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  • Re: Eurovans (bare with me)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:12:26 EDT
    ...All this is said IMHO. Good Luck Spencer 93 E VAN 85 WESTY 97 JETTA GT 90 JETTA GL
  • Re: FS: Wrecked Westy Lo Miles
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 01:19:50 +0200
    ...Teeeempting!! 8-) With only 20k miles, it should be treated to a new (used) front clip, IMHO. Just cut it in the rear end...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 16:24:54 -0800
    > I agree that the stock '86 up low beams SUCKKKK! > > There are few alternatives. The SA Quad Grille (which I sell) with > Hella round...
  • Re: installing other horns on a vanagon... BTDT's?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:56:00 +1200
    ...The South African lower grill is one-piece full-width, without the lights, and IMHO looks better. AND it's well-made.
  • Re: POR 15 Question
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 18:55:01 -0500
    ...Their claim that you have to use their primer is just to sell you more of their products, IMHO. Jeff
  • Re: WTB: Frnt floor mats (waterproof)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 17:11:11 EST
    ...but they are a little retro and a bit cheesey looking IMHO. The also fit a little odd toward the front in that the...
  • Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 31 May 2012 00:50:26 +0000
    Not this one in particular, but I have one of these for r&r wasserboxers and IMHO they are great. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message...
  • Inuvik/Volkswagen World Article
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:17:45 -0600 (CST)
    ...All in all, a nice article from VWoA, reflecting pride in their past, IMHO. 8-) Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified VW...
  • Audi Alloys
    Historical mailing list - Chris brown
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:11:52 EST
    ...lose or damage one, and looks pretty damn snazzy, to boot, IMHO. I could measure the exact dimensions with verniers if anybody really wants...
  • Re: Acronyms
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 28 May 2002 17:46:55 EDT
    ...I've been able to figure out a few, like IMHO (in my humble opinion), and PITA (pain in the ass), but most have...
  • Re: RE - Free Sirius satellite radio system - FM isn't free anymore
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:58:40 -0400
    On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > IMHO: if it's being broadcast, from an antenna or satellite or anything, I > think I...
  • Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 07:09:27 -0400
    ...me. Why not? > > john <snip> Well, we all have opinions .... and .... IMHO one of the causes of excess pitting is poor/inadequate grounds. Replacing...
  • Engine lift
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:38:48 -0400
    ...Made moving the motor SO simple it's rediculous! After just moving it once that tool has paid for itself IMHO. I'm now...
  • Re: Policy on wrong answers?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:13:03 -0400
    ...There'll surely be someone who will >> correct you. > --snip-- > > IMHO this should be done (respectfully) on-list and with the same thread > heading...
  • Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
    Historical mailing list - taeke
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:53:10 -0400
    ...this model is ideal in a vanagon imho, to run your espresso machine and microwave. i had bought the same exact model used on...
  • Re: Eurovan Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:55:39 -0800
    ...Not the best choice IMHO. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Nov 4, 2014, at 7:36 PM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM...
  • Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:45:55 -0700
    ...It's still a parts van IMHO unless you are a professional VW mechanic who can fix it cheap and sell it for a...
  • Re: Coolant part2
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:11:28 -0700
    ...seemed to me to be very insulting, unkind and totally > unnecessary ~ IMHO -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p...
  • Old / new steering boxes
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Tue, 9 May 95 17:29:38 PDT
    ...of big changes: bumpers, turn signals, brake calipers, heat/vent controls>. IMHO, the later ones really are better - don't know about retro- fitting...
  • RE: Midas or not
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 02 Nov 1995 13:08:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...out quickly. >Kinda like a Big Mac. "Special Sauce" is poor IMHO. MacLeans and McNuggets are much better, and their fries are usually excellent...
  • Re: VW-TIMING ON A '71 BUS
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Fri, 6 Jan 95 14:45:22 PST
    ...Advancing much more than that is asking for trouble from detonation when the engine gets hot, IMHO. Dave Kautz
  • Re: Tierra del Fuego/Darrien Gap
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Feb 1997 16:32:55 -0400 (AST)
    ...This is one of the best 4WD sites IMHO. Anyone got a site for the highways in South America? Pan-Amazonian and several newer...
  • Re: Diesels in America?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:10:43 -0400
    ...The (unrealistic, IMHO) US project to develop an extremely high-mileage, low-polluting, high-performance family vehicle was forced to reject diesel engine right...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:13:01 -0800
    > But my question referred to putting RECTANGULAR H-4s in the buckets > for RECTANGULAR SAE-DOT lights. If one is upgrading to H4s, why...
  • '85 GL for sale in Missouri
    Historical mailing list - McDaniel
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 20:56:22 -0700
    ...To be honest, it has a list of ailments as long as your arm but is worth nursing back to health, IMHO. I've...
  • Re: yes, another proposed new van from VW
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:22:21 -0400
    ...looked like a Honda Element cross-bred with the new Jetta... IMHO, the big grilles on the latest round of VWs just look cheezy...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 - Special issue (#2015-319)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:37:23 -0300
    ...Dual carbs? Sounds expensive. Single carb euro set up? Power loss. IMHO money and time is better spent on keeping stock FI system going...
  • Re: Sticker non-consensus solution
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 11:46:01 -0500
    ...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: Bright Orange Plaid
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 95 20:52:07 EST
    ...a two-tone brown scheme, with the lighter brown on top. IMHO the best looking Westys have been the blue ones of the early...
  • Re: Vanagon Antenna Mast
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Mar 96 23:45 EST
    ...paid >extra for. :( Sorry to hear about that. >the best way (imho) to get to the antenna bottom is to remove the headlight >grill...
  • Winter Maintenance For A/C's
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 26 Nov 1999 05:51:34 -0600
    ...Once a week in cold weather is adequate, IMHO. (think I read this in the manual too.) Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg...
  • Re: KEN (WILFY?)-cost for a part/please reply
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:30:40 -0400
    ...Worth it, IMHO. If you want to find it on his site, search Vanagain.com for "fuel line". That's how I found it...
  • Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 08:18:21 -0500
    ...Quite a > remarkable package, IMHO. > > Owner was Spanish; he had it shipped over here for an extended holiday, > touring around the states with his...
  • Re: Trip Contingencies
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:19:36 -0400
    ...Well worth it IMHO. In some states AAA has AAA Premium with 200 mile free tow. Probably worth getting AAA Premium if you travel...
  • first try = first run
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:18:02 -0500
    ...A few loose bolts on engine tin, timing not dialed in yet, coolant system needs to be bled some more(not that hard imho...
  • generators.
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    5 Jul 1995 14:22:55 -0800
    _______________________________________________________________________________ So Martha Rubin says: > > ".......this assumes your version of camping includes electrical hook-ups.. > > That ain't camping.....IMHO...." > > Ha!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I believe my...
  • Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:13:08 -0800 (PST)
    ...You CANNOT do it by yourself!!!!!! This is the point that needs to be stressed, IMHO. I cracked both of my windshields in my...
  • Re: Front heater blower
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 21:37:24 -0400
    yes they do install "used" parts at your own risk this is a big (ie long) job and not fun twice, IMHO to each...
  • Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:52:27 -0700
    ...My Westy was manufactured in 3/88, which >was before the change - IMHO. Strange...I could have sworn that the FULL campers beyond the...
  • Re: ETKA & ELSA ? burning and shipping for free???
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:59:29 -0800
    IMHO: Selling ETKA is an ethical issue. On one hand, I agree that Frank is probably not making too much money selling a few...
  • Re: RE 87 2.1 Fuel Line
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:30:53 EST
    ...Sometimes there really is only one true OEM part IMHO. David Clarkson 90 Westy **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com...
  • Re: where did the archives go?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:19:50 -0500
    ...mwstebbins@yahoo.com> wrote: > 2 things:� 1) I agree with� Jeff. IMHO there should be a CLEAR hot-link on the vanagon home page...
  • Re: Do I need professional help?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Dec 1994 12:15:23 -0600
    ...or, in the case of the '68, several times a week). IMHO, you may have fewer problems with a good, solid air- cooled than...
  • Speaking of CB Antennas......
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 May 1995 07:11:13 -0400 (EDT)
    There is absolutely no place (IMHO) on a EuroVan to mount a CB antenna without drilling some serious type holes which I really don...
  • Re: Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 17:22:42 -0800
    ...The Permatex is perfect for sealing up the case halves after a rebuild, IMHO. PerL 88 Syncro
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 07:46:11 -0800
    > 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: Removing Badging question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:59:19 +1200
    ...The studs in back are most likely used to locate the nameplate properly >more than any other purpose (IMHO). Try warming them GENTLY with...
  • Re: Second Battery Question
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 20:48:45 -0500
    ...second battery. > > On Diesel Westys the second battery can (and should IMHO) be put under > the front passenger seat for better access and weight...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:04:53 -0600
    IMHO if you have a tight system, and are looking for the optimum performance out of your AC stay with what the manufacture designed...
  • Re: stands vs ramps
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:38:48 +1300
    ...FLAPS are >just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs under... IMHO. I am not keen on stands... FLAPS stands look like junk. plus...
  • Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 8 Aug 2005 21:14:01 EDT
    In a message dated 8/8/05 7:07:32 PM, mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM writes: << BUT IMHO paying SO MUCH for a muffler that...
  • Re: FS
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:03:20 -0400
    ...Calling it a "Westy" based on a conversion by a company which is deliberately named to create confusion doesn't, IMHO, constitute "stated as...
  • Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:37:36 -0800
    ...will make the following > changes for easier install and better usability IMHO > > a) use karl mullendoores fridge instead the westy fridge: see > http://www...
  • Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:46:56 -0800
    ...It's just there are more and more situations where the auto is the practical solution, IMHO. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On...
  • Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 18 May 2009 11:41:55 -0600
    ...bet Everett has been asked to do this, maybe he does privately, but it would create a lot of huffing & puffing, IMHO? Mr. BZ
  • Re: VW credit card
    Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
    Tue, 09 Jul 1996 21:59:35 -0500
    ...seen them on the service counter and on the parts counter. IMHO the interest rate is a little high - 17.9%. There is (was...
  • I don't get it...CD
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:56:49 -0700
    ...that might make sense? And where do the profits go to? IMHO any profit should go to the list itself and not to some...
  • Pop-top -- cutting at the pillars
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:53:22 -0500
    ...Cleanest, IMHO. My wife's father is a pro bodyman and did this on a rolled 4-runner for her graduation present. When we...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:23:43 -0500
    ...Using those is legally and morally questionable, IMHO. Telling the difference can be difficult. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL...
  • Re: who sells vanagon dashboard switches /IMHO Malo
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 08:49:19 EDT
    In a message dated 4/20/04 6:27:29 AM, kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET writes: << If your just looking to fill the...