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• Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:56:53 EDT
  ...I have to check the radiator fan--which I have heard only run on one speed and kind of late in the game IMHO...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:28:45 -0500
  ...cost me $32 (Penzoil) and this is a pretty fair price IMHO. If >someone can tell me the hows and whys of GL-4...
• Re: westy rust redux
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 10:08:13 -0500
  ...In my case it was >$3000 CDN (acid wash, all windows and top removed, welded new piece of metal Good Advice IMHO. You have...
• Re: FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:07:38 -0800
  ...jpg>. The device mounted to it is for my wireless headphones. IMHO, it would be simpler to cut a large side door in your...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:09:51 -0700
  The absolute best A/C shop in California, IMHO, is in D&S Auto Air in Costa Mesa California, probably I bit far from...
• Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:55:57 -0700
  ...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: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:14:45 -0600
  ...Headlight improvements IMHO Craig, There is also a shield inside the low/high beam light. It partialy blocks the light from the bulb hitting...
• Re: later model parking brake lever
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 2 Jul 2018 19:44:51 -0500
  ...times. > > The majority of 85 vans have the newer lever too. > > IMHO the later lever is improved in 3 ways. > Better hand comfort, more...
• Re: Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:07:49 -0700
  ...http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/codes/allcodes.html IMHO, these codes are of limited use. To make these codes useful at all, you have...
• RE: 1986 heater fan dead
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Fri, 5 Jul 96 23:03:45 UT
  ...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: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 May 96 00:01:10 CDT
  ...some rear spoilers look crappy (imho) on some cars, and other cars have good looking ones. it all depends on your personal preferences and...
• Re: FS: '89 Westy at 200% profit!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:59:32 +0000
  ...someone else, if you think this is good so be it. IMHO Ron does use this list to make likely a fair piece of...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - will wood
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:02:17 -0700
  ...I set the engine to >TDC and the camshaft, IMHO, was properly set (I didn't put a valve thru >a cylinder). > >The injector...
• Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Dennis
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 08:02:10 -0800
  ...The wires did not get rewrapped and the moisture from the rain splashing on the wires was, IMHO sending bad data to the 'brain...
• Re: Replacement of an accellerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:02:59 PST
  ...that WD-40 is a SOLVENT and will REMOVE the >lubrication. IMHO it is better to use liquid graphite and NOT oil&grease as...
• re. natural gas, propane
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:33:06 -0600
  ...buy propane than diesel. Propane also burns cleaner than the digifant. IMHO, natural gas is not practical for automotive use in Canada, to hard...
• Re: Regearing transmission
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 03:03:19 -0000
  ...Re gearing is a > >huge deal and costs many thousands of dollars.< > > Re-gearing is not a big deal (imho), especially if your gearbox...
• Re: snow chains
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 16:53:08 -0800
  ...fwiw, $.00002, imho, ymmv, etc, yada yada, ...... (I'm sure there's more) steve '85 westy, looking for some snow kent, wa At 12...
• Re: need david's input on plugs and coils,bosch plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:55:15 -0500
  ...Much more likely IMHO to have problems if the ignition module is overdriving the coil, because of replacing points with an aftermarket module like...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:22:24 -0600
  ...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: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:32:10 -0400
  ...Alan Pickersgill > IMHO, I think that the primary benefit is in taking the good/usefull info > from the existing archives and compiling it into...
• Re: 86 Vanagon for sale in SF $200
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 03:18:41 -0800
  ...There are much better deals out here IMHO. BenT
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 15:45:35 -0800
  ...The Mercedes 6.5x15 ET37 is a better starting point IMHO, and not that hard to find from 1990s C220/230 models, as well...
• Re: [vanagon] Cabin noise reduction?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:00:14 -0700
  ...for that you really need to replace the weather striping, which I did and is a PITA IMHO. One thing about b-quiet... on...
• Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:39:55 -0400
  ...I used to have a Tom-Tom, and I must say that IMHO, the Garmin user interface is much easier to use. Sudhir On...
• RE: Crossing a Syncro w/ Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Mar 1996 14:03:14 EST
  ...Anything is possible, but IMHO, this one is too hard. Its not just the drivetrain you need, but the special stuff like the syncro...
• Re: On the horns of a dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 00:22:12 -0000
  ...which I am told is common with very worn manual gearboxes. IMHO VW have done well with the automatic gearbox. No VW mechanic nor...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:01:22 -0500
  ...tariff, and consequently we lost the Vanagon Westfalia, got the (crappy, IMHO) USA-built 'Rialta', and the watered-down Westfalia "weekender" Eurovan. Can anyone...
• Re: FS, some stuff :) (cams)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 05:33:04 +0000
  ...But, like i said before, the >most >noticable increase in power is in the high rpm range. > >IMHO, the Tiico does not have enough...
• Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:53:15 -0800
  ...is was not the time or place to worry bout it imho. > > Sorry for him? He fully deserved what he got... > > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin...
• Re: Wallaced?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:57:35 -0800
  ...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: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:08:42 -0700
  ...plug to plug >> the oil >> drain is pushing it a bit imho. >> Florian >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• Re: 3 Weeks in Ireland... saw 1 VW T3
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:54:31 -0400
  ...Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Plus, the Canadians, especially the Quebecians, IMHO, are really fun to > > camp with! > > > > YMMV, > > > > Mr. BZ-hope to see...
• Re: Camper cabinets
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 09:29:55 -0600 (CST)
  ...I have no idea what a fair price would be...but what they are asking doesn't seem too outragous IMHO. hope that helps...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 11:29:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...in the city and 17 and 23 mpg on the highway." IMHO For the classification of van, I don't believe the fuel economy...
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:02:58 -0500
  ...created by Lubrizol, who also provides other additive packages to amsoil. IMHO this is the best oil you can get hands down. However to...
• Re: RE - Free Sirius satellite radio system - FM isn't free anymore
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 12:40:30 -0400
  ...RE - Free Sirius satellite radio system - FM isn't free anymore > On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > > > IMHO: if it's being...
• Re: Road Haus Two (LONG . NVC!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 May 2004 09:06:49 -0400
  On Wed, 5 May 2004, Tim Schneider wrote: > For cellular, the only 'affordable' plan for data (IMHO) is > with TMobile. I cannot comment on...
• Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:58:09 -0700
  ...I still firmer than normal but acceptable IMHO. So if you have installed H&R's and are/were unhappy, you might want to...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:22:55 -0700
  ...Worth about $1500 IMHO, it's going to need some serious decontamination and restoration. It may be worth more as parts. Some lucky dog...
• Re: Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:16:54 +0000
  I used to own an Element and when I did I saw this kit, way too expensive in IMHO, around 5K as I recall...
• Re: Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:42:55 -0500
  ...they haven't been wonderful exactly, you would be miles ahead( imho) to get a vehicle with the WBX - preferably the 2.1L. Having...
• Re: Advice from the Southwest
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:58:49 -0700
  ...Of course Moab, UT is on your path too, but these places are "cooler" IMHO. There are lots more web search results available on...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 17:30:51 +0100
  ...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: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 17:31:27 -0700
  ...spent on repairs instead of adventurous trips and cold adult beverages. IMHO it IS the most economical and reliable VW van (flame suit buttoned...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:34:08 -0700
  Paul, IMHO you have a head gasket leak or an oil cooler leaking into the coolant. Why do I say that? 1. it appears...
• Was:Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 12:45:44 -0500
  ...we seem to agree, except for what > happens under NORMAL operating conditions - IMHO the > expansion (overflow) tank is inactive under NORMAL > operating conditions and...
• Re: different expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:04:15 -0600
  ...tank" and the one on the right is the "overflow tank". IMHO :-) Larry A. ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:41:56...
• brake hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 09:04:32 CDT
  ...was that for a bread truck, it isn't worth it. IMHO. well, at least it isn't worth it when i don't...
• Re: Top end problems, 2liter motor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:25:47 -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: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 17:49:59 -0800
  ...Do you have an "83 diesel? Mike Snow << IMHO, this is really a non-issue. If a water pump shaft seal lasts long enough...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:28:29 -0500
  ...A few weeks ago, someone on this list got it right (IMHO)... If you fix it > right the first time, you wont have all...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:07:06 -0800
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net At 1/22/2012 08:17 PM, Travis Newhouse wrote: > > IMHO, most people are better off with a more modern...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:32:01 -0700
  ...accuracy can be affected by how you arrived at that number IMHO. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Oct 29, 2011, at 9...
• Re: Inuvik and Alaska
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 22:55:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But IMHO (and that's all it is) the route to Inuvik on the Dempster holds greater aesthetic appeal. Ron's right in that...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:47:19 -0700
  ...The only company making a heavy duty oil pump for the 1.7/1.8/2.0 is Melling and IMHO it's a...
• Re: killers parents owned a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - zzIML-VANAGON
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:05:57 -0700
  ...it's for sale. > > I noticed the Westy Vanagon also, but I think it'd be > bad form to attend this estate sale... IMHO.
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:00:52 -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: Shop building
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:41:44 -0500
  ...trouble seems to be from the knees down and wheels in > IMHO. > After a mulitude of vehicles and car issues, a lift is *first...
• Re: Heating system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 09:11:46 PDT
  ...The most important ones to readjust, IMHO, are the heater control flaps on the regulators just downstream from the heat exchangers. Finally the one...