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• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 22:47:02 -0700
  ...converters), but 30k miles is too > long interval for the valves, IMHO. I usually do the valves at each 10k kms (6k > miles) > > PerL...
• Re: Friday Jetta "knuckle" problem (No real Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:20:37 -0500
  ...probably would take up too much room to use at both ends of a front-wheel drive car's axles. IMHO of course. Dave
• Re: Converting to R134
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:50:50 -0400
  ...up and drive down the road with the windows up! ;-) > > > BTW & IMHO, the downside to R-134 (other than its inferior cooling ability) > is...
• Re: stands vs ramps
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:58:29 -0800
  ...FLAPS are > > > just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs > > under... IMHO. > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > Note on ramps. Most of the ramps that I looked...
• Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:42:39 -0800
  ...Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.? > Sounds great but IMHO location is important, > particularly given the geographic scope of this List. > How about a...
• Re: Reaching skylight knob
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:33:43 -0700
  ...Also, the driver's seat in my 84 is already too close to the pedals IMHO. If my legs were longer I'd feel...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:25:41 -0700
  Richard, IMHO a Boston Bob rebuild is Hands Down the "BEST BANG" for the Buck if you have to stay with the wazzer platform...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:19:39 -0600
  KEEP LEANING UNTIL YOU FALL OVER!! Boston Bob is an old school wrench that does it the right way and IMHO, the closest thing...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 May 2014 12:10:39 -0700
  ...Not worth the effort IMHO, I did that when I put a 2.1 into my '84 way back when. As you'll also...
• Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for hitches?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:32:58 -0400
  ...with 2wd, the Dennis Haynes Hitch is "da > bomb", none better IMHO. Installed one on an 87 Panel Vanagon of my buddy > Cliff (van...
• Re: fridge wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:58:05 +0200
  ...start searching for new memory chip. > Noise filters an unnecessary complication. IMHO. For many, yes I agree. For me its a nice feature for...
• Re: more on T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 02:27:46 -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...
• Re: (Bad Machanic)-- solution
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:19:37 -0500
  ...passion to see this guy meet his just reward at all. IMHO there is far too much confusion in our culture between justice and...
• Re: Auto tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:14:55 -0500
  ...Shouldn't be more than $1k IMHO. A few years ago my daughter and I did the AT from my 84. I had no...
• Re: SAVE THE ADVENTUREWAGEN MOLDS..donations needed!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:11:55 -0800
  ...This is puzzling. >IMHO; If you can't afford to store them, perhaps you shouldn't be storing >them. >Perhaps I missed it when...
• Re: BCFS GPX Camp sites was Re: Friday trips again (NVC) - now free BC campsites
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:35:13 -0800
  ...http://hikingcamping.com/camp_bc.php IMHO, books like this are well worth $30 even if you only use it to find 1 or...
• Re: Nitrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:50:23 -0500
  ...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: why no ridge in waterboxer cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 21:12:56 -0500
  ...and pistons all checked like new, 227k miles on original engine. Imho the wasser boxer is well engineered and built except for the nasty...
• Re: Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 13:26:58 -0800
  ...A Syncro Westy for less that $10,000 that was in "OK" shape would be no bargain, IMHO, as it could be VERY expensive...
• Re: louisville leaker
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 09:54:02 -0500
  ...I can't imagine head replacement would be too much worse. IMHO it is suited for a person with a little above average mechanical...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:20:05 EST
  ...Gives the interior a contemporary look IMHO. The downside of these things is they take a lot of freon to fill. That means it...
• Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:37:23 -0700
  ...single switch system but a gauge doesn't add much either IMHO. The point of either of the switch based warning system is to...
• Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 19:35:17 -0800
  ...But what's that good for other than causing anxiety? Without a > gauge to monitor pressure under various conditions it's completely useless > IMHO...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
  ...Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so > equipped..... > > Starting to sound like too much trouble IMHO. > > BenT > http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting - recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 23:15:39 -0800
  IMHO, the JB Weld serves very little purpose when doing the "cheap fix". I've done several of these cheap fixes for folks & friends...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:22:47 -0400
  ...My $.02, IMHO, YMMV, not valid in New Jersey, etc. Tim At 09:38 AM 8/5/2006 -0700, Mark Drillock wrote: >That seems...
• Re: Strange messages-- infected file
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:54:54 -0700
  ...OE, IMHO, is a fair balance between features (HTML e-mail, multiple account management, newsgroup access, etc..) and security, when used responsibly. While I...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:35:42 -0800
  ...few months, when I do the > rear drum brakes? Hi Bretts, IMHO, do the wheel bearings, the ball joints and put not Koni or...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 13:00:23 EDT
  ...However swappping the camper pieces would be a joke, but the pop top should only be installed IMHO if onto an origional sunroof '68...
• Re: luggage area
  Historical mailing list - James morris
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 12:50:26 -0600
  ...Just IMHO, John 81 Vanagon in West Valley City, Utah USA
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:02:58 -0600
  ...is more efficient, no pumping losses, lower thermal mass. >Basic physics. IMHO: Aircooled works but takes a careful driver to make it last. I...
• Re: Filling the water tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:20:57 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=20100 They should sell this hose with the box as a pair IMHO. Stuart -----Original...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:41:02 -0700
  ...Probably best to do an engine conversion rather than replace all the expensive Vanagon engine bits. > > Worth about $1500 IMHO, it's going to...
• Re: Driver's side power Window not working
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:35:17 -0700
  ...The wires get weak from being flexed and the harness was too short to begin with, IMHO. The rubber boot must be cut to...
• Engine Swapping...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 14:41:14 -0400
  ...I have yet to hear about a problem resulting from an engine type swap (clutch, etc) so the act of switching is IMHO harmless...
• BDSM. oops, I mean Re: MS not VW
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:38:34 -0500
  ...Too much hype, not enough testing IMHO. --------VW stuff follows --> Oh yeah, thanks to all who responded to my post about the '79 Bust...
• Free bus: as is, where is (was: in Defense of Spam)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 11:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...That Eskimo, whoever he was, was overly optimistic IMHO. Say, Bob, as soon you are finished having fun in Washington... ;) -Steve Maher smaher@gi...
• Re: A/C freon R-134A upgrade...
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 22:01:41 -0800
  ...was also the same as R12 last summer. So the only benefit is to the ozone layer. IMHO not much of an 'upgrade'. Garth
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:46:46 -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: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:49:47 EST
  ...the day, you have ask yourself if it was worth it. IMHO it is NOT for most people. There are simply too many less...
• Re: rear wipers (was RE: Quick... Before my parents get home....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:46:56 -0800
  ...worried about a windshield wiper? > > Besides, rear wipers are not necessary, IMHO. The rear window is vertical > and rain doesn't collect on it...
• Re: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:39:07 -0600
  ...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: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:48:04 -0800
  ...not be able to provide as > well as the Vanagon. > > So IMHO there is more to it than just fuel economy issues. > > Cheers, Anthony...
• Re: Engine misses, Type IV heads
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 13:15:08 -0700
  ...Way down on the list would be heads/valves, IMHO. Good luck, Erik In message <m0s3FNG-0001oSC@skypoint.com> writes: > I've got a...
• 15" wheel owners - what's the best tire?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:18:35 -0400
  ...However, the new Yoko's are awful IMHO. The tires are "rumbly" at highway speeds, and the van is absolutely all over the road...
• Re: westy interior?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:49:35 EST
  ...Anything else is a half-a-- job IMHO. Karl? Chris? BenT San Francisco
• Re: The Trans/MTL saga continues... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 2 May 2000 13:17:01 -0700
  ...But did he charge retail+ ? This is IMHO of course, but that's been the policy of any mechanic that I ever deal with...
• Re: Tire sale at Sears!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 21:37:24 -0500
  ...passenger tires on more than a couple of days last week! IMHO, I would replace those balding, banana skins with something; but if you...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:18:13 -0800
  ...tariff, and consequently we lost the Vanagon Westfalia, got the (crappy, IMHO) USA-built 'Rialta', and the watered-down Westfalia "weekender" Eurovan. Can anyone...
• RoadHaus - New Van of the Week Featured
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 11:40:32 -0700
  ...At this point, the only thing it needs to be the ultimate Syncro camper (IMHO) is an engine conversion. Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus...
• Re: pin switch for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 16:24:52 -0700
  ...Does anybody care? IMHO the best way to secure a vehicle in Oakland is by driving it out of there. Second best would be...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 08:01:10 -0500
  ...made tools, on the average IMHO, HF gives you about 2/3 the quality at about 1/3 the price. Maybe it seems unpatriotic...
• Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:55:21 -0700
  ...sick of the Vanagon/VW bus experience would I dump it IMHO. -tim 90 Syncro Westy Gilbert, AZ ps FWIW the honda element is...
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:11:44 -0300
  ...that established a higher sub-class with-in the vanagon series. IMHO David (dsl82westy) P.S.: In my 'Second Life' , I'd love to...
• Re: Nitrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:27:22 -0500
  ...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: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:23:07 -0400
  ...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: Complaining to the World first ...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:48:08 -0800
  ...Having that logic, IMHO, is part of maturing, and part of being a "man". (whatever that can mean in this, at times, gender confused...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 09:50:22 -0800
  That hose should be replaced with every water pump change IMHO, since it is in an area that is near the exhaust and is...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:06:05 -0600
  ...Vendors like these deserve the support of the community imho. Anyway, just wanted to clarify why I, personally, stepped in and what I was...
• Re: Front Behr A/C.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:29:23 -0700
  ...In fact, simply redirecting the airflow to the front the way VW did on the post-86 vans are just as effective IMHO. The...