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  • Re: Inverter Question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 07:39:32 -0300
    ...to do is charge the battery? What would make more sense (IMHO) is to find a DC charger for the make and model of...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Specs
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:47:23 -0400
    ...NPN I think but you had better check to be sure). IMHO this transistor burns out when the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve starts making...
  • Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 14:42:01 -0700
    ...I covered that. > > I guess I just have to say that IMHO everyone (who doesn't own one) is > wrong. Its just not that...
  • Tom Carrington - List Admin/Moderator Volunteers
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:13:42 -0500
    ...like to volunteer to cover some of the admin/moderator responsibilities. IMHO .... if anyone has issues with the list server they should be able...
  • Re: Another Vanagon world
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 15 May 2007 16:59:40 -0700
    ...sharp >> and in focus and the light isn't right somehow. imho. :) >> >> not that ANY news/media company would EVER stoop to manufacturing a...
  • Re: New van Style
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:10:32 -0500
    ...A friend has a 2003 Eurovan Westy, and IMHO, it's a joke. The "fridge" is a pull out drawer! Why bother? A six...
  • Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 16 Jun 2019 08:20:02 -0400
    ...at 9:00 PM Todd P Last <Rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > > IMHO the list would benefit from allowing the attachment of photos - that > > is...
  • Re: Strongbox center console
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 19 May 2015 09:03:01 -0700
    ...Strongbox center console IMHO, nothing says “please break into my van” better than a large, conspicuous black box that looks like s safe sitting...
  • Re: Vanagon with Nissan v6
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:54:13 -0600
    ...of Time&Effort went into this install ~ But it was WastedTime IMHO ~ I Don't like that the Deck Had to be Raised what...
  • Re: Hot A/C Wire
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:44:36 -0500
    ...Wiring gets pretty warm, but > not alarmingly so, IMHO. > > George/ATL >
  • Re: EV at 100 mph?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Oct 1995 12:08:36 -0700
    ...there would be no hope I could ever do much >work on it, I think I'll stick with my split. >All IMHO >Richard >
  • Re: Tires
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Mar 1996 23:00:06 -0500
    ...An OK choice IMHO though they do lack a little dry traction compared to a XZX or Conti, due I think to the more...
  • Re: Newbie has Westie & Vanagon Questions.
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sat, 30 May 1998 06:40:11 -0700
    ...headlights, skylight in the Westfalias...... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Why are square headlights an improvement? >IMHO, all Vanagon's require a lot of attention, no matter whether it...
  • Re: More BusDepot woes The Rest of the story!!
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 09:50:18 -0500
    ...Sawyer wrote: > At 12:41 PM 11/2/99 -0800, Mike Miller wrote: > >IMHO, time to stop this thread. > > > But that's just the...
  • Re: All these opinions
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 18 Jan 2000 01:48:19 -0600
    ...long lasting engine that should give you a minimum of trouble. IMHO John Rodgers "88GL Driver. Katy wrote: > Hi, > Just wanted to send a...
  • Re: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 21:17:01 -0500
    ...The Marco Polo is more in line with our typical Westfalia Vanagons (IMHO). http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/rv/marcopolo/default.htm Pax...
  • Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 05:56:57 -0800
    --- Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote: > IMHO if you must use non-VW wheels, you are best off > with Audi or Mercedes > alloys as...
  • Re: Tires inertia
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 18 Apr 2003 09:55:32 -0700
    ...The energy required > to maintain a given > speed is an acceleration and therefore is greater > for a greater mass. > IMHO. > ===== '84 Westy (Sparky) '65...
  • Re: Fuel Pump Kill Switch
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:45:10 -0500
    ...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: '81 Engine work
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
    Fri, 23 Jun 1995 09:27:34 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...Jim IMHO there is no need to remove the valve cover. Just buy telescope pushrod tubes and put them in. That is the easiest...
  • re:Question re: engine removal
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Oct 94 7:57:29 PDT
    ...I have found that it is easier (IMHO) that it is easier to pull the engine and the transaxle in one unit and then...
  • Early ('57-58?) Single Cab Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 Jul 1995 15:11:36 -0700 (PDT)
    ...This baby is salvageable,m IMHO, if you want it bad enuf. He really wants to sell the whole thing (can't say I...
  • Re: Annoying Vanagon Seats. Why don't they recline?
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 8 Jun 1998 23:26:53 -0500
    ...The Vanagon seats (IMHO) are much improved over those of the buses. However, if anyone knows about any other seats that are interchangeable with...
  • Re: Westy Propane Tanks
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 19 Aug 1999 10:42:57 -0700
    ...The Bus Depot price is fair IMHO. The distributor price is not that much lower and I feel that Ron is doing a service...
  • Re: New beetle?
    Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:40:50 -0500
    ...the Vanagon platform. >(Which is still in production in South Africa.) IMHO, it'd revive the >entire >market for minivans. With the 4Motion AWD...
  • Re: winter vanagon complaint #2
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 19:26:45 -0500
    ...John Rodgers wrote: > Wrong way to go...ice and frost scraping...IMHO! > > If it is cold, a proper warm up is ALWAYS in order...
  • Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Fri, 2 May 2003 06:51:21 -0400
    ...It is a starting point. > > But not a very good one, IMHO. KBB's value for my '82 Westy is $1,900, > but try...
  • Re: Van related sites I found interesting - a little off topic
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 24 Feb 2005 01:45:33 -0500
    ...A pretty poor engine in VW's history, IMHO. The 1200 or 1300 was better as was the 1600. Our 1500 died. My brother...
  • Re: Wilder's Law
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Sat, 12 Mar 2005 12:35:31 -0500
    ...since presumably the > cheap vans are those that need more investment.� IMHO, this presumption is incorrect. I've seen PLENTY of $$$ Westys that showed...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:40:08 -0700
    ...Steven '91 Westy --- Mark Magee <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Optimas IMHO cannot be touched as measured on all > performance and quality > standards. They cannot...
  • Re: Temperature Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:37:26 -0400
    IMHO, gauges rarely fail unless they've gotten wet or severely over-driven. I think most likely you have a bad sender, I have...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Frydae DNS-changer attack update
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 6 Jul 2012 17:09:17 -0400
    ...Useless test IMHO. I have to assume Comcast is ahead of this one! I don't think ISPs in general reroute DNS inquiries. In...
  • Re: 7" hella replacement lights for SA Grill with An Aftermarket HID 6000K kit, Will this work?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:07:10 -0400
    ...it can be unsafe for everyone else going the other way. IMHO properly aimed conventional headlights are more than adequate. If you need more...
  • Re: Good Mechanics in MD/ DC area
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 21:35:29 -0500
    ...Very reasonable IMHO. One weird thing: Cash only. No checks, no credit cards. 301-949-3144. HAve many cats on premises. Little old apple...
  • Re: Good Mechanics in MD/ DC area
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Thursday, March 14, 1996 8:36PM
    ...Very reasonable IMHO. One weird thing: Cash only. No checks, no credit cards. 301-949-3144. HAve many cats on premises. Little old apple...
  • Octane ratings
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Apr 1995 13:47:34 -0700
    ...The 87 octane stuff, IMHO, is a commodity product blended for a low price. The 89 and 92 octane products are less prone to...
  • Re: Syncro in York, PA
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
    Wed, 7 May 97 09:10:08 -0400
    ...These guys charge typically high (IMHO) prices for cars, so I woudn't expect the Synchro to go for a steal. However, they hate...
  • Audi 15" rims for sale
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 12:38:01 -0400
    ...bore out the hub area to make them fit as required. IMHO they are just too damn beautiful to mess with. If anyone has...
  • Re: Learn to Do Bodywork
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 2 Apr 2000 01:40:01 -0600
    ...www.localcourses.com IMHO, the second-most important relationship, is that between student and teacher. Karen just said, "What does that mean?" Well, now...
  • H4 Euro Headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:44:44 -0500
    ...Trying to improve the performance of the stock headlamps with different bulbs is a waste of money, IMHO. The problem lies with the stock...
  • Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:40:54 -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: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:42:40 -1000
    ...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: VW for sale in AZ
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:12:39 +0000
    ...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: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:20:38 -0500
    ...about $25 > per > > set but have not found one cosmetically compatible IMHO. I am looking for > > someone who can make plastic repros of the...
  • Re: Travels
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Fri, 3 Mar 1995 12:28:45 +0000
    ...This is quite a bit of strain, IMHO, and wouldn't recommend continuous cruising at that speed. Hope this helps. Harry. ------------------------------------------------------ Harry Yates Internet...
  • re:Gauges(was Surf Trip Report)
    Historical mailing list
    11 Sep 95 20:58:00 +1900
    ...Gene Berg is at >>(714) 998-7500 >i would concur about the gene berg doodad, they are tres cheap and are >worth it IMHO...
  • Re: Surf Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 11 Sep 1995 10:17:31 -0700 (PDT)
    Michael Heron writes: > > i would concur about the gene berg doodad, they are tres cheap and are > worth it IMHO. Better than spending $$$$$$$$$ for...
  • Re: oil pressure test guage?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:29:33 -0800
    ...it's a rip off IMHO.... > Go to www.vanagon.com and click on 'problems' then click on the Oil Pressure > write up by...
  • Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:03:02 -0500
    ...accurate enough to see the difference between 29 and 34 psig IMHO. I'd take the guage money and replace the regulator. Jay '85...
  • Re: Going rate for a 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 23:56:46 -0700
    ...no leaks, and complete, you should ask for about $1,000 IMHO. David Jaffe 1991 Syncro Adventurewagen "Waldorf" 1982 Diesel -> I4 Westy 1997 Passat...
  • Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:15:37 -0800
    Boston Bob is yer best choice IMHO http://www.bostonengine.com/ 'Nuff Said :-) -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1...
  • Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 May 2008 11:59:43 -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: Glue for Rubber?
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:02:29 -0500
    ...The 3M upholstery and weatherstripping you get in a good parts place should be the best be IMHO. Apply evenly to both parts, let...
  • Re: Nitrogen and tires
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:13:33 +0000
    ...a comment like this I am reminded of an annoying jerk > (IMHO) who was on the Type2 list many years ago who called himself...
  • Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 1 Mar 2014 19:19:04 -0800
    ...But what's that good for other than causing anxiety? Without a gauge to monitor pressure under various conditions it's completely useless IMHO...
  • Re: O2 Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Wed, 05 Feb 1997 11:44:05 -0800
    ...Aside from the multimeter tests (which are kinda complicated, IMHO), you can also unplug the single wire connection and see if there is improvements...
  • Canadian Tire and Listees - saving money
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:12:30 -0600
    Hi Volks: `Let me share with you how I saved $20.00 at Canadian Tire today - an great "lesson learned" IMHO. (Same place I...
  • Re: Ad Plug
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:33:43 -0700
    ...Your making our outside US listmembers hungry...Besides, Pier 49 makes a better pizza IMHO. And neither one can compare to the mom & pop...
  • Re: Is SELLING welcome on the list?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:59:07 -0700
    Selling parts here is great IMHO. I purchase parts here when i need stuff. But a few things- Don't post a zillion seperate...
  • Re: Vacuum forming
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:24:20 -0500
    ...The other thing is that the OEM one's are all outlet specific when, IMHO, all you really is a generic cover with a...