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  • Re: EKTA info request
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:53:56 -0700
    ...to eleminate some part numbers as compared to version 5.3 ... IMHO > > The reason I said "For us" is that ETKA covers many different...
  • vanagon and kids safety
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:07:14 -0500
    ...BTW- Click and Clack are dead wrong IMHO with their comparison to a volvo. Search the archives for the head on crash test results...
  • Re: Vanagon Safety?
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 19:01:16 -0700
    ...active restraints - air bags, tensioning seat belts, reactive head > restraints. Nada. IMHO: I'll drop the air bags, take the tensioning seat belts > and...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 23:33:43 -0500
    ...metal to metal contact between the heads and the block and the cylinders so it won't change that in any meaningful way IMHO.
  • Redline MT-90 gearbox oil
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Fri, 22 Oct 1999 17:39:21 -0400
    ...and second gears; third and fourth were never a problem anyway. IMHO, it was a worthwhile swap, particularly since the tranny was pretty new...
  • Re: drilling out axle bolts - CORRECTION
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:01:11 -0800
    ...For Vanagon CVs I prefer my Matco version as the very long shank is better for the outboard CVs IMHO. Mark Jeffrey Schwaia wrote...
  • Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:29:01 -0700
    ...doing > fairly well with it where as VW seems to be, IMHO, ignoring > that market. > > An Element could never replace a Vanagon, Westy or...
  • Re: '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:04:24 -0500
    ...Welcome! IMHO, a good running engine is more important than an operational A/C. That may depend on your location. In any event, a...
  • Re: Junkyard Wars
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:52:00 -0700
    ...two visors, complete gauge/instrument panel, assorted bulbs, relays, and other small items for $90.00, not a bad deal IMHO! Jeff Jeff Stewart
  • Audi problems, FI chips
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:51:19 -0800
    ...A stupid design problem IMHO, in the size and placement of the pedals. I recall at least one child got killed by being squished...
  • Bizarre T4 exhaust studs.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Mar 1997 22:46:47 +0000
    ...but VW went truely off the deep end on this one IMHO, they must have manufactured their own taps to put these in, and...
  • Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:33:15 -0500
    ...everytime someone changes the color of their van isn't good IMHO. > Pretty > soon everyone will have their own listserve. Sorta like the the...
  • Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:04:12 -0500
    ...us the instant a fire begins to burn? I think that is the way to go >that makes the most sense. > > > >Just IMHO. > >John > > > >
  • Re: travel routes
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 23:45:18 -0700
    ...Palace is much less than it's cracked > up to be, IMHO, and the coffee is stale). > > Next week or so - heading due west...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:11:58 -0700
    ...u.S. as well as overseas to help in this aspect. IMHO, if one is concerned about safety to the extent they'd remove...
  • Re: Facebook, does it really work?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:09:31 -0700
    ...questions, even those seeming stupid ones or have been answered before. IMHO, it’s better off than blowing people off by telling them to...
  • Re: Weird damage to a/c Compressor
    Historical mailing list - Doug Bensen
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 17:37:44 -0400
    ...compressor is not worth me getting mad at him about (or > IMHO, getting him upset over). The only thing that has upset me about...
  • Re: Headlight upgrade questions
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:39:16 -0700
    ...available somewhere but it would depend upon a lot of factors & IMHO not worth the effort to pursue it.) The existing 8 amp fuse...
  • Re: iPod solution?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:16:06 -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...
  • Buying Vans on e-Bay
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:48:54 -0700
    E Bay is fast becoming a place to avoid IMHO. Their security is degrading rapidly as the hackers and crooks get more clever. I...
  • Re: Dumb Question
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:10:12 -0700
    ...seem to be there, for all the added expense and work. IMHO, YMMV, etcetera! PS The Outfront adapter plate and flywheel were beautifully made...
  • Re: Tires
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:43:29 -0700
    ...Worth the premium price, IMHO. This is my first set of RAO 8s, using them on the front, and they make the van handle...
  • Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:11:32 -0400
    ...postings, you will see that > none > of them has an answer. IMHO the archive is not useful. Especially if > you > go by the Subjet...
  • Re: Leaking oil seal
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 17:56:37 -0800
    ...Number 2 is more common, IMHO. You've got to torque that baby to 200+ (252, I seem to remember is the official number...
  • Re: Questions about Diesels
    Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 20:11:28 -0500
    ...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: Questions???
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:24:19 -0800
    ...Any other things I should know about? <http://gerry.vanagon.com/info/etiquette.html> IMHO, the last four are the most important. Also, Friday...
  • Re: rebuilt master brake cylinder??
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 13 May 1998 14:46:06 -0700
    ...in my view are a "gimmick" to bring a customer in IMHO. Brand new one's are available from me for $129.00. And...
  • Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
    Historical mailing list - Joe T.
    Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:03 -0600
    ...Those are completely different vehicles, for very > different usages, IMHO. Take a look at the ground clearance and sheer > height of the Sprinter Westfalia...
  • Re: Rear brakes frustration
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:18 -0800
    ...more inclined to think big air in the system, and again IMHO is not well removed by 1 man vacuum bleeding. � Anyway some thoughts...
  • Re: I heard a 'nasty' rumor!
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 4 Mar 1996 08:38:38 -0800 (PST)
    ...That, itself, is the real problem with the current VW, IMHO. Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
  • Re: Syncro Engine PULL Questions
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 27 Apr 1998 23:49:58 -0400
    ...is not worth the trouble > if the motor has solid compression IMHO, any opinions there, I do have a > nice slide pin puller/installer...
  • Re: Refrigerate Oil
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 13:39:26 -0500
    ...Refrigerate Oil Yi_Ruey Wei wrote: > IMHO, may be you don't have enough refrigerate oil in > your compressor. I remember it takes 54oz...
  • Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:40:56 -0500
    ...They make a big difference IMHO. Also check your cap and rotor. Carbon tracking will affect idle quality until warm up on Vinnie. Your...
  • Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am i hearing all the bad.
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Tue, 24 May 2005 18:53:48 -0400
    ...you have the vehicle well checked out before taking the trip. IMHO, one of the biggest secrets of longevity is making sure there is...
  • Re: Wiki confusion ??
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:54:45 -0700
    ...s open to everyone who signs up to be a member. IMHO, an article, in theory, can become quite refined. I'm sure this...
  • Re: Mac
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:30:16 -0800
    ...Clunky, un-intuative, unstable--- are a few adjectives that come to mind, IMHO. Hoo. You can find a nice, slightly used Intel MacBook Pro...
  • Re: Benz ML alloy wheels for vanagon ...on CL
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:01:49 -0800
    ...They look good on a Vanagon IMHO. >> >> Here's John Daron's old Doka with them: >> http://www.primafoundry.com/cars/Images/MVC-006F...
  • Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:12 -0800
    ...Its a poor deign IMHO. alistair On 19-Feb-11, at 9:25 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote: > Just wanted some advice before I start...
  • Re: Collapsing Desks (too much photocopied paper)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 1995 10:41:17 -0500
    ...I cannot >adequately describe the feeling of one's behind almost imperceptibly, yet >inexorably, coming to rest on coral gravel.) > >IMHO, buy a plastic...
  • Re: buying a type 1
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
    Fri, 05 May 95 11:34:02 PDT
    ...them to go along with you to = go over the car. IMHO avoid the AA & RAC checks. There expensive and not geared up for...
  • engine bogging, air flow meters
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:30:45 CST6CDT
    ...They do make a difference and are worth the cost IMHO 3.) Use a non-ethanol fuel. Apologies to the corn growers and the...
  • Re: (Bad Machanic)-- solution
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:33:25 -0700
    ...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: The Weiners of the Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contests are:
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:39:56 -0500
    ...before midnite, 12/31/08, all other offers are not part of >this redemption, batteries not included, YMMV, IMHO, & WTF! > > > > >Mr.'s BZ & Squirrel
  • Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:17:04 -0400
    ...life-time. Anything to keep the battery cool(er) will help.... IMHO Alternator Charging is pretty much limited to 'Bulk' charging. A float charge...
  • Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Nov 2000 04:42:42 EST
    ...but I do not think that VW intentionally marketed this combination. IMHO a/c units were shipped over to the states loose as kits...
  • Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 19:07:00 -0500
    ...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: B/W darkroom work while on the road/camera people help
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:30:02 -0700
    ...becomes your lap-top computer. :-) Enjoy, and keep an open mind. IMHO it's all about creativity and not about film vs digital. M...
  • Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:24:09 -0500
    ...Not everything can be everything to everybody and IMHO, it shouldn't really be expected to be everything. It should be expected to have...
  • Go Westie? Might be worth the $
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:47:10 -0800
    ...of some of the motorhomes these people drive is somewhat excessive, IMHO. Watching them try to negotiate these behemoths through the mountains is amusing...
  • Re: R134 question / front shocks
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Fri, 13 Apr 2001 12:53:16 -0700
    ...in the westy (right above your head in the back bunk). Imho stick with the R12. About the shocks, I use the KYB all...
  • Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:44:01 -0800
    ...To expect it to run flawlessly is, IMHO, a bit of stretch in confidence. Many of my BEST van-travel stories start with a...
  • Re: hey howdy
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:29:19 -0500
    ...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: first try = first run
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:07:43 -0400
    ...coolant system >>> needs to be bled some more(not that hard imho) and DOH i forgot to put >>> trans >>> oil in BEFORE i bolted...
  • Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
    Historical mailing list - John P. Golden
    Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:53:50 -0800
    ...All of the appliances are, imho, more useful than those installed in the Westfalia: larger refrigerator (although it only runs on 12v and 120v...
  • Re: History of Westfalia-Werke
    Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
    Thu, 7 Feb 2002 18:31:10 +0100
    ...But IMHO, you shouldn't shed any tears over the Vito Marco Polo... BRs from Holland Robin 98 California Exclusive TDI 90 Vanagon Westfalia...
  • Re: RoadHaus - New Van of the Week Featured
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 23 Apr 2004 12:24:05 -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: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:05:55 -0500
    ...6's on top! All that, and the world's best (IMHO) camper, too! Legal disclaimer: Don't try this at home! Gary in...
  • front rubber floormats for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Mon, 10 May 1999 23:42:39 EDT
    ...They're ugly IMHO. They are black rubber with big yellow cartoony letters that say "VANAGON" across them. (maybe he has other styles). Also...
  • Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 05:26:50 -0500
    ...holder will definitely make life very easy in removing the bolts, IMHO. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Massachusetts Insurance rates and appraisers
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:35:18 -0700
    ...making everyone else's rates go up to cover it. Insurance companies are built to not lose money, and they won't. IMHO, John