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• 1.9 Turbodiesel, boost pressure, exhaust temperature
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 14:40:22 -0500
  ...of 16~1700 degrees F, usually around 1000~1100 on the flats (pre-turbo temp probe). Is this normal, or high? If high, what...
• water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 12 May 2003 08:10:08 -0700
  ...It then went back down, but came back up, on the flats. I pulled over and saw squirted water, not just steam, allover my...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:33:24 -0500
  ...On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 7:15 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 02:28 AM 4/10/2008, Jim Felder...
• Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:55:29 -0500
  ...Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 8:35 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> At 06:48 PM 1/11/2009, pickle vanagon wrote...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:12:48 -0700
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > > Subject: Re: Propane Tank question > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 12:15 PM On...
• Re: It's Friday- West coast radiation readings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:12 -0500
  ...It's Friday- West coast radiation readings What's normal? On 3/18/11 2:16 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:34:01 -0600
  ...That was my assumption until I found out otherwise :-) On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 1:59 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:42:46 -0700
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 8:47:39 PM Subject: Re: Dash Power outlet...
• Re: auto tranny vs. manual
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:02:39 -0500
  ...On flats the EV would leave the vanagon in the dust. However, I had a much easier time crossing the Rockies in the 4...
• Re: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:16:40 -0400
  ...The warning doesn't occur when I'm on the > flats or > going down hill. > 1. Any suggestions as to where to start? > 2...
• Any interest in a 5 speed Vanagon transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 09:33:00 -0400
  ...at speed and also should result in better mpg on the flats. This transmission is a good used one imported from Germany and was...
• Re: Fuel mileage: normal?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Mon, 8 May 2000 13:45:42 -0400
  ...And on the flats with heavy truck traffic (i.e. good drafting), I've reached 25+ mpg, without doing anything crazy. James Wagner -----Original...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 13 May 2002 10:08:59 EDT
  ...If you cannot readily find the right stud removal socket, you could alternately file diametrically opposed (and parallel !!) flats on the studs and use...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:17:50 -0700
  ...One tank of gas gets me about a 240 > (390km) mile range on the flats or in the mountains, pretty much the same. > > Seems...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:48:29 -0800
  ...On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 3:59 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 01:10 AM 2/24/2008, neil N...
• Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:55:48 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 5:25...
• Re: HIDs? Was: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:01:55 -0800
  ...out. � YMMV. � John --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: That's a bad idea. I'm assuming your're...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:32:05 -0700
  ...Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: dylan <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 7:16:46 PM...
• Re: Not a bus in sight on Independence Day
  Historical mailing list - len alcamo
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:21:28 -0500
  ...pulled up in front of the bunker after scurrying across the flats at the beginning of the fighter attack there is a shot looking...
• Re: front shock replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:02:44 -0800
  ...Take your time to get a very good fit if you're using a crescent wrench, as it's easy to smear those flats...
• Re: 120 MPh, 99 Eurovan, Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:04:33 -0700
  ...statement and shows a picture of the RV on the Salt Flats. "On August 16, 1998 at 11a.m. a stock Chinook Motorhome, with...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:24:49 -0800
  ...the locked position - pretty clever. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 6...
• 1978 Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:46 -0700
  ...70-R14 Battery gauge lights with 70,000 miles warranty Free flats and rotation/balance Sleeps 4 adults Front spare and cover Electricity inlet...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:04:57 -0400
  ...Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:31 AM Subject: Re...
• what type of carb to use?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 22:34:47 -0400
  ...bus (1800) which seems to not be plagued with hesitation aka Flatspot. I have a Weber plenum for the 041 heads, but am lacking...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:51:02 -0800
  ...On 1/12/07 6:38 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:52 PM 1/12/2007, Nathaniel Poole wrote... >> Anyone...
• Re: adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator?...anyone tried one with Digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:19:17 -0400
  ...They would do a pull then "add three flats"(turn the adjuster nut) to the fuel pressure regulator setting and do another run...after...
• Re: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Sep 1995 08:38:32 -0700
  ...They are typically about 5/8" in diameter with flats for a wrench , and have flat 1/4" male spade terminals on the top...
• FW: Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:15:55 -0600
  ...Global Warming My Vanagon? On 3/14/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > Forget all that global warming nonsense. Ignoring the whiners with...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:41:21 -0700
  ...Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:08:16 -0500, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: >Considering that...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:01:20 -0500
  ...Of course, for cars on pavement, the trend has also been for flats to be almost non-existent -- but ............ . -- David McNeely
• Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:19:31 -0400
  ...Seems to be designed for Max Cruise On Flats of 100 Kilometers/hr (62mph) unless its up hill or down. In the mountains we...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:35:21 -0700
  ...Alternatively, you can use your MIG to get it cherry by welding a big blob to one of the flats on the nut. You...
• Re: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list
  11 Apr 95 03:18:01 -0600
  ...Then I filed down the flats on the post until the washer slid easily over it. A liberal application of grease prevents them from...
• Re: Spare Tire Goes Flat
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:45:13 -0700
  ...For me it was a cause of several flats - including my spare. BT On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 6:48 PM, Michael A...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 20:21:46 -0800
  ...mountains all day long, and never tire more than on the flats, if you | change gears appropriately to keep pedaling in your sweet spot...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:59:35 -0800
  ...On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > I bought a set of these rims, thanks Chris...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:37:33 -0700
  ...Front suspension bushing replacement > > The stock bushings have flats on them, to be oriented so they are vertical" > that would seem to allow more...
• Highway hesitation in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - karen gritis
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 14:50:37 -0500
  ...happening going up and down hills, as well as on the flats). This hesitation was almost as if the driver's foot had slipped...
• Re: Diesel mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:25:13 -0500
  ...fill up) * 25mpg = 400 mile range / 60mph (avg highway hills slower, flats faster) = 6.7/10ths hours of driving time/range say a 1...
• Re: What a Saturday!! (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:55:31 -0700
  ...Many don't do flats anymore; others > > > didn't go to Or.City; the one that did was 2+ hrs out! And the late...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:21:41 -0400
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> >> Reply-To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: fuel tank update >> Date: Fri...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:19:06 -0600
  ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > On 2/19/2013 5:02 PM, MICHAEL H wrote: > > ... again, not to go Blackwell. I think tweed...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:55:59 -0500
  ...Locking gas cap is just a simple, wise, protection against such. > > mcneely > > ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: >> At 06:05 PM 2/19...
• Igniton switch / Overheating / Tires
  Historical mailing list - Chris Morris
  Wed, 02 Apr 1997 15:15:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Has anyone had any experience with Dunlop GT Qualifiers? My FLATS tells me that its a 6-ply tire that would be sturdy enough...
• Re: Wire gauge: smaller to larger ok?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:42:52 -0700
  ...On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 11:27 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 01:16 PM 4/11/2008, neil N...
• Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:50:53 -0700
  ...ya hep me please ! > thanks. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 8...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:01:11 -0800
  ...Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 4:13 PM Subject...
• Allen wrenches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:26:39 EST
  ...Torx is likewise a trademark for the internal 6-point fastener system with pointed corners instead of flats, which allows more torque without stripping...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:09:07 -0600
  ...prol'ly requires drilling a hole through two adjoing flats on the head. Then I can shove some wire thorugh the hole, twist it...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 01:53:00 EST
  In a message dated 1/3/07 2:24:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes: > VW used some sort of undercoating...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:31:20 -0700
  ...Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/windtests.jpg > > > > 2008/9/26 Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> > > > At 08:11 PM 9/26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... > > > >> I...
• Re: Friday A couple of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 24 May 2013 20:05:05 -0700
  ...Thanks for the idea. > > tim > > On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> On 5/24/2013...
• Re: Bad Fuel? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 00:11:47 UT
  ...Is 70-75mph a healthy driving speed when on flats? How close to wide open are you? Quite healthy if you are not at...
• RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:08:18 -0700
  ...I cruise on flats at 70-72 and have traveled hundreds of miles on washboard dirt / gravel roads. And some dam rough paved roads...
• Re: battery sizes for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 7 May 2008 16:52:12 -0600
  ...capacity at 25 amp load Excellent battery for trolling motors in flats boats.Length = 7.87" Width = 6.66" Height = 7.50"(With terminals...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:27:05 -0700
  ...Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/windtests.jpg > > > > 2008/9/26 Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> > > > At 08:11 PM 9/26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... > > > >> I...
• Re: Righting A Wrong
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:41:46 -0400
  ...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: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:39:01 -0800
  ...Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: dylan <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tue, December 29, 2009 8:25:42 PM...
• Re: Spare tire storage
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 26 May 2009 16:37:29 -0600
  ...a nice quality tire. > > Troy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> > To: <colorworks@gci.net> > Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Tuesday...