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Re: evc ATF job time
Michael G. McCarthy
Well, looks like it's 100 pages, not 80:
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Table of Contents Model line page 1 Technical data page 3 Engine cooling page 5 Digifant page 9 Manual trans page 25 auto trans page 26 shift lock page 27 front suspension page 31 power steering page 33 rear suspension page 35 brake system page 37 anti-lock brakes page 39 body page 61 heating and ventilation page 67 rear heater wo AC page 69 rear heat w/AC page 71 air recirculation page 73 aux heater (Canada) page 74 Air Conditioning page 81 R134a overview page 81 overview page 83 rear AC page 86 central electric page 93 component location page 95 vehicle lift points page 97 special tools page 98 nomenclature page 102 ---------- From: Chris Noeske <CHRISN@...> What subjects are covered? |
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Re: Bought van due to this site!
Leif
Tell us about it, what did you get.
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Leif '93 EV MV -----Original Message-----
From: Hilary Veen [mailto:hveen@...] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 1:20 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Bought van due to this site! I just wanted to thank whoever mentioned the Eurovan that was hanging out in Truro, N.S. waiting for an owner. My husband and I motored down there from Fredericton, and bought it! From what we can see, it's in great condition and we're pretty excited to start testing it out with our 9 month old twin girls. So you'll probably be hearing from us as neophyte owners with need of advice. Hilary Veen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unique Valentine gifts, available now at eGroups. -- Check out your group's private Chat room -- |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Michael G. McCarthy
Folks, I have an 80-page "training" manual on the EV, by VW, that's a
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self-paced course for the technician. It's written in plain language (eg, "Want to replace the thing-a-ma-job? Here's what you do: ...... ), it has GREAT drawings, and it has pertinent parts of the wiring diagram when necessary. It doesn't cover everything, but it covers a lot. I'd be willing to make copies for people, and cover my costs. Email me if interested. Mike McCarthy ---------- From: "Paul Rousseau" <prousseau@...> Once again, appreciate any comments on this. |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Donald Gibbons
Torque converters always hold a good amount of ATF. The only way in or
out of a torque converter is thru the center hub. Even with the converter out you can not just turn it over and dump out the ATF. Its like a tire with water in it. This is why the flushing method that connects to the cooler lines is a good way to do this. |
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Bought van due to this site!
I just wanted to thank whoever mentioned the Eurovan that was hanging
out in Truro, N.S. waiting for an owner. My husband and I motored down there from Fredericton, and bought it! From what we can see, it's in great condition and we're pretty excited to start testing it out with our 9 month old twin girls. So you'll probably be hearing from us as neophyte owners with need of advice. Hilary Veen |
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Re: evc ATF job time
While your offer is kind and generous you need to be sure you would not be in
violation of copywrite laws were you to provide copies of the Manuel to those requesting it from you. If the Manuel has a copywrite you could find yourself in a difficult and costly situation, despite your best intentions. |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Paul Rousseau
"donald gibbons" <gibbonsn-@...> wrote:
original article: I would love to know how the guy in Vegas removed the fluid from theLooking into the very terse Bentley manual last night, they say something about emptying the torque converter with a extractor tool VAG????. I'm assuming that a simple hand pump ($5-10 at Auto store) would probably work. I just wish the manual was a bit more descriptive as to what I need to remove and how I hook up this "extractor". The following pages talk about the converter oil seal change but is really isn't clear you have to remove this to drain the converter with an extractor. Once again, appreciate any comments on this. BTW, is there a more descriptive manual than the Bentley? I prefer my $10-15 Hanes or Chiltons manuals to these two, expensive, oversize manuals, with very little explanations. Unfortunately, I'm sure they don't make one for the low volume Eurovan. Paul EVWK93 |
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The Rest of the Story
Having used this forum report some unsatisfactory dealer service
experiences, and having said I'd report the good with the bad, here's some good: After a failed attempt to diagnose a peristent but relatively minor ignition system problem in my 97 EVC, Ed Carroll Motor Company replaced the ignition coil pack on a "goodwill" basis. Not qualified as a powertrain or emissions component, the coil pack falls within the 2yr/24k mi. warranty. Mine failed at 30k miles. I was quoted $330 for the part plus 1.5 hrs ($112.50) labor. I gave the dealer a crack at this after my FLIM diagnosed the problem as either the coil pack or fuel injection computer, both of which are expensive parts, and neither of which should fail in 30k miles, regardless of warranty coverage. My FLIM suggested that VW might cover it. The dealer first diagnosed the problem as a failed plug wire, showing obvious disdain for the aftermarket wires I used to replace the OEM set that had failed at 30k mi as well (previously reported to the list), possibly due to the problem with the coil pack. However, when the problem worsened immediately after installing the new wire, the dealer credited me for the wire and labor, looked deeper, and apparently found the true cause. The part took only 2 days to arrive, and was installed on the day it arrived. Time will tell, but a 50mi "stress test" by me (hill climbs, acceleration to 90 mph -- sshh, don't tell the State Patrol) showed no evidence of the problem (surging and misfires under hard acceleration, but usually OK around town). The dealer still warned me that he didn't think the AM wires would last, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I can buy 2 sets of the AM wires for the price of one OEM set. Joel Funk 97 EVC Fort Collins, CO |
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Re: Replacement speakers
Michael G. McCarthy
Humphrey,
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I think you'll need the 1205s and not the 1204s. The 93 EV uses a 5" DIN speaker, which as an actual exterior diameter of just under 5". The 1204 you and Andy came up with will be too small. (I apologize for the confusion I've created when I mentioned the wrong part number yesterday when discussing the discontinued model. In my defense, I was reading the number off the actual box my speakers came in, and that box had specs for BOTH the 4" and the 5", and I then posted the part number for the 4" to this newsgroup. When I double-checked my receipt from Crutchfield, and physically inspected the speakers, I realized that the actual speaker is the 5" DIN.) In any case, I'd double check with Andy and ask him to look at the true physical dimensions before you buy anything. Also, unlike the discontinued model which required no modifications, it appears the 1205s will at least need to have their 4 mounting tabs trimmed off before you can snap them into the EVs factory mounts. With the discontinued models that I have, I was able to transfer the four spring steel clips from the OEM speakers to the Rockford -- which fit perfectly -- and then just snap each speaker in. With the 1205s, and after you've trimmed the 4 tabs away, it's not clear you will be able to use the OEM spring clips. If you can, great -- then you will not have to fabricate anything. If not, ie if the spring steel clips won't work, then you will have to fabricate some sort of buzz-free mounting system yourself. Mike ---------- From: "Humphrey J. (H.J.) Moynihan" <HJMOYNI@...> It appears that the correct euro-spec 2-ways to replace the cheap paper |
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Replacement speakers
It appears that the correct euro-spec 2-ways to replace the cheap paper cone speakers VW uses in the doors and rear side panels without
any drilling or fabrication are not available. Are these similar? From Andy at Crutchfield Sales (orders@...): The bad new is the RFP-1404D speakers are discontinued and no longer available... the replacement for those speakers is the Rockford Fosgate FRC-1204 speakers. They are $79.95 a pair and the mounting specs are very similar. The mounting depth for the new speakers is 1.913" and the mounting height is .170". You'll find more information about these speakers on our web site at: Humphrey |
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Re: 95 eurovan camper furnace problems
Steven Balsley
Steve,
I am thinking of making the same furnace mods on my 99 evc. A very useful website to check out is: www.consolidatedsystems.com/eurovan/Pag es/heater.html. A very talented "ex" evc owner contributed this and lots of other suggestions, trip logs, etc. on his website. I just checked the site and it is still active (Thanks, Dave!). Anyway, he photo documents the disassembly and internal components of the furnace from a 99 evc. This, together with Scott's explanation should make the modification straightforward. Steve Balsley 99 evc |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Donald Gibbons
I would love to know how the guy in Vegas removed the fluid from the
torque converter, generally it is not possible to do this without removing the converter from the car. There are other means like connecting to the cooler lines that can do this too. If you can only remove about 2/3's of the fluid this is not all bad: 1. Most of the "crud" will be removed with the 2/3's of the fluid hopefully it will be at the bottom of the pan. 2. If the pan is removed you can have a look and see any stuff in the bottom of the pan and remove this too. VR6 transmissions (5 cyl too?) even have a small magnet that will catch ferris metal so you can clean it at this time. 3. If the filter is changed at this time that helps too. The important thing is that the condition of the fluid is checked and that you look for any signs, like metal chunks and shavings in the pan, that say that "bad" things are happening. |
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Re: 95 eurovan camper furnace problems
Scott Douglas
Has anybody else performed this modification on there furnace? I did it last
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weekend and it really increases your furnace out put. I did it a little different, I cut a hole in the furnace face plate, attached a 4" flexible duct and routed it to the junction box where the other duct goes to to split in to two ducts. This way you are getting all the hot air in to the living area of the EVC. Scott Douglas 95 EVC "Rex" -----Original Message-----
From: jroberts@... <jroberts@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 1:11 PM Subject: [ev_update] 95 eurovan camper furnace problems Like others, I've had problems with intermittant functioning of the |
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Re: Looking for Eurovan, New England
In a message dated 01/28/2000 2:57:27 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Fieldfpr@... writes: We cannot find a vw dealer that says the eurovan can be found in the US.Can someone tell us if these can be found in New England (Connecticut)?Volkswagen of Oneonta, Rt. 23, Oneonta, NY (800-351-8166) has EV's and EVC's. They had four or five '99 EVC's in stock the last time I was there in June. They told me they always have at least one EVC in stock. Oneonta is around 100 miles from the Connecticut border. I am told (by the dealer) that owners from Long Island frequent this location in favor or anything available in the NYC area. Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator Endwell, NY '71 Econoline (home brew camper) '93 Tracer Wagon |
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Finally - Members from Upstate NY!
In a message dated 01/26/2000 8:25:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Sukitoby@... writes: DEAR EV GROUP - FIRST POSTING FROM STEVE - HELLO FROM A NEWSteve - Welcome to EV_Update! Also welcome to Chris from Syracuse and a belated welcome to Greg Maxwell, who I just realized is out there somewhere(?) supporting his Cortland (NY) High School Class of 1979. I have been gathering EV information from this group for about 18 months and have felt like an orphan because of the over 500 list contributors, I was the only one from Upstate NY. Oh, sure, Beaumont from Colorado tried to make me feel better talking about his family in Elmira and Corning and escapades in Watkins Glen, NY, and other members have race cars or collectors cars they take to Watkins, but it's just not the same as having current neighbors. Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator Endwell, NY (near Binghamton) '71 Econoline (home brew camper) '93 Tracer Wagon |
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Re: 95 eurovan camper furnace problems
Steven P. Kammerer
Scott, could you draw a picture or describe for a dummy what and where
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the furnace face plate is. I have been thinking of the message you quoted for a long time but wondered how to implement it. stevek 97 evc Scott Douglas wrote:
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Re: dealer in Albuquerque/help
ROBERT N BANWART
I would second the recommendation for Foreign Aide (correct spelling) as the
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best independent shop for the EV. They are technically competent, stand behind their work, and are less expensive. If the job is relatively simple, but still more than you want to do for yourself, General Parts is even less expensive. They just don't have quite the equipment or expertise of Foreign Aide. General Parts' phone number is 505-266-5896. That's based on our experience with VW vans since '86. We only go to University VW for work that only the dealer can do (like the notorious A/C problem), and for oil changes...they regularly mail out coupons for $21.95 oil changes. Rob ----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Balsley <sdbalsl@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 12:32 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re:dealer in Albuquerque/help Gary- |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Paul Rousseau
So from this story, it sounds like it might be possible to drain the
torque converter, albeit at high cost (^;. Any clues on this? So far, considering the price of Dextron II, I still think my easiest option is: Drain/fill/shift & repeat 2-3 times. It's easy but not perfect and enviromentally, I hate the idea. Paul EVWk 93 "gary clendening" <gary-@...> wrote: original article: When parts arrived the mechanic, with book in hand went about thejob. Completely drained all fluid from tranny...including the converter.As time went by I would wander in and check on what was happening. Eachevent was tallied in my brain and I wandered off to view Las Vegas by foot. Ittook six hours for the completed job...filters, gaskets,fluids...everything. He said as I offered my VISA card, "Next one will not be so long. Fivehundred dollars, please!" Like I said the cost was terrible but I know thesame thing is less than $300 here at home. Do it locally if you can. |
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Re: CD Changer -Reply
Scott Bramwell
Thanks, Mike - I'll check it out!
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From: Michael G. McCarthy [mailto:mgmccarthy@...] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 6:14 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: CD Changer -Reply Scott, I have the same small openings you are talking about in my 93 EV. If you pop off the grills front or rear (and yes, you're right, they are the same size) and measure the diameter from edge-of-the-frame to edge-of-the-frame, you should come up with 4 25/32", which is what is commonly called a 5" DIN speaker or, misleadingly, a 5 1/4" speaker. Check it out with a ruler and see. The thing is, many so-called 5 1/4" speakers have a lot of frame, and the cones themselves might not be all that big. DIN speakers typically fill the frame with cone, so even a nominally smaller speaker in a DIN specification might in fact have a cone as large as a typical 5 1/4". Mike ---------- From: "Scott Bramwell" <stbramwell@...> Thank You! A much better explanation than I could offer!good component sets as well as separates - this is an alternative to a 2-way6dB or 12dB per octive is typical. The result is that "less" watts area good 5 1/4" poly cone doing most or all of the work in the door.of them and 1000 watts of amplifier) so finding a poly DIN speaker that canfit the stock location and handle more power than the paper OEM speaker shoulddoor as a result, no bid deal. It doesn't hurt a thing.------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want To Be Showered With Kisses? Visit eGroups Valentine Gift Guide -- Create a poll/survey for your group! -- |
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