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  • the moral flame
    Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
    Thu, 9 Nov 1995 20:26:54 MST
    ...want to believe. No one is gonna change anyone's mind. IMHO, we've done enough polarization with our society, and it sucks. Wanna...
  • Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Fri, 17 Jan 1997 16:40:40 -0800
    ...intended to fix severe losses of power like I was experiencing. IMHO, if you're purchasing it for its intended purpose (i.e. intermittent...
  • Re: Top end problems, 2liter motor
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:16:37 -0500
    ...where it needs to be for proper operation of the wasserboxer imho. Midwesty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Puzerewski" <Puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:58:52 -0800
    > > > Very true. But the stock lights aren't $330 a pair. > > > >No, they're $200 for a pair (busdepot).... not a huge difference.... > > > > Okay...
  • Re: Cool Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Sep 2001 08:31:09 -0700
    ...reds and ambers a little cheaper, the white a little more... IMHO, the LED lights are best for "spot" lighting or companionway lighting. But...
  • Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Fri, 12 May 2006 10:22:01 -0700
    ...The > rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient > size to distribute the load, IMHO. > > BenT >
  • Re: NEW COMPUTER
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 13 Feb 1999 09:28:50 -0800
    Price isn't everything IMHO.. Gerry needs to be an industrial quality computer system. The PII 333 is also a disco CPU. I'll...
  • Re: Tires (please read)
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Sun, 18 Apr 1999 07:37:32 EDT
    ...that 27x8.5's are the tallest 14 in tire made. IMHO they handle well in town, on the highway, and especially off-road...
  • Re: '80 vanagon camper for $5000 - is it worth it?
    Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:39:24 -0600
    Jennifer, IMHO 5k for this van is a good deal ...... if there are no hidden lurking problems. I have an '82 which is well...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 20:42:36 -0500
    ...Headlight improvements IMHO Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" > > But my question referred to putting RECTANGULAR...
  • Re: Red tek r-134 question
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:41:59 -0400
    ...compressor kicks in at high RPM. (Over 5,000 or so.) IMHO they should have added a high RPM cut-out because when the...
  • Re: Awnings: Fiamma vs. A&E
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Nov 2005 17:24:14 -0600
    on 11/23/05 12:54 AM, Bob Stevens at mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM wrote: > IMHO and experience: the Fiamma F35 Pro totally sux .... period...
  • Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:07:01 -0400
    ...Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil :::Filter.... ::: :::IMHO, I don't recommend it for the following reasons.......... ::: :::1...
  • Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:50:36 -0800
    ...And > again IMHO, don't buy a *really* rusty Vanagon with a toasted engine > and tranny. It may not be worth your time. Especially...
  • Re: "Fall camping"
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:45:41 -0500
    ...Much different in the van, IMHO. When we've gone van camping in the rain, we try to keep the interior of the van...
  • Re: Need Help with NLA Coolant Hose project
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:11:30 -0700
    ...many diesel configurations of > coolant pipes, expansion tanks, and engine positions. IMHO, > standardizing on the '82 hose set is a mistake. The '82 coolant...
  • Sightings....
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 20:06:08 +0000
    ...The Winnie's propane tank is alarmingly low IMHO with the stretch wheelbase, and it is in the centre of the van to boot...
  • Re: halogen wisdom please
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Jan 1997 04:09:48 -0500 (EST)
    ...short > bulb life. My advice is go ahead and use them. IMHO > At 10:18 PM 1/17/97 -0600, kenneth d lewis wrote...
  • Reply: Re: In defense of Dealers, was: Dealer ripoffs
    Historical mailing list - Mark Kopf
    Thu, 3 Feb 2000 13:03:29 -0700
    ...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: Horn upgrade: Can you make it LOUDER but still sound like a veedub?
    Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:10:54 -0700
    ...I think 4 horns would be overkill IMHO. JIm 84 Westy 2.1 "Ole Putt" 68 Beetle "Xavier" 73 Ghia Coupe "The Last Project...
  • Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:03:42 -0600
    ...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: yes, another proposed new van from VW
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:12:41 -0700
    ...looked like a Honda Element cross-bred with the new Jetta... IMHO, the big grilles on the latest round of VWs just look cheezy...
  • Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:48:23 -0700
    ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> A Unisyn is way better, IMHO. You can get very, very accurate readings >> from the floating plastic ball...
  • Re: where did the archives go?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:49:42 -0800
    2 things:� 1) I agree with� Jeff. IMHO there should be a CLEAR hot-link on the vanagon home page to the archives. 2...
  • Re: speedo glass/lighting question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Sep 1995 23:03:51 -0500
    ...the plastic of the dash cluster. (Kind of a weird design, IMHO.) My dash cluster was broken at the places where the metal ring...
  • Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Fri, 07 Mar 1997 18:35:32 -0600
    ...an old sock?) and are somewhat flexible so that it would, IMHO, be easier to get into all the weird angles and corners of...
  • Head Cap Nuts - part II
    Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
    Tue, 17 Dec 96 14:44:10 -0600
    ...this is normal and, IMHO, essential to obtaining satisfactory sealing in a wasserboxer head gasket. once everything gets scrunched together, the nut stops turning...
  • Re: Optima d750-S vs. d750-U
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 01:34:03 -0400
    ...what they imply; and some is condensed a little too much (IMHO) and can lead you in a wrong direction. I think their point...
  • Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:22:44 -0800
    ...The Michelin LTX (Sears XC LT4) is a slightly better tire IMHO but at a higher price. the correct size is LT195/75/14...
  • Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:31:35 -0500
    I am replacing my ignition switch since mine has almost 300k on it and it's just a good idea IMHO. The part is...
  • Re: shivering van.....
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 6 May 2007 08:48:59 -0700
    ...clearly IMHO. There's an excellent "how to" here on Van-Cafe's site: http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip...
  • Re: Engine Replacement Options
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:34:48 -0700
    ...I moved it) IMHO, my reason for installing it was sound, but was the wrong solution. The Jetta coil/*part* of ECU get power...
  • Re: Managing the Mailing List traffic (Was: No Direct Vanagon Content )
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Feb 2000 12:56:22 -0500
    At 09:23 AM 2/1/2000 -0800, BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: >Outlook uses a very inefficient database for storing messages (IMHO), and >the file...
  • Re: Managing the Mailing List traffic (Was: No Direct Vanagon Content )
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:38:49 -0800
    At 09:23 AM 2/1/2000 -0800, BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: >Outlook uses a very inefficient database for storing messages (IMHO), and >the file...
  • Re: How to throw a rod
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:23:30 EDT
    ...The extra power produced by the 2.1 shortens the life of the engine IMHO...>> What happens I think is that the 2.1L...
  • Re: Arco Lies!!!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:54:13 -0600
    ...these days (oxygenated fuel). > Arco just 'oxygenates' more that is required. (IMHO) some gas may have more than 10% ethanol, but if so, it...
  • Re: new vanagon excessory
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:04:52 -0800
    ...will see he also makes them > in thinner versions as well as with a real step for non-cladded vgons. > > pretty nice imho > flo* >
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:03:52 -0700
    Easiest of the 2 to use would be Fuse 5, IMHO. It is also is meant for a much higher current load than Fuse...
  • Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:42:13 -0400
    ...Again IMHO the odds are considerably more in your favor with the Subaru than with the wbx. This has been my case so far...
  • Re: Here's an interesting one.. RE: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:19:46 -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: Power Lock Trouble
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:57:50 -0800
    ...The power window motors do get wet but not the powerlocks IMHO. BenT On Jan 22, 2011, at 6:54 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL...
  • Re: Steering Box Swap
    Historical mailing list - M.Grant
    Tue, 9 May 1995 16:28:10 +0100 (BST)
    ...Anyhow the later style box is miles better IMHO and should be used if at all possible. cheers Marcus '70 bus with round hole...
  • Re: acessory rack mounting
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 07:37:21 -0700
    ...and >general thoughts! For roof mounted you *may* need a ladder.. IMHO you *will* need a ladder to get a bike up there (and...
  • Re: WTB Yakima Rack
    Historical mailing list - .round.eye.
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:59:30 -0800
    ...Could be a user issue rather than product engineering but IMHO their clamping system could be improved. Maybe Yakima has updated/improved these parts...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:38:25 -0500
    ...Multimeter recommendation >A must have feature IMHO is an audible continuity tester. > > i.e. when you touch both ends of the same wire you...
  • Re: Where to get a Sure Power 1315-200 battery xxxxxxxx: (separator / interconnect)
    Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
    Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:54:50 -0500
    ...The 1315 is the best way to go for a Vanagon, IMHO, since it requires no modification to the alternator or to the base...
  • Junkyard Wars
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:20:07 +0000
    ...two visors, complete gauge/instrument panel, assorted bulbs, relays, and other small items for $90.00, not a bad deal IMHO! Jeff Jeff Stewart
  • Re: Seat/Bed Swap
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:55:08 -0700
    ...Seat/Bed Swap > > >> The 84 Wolfsburg hardtop is the original weekender, IMHO. It has a bench >> that makes into a true bed, has massive...
  • FS Westy interior & pop top
    Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
    Mon, 04 Nov 1996 16:49:23 -0500
    ...A couple rips in the lovely yellow-naugahyde upholstery, no show-stoppers though (IMHO--although I admit to not knowing much about Westy paraphenalia...
  • Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 17:23:19 -0700
    ...Is the nut being crushed? IMHO....(very humble) I would almost be inclined to say that he should raise the wheel before tightening and...
  • Re: What's in your cd player
    Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:47:47 -0800
    ...One of the world's best stations IMHO. Tonight is "Shake the Shack" rockabilly show from 6 to 9:pm PST. Longest running specialty...
  • Re: 50 Worst Cars
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:20:16 -0500
    ...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: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:40:15 -0700
    ...wheels forward in the > interest of driving stability and improved appearance (IMHO). > > I was thinking put the door step to the rear and entire...
  • Re: '56 Progress - front (mount)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 13:07:45 -0600 (CST)
    ...the nose cone and uses rubber mounts off to the side, IMHO. 8-) Jon Christensen '56,58,71 Ghias,'56,67 Bugs,'59,'61...
  • Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:49:48 -0800
    ...overall performance. This test was done > after only changing the plugs. IMHO > Greetings from Michigan's Upper Peninsula > Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt I know...
  • Re: Fuel Pump Performance Issues?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 22 Apr 2001 13:12:09 -0500
    ...wonder if you have a problem with your fuel pressure regulator. IMHO, it seems that could explain the loss of power at higher rpms...
  • FS: stove/fridge/sink in Ohio
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:35:17 -0700
    ...clogged (pump works great, but no water comes out of spigot) IMHO, these things are crap compared to an ice chest & coleman stove, but...
  • Re: Westfalia box for luggage rack (allegedly) on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 17 Apr 2005 10:13:41 -0700
    ...He knows his way around Westies and IMHO is exceedingly honest and upfront. You'll find a bit more about him here: <http://torlasco...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 08:28:06 -0500
    ...On the vanagon its overkill IMHO. Sorry to differ right after you spent all that cash. What are you hoping to gain? better fuel...
  • Re: Insurance - USAA
    Historical mailing list - Lovemyairedales
    Sun, 19 Jul 2015 18:51:49 -0400
    ...No one has ever been able to beat them in price, and IMHO, service as well. > Cheers, Ant in NE FL > > From: John Rodgers...