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• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:19:51 -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: Van content (really)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:10:30 -0800
  ...Those are minor IMHO. Fair trade off vs. aircooled ills. You get real heat in a WBX -- important during winter months even here in...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:20:20 -0700
  ...show this second path with a connection to the high beams. IMHO someone saw this on the diagram and thought it showed the high...
• Vanagon + Platinum = VROOM!
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 06:45:42 +0000
  ...a reasonable $$ value IMHO. I'm so pleased with the results, I'm going to put in a set in my mother-in-law...
• Re: more on T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 22:39:30 -0400
  ...a Eurovan. > The breadloaf vans are encompassed by the Palmer shirts, IMHO. > I can't promise you a great prize other than a free...
• Singlecabs and Doublecabs Available
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 01:10:48 -0500
  ...have no connection with him other than passing along this info. IMHO a phone call is probably the best way to contact him. He...
• Re: Heavy Duty Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dan Bertschi
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:41:15 -0400
  ...There is no reason to use them IMHO. Thats the one battery I'm not considering, simply because where I live its the most...
• Re: MotorBike carrier
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:18:26 +0000
  ...of those rack type carriers on the back of a Vanagon, IMHO. A while back I saw a motorhome on the side of the...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:05:47 -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: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:41:18 -0500
  ...The Bentley procedure works, and IMHO is worth the trouble in tire wear alone. If your rear springs are sagging too much, it is...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:41:17 -0600
  ...its own housing? No way that could affect the bell housing IMHO. Jim On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 12:30:30 EDT
  ...I really figure a Type III or Bus style pre-pump filter is most likely sufficient IMHO as those systems used just as complex...
• Re: Street camping (KOA)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 10:50:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We have also camped at some places where facilities are the pits and I would never go back there! IMHO, KOAs are an excellent...
• Re: Oil Filters: Fram vs Others?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 10:43:33 -0800
  ...Fram uses a poor design, IMHO it's better to go with one with better construction. Of course any NEW filter is better than...
• Re: winter vanagon complaint #2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:49:07 -0600
  Wrong way to go...ice and frost scraping...IMHO! If it is cold, a proper warm up is ALWAYS in order. Don't jump...
• Re: It would make a nice camper
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:17:43 -0800
  ...more and more Hiace's and Delica's in Vancouver too. IMHO, yes they would make a nice camper plus the diesel engines make...
• Re: rear speaker wires, '83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:44 -0500
  ...The > factory wires are inside the air vent channel and not worth the hassle of > trying to fish new wires there IMHO. > > Have fun...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 13 May 2011 13:59:18 -0700
  ...crud from contaminating/infecting the fuel pumps, which aren't cheep. IMHO this is far simpler than having a direct line to the fuel...
• Re[2]: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 07:52:51 -0500
  ...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: Scirocco lights vs Vanagon lights
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:10:56 -0400
  ...Not worth the money IMHO, the front stuff should cost under $100 at a yard, Hella or Cibie lights under $100 the set with...
• Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 18:15:37 -0800
  ...Jane's (and Robert Bentley's, no doubt) was "You are paying for the information, not the paper!" IMHO, a searchable CD with hyperlinks...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:00:51 -0700
  ...But giving more to the rear is bad, IMHO. My thought is that the factory got the ratio right the first time and unless...
• Re: Fast German will fix the broken rebuild / Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:13:36 -0800
  ...of your tale about these people, the more skeptical I become. IMHO, You'd be better off using the $1100 to buy an attorney...
• Re: Bench Seat, Reasons, Child Seats, other things.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 10:39:44 +0000
  ...a regular center bench installed is about your only safe choice IMHO. Yes it would be a pain in the ass, but at least...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:04:32 -0700
  ...YMMV, IMHO, TANSTAAFL, etc. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR A & C Grobey wrote: > > My sister has survived a long time on a coolant flush...
• 85 Westy Fair Market Value--Addendum
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:24:04 -0800
  ...But these are pretty minor imho. She drives great, and has been very dependable. Right now I am simply going to accept reasonable offers...
• Re: Gearshift stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 07:53:41 -0800
  ...Worth the cost of shipping to Daryl, IMHO, particularly if you plan on keeping this rig. Daryl Christensen wrote: > > Most likely the hub of...
• Re: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 23:32:45 -0700
  ...belt and hear if there is any change in the chirp. > > IMHO The mechanic should do it. It was probably caused as a result...
• Re: power stearing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:42:38 -0800
  ...reservoir bracket which needs to be cut frm the donor van. IMHO it is not worth the hassle to switch steering knckles. Quicker steering...
• Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 08:59:25 -0800
  ...The best engine you can get today IMHO! And, put a new clutch in while you are at it, this engine may go well...
• Re: Tires for 91 westy - options?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 07:37:41 +0000
  ...It doesn't get better IMHO. My dealer (Vancouver, BC) had no trouble getting me a new set Y370 LT's when I asked...
• Re: Just Curious
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 12:27:28 -0800
  Hold on a sec.... IMHO Our local VW dealer uses a Eurovan for their shuttle service. And after riding in it one time I...
• Re: Where to get a Sure Power 1315-200 battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - carboncow
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:03:20 -0500
  ...True isolators are a thing of the past IMHO. Shawn Ohio -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:12:51 -0800
  ...These are all very good products IMHO, I have even used the up-rated form of WD-40 as a cutting oil for light...
• Re: Removing the A/C duct work
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:22:03 -0700
  ...It > is not just the dual fan motors that make the difference, that later > system is better all around IMHO. > > Mark > > > Harry Hoffman wrote...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:15:04 -0600
  ...This was w/ the parking brake fully pulled & the van in gear, IMHO. YMMV, Mr. BZ-it is so hard to get good help...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:14:59 -0600
  ...the van, where it hasn't been towed at least twice. IMHO the Vanagon is a good idea poorly implemented by VW. After the...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:20:50 -0500
  > > > > 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: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - A. B. Czerny
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:24:07 -0700
  ...I > would suggest to everyone contemplating a new > stereo head unit to seek > out one with a mini headphone jack interface. > IMHO that's...
• Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:04:24 -0700
  ...night a week, > you'll pay for the added fuel cost. IMHO it would really be a > shame to 'kill' off "a trip of...
• Re: PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:28:31 -0400
  ...Even using the shortest route possible, I believe (IMHO) you'll need a minimum of 12.5 feet (I used 13 ft when I...
• Re: How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:24:54 -0800
  ...for a kidney belt. (okay - slight exaggeration). The ride is STIFF. IMHO, if I were to do this again, I'd make sure to...
• Re: Diesel Westy Engine Replacement Suggestions Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bob Busick
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:29:54 -0400
  ...My '79, at best, was getting 19-20 mpg so if you like to travel distances, the diesel is the way to go (IMHO...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:11:44 -0400
  ...Lowering your Van- again > KYBs are terrible with the H&R springs as well. > IMHO the H&Rs are too low and too stiff...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Refrigerator noise...? (continued)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 14:03:45 -0300
  ...blades are hitting the fan cage, you know something is wrong. IMHO no fan should be making a "grinding" (your word) noise - just a...
• Re: [NVC] Re: New Microbus coming 2005.......I'll still keep my 240 hp SVX Vanagon......but these will be tempting
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 13:24:59 -0700
  ...van, too much mass in the back to really handle well IMHO. But the Caveat to all of that is that I am far...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...Sat, 1 May 2004 20:10:05 -0400 > >IMHO.... >The 100 psi as nothing do do with a big lost of power or heavy...
• Re: Pulling the transmission from a syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 May 2006 17:40:53 -0400
  ...And, IMHO, it is a lot easier if you don't have to pull the engine. Make sure you have at least 2 jack...
• Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:24:55 +0000
  Generally, I agree with Mark. IMHO, what the VW "fools" publish is legitimate - but also represents the best compromise between all the considered parameters...
• Re: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:22:16 -0800
  ...He has dishonored himself and detracted from this list, IMHO. He has also damaged a man who he now says did not fully deserve...
• Re: Water & Coolant & leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 08:46:38 -0800
  ...water you use is low in minerals >or free of them. IMHO, the use of distilled water in a wasserboxer is >the way to...
• Re: later model parking brake lever
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 3 Jul 2018 15:09:21 -0400
  ...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: EV Tire Report - Blizzaks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 12:44:22 -0800
  ...stopped quicker, and the ABS barely kicked > in. > > Ric Bridgestone Blizzaks are good but Nokia's Hakkaapelitta No. 10 are even better. IMHO Larry
• Re: LT
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 12:47:04 -0800
  ...Lots of room and good > fuel economy (12l > per100km), but not a safe vehicle imho. > I was set to buy it, but it was...
• 69 Westy *Well* Worth Considering > FS On That Planet Website
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:06:18 -0700
  ...bus that I would keep for about ten years or more. IMHO anyone who modifies this bus* ought to burn in VW hell. *exception...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:36:02 -0700
  ...Still a Chrysler product IMHO.� Those Brooke Shields ad's are making me ill.� German Engineering.. I want to punch the television everytime I...
• Re: Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:11:53 -0400
  ...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: Phrydae Topic: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:08:03 +0000
  ...Canyon above Sedona, Arizona, the two most beautiful spots on earth IMHO. <SIGH> Maybe someday.... Jeff Stewart ----- "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Buying the VW Shop: The Fantasy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:32:43 -0400
  ...a job, not such a bad idea in these turbulent times, IMHO. The Carolinas sound like a great long term growth opportunity (all those...
• Re: EV Westy spotted?
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 17:02:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...louvered > window on drivers side, rather confined feeling sitting in rear, IMHO. Had > a good look at one at dealer last Dec. The 'full...