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  • Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:04:05 -0500
    IMHO For what they cost to replace it's probably cheaper then the amount of time you are going to spend trying to get...
  • Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:12:53 -0800
    ...And again IMHO, don't buy a *really* rusty Vanagon with a toasted engine and tranny. It may not be worth your time. Especially...
  • Re: Strongbox center console
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 18 May 2015 22:34:13 -0700
    IMHO, nothing says “please break into my van” better than a large, conspicuous black box that looks like s safe sitting in plain view...
  • re: More Craziness
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 25 Nov 95 21:41:26 EST
    ...just as well, comes pre made and seems a bit safer IMHO, just what the hell were you using this for Bob. (course the...
  • Re: BTDT?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Thu, 21 May 1998 20:50:23 -0700
    ...that". >Others: > >BTDTGTTS "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt". >IMHO "In my humble opinion" >IMNSHO "In my not-so-humble opinion" >BTW...
  • Re: Syncro radio replacement
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 23:15:48 -0500
    ...size! They did have those for $199, that's a steal IMHO. Plus it comes with a really neat credit-card sized wireless remote...
  • Re: Car model names
    Historical mailing list - ~David~M-
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 15:57:41 -0500
    ...Sounds like a golf cart. > > The most stupid name of all IMHO was the Renault Le Car. The Toyota names originally all began with...
  • Re: More on Curtains....
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:51:27 -0600
    ...without hassle is to drive to the closest interstate rest stop. IMHO, maybe during daylight hours but definitely not overnight. Roy O. '87 Westfalia...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:03:30 -0800
    <SNIP> ... the only thing that has to be changed to install the Hella E-Code H-4s is to change the plugs at the...
  • Prestone Antifreeze
    Historical mailing list - Rosebud
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:31:15 -0400
    ...save about ten bucks a coolant change - The choice is yours.. IMHO, the odds are stacked against the savings paying off.. Of course there...
  • Re: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:02:49 -0600
    ...The Marco Polo is more in line with our typical >Westfalia Vanagons (IMHO). > >http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/rv/marcopolo/default.htm Here...
  • GoWesty wheel / tire package
    Historical mailing list - James Ballen
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 21:28:35 -0700
    Does anyone on this list run of one of the GoWesty alloy wheel/tire packages? The alloys look fantastic, IMHO, but they are using...
  • Re: Friday topic: Airstream Basecamp in my town
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:45:53 -0600
    ...to match that German engineering, next generation Westy or Puck trailer, IMHO. Went to take pics, but my camera battery wasn't "in charge...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:59 -0400
    ...if it works but I added the wire, just in case. IMHO, the idle stabilizer only has any effect at idle. I did not...
  • Re: Buzzy inline 4 from Tiico
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:01:51 -0400
    ...I countered with "don't make the angry citizens take it upon ourselves!" Better to be SEEN than heard, IMHO. Noise really irritates most...
  • Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:55:18 -0500
    What ever the cost of a Quaife dif., this would IMHO be a major improvement in a 2 WD Vanagon. Traction is these is...
  • Re: Bus Depot query
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:29:42 -0700
    ...that person, in practice, is a Listmember. "Badges? Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges." Lurkers subscribed or not, are listmembers IMHO. BenT
  • Re: Need Bike rack Suggestions ;-)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 15:37:17 -0300
    ...Anything less than 6" ground clearance is too low IMHO. I am tempted to drill/mount it on the rear hatch permanently, that would...
  • Cracked Syncro Clutch Housing
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Aug 1996 12:06:12 -0700
    ...Either your front main engine seal or transmission input shaft seal have gone the way of all flesh, IMHO. But me, I'm hoping...
  • Re: Profane and Vulgar language on the list.
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 14:01:23 -0500
    ...blackened old hide of Lazarus. Yep, it would be very cool, very respectful, not to use those expressions. IMHO. John Rodgers '85 GL Driver
  • Re: Westy Dash Cup Holders
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 01:44:04 -1000
    They suck... IMHO. Mick Hilo, Hawaii ----- Original Message ----- From: Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001...
  • Great On-line Site found
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Sat, 22 Dec 2001 23:01:14 -0600
    ...More useful things for us than a complete RV store, IMHO.. I actually went so far as to order a catalog - and guess what...
  • Re: basic skills for travel
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:07:15 -0400
    On 28 Feb 2003, John Jensen wrote: > What basic skills and procedures would you want to teach that person? IMHO Preventive maintenance is the...
  • Re: Berg
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Oct 1994 15:51:03 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Gene Berge, IMHO, is a self-promoter...what ever "books", hints, etc. come from him are designed to promote the products HE sells. Granted...
  • Re: Keeping it cool, simple
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 14:14:19 -0700 (PDT)
    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: 81 Westy- gas tank full o'schmutz
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 13:05:06 -0500
    ...you, I'd also be seriously concerned about the fuel pump. IMHO, the fuel tank needs to be cleaned out before any further damage...
  • Re: ANOTHER great tire buy......
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:14:06 -0400
    ...A > great tire for the $, IMHO! > > Karl
  • Re: New beetle?
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:55:39 EST
    ...the Vanagon platform. (Which is still in production in South Africa.) IMHO, it'd revive the entire market for minivans. With the 4Motion AWD...
  • Re: no direct van content - school of life advice sought
    Historical mailing list - steeles
    Fri, 14 Nov 2003 19:40:00 -0800
    ...a much better life. Time heals all wounds and vica versa. IMHO, Dan would be wise to follow the prudent advice posted on this...
  • Re: Metric this, metric that
    Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:47:53 -0800
    ...practical purposes, "metric" really meant european, for better or for worse. IMHO, the change from descriptives such as cps (cycles per second), psi, etc...
  • Re: AIRS and VRS
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:39:00 -0700
    ...One site would (IMHO) be absolutely perfect. I refer folks reaching out for contacts to the existing AIRS site all the time. Doesn’t...
  • Re: Here's an interesting one.. RE: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:31:40 +0000
    My question would be WHY? That's going backwards, IMHO, I've always thought the straight up pop tops were a much better idea...
  • Re: First oil change
    Historical mailing list - Dave Black
    Tue, 8 Nov 1994 14:25:11 -0700 (MST)
    ...at > > 65mph, through mountainous, sometimes freezing conditions? > > > > Dave > > '71 Westfalia & SB > > IMHO, 10 miles stop and go. The engine doesn't make much heat...
  • Re: Changing EuroVan Plugs
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Apr 95 13:55:08 EDT
    ...Unfortuanately, IMHO, they are > made by <gag> Champion... > Always used Bosch Platinum or triple electrode in my Quantum Syncro, since it used the same...
  • RE:Opinions on later models (vanagon/EV)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 02 May 1996 06:33:41 -0500 (EST)
    ...heads/head gaskets on later Vanagons would rule a Vanagon out....IMHO. The next question is $$$$.....93 EVs (the only non-camper EVs in...
  • Re: SyncroWestie Appraisal Help plz
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sat, 25 Jul 1998 17:03:12 -0400
    Al, IMHO, your '89 Syncro Westy is worth exactly what it would cost you to replace it with a comparable vehicle delivered to your...
  • Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 19:58:05 -0700
    ...And one minus is heating...To heat a little Porsche is one thing, but heating a huge T3? IMHO best bet when installing a...
  • Re: Temp sensor failure-->warm start troubles: 1.9L WBX
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Jan 2002 10:38:51 EST
    ...Then turn the pump on after the van started. It worked. IMHO it is much better to just put in a new Temp II...
  • Re: Spring Cleaning an Aircooled Motor
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Wed, 19 Mar 2003 19:27:45 -0800
    ...A major repair or overhauling the entire system is one thing, but cleaning for cleaning's sake is asking for trouble, IMHO. Cavaet cleanor...
  • Re: looking for custom camper advice
    Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
    Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:38:55 -0600
    IMHO, the Adventurewagen Interior is far superior to that of the Westfalia. It will allow you to use the full sized Z-bed also...
  • Re: washable seat covers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:48:01 -0700
    IMHO, nothing feels as comfortable as terry cloth in that application. Getting something custom tailored is fine. As for me, a nice thick bath...
  • Re: Derek Drew's frustrations with system
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 12:42:33 PDT
    ...We could start by getting rid of > the private companies (IMHO-YMMV) -DC My mileage does definately NOT vary in this case. I agree...
  • Re: instruments, interviews
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Feb 1995 15:43:33 -0500
    ...Very cheap (compared to all of his other stuff, and pretty useful IMHO >>> >>> About the dipstick oil temperature guage..... I had one on >>>my...
  • Re: Preparing for The Big Trip (moving to the left coast)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:59 -0500
    ...East Texas is ok, west Texas is a real drag, IMHO. Go accross the rockies or something. Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You may...
  • Re: bunk types
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 14 Apr 1995 08:50:43 -0700 (PDT)
    ...It is a great addition IMHO Alistair
  • Re: for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
    Fri, 8 May 1998 19:12:10 EDT
    ...7 pass syncros go asking under $3k at auction around here. IMHO the origional poster is right on for asking price given the new...
  • Goodyear vs Michelin
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 00:03:11 EDT
    ...Continental reinforced which is what my 78 Westy came stock with. IMHO they are Michelin's equal. My newly acquired 89 is wearing Big...
  • Re: VW Themes
    Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
    Mon, 22 May 2000 12:43:28 -0400
    ...of a VW Golf (Rabbit), not > really worth all the trouble IMHOI prefer the Vanagon list screensaver > at any time, that one is a...
  • Re: quick review - shady boy awning
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:19:50 -0700
    ...doesn't restrict you as much as the hold down ropes to the vanagon bumpers, & those aren't too bad IMHO. Pax, Mr. BZ
  • Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:25:41 -0600
    ...Shall I > replace them with good quality continuous rubber fuel lines all the way > to the engine compartment? IMHO > Absolutely YES ~ 1 Continuous Length...
  • Re: Etka on a Mac?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:36:15 -0500
    ...You have to join, but IMHO, it is well worth > it. > > Jim > > On Mar 30, 2014, at 3:42 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL...
  • Re: Syncro Westy in Toronto
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:20:04 -0700
    ...It may well be legit but $12K for a Syncro Westy is an amazing price IMHO. (says he who's never owned one!) On...
  • Re: Safari Windows
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 04:01:48 -0400
    ...I've closed them 3 times in the whole time I've had them. > >Not very good averages, IMHO I guess not. At least...
  • Re: Bras - Which one is best?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 17:13:05 -0600
    ...I've always preferred vanagons that went bra-less. -------------------------- [Original Message] ------------------------- i like the one that uplifts and separates best, IMHO.... Bj�rn wrote...
  • Kelly's Blue Book VS Edmonds's Car Price Index
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 08:17:41 -0800
    ...well, my IMHO back to the grind Cheers! -Matthew Pollard 84 weekender 67 bug >
  • Re: Final Edition of Hardcopy
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 05:31:08 -0700
    ...should have it along, as well as something more > basic, perhaps. > IMHO for a proper relationship with a Vanagon you need: 1) the glove...
  • Vanagon High tops avalable
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:58:57 -0500
    ...Really nice wood working IMHO and some great ideas. Did you spot the monitors installed in the headrests? What is that machine bolted to...
  • Re: $100,000.00 Van
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:56:49 -0600
    ...parts which is kinda cool to play w, although the designs, IMHO, are not as good as the Westfalia versions. YMMV, Mr. BZ On...
  • Re: My Digifant Opinion
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:29:48 -0500
    ...Contrary to a few on the list the fox with 1.8L and digifant 2 seem solid imho, not familiar with k-jetronic foxes...
  • Re: More BusDepot woes The Rest of the story!!
    Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
    Tue, 2 Nov 1999 13:44:31 -0800
    ...More BusDepot woes The Rest of the story!! >IMHO, time to stop this thread. > >Mike >'85 Westy [This isn't a big deal unlike...