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• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:28:40 -0700
  ...On 7/28/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 07:43 PM 7/28/2007, Jake de Villiers wrote... > >Go with the...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:46:57 -0500
  He'sn offered. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: "vt" <samcvt@comcast.net> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October...
• Re: Fuel hose question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:51:19 -0700
  ...On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 01:57 PM 7/3/2008, neil N...
• Re: fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:24:44 -0800
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: At 10:37 AM 1/20/2008, Jeff Clayman wrote... >Does anybody have a recommended place for fuel...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:44:37 -0500
  ...Jim On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 2:18 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 12:50 PM 4/24/2008, Jim...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:50:59 -0700
  ...Fusion? > > Ken > On Oct 18, 2012 9:13 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> On 10/19/2012 1:30 PM, Ken Wilford...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:10:51 -0400
  At 08:48 PM 10/31/2009, Allan Streib wrote... >Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> writes: > > > You've never seen a Petromax, then. They...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:40:59 -0600
  ...Edison On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > This thread makes me thankful for my non...
• Re: 12V power inverter ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:10:06 -0600
  ...Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:41 AM 1/30/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:29:40 -0600
  ...to use an open-end wrench (7mm, I > think) on the flats at the top of the shaft to keep it from rotating. > I...
• Re: NVC: Type 1 case -bURNINGvAN 2008
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:03:39 -0800
  ...Mike On 1/18/08 1:54 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > I'm asking for my son, who recently bought and...
• Re: Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:38:27 -0700
  ...She lived in Dixie, Washington On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 5:22 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > The best vehicle name...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:38:47 -0600
  ...Velma 82 na diesel westy On Jun 21, 2013 6:23 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 6/21/2013 7:17...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:10:30 -0500
  Yeah! Jim On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 4/1/2013 9:45 AM...
• Re: HELP--need torque specs for raceware studs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 May 2010 19:28:11 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jim On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 07:30 PM 5/1/2010...
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:01:44 -0500
  ...The oil drain plug, that I have in my hand from my '87 Vanagon is m14x1.5, 13mm across the flats. My spare VDO...
• EV Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  18 Jun 1996 12:02:13 U
  ...The Conti's on the EV MV are just about toast. Flatspots and a host of other problems. I am having a VERY hard...
• Re: Michelin X-RadialPlus
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:57:46 -0800
  ...so many people claim they can't find at their local FLATS. They had a pretty decent price too (don't remember the exact...
• Re: [vanagon] Newbie Vanagon Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 10:04:35 -0700
  ...Maybe 14 or 15 seconds? Maybe on the flats or down hill :) > Either way, it has the power to keep up with traffic, Depend...
• Re: Fridge was Smoking!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:47:46 -0700
  ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil On 7/11/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:07 PM 7/11/2007, neil wrote...
• Re: Oil filter Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:32:03 -0700
  ...From one to the next, oil filters seem to have a queer number of flats, so it is best to take one to the...
• Re: VC-Advance Auto Parts Referral Program
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:03:31 -0500
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com...
• Re: No need to jump on breaker bars
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:33:51 -0800
  ...On 1/2/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 02:46 PM 1/2/2007, Loren Busch wrote... > >RE: Torque Miester > >Okay...
• Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:45:22 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/08 9:53:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > And Bonneville Salt Flats thats what...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:30:38 -0700
  ...Bentley shows them with the flats vertical, and says to install that way. But it can be argued that that orientation allows more lateral...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:02:16 +1100
  Very nice Mike! Sent from my iPhone On 02/04/2013, at 9:09 AM, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > On 4/1...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:08:34 -0800
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/pics/buzzer.jpg > > You'll need a pulse stretcher for the coolant-level signal -- the > newer controllers only put a...
• Re: Falken ZE-912 tires
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:25:17 -0500
  ...Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: >> >> > UPS dropped off my new tires (Falken Ziex ZE-912...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 May 2012 08:05:03 -0400
  On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 5/1/2012 7:50 AM, Larry Alofs...
• Re: Aftermarket Wheel/Tire Clearance
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 16:16:29 -0600
  ...Absolutely no clearance problems but, I do not have the same size spare so have arranged to "fix flats", on the road by plugging...
• How many flat tires do you get?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 07:49:07 -0800
  ...I was about 18 when i got a cluster of flats(again on good roads).Must be some lepricaun type people with nails. __________________________________________________ Do...
• Re: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:53:35 -0500
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:03:06 -0600
  ...westy On Nov 17, 2011 11:59 AM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: At 10:31 AM 11/17/2011, ralph meyermann wrote...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:03:46 -0700
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html >
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:34:19 -0500
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html > > pretty slick. > > I remain, as always > YrLyl&ObdntSrvnt, > > r >
• Re: Michelin's new tire designs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:28:42 -0500
  ...not perfectly circular, with stress flats between spokes. Michelin had a video about these on their site years ago -- they were experimenting with them...
• Re: Rain-X .... What's your experience?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:29:17 -0400
  ...YMMV Sudhir On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 13:17, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 12:32 PM 4/13/2011, John...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:03:06 -0700
  ...When liquid propane starts coming out the bleeder, it is full. > > --- On Wed, 10/3/12, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > >> From: Mike...
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:52:40 -0800
  ...BenT On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 04:07 PM 3/11/2011, BenT...
• Re: FS - 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:58:46 EDT
  ...Does 70 mph at 35k rpm on the flats all day. $5000 Firm damn.. that's cheap. wont last long at that price. GL...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:20:17 -0700
  I think Fig Newton / 500m is closer. ;) BenT On Jun 12, 2010, at 2:59 AM, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 03...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:55:57 -0700
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> I've "calibrated" by using a GPS to determine my actual speed. I drove so the GPS indicated 60...
• Re: alternator pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:54:14 -0500
  As I recall, the shaft has flats allowing one to hold it while removing the nut. I can go look in a bit ... but...
• Re: VW Vanagon into a trailor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:14:17 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/07 7:33:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes: > >I've got a 1985 Vanagon...
• Re: Fw: Newt-a very sobering video
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:07:57 -0400
  ...I couldn't view the video, either, Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
• Re: Wrong Tires from PO, ramifications?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 11:48:37 -0400
  ...MXTs are not on the Michelin web site and the FLATS didn't know the max psi. > David Bogle wrote: > > >El Dorado Legend > >P215...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:14:28 -0700
  ...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:06 AM To: Jeff Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Push...
• Re: reference manual
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:54:54 -0700
  ...On Jul 9, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > Many of these are standard across all makes/models, going...
• Re: FS- 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:26:10 EDT
  ...Does 70 mph at 35k rpm on the flats all day. > $4000 Firm > > holy crap thats cheap!!!. someone will snap this up with a...
• Re: 82 Diesel fuh sale
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 07:38:46 -0800
  The truth will out...This diesel HONKS! Egad! 30+ MPH on the FLATS! And that's the GOOD part. He left CA because the...
• Re: A 'real' press costs thousands.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:24:54 +0000
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > At 10:38 AM 8/20/2008, Roger Sisler wrote... > >Not in China > > He said "real" press, not a...
• Re: photo of vanagon fire: illiteracy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:25:40 -0500
  ...On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 10:58 AM 6/13/2008, Jeff Lincoln...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:04:25 -0500
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> >Reply-To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Multimeter recommendation >Date: Tue, 18...
• Re: Friday - NVC - Air Cooled Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:58:55 -0700
  Who is Bonneville? Had to ask who because 36hp likely won't cut during speed week at the salt flats. Unless the 36hp was...
• Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:43 -0600
  ...throttle Passed emissions about six months ago Runs pretty good on flats, but hills significantly hurt the power. Living in Colorado, this is bad...
• Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Fahrney
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:19:46 -0700
  ...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: Greetings from NC (and don't give up Jere)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:19:29 -0800
  ...I always get better mileage in the hills of NC than I do on the AL flats. Interesting eh? Have fun! Chris S. '84...
• Re: Side tent?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:38:30 -0400
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/BUSTENT/bustent.html (It wasn't sold, and I'm not interested in selling it - that page was created in...
• Re: My Sunday project
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:29:05 -0400
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/index.html > >
• Re: mystery vents
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:55:19 -0400
  ...Here's a picture of where the air exits - http://www.flatsurface.com/pics/Van_door_air_exhaust.jpg - I've highlighted the openings...