Date:         Fri, 21 May 1999 09:47:29 -0230
Reply-To:     Bob Norman <B.Norman@THEZONE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Norman <B.Norman@THEZONE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Enthusiast Behavior (Lightbulbs)
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The common thread here is captive air.  Wasn't there a thread on this a
little while ago?  I mean German air vs American air. Finding a
completely original Westy with c.1981 German air in the tires, value of
this air, places to purchase said air, etc...

"Best thing about American air is that you can see what yer breathin'."

Bob Norman
'81 Westy
Gander, Newfoundland
Canada

Kent Christensen wrote:
>
> re: " I use American made light bulbs in my Vanagon.  Should
> I use German ones?"
>
> As a matter of fact, yes.  There are lots of folks like me
> that will settle for nothing less, which is what everything
> else is.  German bulbs (usually Osram) last longer.  If you
> really get into American bulbs and look in a catalog, you'll
> find there is a "heavy duty" version of most common bulbs.
> This is not the version usually in stock.
>
> This, of course, is "enthusiasm."  Same sort of thinking
> that leads to "use only Mahle or Mann filters (I do), "use
> only Bosch plugs" (I do), "use synthetic oil" (I do), "use
> only German-made tools (Hazet or Stahlwille) to work on your
> Vanagon" (just a little). Last time I put new tires on my
> Vanagon, I first went to the BMW dealer and got the
> German-made valve stems with the chrome caps--they were in
> stock because they're enthusiasts too.  Where I haven't gone
> yet:  Ate brake fluid.  Lubro Moly or Motul motor and gear
> oil.
>
> In the next message I'll rationalize how my collection of
> vehicles is practical.