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• size and pitch of grounding bolt in battery compartment and a FLAPS replacement for idle air elbow
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:55:27 +0000
  I am faraway from the van so need to pre-purchase these items. A part number and source would be very helpful for the...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:15:07 -0700
  >________________________________ > I bought a new Meyle front Vanagon heater valve from a FLAPS �that barely lasted 3 months before leaking.� > >Badly deformed from having melted...
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 12:00:12 EST
  > I've seen it at FLAPS (cool,huh),not Trak or Giant auto, but a REAL > domestic auto parts store. It is used on...
• Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 07:54:51 -0400
  ...Should be available in your FLAPS, a little more $ but may be worth it. Eric.henning@bailey.com 80 westy
• Re: Vanagon A/C and controls
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:07:53 -0700
  Hi Doug, Aftermarket vacuum switches intended to do just what you have in mind are FLAPS available. You connect it to your intake vacuum...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:53:30 -0800
  ...Total cost was around $20 at FLAPS.
• Re: NEw Fuel Lines for 84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:09:43 -0500
  ...Or you can just purchase about 12-14 feet of high quality FI hose from your local FLAPS. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86...
• Re: Mudflap - Big Bucks?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sat, 24 May 1997 21:39:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I picked up a set which > included the right-front and both rear mud flaps (the rear ones have a > VW emblem) new for...
• crank crank THUD problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:20:08 -0500
  ...Changed out the fuel injector (my favorite FLAPS $36.00) and still had the fuel dumping in (man trial and error is expen$ive...
• Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 20:36:09 -0600
  ...I'm on the Digest and need to know before the FLAPS close. Partners in grime: My oil pressure switch is leaking. The one...
• 85 Vanagon Transmission Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 23:13:19 -0500
  ...My FLAPS doesn't show a gasket or seal listed for the transmission. Can any one point me in the right direction? Thanks Leo...
• off to Canada!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 08:00:51 -0800
  The bus is loaded, front mud flaps deployed, bra tightened, skiis bucked down. Oil fine, coolant A-ok, tires... mediocre. We are off to...
• [ATF] Synthetic? Any one try it?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 17:28:15 -0700
  Saw some Mobil One Synthetic Auto Trans Fluid in my FLAPS on Sunday. Was wondering if anybody had had any experience with this or...
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:30:59 EST
  Get a tie rod separator from Autozone or a similar FLAPS, and remove the end with no damage. Cost is around $12. Use a...
• 2 batteries for the price of 1?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:21:04 -0400
  ...battery and still cost a bit less than it would be to buy an Interstate battery at my FLAPS. What do you recomment? BRad
• OEM VW HD MUDFLAPS FS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:01:24 -0500
  ...I have a set of 4 Mud Flaps w/brackets orig equip on late model Westys/Syncro. Dealer cost is over $215.00 I...
• Re: U-joint for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 19:50:45 -0800
  yup a flaps sourced u joint I used, on my blog, this page: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/syncro-prop-shaft-rr...
• Rear brake spring
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:38:02 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if its possible to get just one of these at a FLAPS rather than buy the entire brake hardware kit? Dealer...
• Re: Stock German Mud Flaps Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 20:49:27 -0500
  Ron, will these fit the 86-91 Vanagons with the fiberglass bumpers? I seem to recall that their installation would interfere with the side...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:55:47 -0700
  ...Usually found at the flaps near fuel line. With 90 percent of the staff that works at FLAPS these days good luck if you...
• '88 GL - Fuel Tank to Pump - hose
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:34:52 -0500
  ...Anyone know off-hand what diameter the hose is? Would like to pick up a piece at my FLAPS but surely would like to...
• Re: Vanagon rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 16:44:07 PST
  ...drum : $178.95 each shoes: $77.25 set FLAPS: drum : $75 each (Brazilan) $84 each (German) shoes: $18.00 set Can't resist the...
• Re: What is a FLAPS?????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:19:22 EST
  In a message dated 98-12-03 11:27:16 EST, Mike.Ray@AMMOBILE.COM writes: << F***ing local auto parts store >> yep...you...
• Heater Flaps
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 11:32:55 -0700
  Karl, Out in Mesa there is a place called Space Age Paints on Country Club. They have a variety of neoprene foams with adhesive...
• Re: Also Cheap Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 02:45:10 EDT
  In a message dated 7/16/02 10:06:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US writes: > . I am pretty happy...
• Steering Gear Grease???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:21:17 -0800
  ...or equivalent, to lubricate steering gear." If I go to my FLAPS am I going to find "steering gear grease?" If not, what the...
• Exhaust Paste?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 21:44:16 -0400
  ...Shall I use exhaust paste? Any recommendations as to brand, or will anything at my FLAPS do? - Kevin
• Instrument lamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 10:48:15 -0800
  Anybody have a source for instrument panel twist-in lamps? Tried a couple of FLAPS and don't want to pay $6+ for each...
• timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:42:03 -0500
  ...seem to find the firing order or which cylinder is #1. FLAPS told us #1 is passanger side front. Is that true? Also, any...
• Re: bubble flare
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:02:47 -0500
  ...robert feller wrote: > So are we stating that I most likly will find the metric line but NOT the > needed bubble flare at FLAPS...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:27:34 -0800
  ...We did get the alternator from the FLAPs but I don't think it was a rebuilt one . . . ? I'll find the paperwork and...
• Re: AutoZone
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:37:11 -0500
  ...Beware of the supermarket FLAPS. If the successful mechanics won't use them then beware. If you do use them have the parts tested...
• Re: antenna- Vandals last night ... can the Huns be far behind
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:32:21 -0700
  ...Of course we ARE missing the F in flaps quite often. Come to think of it, intelligence too. Nothing like a drooling 18yr old...
• Food for thought
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:48:36 -0600
  When I first got my Westy seven years ago I ran right out to the FLAPS and replaced every vacuum line with new vacuum...
• Re: Snapping Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:36:52 -0800
  Al, These flaps look great, but functionally are not very robust. As soon as your front wheels step over a log, rock or curb...
• Re: Getting the dgk-126 seal kit
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:24:26 -0700
  ...any > vendors have this kit they can overnight to a local flaps for an address to > ship too and pick up at any help...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 May 2010 16:46:58 -0400
  Craig, Take it to your FLAPS ( friendly neighborhood auto parts store). They will gladly roll out a cart with a plethora of electrical test...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:25:19 -0700
  ...your FLAPS should have the correct length hard lines. For each rear flex hose to cylinder. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
• brake goop
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 95 19:24:44 MST
  ...A cursory inspection of the FLAPS around the corner turns up nothing. Could someone suggest a brand name and actual tag for this goop...
• Re: Vanagon in South-Africa
  Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:34:09 +0200
  ...Patrick I will find out from the FLAPS this afternoon and give you the info tomorrow. Renier Marais
• Rubber Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 20 May 1998 12:22:34 -0500
  ...Does anyone (original sender included) know where to get rubber paint (or a brand name)? my FLAPS has no clue... Thanks! Mark 87WestyGl Losing...
• Re: mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:12:26 -0500
  Tim - Methinks it has something to do with "purism"? Heck, I've offered my original Continental spare tire, never used & still has those little...
• Re: Brake lines was: Aux oil coolers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:38:45 +0200
  ...Illegal? Hell, all we get here is copper lines, this is what all the FLAPS sell. Not copper plated, these are nickel-copper or...
• Re: Canadian Westy Owner's - Is there a decent Can. Tire coolant for my 84
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 02:45:00 -0500
  Havoline has a phosphate-free anti-freeze, available at most FLAPS around here, for around $ 7 per gallon (US). Why not cross the border...
• Re: Rear window defogger
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 24 May 2000 11:06:35 -0600
  ...Most FLAPS have kits for this purpose, and usually work quite well. Cheaper and easier than replacing the glass. Larry
• Re: need coil wire 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:36:40 -0600
  Joe, Go to your local FLAPS and ask them for a length of Packard 440---this is direct drive stuff------no Ca-Ca string...
• Re: How to remove Vanagon battery?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:00:31 -0400
  When I took my vanagon to a local FLAPS (who advertised free battery installation) they were clueless about removing the battery. After staring at...
• Help on Syncro hard to find Parts
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 10:32:20 -0400
  I am in Need of the four "fender flaps" on the syncro models ONLY. I tried to order them from my local VW dealer...
• Re: Electrical testing equipment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:48:29 -0400
  ...What is this exactly, and is this the same as a basic multimeter from the local FLAPs ?
• bubble flare
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:48:08 -0500
  So are we stating that I most likly will find the metric line but NOT the needed bubble flare at FLAPS? thus I'll...
• Re: 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:14:11 -0700
  ...My FLAPS says that you can't > replace the lines, but instead have to buy new injectors. > > I don't really want to buy...
• cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 18:51:48 CDT
  ...at 40,986 miles, i replaced all four cv joints with 211-501-331B joints, that i got from a FLAPS (not the dealer...
• Re: stat time and plea to new-comers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jun 1994 06:29:50 -0400
  ...you can buy gasket material from you FLAPS and 'make your own' probably cost you a buck each, plus you will always have the...
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 09:31:00 -0400
  > Ron, what is the status on this? The mudflaps (as well as trailer hitches and other goodies) are on the Atlantic as I write...
• rust and stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:44:16 EST
  ...Any tips on how to deal with this? Also the plastic flaps have been secured (by the previous owner) with a screw in the...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 02:11:09 EDT
  In a message dated 6/7/00 2:08:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, transporter99@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << My syncro, an early-year 1987...
• Turnsignal Blinker
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:43:14 EDT
  ...I can't find the blinker - either in the van, on the Bus Depot website, or at my FLAPS. Can anyone tell me what...
• Cooling Hose Cross Reference List -Where is it?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 25 May 2006 19:13:45 -0400
  I remember seeing at one time someone's excellent job of cross referencing OE VW hoses to generic hoses available at FLAPSs. Can anyone...
• Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - westy1
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:29:59 -0400
  The FLAPS & local Hardware stores in my area are rather pathetic. That being said, does anyone know of a good online source for stainless...
• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:51:58 -0400
  Most FLAPS have the black ones for around $5.00. They don't have the little chrome ring but otherwise look like the OEM...