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  • Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 19:07:20 -0500
    ...You? > >> IMHO, the Vanagon is a "bus" because it has the engine in the rear and the driver is in front of the front...
  • Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 15:15:45 EST
    ...However, IMHO, part of the enjoyment of this hobby is coming up with simple (and affordable) solutions to seemingly complex problems (and expensive). BenT...
  • Review: CD-ROM Version of Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:28:09 -0500
    ...page/screen; For everything but electrical work, it is an improvement, IMHO. It's just easier to follow the diagrams when they are so...
  • SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:08:15 EDT
    ...are contoured to the body and mount in the wheel well. IMHO more vendors should carry these as they are superior and offer better...
  • Busfusion - coming soon / June 07-10
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 13 May 2007 09:22:09 -0700
    ...very top of list is Frank Condelli's "Bus Fusion" Event. IMHO, if you are only able to attend one event this summer, this...
  • Re: 12v speakers, wireless
    Historical mailing list - Jvk
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:11:13 +0800
    ...speakers. > > The current placement of speakers is really less then ideal (IMHO). > Having either something above the driver/passenger pointing down or > below pointing...
  • Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:21:51 -0700
    ...the armor-all excess off the blade rubber, it will smear. IMHO Armor All is good for NOTHING. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9...
  • re: Vgon work: How high?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 14 Nov 95 10:34:17 EST
    ...sitting on another set, provides great clearance for working beneath the bus, and better stability than jack stands IMHO. John ja@coe.wvu.edu
  • Re: any Propex heaters fired up?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 13 Dec 1996 16:47:09 -0500
    ...Many people will be able to do it in significantly less, IMHO. If someone has a professional installation done, I am dying to hear...
  • Re: "Don't leave home without it" items: BIBLE
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 06:34:00 -0700
    ...going to far out there to let pass without some comment. imho, the second best part of the list is the insight into other...
  • Re: Lug Nut Torque
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 14:27:36 EST
    ...4 am when you cant get those last two nuts off. > imho > Patrick > I've got one for you! :-) Well, I admit I can...
  • 87 WESTY FOR SALE - $ 6,500
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 22:23:00 -0500
    ...the fridge), canvas in fine shape, no coolant or oil leaks. IMHO, this is a real find at a great price. Call the owner...
  • Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:40:23 -0500
    ...5 cylinder Audi turbo is the way to go, IMHO. No > diesels or "bastard" GM or Ford transplants, thank you. > > -Dave > '88 GTi 16v...
  • Re: List question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 16 Jun 2003 08:46:51 -0700
    ...but IMHO all things vanagon are OK on the list and if you link to your ebay it is OK with me. It might...
  • Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:27:25 -0800
    ...Eurovan = dealership visits. >Do Eurovan's handle as well as vanagons? IMHO passenger Vanagons with sorted suspensions handle better than EVs. EVs have better...
  • Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 2 May 2015 14:30:58 -0700
    ...save the manufacturer money, and we get to pay the price. IMHO, there should be NO plastic parts on any part of the engine...
  • Re[2]: puke yellow color
    Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
    Mon, 23 Jan 95 17:39:26 PST
    ...That would place them right around 1983, right? IMHO, if someone feels like whining about that eggnog color, they clearly haven't spent enough...
  • Re: puke yellow color
    Historical mailing list - Eric Walter Dahlstrom
    Tue, 24 Jan 1995 22:11:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...the early > > Vanagons, blue, ivory, brown and white.....any others?...DC -- > > IMHO, if someone feels like whining about that eggnog color, they clearly > haven...
  • Re: Mom's USA trip: forget the gun! NO VANAGON CONTENT
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:48:19 -0500
    ...would be a lot easier for a cop to let slide, IMHO, > but they *are* illegal in a lot of places. I call it...
  • Re: fuel lines replacing
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:31:51 -0400
    ...driving the car down the road, or to one side as may be. Comes with the territory. IMHO david David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net
  • re. turboing a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:25:29 -0700
    ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/honda/hondamanifoldahort.htm With the vanagon here are some issues that come to mind: - IMHO, WBX will not...
  • FS: one (1) 15" SA Rhein Wheel $99 in San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 05:00:14 EST
    ...The imperfections are not really noticeable even when you stand next to the vehicle once installed IMHO. I can take some PICS for anyone...
  • Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
    Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 04:22:13 -0500
    ...show it or anything, so it would be a waste of $$ (IMHO) to spend $3K on the job. I know Maaco is not the...
  • Re: rear seat conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 04:18:16 EDT
    ...seat and this seat has two bench supports/legs underneath.>> Ken, IMHO it's less hassle to get a Weekender bench than to use...
  • Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:09:19 -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: Any pracitcal way ...?
    Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
    Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:47:28 +0000
    ...used tranny...they should all else being considered feel the same...IMHO... On Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:22 PM, thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET...
  • Re: Crane XR700 ignition system question
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:35 -0800
    ...Best ignition system IMHO. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914...
  • Re: Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on T3 Doka canopy
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:48:21 -0700
    ...The Vanagon version is a bit on the crude and flimsy side IMHO. The Eurovan version looks more integrated to the appearance of the...
  • Derek Drew's frustrations with system
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 14:46:10 EDT
    ...We could start by getting rid of the private companies (IMHO-YMMV) -DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S...
  • Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
    Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
    09 May 1995 23:21:23 GMT
    ...to turn it after the click was heard! Whoa, way accurate! IMHO, of course. Tom Carrington BBTSQP8@bell-atl.com 88 Vanagon 65 Notchback
  • Re: Body Rubber
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:12:22 -0500
    ...work, too stiff to allow full closure. Front door seals better. IMHO go with whomever is listing the best price and a lifetime warranty...
  • Re: Heat in a '74
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 13 Dec 95 08:37:21 CST
    ...and in rain, this is (imho) dangerous. so i quit using it. (besides, it's a pain to put put that stuff on a...
  • Re: Auxillary battery alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:18:38 -0400
    ...I guess that's what many listmembers are good at, IMHO.;>) I'll wait until I have time to do it right. In the...
  • Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:06:29 -0800
    ...Most people also pump their own gas, which > carries the same level of risk, imho. For some reason propane seems to have > a reputation...
  • My trip and a bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Leaf
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:30:41 -0400
    ...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: golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:44:43 -0400
    ...they even reset all the codes, and still it stays on. IMHO, you're asking for nothing but trouble with the extra wiring. good...
  • Re: Power steering replacement and alignments
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:31:22 EDT
    ...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: [T2] AFC injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
    Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:24:01 -0700
    40 deg total advance !!! IMHO its sems a bit high, ive heard the maximum its should be 32 dgree on type 4 engine!! But...
  • Re: gutless AND unreliable...
    Historical mailing list - The Legacy Farm
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:19:47 -0600
    ...The Sportsmobile is just a glorified Chevy, Ford or Dodge Van IMHO. The Westy's, Weekenders and Vanagons have "character", class and one of...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:45:18 -0700
    ...least expensive real engine swap solution is > still >>> VW inline-4 IMHO. >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> -- >>> BenT >>> > > Forget the chips. But GoWesty and I think Boston Bob...
  • Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:26:13 -0700
    ...Perhaps the best quality made filter IMHO, but they can be pricey depending on the application. I've used Wix on all my VWs...
  • Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:40:35 -0700
    ...Need to know if enough "juice" to heat the 3/16" material at hole in pedal. > IMHO nope, not near enough juice. Without some...
  • Re: Sticky brakes
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:52:06 -0400
    ...It (they) can be professionally rebuilt, or buy two new calipers (it's always best to replace in pairs IMHO). Here is a rebuilder...
  • Re: 1982 Diesel Vanagon: Heater Core / Fan
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:07:42 -0500
    ...and replacing it with one > from 83-86 is an upgrade IMHO. Just buy a used one complete, with cables > and lever assembly still...
  • Re-What changes in doors between '84 and '85?
    Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
    Mon, 17 May 1999 16:45:12 +0100
    ...goes in at 90. The handles are also a different length. IMHO it will be a botch up if they get it to fit...
  • Re: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:14:41 -0500
    ...belt and hear if there is any change in the chirp. IMHO The mechanic should do it. It was probably caused as a result...
  • Re: [T2] Agilis 61s
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 21 May 2001 14:27:26 -0700
    ...We use the EVC alot for traveling and not enough for camping (IMHO). The engine is mounted inline with the front axel. The 95...
  • New Microbus
    Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
    Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:30:28 -0000
    ...It's unique and IMHO a design classic. Can't say that about the Eurovan. Maybe it's more practical and certainly more powerful...
  • Value of Ignorance
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:39:14 -0500
    Volks, My friend Rob stated ""ignorance has taken me to some truly amazing places." IMHO ... the value of ignorance is highly underrated. Knowing what...
  • Re: Synco gathering controversy
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:04:00 -0800
    ...called Syncrofest. Some of the things said and done were unforgivable. IMHO this poll only serves to divide the community further. Google each event...
  • Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway. Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:20:50 -0700
    ...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: 50 Worst Cars
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:57:17 -0700
    ...Porter is a writer for Top Gear so these >crap cars were picked by those guys who IMHO, have a pretty good >sense of...
  • Re: Hybrid Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:58:31 -0600
    ...Better alternative imho is the european system of right-of-way for the person coming from the right side. Automatically slows down traffic in...
  • Re: Friday: Subaru forum recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 09:48:59 -0700
    ...Far more useful than the firehose of stuff on FB, IMHO. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
    Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
    Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:17:59 -0800
    > IMHO, most people are better off with a more modern gas engine vs. diesels strictly from a general drivability & economic point of view. Other...
  • Re: Recommended Driving Lights or SA Grill Inners?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:11:43 -0600
    ...light enclosures are plastique, but come w/ Hella covers, & look/work fine, IMHO. The driving lights come w/ instructions to switch to highs on...
  • RE: 1986 heater fan dead
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 5 Jul 1996 07:00:20 -0700 (PDT)
    ...was trying to tell you that it's having trouble already, IMHO. The fan motor is not necessarily telling you that it need lubrication...
  • Re: CV Boots
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Thu, 7 Mar 1996 12:44:33 -0600 (CST)
    ...wouldn't know if they fit or not on later models. IMHO, the CV boot replacement is feared or loathed more than it should...
  • Re: for sale; 1987 syncro, peace of s**t.
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sat, 9 May 1998 05:30:02 EDT
    ...7 pass syncros go asking under $3k at auction around here. IMHO the origional poster is right on for asking price given the new...
  • Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 02:08:40 +0100
    ...converters), but 30k miles is too long interval for the valves, IMHO. I usually do the valves at each 10k kms (6k miles) PerL...