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Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
Historical mailing list - bertschi
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 17:22:15 -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: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:37:27 -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...
Pressure Fitting for Radiator Bleed Bolt
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:38:32 -0400
...Then I drilled an 1/8" hole sideways through one of the nut's flats into the center hole. I then soldered 1/8...
Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 23:49:04 -0700
...Chris VT 91 westy 87 westy syncro (both with flats still happy) _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months...
Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:16:24 -0400
...with these adjustments. > >It is most noticeable up hills and on flats when there is a constant rpm. It is not nearly as noticeable...
Re: Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 13:41:53 -0500
...seller to chain the dogs so I could fix the 4 flats and get it out of his back yard. My neighbor has a...
Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:54:36 -0700
...David --- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > > LEDs run on current, not voltage. When connected in series, they will > always operate at their own...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:55:42 -0500
...On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 9:14 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:19 PM 9/10/2008, Jeff wrote...
Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:32:45 -0500
...As Dennis noted, the nut is really thin (with beveled corner flats). But then, as noted, it's usually not that tight. YMMV Ch...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:47:11 -0400
...On 3/14/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:58 AM 3/14/2009, Chris S wrote... > >>Now, let's compare...
Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:44:37 -0700
...Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> At 02:20 PM 7/22/2011, Alistair Bell wrote...
Re: Shift rod bushing
Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:09:36 -0400
...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: Shift rod bushing > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 11:26 AM 9/16/2010, Tom Young wrote... > >I...
Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:31:39 -0700
...48hp) 103K miles. |Seems to be designed for Max Cruise On Flats of 100 |Kilometers/hr (62mph) | unless its up hill or down. |In...
Re: WTB: green tweed seat
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:04:07 -0600
...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: Tire vendors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:39:17 -0500
...No flats or failures even taking the haul road to Prudhoe bay. When they finally went I upgraded to Derek's/CV-900's...
Re: Electrical question (Coil terminals)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:29:28 -0700
...Thanks all, Don Hanson On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 02:32 PM 10...
Re: Road trip
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:35:01 -0500
...but shut it down on really long pulls uphill. On flats and downhill (of course) I could go just as fast as I...
Re: No emails!!!
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 13:39:16 -0800
...owner-vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>) >> id 1JNA7O-00047c-RZ >> for mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM; Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:00:58 -0700 >> Received: from web52103...
Re: Largest diameter... tire failures
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:25:37 -0700
...This will enable the vehicle to still have rubber under the rims when it flats and maintain control of a vehicle after a "sudden...
Re: lighted switch needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:15:10 -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...
Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:58:32 -0500
...In fifth I have a range of >roughly 40 (30 mph in flats if needed) mph to 90+. In fourth I have a >range...
Re: Engine teardown - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:56:13 -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 - Bill Shawley
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:52:50 +0000
...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+ > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 06:39 PM 7/14/2010, Jeff Schwaia wrote...
Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:23:59 -0600
...breakin on my subie mod I took it out on the flats on i70 towards kansas. Took it up to just under 6k on...
Re: battery sizes for Vanagons on wiki
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 7 May 2008 16:43:55 -0700
...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: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
Historical mailing list - Mark
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:20:05 -0400
...I > ended up hand tightening and going underneath and pecking it tight > with a long, sharp punch on the flats. > > Jim > > On Tue, Aug...
Re: Yokohama Y370s & tire pressure [was: Got em! Itchigo's wearing...]
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:21:36 -0700
...No flats. Sometimes I wonder if the steel wheel itself is (a) designed for, and (b) can safely handle, tire pressures that high. The...
Re: PayPal... anyone know how to contact a living organism there??
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:33:26 -0600
...On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 05:31 PM 10/7/2008, Andrew Grebneff...
Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:35:22 -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: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 6 Dec 2015 23:40:24 +0000
What about cutting down a spark plug socket, if you can find one in the right size? Most have six flats on the drive...
Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 17:04:52 -0400
...HTH, Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 3:48 PM...
Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:53:33 -0800
...1709 lbs and 118 mph - I think I'm pretty safe! On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface...
Re: cold weather insulation idea...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:09:53 -0700
...imagine a big (pink, fleming) hat > over the poptop when it's up, rolled or flatstored when its down and > you're moving. > > best...
Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:55:23 -0700
...On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 4:19 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 11:01 PM 7/14/2008, Kim Springer...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:26:42 -0400
...On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: On 6/21/2012 2:36 PM, neil n...
Re: AW in Vancouver Back on CL..... for more money!
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:28:06 -0400
...of mice, used to store junk, wouldn't start, had 2 flats, 180K miles, broken sliding window with glass still scattered inside, couldn't...
Re: Rear flat at freeway speed...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:52:16 -0400
...Yes, the Vanagon is quite stable with rear flats. The Syncro will get your attention quickly though once the VC starts grabbing. Dennis >From...
Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:04:02 -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: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Ry
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:14:32 -0500
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] > >> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:01 PM > >> To: Jeff Schwaia > >> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Subject: Re...
Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:18:21 -0400
...Marc On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Mike S<mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 12:27 PM 8/26/2009, Marc...
Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 08:45:49 -0400
...with these adjustments. > > It is most noticeable up hills and on flats when there is a > constant rpm. It is not nearly as noticeable...
Re: Triple-A won't extricate you from just any old where
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:44:22 -0700
...Years ago we were helped by loggers when my old '72 westy got 3 flats on a trip. I had only 2 spare with...
trip report
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Sep 94 16:30:05 MDT
...alaska - no flats - bought a couple korean tires from a harley guy for <$50 each, 1.5 gallon gas can is enough (even w...
Re: RX7 oil cooler, anybody else install one?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 28 May 2002 22:33:50 -0700
...Cruising along at 100km/h on the flats it is about 105C and driving up a long 8 to 10 degree grade I can...
Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:39:35 -0500
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] > > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:37 PM > > To: BJ Feddish > > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: RE...
Re: Normal mpg?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:11:42 -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: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:28:46 -0700
...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:14 PM To: Jeff Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Push...
Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 12 May 1995 09:55:18 -0700 (PDT)
...Cruising at 45-50 mph on flats in 80 - 90 F temps gave usually 230 - 250 F oil temp (as measured from the dip...
Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:24:20 -0500
mikes@flatsurface.com (Mike S) writes: >> Synthetic is actully not a great break-in oil. This is why VW and >> other makers who ordinarily...
Re: coolant pressure gague
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 11:37:36 -0800
...It shows 7psi when I climb the 1/2 mile long, 9% grade hills around here and 5psi on the flats at 60mph. The...
Re: Tires one more time.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:12:23 -0600
...All the flats I had living and driving in Alaska were "rock thru the sidewall" related. Never had such problems with any truck type...
Re: vanagon Digest - 12 May 2003 - Special issue (#2003-508)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:21:23 -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: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:05:28 -0800
...5 sides ) and a big fat ole crescent wrench on the flats of the tie rod end. I pulled on those two wrenches as...
Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 07:37:18 -0400
...Van ran fine on flats...overheated on long, steep hills..... > Now...here is another oddity. My front fan/blower > doesn't work. I've...
Re: 2 LEDs
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:17:23 -0700
...David --- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 08:59 PM 9/18/2007, David Kao wrote... > >Your example of LEDs in serial is...
Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:35:43 -0400
...Confucius On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 1:02 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 11:56 AM 10/9/2008, george...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:38:29 -0600
...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: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 May 2003 18:51:14 -0400
...It then went back down, but came back up, on the flats. I pulled over and saw squirted water, not just steam, allover my...
OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - Some RVC around A/C
Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:53:53 -0600
...He has a little plastic motorcycle with wide wheels that he flats foots around the house and then zooms for 10 or 20 feet...
Re: Canadian tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:39:29 -0500
...Nathaniel On 1/19/07 6:35 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 07:52 PM 1/19/2007, Nathaniel Poole wrote...