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• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:41:40 -0700
  ...Not much > of an upgrade IMHO, just a substitute part that is easy to find new and > used that also costs less to buy...
• Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:28:57 -0800
  ...The vans perform acceptably with the stock wheel sizes IMHO. Joe Cayucos, CA '90 Carat (auto) '86 Westy Weekender (manual) >
• Re: Rear Window Seal Backorder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 01:22:04 -0400
  ...It's a lot softer than WCM's IMHO and easier to install as well. I've been making these since 1976 (The Old...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 02:58:18 EDT
  ...Diverting the questions to personal e-mail is, IMHO, a tactic that gives you a list of interested, self-seleted, potential customers but keeps...
• Re: Offensive Language (^F)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhold, Matthias
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 14:06:24 -0400
  ...Please stop the swearing and the ridiculing of list members who are (imho rightfully) offended by the language chosen. Thank You. Matthias Reinhold BTW...
• Re: Diesels in America?
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:48:37 -0700
  ...Diesel engines generate a lot of particulates. > The (unrealistic, IMHO) US project to develop an extremely high-mileage, > low-polluting, high-performance family vehicle...
• Re: priority start battery system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 15:47:43 -0500
  ...For ordinary use the question is whether the cure is worse than the disease (could go either way IMHO depending on circumstances). For deliberate...
• Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:02:51 -0700
  Dear Peak Is that "Peak Value" for syncro using the same anagram as "Peak Oil" IMHO it has likely been written several times on...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:42:34 -0800
  ...The extend a stay's are a bit of a pain to install, but well worth the effort IMHO. I also use mine to...
• Re: tracking #
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:07:53 -0400
  ...why trash one of our vendors on the list? Poor form, IMHO. > (Not you, Suds!) > > Gary > >> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:01:22...
• Re: My `66 is back on the road! (rambling, some queries.)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 5 Feb 1995 11:17:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...do bodywork! >1) The braking systems are very poor. >Somewhat true, IMHO. But if you maintain them, and keep the mechanics >up to snuff...
• AW: Proper Storage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:56:04 +0100
  ...snip Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee 91 Westy Kemah TX USA 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport John 14:6 Hello Imho its better to make...
• Re: .... Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 06:51:04 -0600
  ...A gas heater or listee GMB modifications seem to be the best options for winter heat imho. Darrell Boehler ----- Original Message ----- From: Charles Hokanson...
• Re: Damaged fiberglass rear bumper... can it be repaired?
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Mon, 8 May 2000 08:05:42 -0600
  ...The bumper was totaled in IMHO. It was broken on both corners with 3 major cracks in the main section. The mounts for both...
• re. daily driver
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:07:41 -0600
  ...But for all their shortcomings and weaknesses, IMHO the later models offer features and body/interior improvements the early vanagons did not have. >From...
• Re: Nostradamus apology
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:19:44 -0400
  ...qualifies] but this isn't one, and >most situations aren't, IMHO. > >Mike [Sacramento, not Fresno] Your humble servant here was glad to see...
• Re: [Product] Forever Black "Stain"
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:34:38 -0400
  ...Good stuff, IMHO. > > A bientot, > > Philippe >
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:52:03 -0800
  ...and heater core then the "T" is not a great method IMHO. A forceful flow in the reverse direction to the normal flow is...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 16:32:46 -0600
  ...Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out > > Pretty wild. IMHO, only the small images at the end have been modified > (i.e...
• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sat, 24 May 2008 09:01:06 -0700
  ...experience are much better at the > lower speed in a vanagon, IMHO. > > -Jarrett That's consistent with my driving experience. I've always wondered...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:14:09 +0000
  ...out what is hopefully a minor rust issue under the outlets. IMHO, the Extend-A-Stay kit really wasn't worth the cost/effort...
• Re: Achieving high mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 13:16:07 PDT
  ...I have receipts since new showing bare minimum (IMHO) maintenance, such as oil changes at factory interval of 12k km using 10w30 oil. He...
• Re: Fuel Pump Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:25:36 -0700
  ...Vanagons is a switch in the FuelPump circuit ~ The Toughest part IMHO is where to Hide the Switch so it is Both Convenient to...
• Re: Go Westy Front floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:01:39 -0600
  ...they are worth as much as the BZ shelf, IMHO! YMMV, Mr. BZ-complete rubber floors since 2008 or whenever On Apr 5, 2011...
• Re: AMSOIL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 14 May 1999 05:39:36 -0700
  ...It is OK, but not worth it for the price IMHO. It is ~8$/qt if I remember correctly ((ouch)) and it is pretty...
• Re: Sink Faucet for Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 07:41:03 -0500
  ...This set-up is BETTER than >stock IMHO. Enjoy. Malcolm > > >http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0209D&L=vanagon&P=R24396...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:30:19 -0600
  ...fly > off (at 106K Tom is riding on blind luck/faith IMHO). Yep, that's how I drive also! grin > They're designed for...
• Re: Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:55:47 -0700
  ...The regular hardware/big box/HF inexpensive bits with coating are, IMHO, no different (and perhaps worse) than the black oxide finished ones (black...
• Re: Benz ML alloy wheels for vanagon ...on CL
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:11:37 -0500
  ...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: Anti freeze smell in heat
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:48:22 -0500
  ...the winter a working rear heater is wonderful and worth having IMHO. Might just be the O-ring between the valve body and the...
• Re: In defense of Ron
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:56:16 -0500
  ...remedied very expeditiously once he was made aware of the problem. IMHO, that is all we can ask for. ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee...
• autotech spacers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:06:33 -0500
  ...Autotech seems a bit fat and greedy,IMHO. >Karl >(with lathe ready and waiting) ****************************************** Hey Karl I can describe it well & they have some...
• Re: Oil Filter? Oil Flavor?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 22:01:34 -0500
  IMHO I would only use 10-40 in the winter and 20-50 in the summer in a Vanagon. 10-30 on hot days...
• Diesel burning block heater?!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:40:52 -0500
  ...BN2 and BN4) counterparts commonly found in air-cooled NA vans. IMHO, you're lucky to have one! For more info, go to http...
• Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:12:36 -0800
  ...New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!! > > It looks just like a Chevy Astro! > > IMHO, VW has totally gone away from it's initial...
• Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:16:05 -0600
  ...at costco for $39. > this model is ideal in a vanagon imho, to run your espresso machine and > microwave. > > i had bought the same...
• Re: VW for sale in AZ
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:10:46 -0500
  ...buyers and 3) not easily undone back to an original appearance. IMHO, this person has screwed themselves in selling this van. Jeff Stewart ----- Original...
• Re: First oil change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 22:00:19 EST
  ...at > > 65mph, through mountainous, sometimes freezing conditions? > > > > Dave > > '71 Westfalia & SB > > IMHO, 10 miles stop and go. The engine doesn't make much heat...
• db&HVWs dyno tests (www)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 10:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~gregm/dyno There were a couple of screwy things about the test imho, so I put those points...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 19:25:39 +0000
  ...I think. Plus the XT6 heads had a rep for problems. IMHO it would be damn hard to beat the loads of early Legacy...
• List Vendors, Ken Flaming
  Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:52:09 -0600
  At 11:04 AM 1/1/99 -0700, Kent Christensen wrote: >IMHO this list is over the top as regards commercial >advertising. > >BTW (and...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:34:47 EST
  ...5 cylinder Audi turbo (gasser) is the way to go, IMHO." Dave, if you had an I-5 diesel instead of an I-5...
• Re: Dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:59:38 -0800
  ...it is best to buy high quality rebuilt units from a reputable production rebuilder, IMHO. The pistons in the calipers are retracted slightly by...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:04:30 -0800
  ...They are pretty ugly though IMHO http://www.conferr.com/ Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 23:08:49 -0500
  ...Quite a remarkable package, IMHO. Owner was Spanish; he had it shipped over here for an extended holiday, touring around the states with his...
• Re: Tires...
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:31:19 -0700
  ...They ride a little better, IMHO, and do corners better than the 8-ply Bridgestones on my '84 Westy. Beware that the 27x8.5...
• Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:15:33 +1300
  ...is was not the time or place to worry bout it imho. Sorry for him? He fully deserved what he got... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:08:05 -0700
  ...That's not a wise investment, IMHO. You would be better off spending that money on something which fits better to begin with. BenT...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 19:10:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...still let the particles circulate. Replacing your coolant every few years is a much better Idea. IMHO Cheers <sstones@io.org> SStones Toronto, Ontario.
• Re: Experience with Lock Right Differentials
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 21:25:14
  ...The VW vacuum locker is definately better, IMHO. tim smith --- Forwarded message follows --- >From: gmason3058@aol.com (GMason3058) Subject: Re: Experience with Lock Right...
• Re: Hot VW's artical
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 07:08:23 -0400
  ...but the editorial content is still at the 6th grade level. IMHO, this list is a better source of information, entertainment, etc. than Hot...
• Re: Nostradamus apology
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:12:00 -0700
  ...qualifies] but this isn't one, and most situations aren't, IMHO. Mike [Sacramento, not Fresno] > From: "Horace K. Sawyer" <hksawyer@CATT.COM> > Reply...
• Re: short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 07:43:11 -0500
  ...A good investment IMHO. Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat [text/html]
• Re: rear heater hose question??
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:57:45 -0500
  ...The valve as the input is the only setup that would make sense in this application IMHO. John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91...
• Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:57:04 +0000
  ...A Vanagon it aint, but with that aftermarket pop top option (too expensive IMHO) it's definitely one of the few (if any) vehicles...
• Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:44:19 -0700
  ...at costco for $39. > this model is ideal in a vanagon imho, to run your espresso machine > and > microwave. > > i had bought the same...
• Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:24:26 -0500
  ...I would be hard put to be without my "lowly GL"! John On 4/17/2013 9:23 AM, David Bjorkman wrote: > IMHO, there...
• Re: which route to CA?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:08:03 -0700
  ...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: FI Explanation -> Get Bentley's Bosch FI mANUAL
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 20:11:09 -0600
  ...Dalton and others - its VERY readable IMHO. I don't see a price on mine, but - I just checked Bust Depot => 23.95 - part...
• Re: Stat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:26:27 -0500
  ...It should be done, IMHO, every 24 months, anyway, to avoid problems that can occur if it sticks closed. That is what happened with...