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• Re: In defense of Dealers, was: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 19:55:17 -0600
  ...While I understand you are grateful for getting your car through. IMHO, I hope shops that do this are investigated and have their state...
• Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 2 May 2000 12:33:49 +0100
  ...It is a lousy manual, IMHO. Then again, I >am a Syncro owner, and there is absolutely NO Syncro spec stuff in there. > >Now...
• Re: Mechanics findings with 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:55:59 -0400
  IMHO, I worry LESS about items that can be "fixed" and MORE about items that can't be fixed. The motor etc can be...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:07:50 -0400
  ...rear brake upgrades probably aren't going to help a lot. IMHO there are two main benefits to rear disc brakes: they're easier...
• Re: Safety issues before trip
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:11:13 -0700
  ...For people who have limited vacation time, IMHO, any economy in preparing the van for the trip, is false economy. Time is the scarcer...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:11:01 -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 >
• Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:48:29 -0800
  ...For the record, RM bumpers might look very different but they are still inspired by the PZ bumpers IMHO. Projektzwo bumpers predates all these...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:09:53 -0700
  ...That feature is of questionable value for a Vanagon IMHO, and not required to be connected. No problem doing it but best to increase...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:12:56 -0500
  ...overall performance. This test was done after only changing the plugs. IMHO Greetings from Michigan's Upper Peninsula Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt jdiebolt@up...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:50:04 -0800
  IMHO, for gasoline engines, the 3 essential guages are Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure and Voltmeter. I had them on all my prev Rabbits and...
• Re: econofalia and pop-tops in general
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:42:19 -0700
  ...really nice (albeit a bit over-stuffed with all the gizmos IMHO). What impressed me most was watching one of them pull a big...
• Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 10:13:52 -0700
  ...than the electronic ignition (more to > tinker with and go wrong, IMHO). > I am not fully versed in "air cooled-ese", so feel free...
• Re: TiiCo, high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 06:42:35 -0800
  ...30 psi at idle is what you should have IMHO. Rob --- "Sean B." <vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Hey volks, I've got a VDO...
• Re: Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 06:16:37 EST
  ...12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: IMHO we should all be running a fuel filter in front of the...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:10:55 -0600
  ...I have seen a version of this for split window buses, but this one is is better IMHO. By the time you buy the...
• Re: FW: new look for Stebro muffler ??Sounds file??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:19:23 +0000
  ...not match the excellent workmanship of the rest of the unit, IMHO. Todd -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> > I have a...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:05:11 -0400
  ...Lowering your Van- again > KYBs are terrible with the H&R springs as well. > IMHO the H&Rs are too low and too stiff...
• Re: A nice '85 on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 06:51:57 -0800
  ...http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2000/trull.htm IMHO, the whole affair was very unfortunate, tragic and very sad, for all...
• Re: vehicle shipping (trucking) company search
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 23:18:06 -0700
  ...when the Russian�s bonding company suddenly couldn�t be found. IMHO, Reputation is WAY more important than �inexpensive.� Jim On Jul 6, 2014...
• Re: Here's an interesting one.. RE: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:10:28 -0500
  ...net> wrote: > My question would be WHY? That's going backwards, IMHO, I've always > thought the straight up pop tops were a much...
• Re: Bleeding the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:37:18 -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: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:34:38 -0800
  > They DO keep the keep the stock look. BUT, the Euro H-4s are being > sold by Fastforward for US$330 JUST FOR THE...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:26:50 -0500
  Yes, that IS the case. The round buckets cost about $30 a pair used. But my question referred to putting RECTANGULAR H-4s in...
• Re: How does a Westy Camper Handle in the Snow?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 19:39:12 -0600
  ...Take your Westy to Hawaii, Mexico or Florida for the winter and drive it there...IMHO, it's not a winter vehicle. Roy Olynick...
• Re: Aux gas tank go boom
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:46:24 -0800
  ...Mercedes > gas can for spare tire) > > The best thing (IMHO) that I have seen so far is a pair of tanks made to > fit...
• Syncro Safari, Tombstone '06 - Scouting Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:12:55 -0700
  ...But IMHO ..... Yahoo and giddy up. We are going to have a blast and see some great AZ back country. Low valley open range...
• Re: head-aches
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 30 May 2007 16:39:32 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] head-aches Andrew, Thought #1> Oil AND coolant could not leak out the same headgasket fault, IMHO. Thought #2> Is it in...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:26:16 -0600
  ...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: Syncro Westy in Toronto
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:20:55 -0400
  ...legit but $12K for a Syncro Westy is an amazing price IMHO. > > (says he who's never owned one!) > >> On Thu, Sep 26, 2013...
• Re: rear vent windows for Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:53:44 -0700
  ...They also make a lot of high quality custom goodies, some of which look good and others that seem kind of tacky IMHO. -Erik...
• Re: What is pinging? (Was Re: 73 bus / timing question...)
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 13:04:24 -0700
  ...Set your timing no more then 30 deg BTDC MAX; 28 would be better IMHO :>) Running a lean air/fuel mixture will also cause...
• Re: talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:22:43 PDT
  ...Sorry to hear the bad news - don't sell your bus, IMHO, get a different motor or a new case and use with the...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:58:36 -0700
  ...that". Others: BTDTGTTS "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt". IMHO "In my humble opinion" IMNSHO "In my not-so-humble opinion" BTW...
• Re: FS: Wrecked Westy Lo Miles
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 19:05:39 -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: Logo lights
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:55:11 -0400
  ...You can have up to >4 letters of your choice. > >Questions: > >1) Is this tacky? Errrr....Yes....IMHO > >2) If I go with this...
• Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:22:43 EST
  ...but I do not think that VW intentionally marketed this combination. IMHO a/c units were shipped over to the states loose as kits...
• Re: Engine fire-what next?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:37:44 -0400
  ...Your insurance would be more likely to cover this route than a conversion IMHO. Sorry about the fire. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:59:22 -0700
  ...Calling it a "Westy" based on a conversion by a company which is deliberately named to create confusion doesn't, IMHO, constitute "stated as...
• Re: REAL owner's manuals
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 21:57:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...In contrast, newer manuals are pretty much, IMHO, >useless. They tell how to open windows, adjust your mirrors, and other >superficial stuff. Anyone know...
• Re: Fw: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 04:52:17 -0700
  ...the upright trays IMHO suck because they require that you hoist the bike much higher to get it in the tray. with the fork...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:45:27 -0500
  >> But I'd also recommend running relays and new, bigger wires to all >> the lights for the optimum performance for any lighting system. > >I...
• Re: Safe RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 21:17:42 -0700
  ...it's already a dog on acceleration IMHO, why make it worse? > TIA for any responses. > Ken Hartz >
• I
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:04:40 -0700
  IMHO, here in a nutshell, is the problem. Those who are scientifically inclined will say "you know, we just don't know a whole...
• Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:17 -0800
  ...There are generic plastic aftermarket caps that will fit for about $25 per set but have not found one cosmetically compatible IMHO. I am...
• Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:43:15 -0400
  ...that WD-40 is a SOLVENT and will REMOVE the lubrication. IMHO it is better to use liquid graphite and NOT oil&grease as...
• Re: Haynes 1982-1990 wbx manual
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 2 May 2000 13:00:03 +0200
  ...It is a lousy manual, IMHO. Then again, I am a Syncro owner, and there is absolutely NO Syncro spec stuff in there. Now...
• Refill Propane Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:25:56 -0500
  I use this for my camp bottles, there is very little chance of overfilling (IMHO) since the bottle gets only half full of liquid...
• Re: Help me choose Sunny's grill style!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:45:04 +1200
  ...however if you do end up prefering yeller, painting the lower would be best IMHO. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand fax...
• AFM values
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:25 -0400
  ...It would be a great addition to the Vanagon.com site, IMHO! If this HAS been done, if anyone knows the archives date of...
• Re: My trip and a bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 04:05:59 EDT
  ...500+ is an obnoxious amount to spend on a bike rack (IMHO). If anyone does wish to part with one, I'd love to...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 22:59:23 -0800
  ...suburu 2.2 These don't have enough torque at low rpms IMHO And I do favor: A. 2.3 waterboxer or boston bob...
• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:28:31 -0800
  ...Better handleing and looks better too IMHO! > > > Not to bad of a job either. > > P-mail for more info. > > Chris > VT > > Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: Seam Rust Removers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:39:55 -0700
  Seam rust is IN! the seam and can't be fixed without taking the seam apart IMHO. Fixing the outside, visible rust, will last...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 21:26:22 -0500
  ...Snap-On is not the end all and be all IMHO, they are likely the best available today but I'd put any Craftsman...
• Re: Help with new 1985 Westy engine wiring
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:15:43 -0600
  ...Ground & Fry Your Wiring Harness ~ This 12vdc wire was Quite Stupidly IMHO Not Fused so can be the cause of a great deal of...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:08:32 -0700
  ...Traffic was low enough on the List that > allowing some tangential discussions couldn’t hurt, IMHO. > > > > > > BenT > > > > > >> On Jun 12, 2019, at 11:38...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:57:31 -0500
  ...Much more comfortable IMHO. No accounting for taste. :-) Larry A. On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 1:52 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:23:56 -0800
  ...Reasonably priced IMHO. On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Son's considering a light tint...
• Re: T3 Westy review
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:41:20 EDT
  ...http://www.canadiandriver.com/2006/03/06/feature-volkswagen-vanagon-and-west falia-1980-1991.htm IMHO not too bad to come from a...
• Re: 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 20:42:59 -0400
  ...And on the origional post, I think late Muir's say go ahead with the Rabbit filter, a sure sign not to IMHO, though...