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  • GREAT BUY ON MICHELIN TIRES-DO YOU WANT THE SAME DEAL?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Chanin
    Tue, 06 Feb 1996 13:16:27 -0800
    ...package for anyone who is interested in purchasing a set and IMHO his work is great. He can also arrange to have everything ready...
  • Free Splittie - maybe NOT
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:02:35 -0400
    ...You can be pretty sure its not going the the crusher, anyway, and that is the real objective, IMHO. For an early update, attend...
  • Re: '80 Vanagon Fuel Pumps
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 20:31:28 -0400
    ...lauded Yoko Y370?s if you want to blow more $$$, but IMHO avoid the Y356 highway ribbed tread tire. The Contis are likely the...
  • Re: More Syncro DIff-lock Questions
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 17:28:45 -0500
    ...that I'm running carbs not FI on my '91 syncro. IMHO you are doing no harm but just the vacuum line to the...
  • NVC Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:58:42 -0600
    ...Using those is legally and morally > questionable, IMHO. >
  • Re: Diesel Fuel vs. Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:49:36 -0600
    ...The bottom line IMHO? It's virtually impossible to pricefix when the raw material is coming from corn and soybean farmers, windmill and solar...
  • Re: Cranky 86+ sliding door latch
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:10:34 -0700
    ...one of the best features of '86 and up vans is, IMHO, the sliding door latch. alistair On 20-Jun-10, at 5:29...
  • Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
    Historical mailing list - Leavitt
    Wed, 19 Mar 1997 02:00:36 -0500
    ...http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen/, and read about doing it [IMHO] I'm afraid that after reading the archive on replacing the stock...
  • Re: wrong tires...?alternate wheels
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 10 Sep 1998 21:32:37 -0700
    ...16" wheels offer a better choice than 15" IMHO. I will more than likely go for a set of 215/70 16" Dunlop Radial...
  • Re: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sat, 7 Oct 2000 17:52:27 EDT
    ...The hardest part, IMHO, is getting the rusted exaust fasteners off. Anyone know of a source for stainless steel metric hardware? If you have...
  • Re: Turbo charge a diesel vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:36:58 EST
    ...Not worth the trouble IMHO. The exhaust pieces int he factory installation is so large that you can fit a stock Vanagon anything exhaust...
  • Re: A syncro fords a river: photo
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 19:02:03 -0700
    ...a vehicle float off its traction and get swept down stream. IMHO this pic is SCARY and a possible fake based on how the...
  • Re: canvas weather resistance?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:23:55 -0700
    ...The real solution IMHO is a simple removeable rain fly that can attach to the pop top and angle out to the front over...
  • Re: Engine Replacement Options
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:32 -0700
    ...Likely the engine is "stock" and you might > be able to find out how many actual miles are on the engine. > > IMHO, most people...
  • Re: mudflaps
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:38:55 -0500
    ...directions so assembly/installation took a bit of head scratching, but IMHO well worth it as I had installed & lost about 2 complete sets...
  • Re: CV Repair
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:12:03 PDT
    ...You could certainly extend the life of your three quiet joints with the clean and re-lube, IMHO. Dave > I have an '85 Vanagon...
  • Re: Regarding "What Music?"
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:15:32 -0400
    ...in? you wouldn't want to damage it in any way, IMHO it needs to pe placed reverently in the ring for consideration. what...
  • Re: More counter-intuition re traction (some token VW content)
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Sun, 26 Dec 1999 03:19:28 -0500
    ...with the oversteer, so I'd put them on the front. IMHO there isn't a right way to do this, it just depends...
  • How to Connect Trailer Lights
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:20:16 -0500
    ...Pretty cool kit - Bosch quality IMHO. Cost: $37.00 CDN at Princess Auto. Maybe $17.00 in US. To install: 1. Look at Bentley...
  • Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:35:49 -0400
    ...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: Need quick answer... how many connections to 2.1 alternator?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:11:17 -0700
    ...Any rebuilder can have a bad one but the Bosch rebuilds, rebuilt by Bosch and in a Bosch box are the best bet IMHO...
  • Reprinting list postings in newsletters
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Sun, 7 Jan 1996 09:04:19 -0800 (PST)
    ...when was the last time you saw emoticons, "IMHO", "FWIW", and references to vanagon@lenti inside jokes in print media? 4) It should not...
  • Re: Glue for Rubber?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:38:57 -0700
    ...For a while... > > The 3M upholstery and weatherstripping you get in a good parts place should > be the best be IMHO. Apply evenly to...
  • Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 3 Oct 1994 10:34:02 -0700 (PDT)
    ...It's the same sort of vehicle, > It is better looking IMHO, and it's a better price all around. Besides, > you can fit...
  • Re: Re Adjust Battery LED Pot
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 20:22:00 -0500
    ...If it doesn't read a minimum >of 12.5, forget it, IMHO. Actually, most battery texts agree, that I've >ever seen. And...
  • Re: tire pressure for BFGs on Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 11:58:10 -0400
    ...be affected by higher pressures but they get a bit noisier IMHO and don't handle as well from my POV. John jander14@wvu...
  • Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:57:08 -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...
  • Free Sirius satellite radio system - FM isn't free anymore (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:40:20 -0700
    Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > IMHO: if it's being broadcast, from an antenna or satellite or anything, I > think I should be able to use...
  • Re: Greetings/my Van/'87 coolant
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 15 May 2004 09:33:21 -0700
    ...Anyway, enjoy your camper, IMHO you have one of the best model Vanagons made, it gives you the benefits of a GL Camper without...
  • Re: 1st successful road trip report (longish)!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Oct 2004 04:31:22 -0500
    ...Anything else is to much IMHO. Regards the tires, you didn't say what kind, and from the sound of it, doing all that...
  • Re: 27X8.5QR14 VS 185/R/14 ?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 09:03:14 -0700
    ...If you see some dirt or gravel roads the extra size and LT tread is "better" IMHO Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Goff" <THX0001...
  • Re: SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:50:39 -0400
    ...They are contoured to the body and mount in the wheel well. > > IMHO more vendors should carry these as they are superior and offer...
  • Re: Rubber head key with VW logo,
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:34:30 -0700
    ...Less expensive to replace a worn key than > a worn ignition. IMHO. Madeline > > > --------------------------------- > Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it...
  • Re: starter
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:33:49 -0600
    ...not free like it is on a waterboxer >> starter, but captive in its own housing? No way that could affect the >> bell housing IMHO. >> >> >
  • Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 06 Apr 95 22:04:18 CDT
    ...think you are onto the culprit, but have some "facts" wrong ... imho it's the coolant temp sensor gone bad or the wiring/ground...
  • RE: KYBs on a Vanagon, was: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
    Historical mailing list
    10 May 95 14:36:41 -0600
    ...I ended up with the GR2s on the front and they are very similar in performance to the stock ones IMHO. I'd have...
  • Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:40:19 -0800
    ...A 25 gallon fuel tank is available, but is a PITA, IMHO. Any reason why mods could not be made to a 2WD vanagon...
  • Re: Splicing damaged brake pipes???
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:24:45 -0400
    ...side of safety, and replace brake lines as a complete unit. IMHO, repairs to brake lines are just asking for trouble. Don't do...
  • Re: AAA info request..
    Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
    Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:29:49 -0400
    ...84 westfalia I have had the pleasure of dropping my membership. IMHO the AAA is a backwards anti-environmental pro-gas guzzling pressure group...
  • need part suppliers numbers
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 11 Sep 95 16:08:52 EDT
    ...These are their lowest priced and should IMHO give fine service in a regular Bus as their primary customers are maniacs with turbo sandrails...
  • Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:31:10 EST
    << IMHO, this is really a non-issue. If a water pump shaft seal lasts long enough for cavitation to cause erosion on the pump...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:35:33 -0700
    ...thing that is 100% reliable is a minature generator... yuk (personally). IMHO I would never count on batteries helping for more than 24 hours...
  • Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:48:19 -0400
    ...I knew the interior was different, substantially nicer than the Chrysler IMHO. Do you have a link to where there is a write-up...
  • Re: Sticky brakes
    Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
    Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:09:24 +0000
    ...than $15 for name brand, and the change is pretty surprising...IMHO Just my $.02 On Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:55 PM, Neil...
  • Re: Anti freeze smell in heat
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:42:32 -0800
    ...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: Power loss still in '85
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Fri, 11 Jan 2002 11:47:21 -0800
    ...only work correctly with their original equipment stuff electrically at least. IMHO Mike > From: s w <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM> > Reply-To: s w <smorewhisky...
  • off subject-American full size vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 17:37:38 -0500
    I think IMHO that American cars used to be great until about 1974....when the Eldorado went bye bye and the K-cars and...
  • Re: Suddenly it won't ...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:22:16 -0800
    ...Joe due to > the specialized tools needed and complexity of assembly. IMHO they three > times more difficult to repair than the WBX engine. > Of...
  • Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 9 Nov 2018 17:35:41 -0600
    ...than you get out west... > > Just saying...5W30 syn is plenty...IMHO > > On Friday, November 9, 2018, 2:53:01 p.m. EST, Jeff...
  • Re: 2003 Eurovan Weekender - heating and power for camper
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:54:03 -0800
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=3903 Not worth it at any price IMHO, just buying expensive grief. But when they...
  • Re: map light
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:30:56 -0800
    If you come up dry, those little cheap-o magnetic LED work light flashlights are a great (better, IMHO) alternative: *http://tinyurl.com/bdcwonq...
  • Re: Tire Carriers Again
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:26:44 -0700
    IMHO even in a temperate climate mounting a spare tire in front of the radiator would be a total disaster. I live in a...
  • Re: VW drivetrains in early '80's Dodge cars
    Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:50:49 -0400
    ...really ugly), I have seen some on a few occasions and IMHO are barely worth raising the hood on.. (and I raise the hoods...
  • Re: Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:37:12 -1000
    ...and the price isn't really that bad IMHO. I think the results are well worth it. I did 1.4 pauter rolling rockers...
  • Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Fri, 18 Jan 2002 07:41:26 EST
    ...The difference in the bus and vanagon aircooled is small enough that, with simple machining, the earlier (and better, IMHO) gears and shafts can...
  • VW Engines and Reliability
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:50:59 -0700
    ...the cost is the almost the same and IMHO I am getting a better (more modern) engine (ZZZZIIIP, flame suit on). Sean Garrett 1981...
  • Alternate fuel.
    Historical mailing list - Rosebud
    Sat, 21 Jun 2003 08:54:38 -0400
    ...or industrial - thereby consumption at the site of need is accomplished. IMHO we must divorce ourselves from this limited mind set. Comments anyone??? Bud...
  • Re: Wallaced?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:34:25 -0600
    ...in our beloved Vans. If that disappears, so goes the list. IMHO. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Sudhir Desai wrote: > the wiki is already...
  • Re: Re. List Vendors, Ken Flaming
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 1 Jan 1999 14:01:36 -0500
    At 11:04 AM 1/1/99 -0700, Kent Christensen wrote: >IMHO this list is over the top as regards commercial >advertising. > I've...
  • Re: Strongbox center console
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Tue, 19 May 2015 10:31:11 -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...