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  • Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:46:38 -0800
    ...bearings, plus all four shocks, at the same > time. > Hi Bretts, IMHO, do the wheel bearings, the ball joints and put not Koni or...
  • Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Sat, 6 Nov 2010 08:28:51 -0700
    ...The best day, IMHO, is Sunday. After the races are over a lot of planes head for home. You can sit in the bleachers...
  • brakes/rotors/etc.
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Fri, 24 Oct 1997 11:51:08 -0700
    ...Supposed to be harder on rotors, but they are 3-4 year disposable items IMHO anyhow. my 2 cents for ya, tim
  • Re: 90 Carat 50 amp fuse for A/C: Substitution Possiblities
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:07:32 -0500
    ...These things will be easier (IMHO) to get if you need one in a pinch! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85...
  • LT
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:12:19 -0700
    ...Lots of room and good fuel economy (12l per100km), but not a safe vehicle imho. I was set to buy it, but it was...
  • Re: Leaker!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:59:06 -0500
    ...if they weren't so much fun to drive I probably would've by now. > imho... No thing worth having comes easy. or Nothing...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:47:48 +1200
    ...An afternoon's play... >Starting to sound like too much trouble IMHO. Dunno! -- Regards Andrew
  • Re: VW's By The Bay - 5/9/04
    Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
    Sun, 2 May 2004 07:37:25 -0700
    ...Not worth the admission IMHO. > > Save you $$$ for Bug-O-Rama in Sacramento at the end of the month. While not > big on Vanagons...
  • Re: Deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:01:04 -0700
    ...Thank you very much... > >Steven >'91 Westy > >--- Mark Magee <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > > > >>Optimas IMHO cannot be touched as measured on all >>performance and...
  • westy on ebay in moscow, id
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:07:14 -0700
    ...Whatever the price, it was more than it was worth, imho. i will happily look over it for a serious bidder if you wish...
  • Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:07:20 -0800
    Remember, GW has staked their business model on rebuilding the WBX, sometimes to ridiculous degrees and expense, IMHO. They don't want to encourage...
  • Re: ok, now a tire question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:04:18 -0400
    ...BZ-Whosomeever, they do look wimpy on a syncro, IMHO. On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca...
  • Re: fresh air cabin filter
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:43:40 -0600
    ...It would need to be cleaned or replaced regularly, but pulling the front grille is far easier than opening up the heater box, imho...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:06:40 -0800
    ...exclusively with pen and paper would do no good at all. IMHO, "drive-by-wire" is more about averaging everyone's fuel mileage than...
  • Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:12:04 -0400 (EDT)
    ...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:Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left (VW Service)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 10:59:45 -0700 (PDT)
    ...your sample results don't jive with my sample results... > therefore IMHO, your sample results are not valid! I don't think Sergio has...
  • Dealer Service
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    28 Jun 1995 10:56:28 -0800
    ...My local dealer, Bob Lewis VW in San Jose, used to be really lousy IMHO. Over about the last 1-2 years after buying...
  • Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
    ...I would swap the ring& pinion and get things put back as they were intended to be, IMHO. Jon Christensen '56,58,71 Ghias...
  • Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 24 May 2000 16:06:35 -0700
    ...Better safe than sorry IMHO. Rico Sapolich wrote: > > In a message dated 5/24/00 5:46:43 PM, stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM writes: > > << Throw...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 May 2004 23:06:48 EDT
    In a message dated 5/18/04 8:48:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > > Very bad advice IMHO. VW WELDED...
  • Re: VLC: Panasonic Toughbook?
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:57:30 -0500
    I've used them for work and they are tough but very overpriced IMHO, even used. I've had cheapo used laptops in my...
  • Re: Friday: Subaru forum recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 17:21:54 -0400
    ...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: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:33:12 -0400
    ...The $450 is a little steep IMHO, but it's cool. (puns, no charge) > > > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23453...
  • Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Dec 94 21:25:07 EST
    ...Ignition wires, plugs, filters and hoses should IMHO be replaced as a matter of course whether they have been tested or not....DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David...
  • NON-DELIVERY of: Re: Sticker non-consensus solution
    Historical mailing list - Lotus Mail Exchange
    Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:59 EST
    ...And whether or not we will ever see a sticker is IMHO ultimately not the point. I think it would be a real "gas...
  • Re: Hatch mosquito net
    Historical mailing list - Tarheel
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:47:37 -0500
    ...These vehicles were very expensive new, and are overpriced used, IMHO. If aftermarket parts were available, I personally could justify it, for I really...
  • Re: emergency brake doesn't work well?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 07:35:12 -0800
    ...Mark Hermann the German wrote: > > IMHO, the emergency brakes are a joke. Both my Westy and syncro have > to be in first or granny...
  • Re: Bus Depot Rebuilt 2.1L - opinions?
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:57:27 -0600
    ...but in the long run if you have problems, cheaper than doing things your self or subbing out part of the work. IMHO, Tom
  • Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:41:45 -0800
    ...much current and not a failure originating in the switch itself, IMHO. Mark neil wrote: > Hi all. > > My heater/fresh air fan speed switch...
  • Re: starter
    Historical mailing list - rick Duvernay
    Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:34:50 -0700
    ...Worthwhile upgrade IMHO. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote: > > Get the...
  • Re: Need Help with NLA Coolant Hose project
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:31:37 -0400
    ...many diesel configurations of coolant pipes, expansion tanks, and engine positions. IMHO, standardizing on the '82 hose set is a mistake. The '82 coolant...
  • Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on T3 Doka canopy
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:08 -0700
    ...The front overhang is kind of a waste of space but IMHO, it looks better when close on the Eurovan. There will be some...
  • Re: Oil pressure question.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:25:45 -0400
    ...It's not that much more time IMHO. Oh yea. there are two more reasons that the oil light would illuminate falsely. The dynamic...
  • Re: H&R springs
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:47:16 EST
    ...But the improved handling is worth it IMHO. Lots of oohs, ahhs due to the nice lowered looks too. Even from the no-van...
  • Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:16:46 -0700
    On 1/19/05 5:52 AM, "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> IMHO, the JB Weld serves very little purpose when...
  • Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:30:43 -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: Fuel
    Historical mailing list - Ken
    Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:26:11 -0400
    ...A belt-and-suspender fix, IMHO, would be wheel arch liners. If VW had included them we probably would not be plagued with so...
  • Re: Nitrogen and tires
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:07:11 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Every time I see a comment like this I am reminded of an annoying jerk (IMHO) who was on the...
  • Re: Fridge capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:07:54 -0700
    ...The space is much better used for storage IMHO. I gave mine away last year after 20 years of fooling with them in previous...
  • Re: gasoline prefilter
    Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
    Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:52:47 -0800
    ...expensive)after filter still lets injector plugging crud through, particularly rust... � IMHO...use both � Den. >________________________________ > From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: W/B engine speed max.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Jun 1996 20:38:31 -0500
    ...a max rpm of below 4000 is a little to conservitive. IMHO :-) It is true that the more you use an engine the faster...
  • Re: A/C Relay
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:52:52 -0400
    ...it all back out, VW relays are notoriously well built things IMHO, I've had many a one full of water, cleaned it up...
  • Re: hubcaps
    Historical mailing list - John Koloski
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 17:34:05 -0500
    ...1990 Vanagon, so I replaced them with stock chrome bug hubcaps. IMHO they look much better. If you can't find used bug hubcaps...
  • Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:55:31 -0800
    ...Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out > > Pretty wild. IMHO, only the small images at the end have been modified > (i.e...
  • Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:19:32 -0700
    ...t afford the $4.00 shower, much less, a hotel. Again..... IMHO.... Steven On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Robert Fisher...
  • Re: Ethical question:Apology
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 May 95 08:59:40 PDT
    ...Rusty VanBondo's posts are great humor, nicely moderated, and IMHO we are far better off with them than without. Don't worry, be...
  • toy bus, disconnecting shift linkage for engine swap
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 15:43:47 -0700
    ...any opinions ??? and do i disconnect it right at the tranny or where ??? IMHO, pull the engine and tranny as a unit- You have...
  • Re: Help with brakes!!
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 20:06:29 -0400
    ...Is it one wheel or both, or perhaps even the rears? (and, btw, IMHO, the dealer should cover the cost of fixing whatever it...
  • Re: Soldered Connections
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 01:57:06 -0600
    ...However, IMHO if you can't solder them, they are not tin-coated copper crimps, but aluminum. As they obviously are, as you have...
  • Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:01:56 -0700
    ...mechanic probably wouldn't have charged you for either of these, IMHO. > > -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 Fax: 206...
  • Re: Engine conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:02:25 EST
    ...it, especially when there is no shortage of work to do. IMHO, there are no more "general mechanics" left. Jack of all trades means...
  • Re: Terry's Anti Semitic Insults --
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 17:31:24 -0500
    ...the free world cherish the right of free speech. Very much. IMHO the most impressive expressions of this right are when people stand up...
  • Custom Vanagon / Westy / Syncro Bike Rack for sale > Last Call
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 26 May 2002 10:39:18 -0700
    ...listing on eBay. First to send cash / money order gets it. IMHO a really good deal on a well made product. Note ... can be...
  • Re: pricing a 91 westfalia.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:47:47 -0500
    But not a very good one, IMHO. KBB's value for my '82 Westy is $1,900, but try finding one in drivable condition...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:02:40 EDT
    ...whopping displacement increase. All kidding aside, the advantage is in reliability. IMHO the WBX engines are better suited to Vanagon duty because of their...
  • Re: iPod solution?
    Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:29:02 -0700
    ...unit to seek out one with a mini headphone jack interface. IMHO that's the most flexible for the age of digital sound. In...
  • Re: correct spark plug gap for 2.1 wbx motor
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:36:34 EDT
    ...They come preset and they are the best plug for your motor in IMHO. >>>>>Hi, What is the correct spark plug gap for my...
  • For Sale 1965 VW Camper in Toronto
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Apr 1995 12:19:47 -0400
    ...p.s.that rebuilt engine doesn't look to great IMHO. give him a call if you're interested his name is Robert.
  • RE: General EV & Vanagon Wolf quest.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Mon, 09 Sep 1996 13:28:34 -0400
    ...poptop and the "six pack" cooler under = the jump seat which IMHO is worthless...you can do better by removing a = jump seat when...
  • Re: Inuvik write-up in VW World
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:25:09 -0800
    ...It's a great article (IMHO :-). Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408) 865-0657 ( ) \ _/__ 10164 Parkwood Drive #8 coyote@chaco.com \ / \X / Cupertino...