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Re: Dash Power outlet..?
Historical mailing list - dylan
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:27:27 -0700
...Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: dylan <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 5:48:58 PM...
Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:23:46 -0600
...Pretty good, descriptive photo's he took to capture the expanse and nature of the Salt Flats east of Wendover. Hey Tom, you on...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:06:33 -0500
...I just went to YouTube and searched Tom >> Hanks >> Letterman and saw the 1st part but it ends at them doing the salt >> flats...
Re: [T2] Shift linkage adjustment help needed.
Historical mailing list - Alan (Al) Brase
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:16:01 -0600
...Get underneath, loosen the nut with a 17mm (or is it 19mm) boxed end wrench while holding the flats on the shank with a...
Re: NVC: I want a sports car
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:24:18 -0500
...mikes@flatsurface.com (Mike S) > > Subject: Re: NVC: I want a sports car > > > > Audi TT. Only the badge is different. At 02:47 PM...
Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 20 Sep 2002 06:19:16 -0400
...The other two are internally rounded (ie no flats > for the allen to grab). > Can't get Visegrips in there. Penetrating oil and/or...
Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:19:20 -0700
...On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 03:50 PM 4/16/2008, neil N...
Re: Black Gold Sucker?
Historical mailing list - byard
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:29:33 -0800
...Uses the most at high load and/or high revs, like when going through the mountains...but on the flats, even at freeway speeds...
Re: Battery recharge and stereo
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:59:44 -0500
...On Feb 23, 2009, at 8:25 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface...
Re: external temperature gauge
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:55:25 -0700
...Mike S<mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > Subject: Re: external temperature gauge > > At 12:12 AM 2/26/2010, Tom Hargrave wrote... > >> Correction - 100' would be...
Re: Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:43:55 -0400
...throttle Passed emissions about six months ago Runs pretty good on flats, but hills significantly hurt the power. Living in Colorado, this is bad...
Re: Is this new gas saver for real?
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:13 -0600
...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: Is this new gas saver for real? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 09:59 AM 2/13/2008...
Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:53:45 -0700
...Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 04:59 PM 8/25/2008, Syncronicity1 wrote... > >> I...
Re: TIre Pressure: Was: S. Texas Vanagons or whatever Labor Day-- Not so Big
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:47:34 -0500
...Some VERY > hot nights on that beach (and at Tortuga Flats.) I'll stop there, thus > preserving the G rating of this list! > Have...
Re: 85 Weekender FS
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:02:12 -0400
...2009/4/18 Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> > At 11:55 AM 4/18/2009, miguel pacheco wrote... > >> It has the pop-top (which...
Re: Actual or Theoretical Vanagon Trailer Hauling Capacity
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:18:53 -0400
...2 Once your going there's actually not very much extra drag added by a boat behind (on the flats) On the minus side...
Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:24:10 -0400
...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 4:10 pm Subject: Re: Replacing pressure...
Re: Dash foil
Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:11:40 -0500
...Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > >> The traces where the connector attaches were >> starting to delaminate...
Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?
Historical mailing list - dylan
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:49:45 -0700
...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wed, October 14, 2009 6:12:11 PM Subject: Re: is primer/sealer...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Jason Swan
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:03:49 -0600
...I'll work it out tomorrow. -- Jason SwanQuoting Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>: > At 02:25 PM 12/30/2010, Jason Swan wrote... >> In...
Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:09:54 -0400
...and cruising on the flats the tow isn't much of a torque or horsepower issue, as wind resistance is not a lot higher...
Re: The Thompson Coupling
Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:51:32 -0500
...Anyone able to describe it simply? Raymond On Dec 5, 2007 8:32 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 07:39 AM...
Re: Gas tank vent line questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:56:18 -0700
...On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 8:33 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 11:19 AM 6/27/2008, neil N...
Fwd: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:40:29 -0700
...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > Subject: Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . . > > > On Jul 26, 2008, at 12:28 PM, Mike S wrote: > >> When...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 11 Aug 1995 12:59:23 -0700 (PDT)
...275! 280!!! [snip] When we hit the flats between the mountains and the Gulf of Mexico, I was unable to decide which was more...
Re: Non-locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:30:33 -0600
...mcneely ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 06:05 PM 2/19/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote... > > >Well, you might see the point in...
Re: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:08:42 -0700
...Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > Don, water vapor *is* steam, or vise versa. >> > > "Steam" is...
Subject: Re: Tire Question (27x8.5x14 vs 205/40 14)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:40:36 -0700
...Quiet on the flats, downshifts more on hills - less torque. I haven't checked the speedo yet. It should be going faster than the...
Re: Double Faced Listee
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:29:15 -0700
...One is called "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> and the other is "Pensioner" <al_knoll@pacbell.net>. I replied a pmail to Pensioner, then...
Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:58:38 -0800
On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 04:23 PM 1/28/2009, neil N...
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Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:18:12 -0500
...I have gotten two flats so far, and only really been driving on them since the spring. One flat was a sharp metal object...
Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0500
I know Mini Cooper's don't have spare tires - they come with factory run-flats. Many of the newer SUV's (Touareg, Cayenne...
Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:37:07 -0700
...even drink tea! > > > > ;^) > > > > Neil. > > > > On 7/29/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > > At 02:49 PM 7/29/2007, neil N wrote...
Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:52:09 -0700
...Anthony Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: At 09:17 AM 6/26/2007, Anthony Egeln wrote... >What about diesel made from vegetable sources...
Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
Fri, 24 Dec 2004 08:02:32 -0500
...They are rated at over 2200 per tire >>and 8 >>ply rated (that means no flats). They handle great (no...
Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:17:29 -0500
...take them all out and grind off some of the > keepers' flats, so they don't touch each other. > Zoltan > > -----Original Message----- From: John...
Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:08:01 -0400
...Thanks! -Craig On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 07:22 PM 7/13/2010...
Fwd: Re: ? Oil Drain Plug removal
Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
Fri, 28 Feb 97 10:31:58 -0500
...Start by gently tapping the chisel point into the top of the >bolt, next to one of the hex flats. After you have a...
Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:17:52 -0400
...I have not yet forced the issue to the point where the flats on the griping surface have rounded off and don't really...
Re: coolant pressure gague
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:32:25 -0500
...mile long, 9% grade hills around here >and 5psi on the flats at 60mph. The rad. fan comes on at 10psi and >turns off...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:23:01 -0400
...Marc On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Mike S<mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:43 AM 8/26/2009, Marc...
Re: 16" Tire recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:55:43 -0700
...What I got in return is > sure-footed handling. > > On 3/11/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 11:06 AM 3...
Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:22:14 EST
...If you've already rounded the flats you may have to go with more violent clamping methods and hold the shaft steady until you...
Re: Kool Patch
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Thu, 4 Jan 2007 11:02:57 -0800
...On 1/4/07 4:09 AM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 02:28 AM 1/4/2007, Nathaniel Poole wrote... >> Professional...
Re: Kool Patch
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:00:15 -0800
...On 1/2/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 02:56 PM 1/2/2007, Roger Sisler wrote... > >One product that will...
Re: New battery is dead
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:37:10 -0400
...We will see if this helps. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008...
Re: Call for Campground reviews / US, Canada & Mexico
Historical mailing list - vt
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:11:04 -0500
...Anyone staying there and wandering along the flats when the tide is out, had best know the times for tidal changes. When the tide...
Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
Historical mailing list - PHIL MURPHY
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 09:32:49 -0800
...They > will send you free CD's as well. > Courtney > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:24:09 -0800
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Sunday, 19 December 2010 2:31 AM To: VWQ47 Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Bushings...
Ever seen a Syncro TD tow truck?
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:33:57 -0400
...tad slow, but he'll cruise at 65 mph in the flats! Pulled all but a few hills in the .77 fourth gear or...
Re: Righting A Wrong
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:21:51 -0700
...18 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: >> >>> ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: >>>> On 4/2/2013 11:16 AM, Steven Johnson wrote...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:20:56 -0700
...On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > Insufficient information. You have to compare load ratings. > > I...
Re: Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:04:35 -0500
...Skip '84 Westy Sent from my iPad On Jul 2, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > On 7/2...
Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
Historical mailing list - mordo
Tue, 22 May 2007 19:49:30 -0500
...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > > At 06:52 PM 5/22/2007, Jack R. wrote... > > >What is a reasonable repair time to fix the...
Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:26:04 -0700
...Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 7:54 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > > At 10:27 AM 4/30/2008, Chris S wrote...
Re: Sin
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 13:16:07 -0600
...do not travel). > > Pensionerd > > On 9/6/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: >> >> At 10:31 AM 9/6/2009, David Beierl wrote...
Re: Double Faced Listee
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:18:40 +0200
...Double Faced Listee > > > > Just realized that one of our list member has two faces. > > One is called "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> > > and the...
Re: AW: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:26:34 -0400
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM] > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. April 2008 22:30 > An: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Betreff: Re: heater cointrol lever differences...
Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:21:22 -0400
...Even on the flats the motor seemed to be lacking a bit of power. So after I got to San Jose I swapped out...
Re: [NVC] Best Internet Telephony
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:52:56 -0500
...Gary On 1/12/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 05:41 PM 1/12/2007, John Rodgers wrote... > >I'm about...