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Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:21:55 -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: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - rpc
Sat, 3 May 2008 12:04:05 -0700
...Chris C 90mv Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: At 10:48 AM 5/3/2008, Andrew Grebneff wrote... >Toyota has the right idea...
Re: WTB: green tweed seat
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:20:38 -0800
...19/2013 8:19 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: >> On 2/19/2013 5:02 PM, MICHAEL H wrote...
Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:03:05 -0800
...Just leave the flatscreen, espresso maker, electric > blankets,> hot tub, 12 volt tiki lights, etc, home.:<) > > > > My SpicyT's idea of camping is even...
Re: 12V power inverter ?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:41:25 -0600
...On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:22 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:58 AM 1/30/2009, Michael Sullivan...
Re: TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 17:10:50 -0600
...this method is for non advance timing lights) -Speeds on the flats---------almost 5 grand........ -Better bottom end and pulls better through all the...
Re: Installing an after market radio?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:34:01 -0700
...On 8/31/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:33 PM 8/31/2007, James AYRES wrote... > >I have bought an...
Re: Normal mpg?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:30:02 +0000
...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: Fwd: Re: Re: speedometer accuracy
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 7 May 2013 12:57:47 -0500
...arial; COLOR: #000000">On 05/07/13, Mike S<mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM></SPAN...
Re: Normal mpg?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:33:08 -0400
...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: Spare Tire Goes Flat
Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:02:47 -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...
souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:08:42 -0600
...Lilley Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC........dying slowly but still cruising at 70mph on the flats
Re: Diesel Westy Mileage/Gearing
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 18:44:46 EST
...This may increase your top speed on the flats and downhills while sacrificing some acceleration and power. I am currently considering (although I haven...
Re: your opinion - brake drums
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:44:02 -0700
...Harald '90 westy Jim wrote: > Just got back from my FLATS. Had new metal valve stems put in so I could crank the pressure...
Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:07:04 -0700
...On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 03:38 PM 4/17/2008, neil N...
Cairo report: Suez Trip
Historical mailing list - Stebbins
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:09:36 +0200
...Sea and across salt flats with no archeological site to be seen. Upon turning around, we decided that the 2 mud humps we had...
Re: NVC: Type 1 case
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:30:26 -0500
...where are you? > >Mike B. > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 4...
Re: trans fluid
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:53:29 -0600
...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: trans fluid > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 08:20 AM 2/27/2008, Clint Kolda wrote... > >Is there...
Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:56:40 -0700
...can ya hep me please ! thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:17:56 -0700
...Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > > Insufficient information. You have to compare load ratings. > > > > I have...
Re: 87 Westy questions
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Mon, 18 Sep 1995 13:44:13 -0400
...They are typically about 5/8" in diameter with flats for a >wrench , and have flat 1/4" male spade terminals on the top...
Re: Axle flange seal replacement (was Manual trans -- note to self:)
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:03:17 -0600
...Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Mike S<mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> In my experience, Hylomar works much better than silicone. It...
Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Wed, 21 May 2008 11:11:05 -0700
...BZ > > > > > > > >> On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 9:34 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> > >> At 12:02 PM 5/20/2008, Stuart...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:46:26 -0800
...Can someone tell me how my post > comes > through,PLease. > > On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 6:48 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com...
Re: Tires (sorry)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 00:51:07 -0400
...1999, Paul Schiemer wrote: > Really paints a pretty dismal picture of FLATS don't it? Whole lot of > 'Chicken Little' misinformation being bandied about...
Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:07:35 -0600
...Just leave the flatscreen, espresso > maker, electric blankets, hot tub, 12 volt tiki lights, etc, home.:<) LOL! I have seen volks camp w/o...
Re: Double Faced Listee
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:33:08 -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: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
Historical mailing list - Brett Whistler
Thu, 19 May 2005 04:58:10 -0600
...The warning doesn't occur when I'm on the > flats or > going down hill. > 1. Any suggestions as to where to start? > 2...
Re: Where to get metal edging strip?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Thu, 24 May 2007 20:44:29 -0500
...Your local Home Depot and/or Lowe's should have a rack that's full of sheet metal, threaded rod, flats, and angles. This...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:44:17 -0800
...On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 6:34 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:06 PM 2/23/2008, neil N...
Re: My new camper!!!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 16:09:58 -0400
...It will break the engine! Around 60 mph is a suitable cruising speed on the flats. Driving around 55mph you can expect 28mpg and...
FW: Global Warming My Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:46:18 -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: Normal mpg?
Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:41:53 -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: Front suspension bushing replacement
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:20:57 -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...
Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:39:10 -0700
...Just leave the flatscreen, espresso maker, electric blankets, hot tub, 12 volt tiki lights, etc, home.:<) > > Now if I can just figure out how...
Re: stuck o2 sensor and bad gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:07:37 -0700
...Mount the sensor in a vice by it's flats, where the wrench goes. Then attach a volt meter positive to the black lead...
Taller tires with Subie 2.2?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:02:58 +0000
...reliable 22 MPG on roadtrips). Sure, when freeway cruising on long flats, could probably maintain higher speed, but that might be offset by frontal...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:51:23 -0500
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 9:19 PM To: Tom Hargrave Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:58:54 -0400
...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3075&category_id=369&category_parent_id= 2009/3/13 Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com...
Re: Double Faced Listee
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:34:21 -0700
...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: New Weddle 5 Speed Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:25:02 -0700
...Coupling that with a slightly lower final drive helps drop rpm on the low altitude flats. If one has a Vanistan or Gowesty engine...
Re: removing studs from new heads
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:38 -0400
...On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 4/30/2012 6:19 PM, pickle vanagon...
Re: Kool Patch
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:28:15 -0800
...1/3/07 2:24:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, > mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes: > > >> VW used some sort of undercoating material during manufacture, then...
Re: HIDs? Was: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:47:54 -0500
...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: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:28 -0400
...Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Mike S<mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: >> At 09:43 AM 8/26/2009, Marc Perdue wrote...
Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:00:05 -0700
...an 82 aspect ratio is sure not 'low profile' these days ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: your opinion
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:30:43 -0600
...Gary On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, Jim Fritz wrote: > Volks, > Just got back from my FLATS. Had new metal valve stems put in so...
Re: Mr. Heater Buddy - Follow Up
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:22:41 -0500
...Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 03:24 PM 2/4/2009, Larry Chase wrote...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:03:01 -0500
...The rear tires had most of the tread wear off but no flats. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:34:02 -0700
...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: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:11 -0500
...DMc ---- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > >Don, water vapor *is* steam, or vise versa. > > "Steam" is ambiguous. Most people think of steam as...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:58:03 -0500
...Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> At 03:01 PM 11/11/2008, Jim Felder wrote...
Re: Dash Power outlet..?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:23 -0700
...Don Hanson On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:47 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:16 PM 10/18/2009...
Re: bearing crush?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 23 May 2003 18:41:25 -0700
...way to measure the split bearing? > A straight edge across the flats when installed and > then depth/radius? > > Thanks, > -Damon > > ===== > '84 Westy (Sparky) > '65...
Re: Battery Recharging Question
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:05:26 -0800
...2-3 total flats with a new batt will pretty much ruin it. Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: robertmstewart To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - Danny
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:05:12 -0700
...said: "Shouldn't you be tending to business, instead of spreading disinformation and advertising?" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon...
Re: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
Historical mailing list - Richard Stevens
Thu, 19 May 2005 10:36:03 +0100
...The warning doesn't occur when I'm on the flats or going down hill. 1. Any suggestions as to where to start? 2...
Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:57:01 -0700
...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:36 AM Subject: Re: Gear box oil - Redline...
Re: SOLD SOLD 1989 Syncro Westfalia SOLD SOLD
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:48:50 -0700
...I poked along, never exceeding 70 mph on the flats, and sticking to about 30-60 mph most of the time. (Yes, the drive...
Re: AC under rear seat?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:45:23 -0400
...hills and driving 65 and under, which is hard on the flats with everyone passing you. That said I got 19 MPG and I...