.Ok now, IMHO I don't believe it could possible be the cable. Got a...
Re: Dealership vs. Independent Service
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:00:08 -0700
IMHO, after having all sorts of vehicles serviced at dealerships and independent mechanics for over 20 years, I have been much more satisfied, much...
Re: Winston Tires? Thank You!
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:53:14 -0700
...have Michelin MXT? tires on my Vanagon, and they are super. IMHO worth the extra $$$. They are better than the OEM michelins that were...
RE-The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Wed, 3 Feb 1999 12:34:09 +0000
...Is it a common >thing? > >Cheers! > >Marshall Ruskin >84 Westy > Marshall....IMHO You would probably be best to test for number '1' first but...
Re: To Buy or not to Buy? 86 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:35:16 -0700
...these, it is still better than an 84 by a ways, IMHO. Mark Roger Sisler wrote: >It is a 85. The short sliding door...
Re: later model parking brake lever
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 09:51:32 -0700
...times. The majority of 85 vans have the newer lever too. IMHO the later lever is improved in 3 ways. Better hand comfort, more...
Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:17:19 -0700
...The $450 is a little steep IMHO, but it's cool. (puns, no > charge) > > > > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23453...
Re: poptop gasket
Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
Mon, 23 Jun 1997 18:15:34 +0200
...The dealer price for the strip is IMHO outrageous - go for an aftermarket one. Archives should point to sources. HTH Rich Lumb '86 Westy...
Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 18 Jul 1999 22:22:39 -0700
...My Westy was manufactured in 3/88, which was before the change - IMHO.
Re: Bucking Engine
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Sat, 1 May 2004 20:10:05 -0400
IMHO.... The 100 psi as nothing do do with a big lost of power or heavy bucking / shaking, am also sure that the O2...
Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 23 May 2008 14:39:31 -0700
...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: central locks?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:41:39 -0800
...to install if you have the donor van next to yours. IMHO, it requires above average mechanical patience to do it otherwise. I've...
Re: Etka on a Mac?
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:20:10 -0700
...You have to join, but IMHO, it is well > worth > > it. > > > > Jim > > > > On Mar 30, 2014, at 3:42 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL...
Re: Benz ML alloy wheels for vanagon ...on CL
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:42 -0800
...They look good on a Vanagon IMHO. Here's John Daron's old Doka with them: http://www.primafoundry.com/cars/Images/MVC-006F...
Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:50:22 -0800
...of a Vanagon. However, usually not to the level of expense. IMHO, most people are better off with a more modern gas engine vs...
Lousy idle and sneaky booster leaks
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Fri, 13 Jan 95 9:12:34 PST
...The difficulty with the diagnosis, IMHO, is that it's counter- intuitive to look for a problem up near the left front wheel whose...
FS: 86 Syncro Weekender converted to full Westy $9000
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:29:21 EST
...info from the seller. The vehicle is located in San Francisco. IMHO this vehicle would be good for someone who wants a good running...
Re: Running fridge on battery
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:05:49 -0400
...The 12v mode sucks IMHO. If you leave it on and you do not have an aux battery, 2 hours MAX. If it were...
Re: No vanagon content Re: ... A Rose by Any Other Name ...
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 00:19:24 -0400
...Why would anyone name their kid Tira Lira? It's up there with Moon Unit, IMHO. I wonder if her friends call her Moon...
Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:33:30 -0600
...the > lamp, we'll then have to come up with a wiring harness equivalent to that > provided by Pzwo, which was IMHO freakin' fantastic. > > >
Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:44:09 -0700
...you need it. On a long road trip when you can't afford the $4.00 shower, much less, a hotel. Again..... IMHO.... Steven
Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 15 May 2010 12:50:07 -0400
...Still relatively anemic illumination with that combintation IMHO. ? David -----Original Message----- From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:00:20 -0400
...which starts to happen much too soon after installing weaker struts IMHO. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
Re: $100,000.00 Van
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:15:00 -0700
...parts which is kinda cool to play w, although the > designs, IMHO, are not as good as the Westfalia versions. > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ > > > On...
Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 4 Jan 1996, Tom Forhan wrote: > Actually, the slickest ones, IMHO, are the magnetic ones. > No mess, no damage, mine has been...
Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 4 Jan 1996, Tom Forhan wrote: > Actually, the slickest ones, IMHO, are the magnetic ones. > No mess, no damage, mine has been...
Re: valve lifter noise solution
Historical mailing list - jack
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:46:58 -0500
...other Vanagon, Waterboxer owners who had problems with Fram oil filters. Imho, the factory filter provides better oil flow when the engine is running...
Re: airbag rant (conclusion)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 07:38:29 -0500
...and come to find we still have to where our seatbelts. IMHO air bag bombs are a complete failure! If I engineered projects I...
Re: Final Edition of Hardcopy
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:12:16 -0400
...should have it along, as well as something more >> basic, perhaps. >> > >IMHO for a proper relationship with a Vanagon you need: >1) the glove...
Re: 15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:32:55 -0500
...Better to get one cap (of correct rating and type) from >an electronics supply house, and say goodbye to "Vanagon Intermittent >Syndrome" ! IMHO. >Doug...
Re: leaky heads
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 21:02:37 -0500
What part of the country are you in? That is way high (IMHO), I mean, like $100 worth of gaskets for both sides, and...
Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:00:15 -0500
...The "drive the van" part is important for morale, IMHO. Do the mechanical stuff first. Drive it around, camp in it, have fun. Then...
Re: Diesel Vanagons and Diesel engines.
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Mon, 25 May 1998 14:30:49 -0700
...but I have another view of the subject gained from experience. IMHO, the small vw diesel engines are great for driving around in Europe...
Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 23:52:20 -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: Prom Dresses at Nordstrom BP. Splittie Content NVC
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:37:18 -0700
...Coming to a Nordstrom's near you! > > Any publicity is good for brand awareness and enhanced Vanagon values IMHO, > > Steve > 87 Syncro GL > > Sent...
Re: Speedometer markings
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 May 1997 16:18:19 +0300
...2 50km/h (30mph) > 3 80km/h (48mph) > 4 top speed (imho: about 80 mph :) >in the OLD models of vws, they had little...
Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 9 May 1999 09:35:28 -0700
...The catch is they are 2x as expensive as a lead-acid, but IMHO worth the extra money! At 22:33 08/05/1999...
Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 5 Jan 2000 22:19:10 -0800
...And one minus is heating...To heat a little Porsche is one thing, >but heating a huge T3? > >IMHO best bet when installing a...
Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:40:09 EDT
...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: Modification, Battery box, bottom
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 7 Feb 2017 14:06:02 -0800
...The box is vented and in the wheel well, best left alone IMHO. If you want to fool around do this mod instead: http...
Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:37:57 -0700
...Starters and alternators are examples where this happens in Vanagons, IMHO. The real fix may have been simply removing and reinstalling the connections, and...
Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
Historical mailing list - BILL
Wed, 12 May 1999 23:16:54 -0600
...The spare JUST fits under in the spare tire well, BUT, IMHO, changes need > to be made to fit the tire properly. The problem...
Re: Replacement steering wheels
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 21:56:34 -0400
...The Jetta steering wheel is the more common 16", and plenty torquey to turn our van (IMHO). I like the feel, soft rubber, and...
Re: Tires again...sorry gang
Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:55:40 -0400
...Pretty big safety feature IMHO. Peace - donna '84 Westy (Pepe) Boquist, Carl E Unknown wrote: > Read all the threads and narrowed it down to...
Re: 1984 synchro weekender for asle
Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:57:39 -0800
...crawled around in it for about hald an hour inspecting stuff. > > imho, it is in really nice shape, the engine "looks" clean, and so...
Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:40:26 -0400
...Is the nut being >crushed? IMHO....(very humble) I would almost be inclined to say that he I'm not saying this is what...
Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:23:06 -0500
...because it is easy to ruin. The housing swap is expensive. IMHO this would be a lot less expensive to install a limited slip...
Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:29:11 -0800
...It might be overkill in that application IMHO, but we are talking Alistair here, afterall. Can't wait to see the upcoming titanium Excelsior...
Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:06:21 -0700
...It's better, IMHO, to crank a dry engine without compression pressures on the dry bearings until you get some oil circulating. On Tuesday...
Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
Historical mailing list - stephen steele
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:15:26 -0800
Sounds great but IMHO location is important, particularly given the geographic scope of this List. How about a VanagonList campfire/coffeekltach/red cup session...