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• Re: 1st SF Bay Area tail gate party
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 01:14:38 EDT
  ...The flats have since been cleaned up and a humungous IKEA store is the most prominent building in town. Westies were plentiful during the...
• Re: Rear flat at freeway speed...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:11:35 -0800
  ...Yes, the Vanagon is quite stable with rear flats. The Syncro will get your attention quickly though once the VC starts grabbing. > > Dennis > >
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:36:30 -0500
  ...I put some pictures up at > http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/16wheels.html > > Off to order some Falken Ziex ZE-912 215/60R16 99H...
• Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:09:55 -0500
  ...Edward On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 1/6/2012 11:46 AM, Edward...
• Leakdown test----what do I need, I already have the spark plug-s chraeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:50:23 -0600
  ...3 60 lbs, #4 150 lbs still hums at 70 on the flats, it's the hills that make it feel like a diesel.....
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:58:19 -0800
  ...On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 07:20 PM 12/23/2008, Jake de...
• Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 21:23:53 -0800
  ...They are rated at over 2200 per tire and 8 > ply rated (that means no flats). They handle great (no VW bus Dance after...
• Re: road trip 2010
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:58:31 -0700
  dear trippers just north of canal flats and a little south of radium is a forestry camp ground park on the east side of...
• Re: Cougar and my westy. Friday.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:51:04 -0300
  ...jpg > > Pic taken at dry dispersed camp area south of Canal Flats BC en route to > Premiere Lake > Provincial camp ground. > > Credit to Gerald...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:21:03 -0600
  ...ways On Jul 19, 2011 10:08 AM, "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: At 10:01 AM 7/19/2011, Don Hanson wrote...
• Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:33:54 -0700
  ...Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 11:52 PM 6/21/2010, Annie wrote... > > If...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 19:58:37 +0000
  ...out/destroy the Conti on the front. (I've had 2 flats in 6 months, both on the Conti) (y370 195/75r14 load range...
• Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:38:50 -0700
  ...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 09:28 PM 4/24/2011, Michael Rasmussen wrote...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:27:31 -0700
  ...On 7/27/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 10:05 PM 7/27/2007, Roger Whittaker wrote... > >this is stated as...
• Re: NVC: Type 1 case
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:53:47 -0500
  ...I have some cases here in MA, where are you? Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: No fuel line pressure when off???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:42:25 -0400
  ...Jim Akiba On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:46 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:13 PM 9/8/2008...
• Re: Genuine VW Coolant part numbers ZVW 237 105 and ZVW 237 104 - clarification
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:24:48 -0700
  ...Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 01:42 PM 6/13/2009, Preston Grimes wrote...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:38:53 +0000
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > At 06:11 PM 9/13/2007, Todd Last wrote... > >I thought you were not supposed to run SM...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:25:04 -0800
  On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 07:57 PM 2/23/2009, Loren Busch...
• Re: Friday A couple of things
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 May 2013 18:11:04 -0700
  ...tim On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 5/24/2013 6:40 PM, Aristotle...
• Re: It's Friday- West coast radiation readings
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:59:45 -0700
  ...normal? > > > On 3/18/11 2:16 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > > > At 04:22 PM 3/18/2011, Rob wrote... > >> noon...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:45:52 -0700
  ...There are flats at the sides, above the square hole, to allow application of a large blunt object, at suitably high speeds. Hasn't...
• Re: [DIESEL] Tensioner Adjusting Tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 21:25:40 -0400
  ...Scott '82 FrankenWesty >Or you could just upgrade your tensioner pulley to a newer one that has the >flats on it so you can...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:14 +0000
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > At 06:52 PM 5/22/2007, Jack R. wrote... > >What is a reasonable repair time to fix the...
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:19:51 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 02:41 PM 1/22/2009, neil N...
• Michelin MXT's
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 12:32:58 -0600
  ...I'm confused/frustrated Well, I just got 5 Michelin MXT's from my FLATS. As the FAQ says, most dealers cannot find them...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:40:16 -0400
  ...Bill On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:37 AM 10/18/2009, Don...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:11:05 -0800
  ...Mike On 11/11/08 8:15 PM, "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 12:31 PM 11/11/2008, Ken Wilford wrote...
• Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:41:53 -0700
  ...BenT On Jun 21, 2010, at 9:07 PM, mikes@flatsurface.com (Mike S) wrote: > At 10:23 PM 6/21/2010, BenT Syncro...
• Henry ford and the Germany VW Factory
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:56:05 -0800
  ...Therefore he never regretted not taking over factory and its later huge profits Charles Nighbor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To...
• Re: Anyone parting out a Westy? Year and Location please!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:29:35 -0400
  ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > > >I'm adding a second front interior light, and am looking for both > the > >light and the metal bracket...
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 May 2008 15:35:17 -0600
  ...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: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:22:13 -0500
  ...Go below and identify the flats of the sensor body by shining a light in the 3/8" crack past the mounting bar. Get...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:36:49 -0400
  ...Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 10:02 AM 7/21/2009, Don Hundt wrote...
• AW: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:52:21 +0200
  ...Mike S [mailto:mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. April 2008 22:30 An: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Betreff: Re: heater cointrol lever differences...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:05:01 -0700
  ...that broke down on his first trip, out near the Salt Flats, I recall... They do seem to be going up because we Vanagon...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:50:58 -0700
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html >
• Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 21:58:44 -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: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:59 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:50...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:46:00 -0700
  ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html >>> >> >> pretty slick. >> >> I remain, as always >> YrLyl&ObdntSrvnt, >> >> r >> >
• Re: Secret of the Exhaust Nuts?
  Historical mailing list - gratefulphisher
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:22:48 -0600
  ...Then I take a chisel and hit across as many flats as I can with a moderate thud once or twice while the nut...
• Re: Fuel and coolant Gauges not working?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:01:40 -0500
  ...On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 7:31 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 10:41 PM 3/15/2008, Slloth wrote...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:18:20 -0700
  The stock bushings have flats on them, to be oriented so they are vertical" that would seem to allow more lateral movement. I guess...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 15 May 2012 16:12:59 -0600
  ...When we are on the flats and at a lower elevation there is no problem running at 80 MPH. Reliability is a biggie. Was...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:51:31 -0800
  On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 10:03 PM 3/7/2009, neil N...
• 85' Westy 1.9L slowly dying
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:41:46 -0600
  ...The van still does 75 mph on the flats......amazingly!.....it's the canyons here in the Santa Monica mtns that kill me. Malibu...
• Re: I love my bus
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:06:22 -0700
  ...On the flats or climbing up over the continental divide, she is getting 20 MPG. No issues at all. Tomorrow heading for Theodore Roosevelt...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:53:43 -0700
  http://www.vanagonparts.com/home.html > Technical Section > ID & Gear Ratios On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 8:44 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface...
• Re: ACRONYMS: Mailing List Slang
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:57:29 -0600
  ...FLAG Friendly Local Auto Garage FLAPS Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source FLARS Friendly Local Auto repair Shop FLATS Friendly Local Auto Tire...
• Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:10:20 -0500
  On 3/14/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > Forget all that global warming nonsense. Ignoring the whiners with > oceanfront property, global warming...
• Re: Fw: Newt-a very sobering video
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:18:02 -0700
  ...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: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:30:33 -0400
  ...Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 9:11 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:58 AM 6/24/2010, T Collins wrote...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:24:48 -0400
  ...Jeff On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Mike S<mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:43 AM 8/26/2009, Marc...
• Re: LCD screen mods - keeping kids happy
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Mon, 21 May 2001 17:54:51 -0500
  At 1:05 PM -0700 5/21/01, T Berk rearranged electrons to say: >> I think you'll find those old laptop flatscreens aren...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:36:01 -0700
  ...Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September...
• adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator?...anyone tried one with Digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:59:43 -0700
  ...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: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 14:36:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...happen again." Hmm, I guess with that kind of logic, you could prevent flats by removing all 4 tires... -Greg '71 squareback '63 Beetle
• Re: New to this... Google websites useless
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:09:39 -0800
  ...Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:11 PM 2/20/2008, Andrew Grebneff wrote...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:04:16 -0500
  ---- Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 05:25 PM 6/25/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote... > >Another question -- The owner's manual says to...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:35:42 -0800
  ...But when I'm on the flats or going downhill, it > stays on. Any suggestions on how to fix it without going to a...