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Torque specs?..what torque specs?...
Norman Leong
So, I thought I'd get in some long overdue quality time with our EV by changing the oil over the long weekend..that was until I got to the drain plug. Let me preface this story by saying that the factory setting for the drain plug is either 30ft-lb, or 37ft-lb, depending on which particular page of the Bentley manual you're referencing. Well, I'm not a big guy, but I KNOW I can loosen a plug that's set to either of the above specs, on my back, with the EV sitting on the ground (which is was not, but it doesn't matter..). So I attack it with a socket set + hammer, then move up to an ugly-looking collection of wrenches that enables a fair amount of leverage on the plug, and....nothing.. The plug does not give any indication of wanting to move. So I call my neighbor, who's quite a bit bigger and stronger than me, and he attacks the plug. Same result. He tries to loosen the plug to the point where he's afraid bad things will happen to the head of the bolt (ie shearing it off), stops, and shrugs. Since the dealer had done the last oil change I figured it was their problem, so I wander down there Monday AM, and..the service dept's closed because it's a holiday! But, the GM of the dealership is there, and I explain the situation to him. Fortunately, he knows me from past visits, and being a genuinely fair person, he tells me to bring it back the next day for a free oil change. So I show up again this AM, he greets me and goes straight back to the service dept. (where the WO was already written up), tells his SA what code to charge it to, and an hour later, I drive off with a free oil change. Best of all, when I get home and I go to put the belly pan back on, I check the plug, and yep, it's actually been tightened using a torque wrench this time... :) Don't get me started on the oil filter.
Norman '93 EV MV ______________________________________________________ |
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Re: Companion Seat for EVC
James A. Marks
Alex -
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Yes - I bought the seat on the right side of the picture. and yes - I've found it stable enough using only 2 bolts...I thought about adding two more holes in the middle of the floor but for now it doesn't seem necessary. -James Marks From: "Zaborenko, Alex, NNAD" <azaborenko@...> |
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Muffler
Eckhard Rolz
Does anyone have any experience with after market mufflers for a 93 EV? I
just discovered, mine will be in need of replacement soon, but I don't want to pay VW prices. For my Jetta Diesel I bought a $12 muffler which has lasted 4 years w/o problems and no sign of deterioration (the original muffler lasted 10 years and 140 000 miles--that's a Diesel for you!). Does anyone know the official inside and outside diameter of the exhaust pipe? I thought about installing a free flowing muffler in hopes of gaining a few horses. Thanks Eckhard |
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Re: Curtain snaps
Paul Rousseau
I posed this question to the group earlier (difficult curtain snaps).
Thanks for all the great suggestions. I ended choosing the non staining lubricant solution. I chose "silicone lubricant" which you can find in most auto parts stores. This didn't stain like an oil based lubricant and so far works nicely. The snaps seem to now have just the right amount of resistance going in and out. No word yet on the longevity of this solution ( 2 uses, a month after spray) but I figure I'll just spray again if it wears out. Paul EV93WK |
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I failed to introduce myself
I joined the list 3 weeks ago when I bought my 95 EVC but I failed to
introduce myself to the group..... My name is Michael, but everyone calls me Buddah; and I currently live in Chicago. I moved up here from the Carolina's a year ago. I also own a 1972 VW Highroof Camper, which still resides down south hiding from the road salt. I am involoved with the Type 2 list, and have been hosting and promoting a VW BUS festival in the mountains of NC for the past few years. The High Country Bus Festival is held the last weekend of July each summer near Boone, North Carolina. I started this festival for all Splittys, Loafs, Vanagons and Eurovans. Last year we had over 70 buses from a 1958 Kombie to a 95 EVC.......and everything in between. I will be driving down from Chicago if anyone wants to caravan along. If anyone has any information on VW campouts here in the mid-west please let me know....thanks, -Michael for info goto: |
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Re: New leaker continued
Chris Noeske
I have two things to add to this, the Bentley manual (the "official factory
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service manual") states that any crimp hose clamps that are removed need to be replaced with screw type clamps. In addition when I was trying to find the parts at the dealer to repair mine. There was no part number listed for the crimp. The blue and black plastic lines are available by the meter. As well as fuel line, and hose clamps. It wasn't apparent from the micro fiche as to what exact parts were needed, so the parts guy just ordered everything that looked like the correct part. -----Original Message-----
From: RocknRolz [mailto:RocknRolz@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 4:13 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: New leaker continued I had the leaker fixed today since it is urgent and I have no time When I inquired about fixes I was given the same story. The dealer wanted to replace every fuel line, not just the crimp connection. And yes, after a few years they will leak again, since the design has not changed. This, however, does not seem to be a problem in Germany. I submitted this question to the German t-4 forum and none of the members have ever experienced fuel leaks. We discussed this a few months ago, it must have to do with the gasoline her in the US. For these reasons I am reluctant to have VW change my lines. Eckhard ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more with SmartPlanet. It's a new way of learning online. SmartPlanet offers hundreds of courses to take on your time, in your space. Join for FREE today! -- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! -- |
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Re: New leaker continued
RocknRolz
I had the leaker fixed today since it is urgent and I have no time When I inquired about fixes I was given the same story. The dealer wanted to replace every fuel line, not just the crimp connection. And yes, after a few years they will leak again, since the design has not changed. This, however, does not seem to be a problem in Germany. I submitted this question to the German t-4 forum and none of the members have ever experienced fuel leaks. We discussed this a few months ago, it must have to do with the gasoline her in the US. For these reasons I am reluctant to have VW change my lines. Eckhard |
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Re: Euro Headlights 93EV
RocknRolz
Hi, Eckhardthe lenses are? Will they be like the old Hella H-4s where there's a sharpcould be convinced to work on a thirdborn... :)I don't really have any info. I found a post on the German T-4 forum and he just told me how much he wanted. Initially I was interested but then there is the risk of loosing $120+ if this guy never sends them. I guess they are the standard European H4, illegal here in the US. Shipping from Germany--and I am guessing--would probably be $50 or more. I ordered 3 books from Amazon in Germany and paid over $30 in shipping. A single airmail letter from Germany is $1.50, we pay 55c? If you are still interested I can ask the guy for more details. Eckhard |
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New leaker continued
Paul Rousseau
I had the leaker fixed today since it is urgent and I have no time
right now. I checked with a dealer, figured it would be easier to get it reimbursed if there was a recall. Their service department had some horror stories about this leakage problem. However when I asked how they were going to fix it, they referred me to Parts dept, which claimed the replacement part was exactly the same as the original. I decided I didn't want to fix a problem with a problem and took my van elsewhere. I'm still a bit puzzled as to whether the service department has the tools to put a new crimp on and the repalcment is really the same. If it is true however, it raises 2 concerns for me: 1. Some people from this newsgroup have had the line fixed by the dealer. Did they really get a fix, or just a new part which will fail later? 2. VW is not owning up to the problem (We knew that already) if they have not changed the replacement part. Paul EVWK93 |
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Re: Hella Fog Lights on order from Germany
Dean Knutson
Gareth...I went to Car Nutz in Bellevue, they are specialists in all sorts
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of custom car accessories incl. fog lights. They did a great job for me mounting some PIAA lights in my EV cutouts...but lots of light and installation options to choose from. Dean ----- Original Message -----
From: "RWT/A" <planning@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 3:36 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: Hella Fog Lights on order from Germany Steve-I'll will be.know next week when the shipment is due to arrive and what the costs years, Accessories forthough the description is a little fuzzy. Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Re: ....and blower resistors
Heh Chris - thanks for responding
Still a couple of questions here;. If there are three speeds missing (1,2 and 3) wouldnt you need 3 resistors Or maybe they put 2 in series for the lowest setting. Second thing could they be marked in kOhms. A .02 ohm resistor would pass 600 amps (from the old I = E/R equation) but if it were a 20 ohm (.02 kOhms) it would be shunting .6 amps much more resoanble a number I will have to take this thing apart and see what is in there - my fan still turns freely and makes no noises or squeaks - I had a Peugeot that had a stiff turning blower motor so I know what they are like when those bronze bearings start to seize Steve - new owner of 95 EVC with 44K |
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Roof Storage
Hi,
Does anyone have a roof rack system on your evc. I have a 95 evc. I have an old Sears car top carrier that I am considering using. Looks like I'll need to fasten some rain gutter type brackets onto the side of the fiberglass top to give me something to fasten the hooks to to hold the pod on. Looks like I can do this without a rack. Also, looking at the Yakima system. Looks pretty neat. I'll have to fasten those same raing gutter type brackets onto the fiberglass to mount the racks. Kind of expensive. Looks like about $600 with the middle sized case. I like the idea of being able to haul other things like a canoe with this system. Do you know of where to purchase this cheaper? Will this go on the roof ok and will I be able to raise the top with it fully loaded? I imagine I should try to keep the unit as far to the rear of the van as possible. Also, does anyone know of a good waterproof bag/container to use in that area above the cab that looks like it was made for storage. ?? Thank you , David Lawyer, Kentucky ( Getting ready for major road trip ) |
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Re: Hella Fog Lights on order from Germany
DANIEL R HERBERT
Steve:
Is there a "driving light" version rather than the "fog light"? I rarely feel the need for the latter, but frequently need the former. TIA Dan Herbert 1995 EVC On Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:21:34 -0500 Sklashley@... wrote: I will have 2 versions---------------------- DANIEL R HERBERT Manager, Computer Services Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto dan.herbert@... |
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