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  • Re: Emergency brake light stays on
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:04:26 -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...
  • Re: Rear tire angle
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 1 May 2012 07:50:35 -0400
    On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:12 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 4/30/2012 9:13 PM, Larry Alofs...
  • Re: NVC: Type 1 case
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:15:18 -0800
    ...yours On Jan 18, 2008 1:54 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > I'm asking for my son, who recently bought and...
  • Re: My weekend project.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:17:21 -0700
    ...http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/index.html >>> >> >> pretty slick. >> >> I remain, as always >> YrLyl&ObdntSrvnt, >> >> r >> > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
  • Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:24:03 -0400
    On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 8:17 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:34 PM 10/11/2009, John Meeks...
  • Re: Propane leak
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:44:00 +0000
    try to gently tighten with one wrench over the hex nut and the X fitting flats held firmly in a big crescent wrench or...
  • Re: Cougar and my westy. Friday.
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:53:26 -1000
    ...jpg >>> Pic taken at dry dispersed camp area south of Canal Flats BC en route to >>> Premiere Lake >>> Provincial camp ground. >>> >>> Credit to Gerald...
  • Engine Overheating @65mph
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 15:35:51 -0700
    ...Can't you drive a '71 bus at 65mph on the open flats all day? Martin
  • Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:52:24 -0700
    ...ALL PROBLEMATIC. > > Chris > VT > 91 westy > 87 westy syncro > > (both with flats still happy) > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno...
  • Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:02:22 EDT
    In a message dated 6/23/07 10:18:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes: > >My '89 Westy has faded bumpers...
  • Re: Double Faced Listee
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:45:55 -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: Road Hazard Protection
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 14:41:33 -0700
    ...For the flats I have had since, none would qualify as road hazard under the old policy I had. Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder...
  • Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:52:33 -0400
    ...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: 102mph
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 16 May 2007 10:26:38 -0600
    ...Tom B.-Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week is coming up in the Fall? > > Todd > '88 Westy > > > >> >> On 5/15/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron...
  • Re: Gauge sender question
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 22 May 2008 09:49:15 -0700
    ...On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:11 AM 5/22/2008, Mark Thoma...
  • Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:33:54 -0700
    ...Plus a flat on my wheelbarrow and another on my bicycle...my day for flats.. Don Hanson
  • First brush with VW parts weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:53:45 -0700
    ...The plastic knob pulls out of the dash easily and I see that it is ALL plastic, including the shaft with the two flats...
  • Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:34:41 -0400
    ...Sam Conant Colchester, Vermont ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:13...
  • Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:14:12 -0500
    ...Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> Date: Monday, February 9, 2009 7:36 am Subject: Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005 > At 07:57 PM 2...
  • Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:01:46 -0800
    ...On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 2:12 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 04:50 PM 1/11/2009, neil N...
  • Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:40:56 -0700
    ...Plus a flat on my wheelbarrow and another on my >> bicycle...my day for flats.. >> >> Don Hanson >> > >
  • Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Fri, 6 Jan 2012 08:53:42 -0500
    ...Eastern Standard Time, mikes@flatsurface.com writes: On 1/6/2012 8:19 AM, Mark Dearing wrote: > that motor has a lot of issues...
  • Re: [DIESEL] Tensioner Adjusting Tool
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 21:57:56 -0400
    ...upgrade your tensioner pulley to a newer one that has the > flats on it so you can use a wrench to tension it. That...
  • Axle flange seal replacement (was Manual trans -- note to self:)
    Historical mailing list - Joe T.
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:25:47 -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: Fwd: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:09:10 -0500
    ...They > will send you free CD's as well. > Courtney > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
  • Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:32:54 -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: post mounted 'police' spot lights...... illegal?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:54:09 -0500
    On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 09:29 AM 6/21/2010, craig cowan...
  • Re: ? Oil Drain Plug removal
    Historical mailing list - Beth Young
    Fri, 28 Feb 1997 06:32:45 -0800 (PST)
    ...Start by gently tapping the chisel point into the top of the bolt, next to one of the hex flats. After you have a...
  • Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:50:32 -0700
    ...even drink tea! > > ;^) > > Neil. > > On 7/29/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 02:49 PM 7/29/2007, neil N wrote...
  • Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:56:24 -0800
    ...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: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:45:07 -0600
    ...Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > >> On 11/18/2012 10:27 PM, MICHAEL H wrote...
  • Re: Can anyone spare a Carfax report?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:44:55 -0600
    ...BZ-that takes care of a lot of flats? > > > BenT > > On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net...
  • Re: A threat on my life
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 4 May 2010 09:55:17 -0700
    ...Tue, May 4, 2010 at 5:30 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:13 AM 5/4/2010, John Rodgers wrote...
  • Re[2]: Westphalia Top Speed
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:56:33 -0800
    ...Go For It! holding 85mph on flats/windless conditions should be feasible, both my 1.9 and 2.1 vans (non-Westy) would do...
  • Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:05:39 -0700
    ...have pulled >>> thousands of miles & not noticed any difference. >> >> On the flats, right? > > I have never maxed out the weight, but SLC to SFO...
  • Re: List Membership Count
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:24:52 +0000
    ...mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM > Subject: Re: List Membership Count > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 02:30 AM 1/3/2009, John Rodgers wrote... > >Does...
  • Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:59 -0700
    ...pressure regulator...he would vary the fuel pressure by "so many flats" on the adjustment control bolt and gain up to 20hp with that...
  • Re: CV Joint Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:52 -0500
    ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com...
  • Re: Gauge sender question
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 23 May 2008 10:39:07 -0700
    ...Thu, May 22, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 08:11 AM 5/22/2008, Mark Thoma wrote...
  • Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:48:35 -0500
    ...Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 4:12 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > At 01:43 PM 1/11/2009, pickle vanagon wrote...
  • your opinion
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 16:05:56 -0500
    Volks, Just got back from my FLATS. Had new metal valve stems put in so I could crank the pressure on my Mich MXTs...
  • Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:48:28 -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: Eurovan Tire Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Aug 1996 13:54:26 -0700
    ...Initially my > local FLATS (is this a new acronym?) tried to sell me non-reinforced > Michelins and said they'd do just fine. I...
  • Re: Rear flat at freeway speed...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:33:46 -0700
    ...Yes, the Vanagon is quite stable with rear >> flats. The Syncro will get your attention quickly though once the VC starts >> grabbing. >> >> Dennis >> >>
  • Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:16:37 -0600
    ...The tie rod end has flats to grip >with a wrench. Great force applied and it moves. Unscrew then do what you >have to...
  • Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:56:49 -0700
    ...Jim 84 westy SF CA On 3/14/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > Forget all that global warming nonsense. Ignoring the whiners...
  • Re: Gauge sender question
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Thu, 22 May 2008 16:12:24 -0700
    ...Thanks, Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:57 AM Subject...
  • Re: What a Saturday!! (kinda long)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:40:37 +0000
    ...They not only tow, they fix flats & deliver gasoline. best, John C... -------------- Original message -------------- From: Anna Quinn-Smith <annasan1@COMCAST.NET> > Well - me & the...
  • Re: You wheel fit Gurus...can you give an opinion here, please..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:00:46 -0600
    ...to be risky for our heavier Vanagons and increase the rist of pinch flats, if you unexpectedly hit road debris. bob-no guru anything
  • Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:37 -0500
    ...the buzzer when a red one illuminates? Allan Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> writes: > At 07:55 PM 12/16/2009, Richard Koerner wrote...
  • Re: Trip Contingencies
    Historical mailing list - B
    Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:08:45 -0700
    ...The good news is, we didn't have to persuade a tow truck to come out to Indian Flats campground to tow us to...
  • More than you ever wanted to know about lock cylinders
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 18:44:25 -0700
    ...v__ __ | | --- | --___n_n_n_n_n__ _______v v | 0.234" | || --..__ --- ___v | || # | | | | || # | | | ___ | ||______________--''""____--- ^ ---___ |__--" " " " " " ^ ^ | ^ ^ | | | | Flats of boss - 0.234" Height of boss - 0.070" Crowns of wafers...
  • Re: Spare tire storage
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Tue, 26 May 2009 14:18:27 -0800
    ...Troy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike S" <mikes@flatsurface.com> To: <colorworks@gci.net> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1...
  • Re[2]: Westphalia Top Speed
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:53:03 -0800
    ...Go For It! holding 85mph on flats/windless conditions should be feasible, both my 1.9 and 2.1 vans (non-Westy) would do...
  • Re: EV Tires
    Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
    Tue, 18 Jun 1996 15:47:15 -0400 (EDT)
    ...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: tool source
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 19:15:46 -0600
    ...Right Hand, 14mm X 1.5mm, 1-1/16" WD Across > Flats > $ 11.44 Each > > http://www.mcmaster.com/ > > check it out on their...
  • Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:32:18 -0700
    ...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 4:01 PM To: Scott Daniel - Shazam Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject...
  • Re: How do you check compression?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:00:34 -0700
    ...Am I making a reasonable explanation? David --- Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > At 01:43 PM 9/13/2007, David Kao wrote... > >I...
  • Re: website creation question - absolutely NVC whatsoever
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:51:15 -0400
    ...Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] :::Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 2:35 PM :::To: Joy Hecht :::Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM :::Subject: Re...
  • Was: PSA: ... rear brake .... Now: Brake Pressure Regulator @ CIP
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:36 -0700
    ...On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: Rockauto.com has a "wholesaler clearance" on some Vanagon...