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My only questions are is there a difference in camshaft lift/duration on
Eurovan VR6s verses the Golf/Jetta/Corrado VR6s and if so, how will it
affect mileage and/or performance in the long run?

Just curious....
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@...

-The ECM has seen a problem and has flagged that code in memory. If it continues to see a
problem with a misfire on a particular cylinder for example it will then set a "hard" code and
trigger the light. If the problem corrects itself and goes away it will still keep the pending
code is memory until someone clears the codes. Rick.

Sorry, I meant 1994 diesel eurovan, not 1984!

Hilary

Hi there,

We have a 1984 Diesel Eurovan (with Westfalia). Here's the problem:
As soon as we've been cruising on the highway for a while, but then
have to downshift to 4th to go up a hill, the gear shift goes into
spasm and we cannot shift after that into any gear, or we have to
force it, or stop at the side of the road, turn off the engine and
start again. Two different shops couldn't find anything. Does anyone
know what it could be? We don't even want to drive the thing now!

Hilary

Allen,
We just got a set of factory 16s for our 97 EVC, now we need your tires.
We live in Oregon and will pay the freight.
Thanks,
Dale, 97 EVC w/ 16s
Portland, Oregon
971 570-0679

Maurice, I am trying to solve this too. Look at www.swampy.net. They
have 12V evaporative coolers (dry climates only) and 12 "dual"
ac/evap coolers using an ice water solution that use your coach
battery or convert 110 to 12 V with a converter if you are near shore
hookup. On the expensive side but I plan to use my van for at least
10 years (just go it 2 months ago) and I can justify the price tag.
I'm going for the MK4 model.

Les

--- In ev_update@..., "moedig" <maurice@...> wrote:

Is it possible to modify EVC Van Air Conditioning while camping?

Being

really naive about how the A/C works in the EVC, is it possible to
modify it so that I could flip a switch and the

compressor/condensor

fan and all other components could work off the battery/Inverter

Shore

power?

Thanks,

Maurice

Please contact me if you have the screens available still. Thanks Bob
xyourobob@...



--- In ev_update@..., ed davis <davisea@...> wrote:

If they are still available, I'll take the screens. I live in the

Boston area and can pick them up, but it'll be a little while. I am
presently camping in Myrtle Beach.

Anyway, if you'd like, I'll pay you the $250.

Regards,
Ed

'99 EVC

eapling <EApling@...> wrote: Do you

still have the screen set? Thanks,Elden--- In

ev_update@..., "allenberrien" <allenberrien@> wrote:
>
> Greetings:
> A few years ago we traded our 2002 Eurovan Camper in for a

Rialta

22QD. I have some
> accessories left over from the EVC which I would like to sell.
Here's a list:
>
> ? Side tent. Can't remember the model, but it's one of the

German-

made side tents that
> are compatible with the Eurovan and EVC. Paid about $600.00 for

it.

It was pitched just
> once and has been stored in a dark, dry, mildew-free place since
then. How about
> $425.00? (Not including shipping, which we could discuss; it's

big

and heavy.)
>
> ? A complete set of nylon screens. This set of five custom-
tailored screens fit the back
> hatch, the side sliding door, the rooftop vent, and the left and
right cab windows. I don't
> know how you could survive without these in buggy country. They
allow you to leave the
> camper open to whatever breezes there are, while maintaining a

BFE

(bug-free
> environment). You will need to provide the self-adhesive Velcro
tape (the fuzzy side) to
> install them in your EVC, but they are in perfect shape. They

were

stored in the same
> place as the tent. The set sells for around $410.00 new. These

are

in mint condition and I
> will sell them for $250.00, including UPS ground shipping within
the continental US.
>
> ? A custom-made rooftop cargo bag. This was fabricated by

Kirtland

(Kirkland?) Canvas of
> Salt Lake City. This group did a group buy of this bag quite a

few

years back, perhaps in
> 2003). It is designed to fit into the recessed well on top of

the

cab of your Eurovan
> Camper. A flap-covered, super-duty nylon zipper goes around

three

sides and straps
> secure it to rustproof metal cleats which are screwed to the
fiberglass cab roof. Most of
> the members who participated in the group buy had their bags
fabricated from standard
> canvas. I paid a bit extra and specified vinyl-coated canvas.

This

thing will swallow up a
> couple of small camp chairs, the side tent, and a charcoal

grill.

The price for this item is
> $65.00 including UPS ground shipping in the continental US.
>
> ? Fiamma bike rack. Custom-fabricated to attach to the back

hatch,

which can still be
> opened with the bikes mounted. It's made of mandrel-aluminum

tubing

and
> accommodates three bikes. Pretty cool. Slightly beat up yet
perfectly serviceable. Sells new
> for $360.00. How about $165.00 shipped UPS ground continental US?
>
> ? Tires, tires, tires. I have eight Michelin Energy XSE

22560R16

tires for the late-model
> EVC with the 16" wheels. Three of them are moderately used and

five

are brand-new,
> never been mounted. They've been stored standing up in our

cement-

floored crawl-space
> for a few years. As I understand it, even properly stored, tires
should be used within seven
> years or something like that. So someone should get them on a

van,

so they're used up
> well before that time. I got these on the cheap, when VW had a
closeout on them. A buyer
> could pick up all eight of them for $200.00 at my house in

Western

Massachusetts. I
> would rather sell them to someone who will pick them up here,
because shipping them
> would be a pain, but if you're not nearby and you're interested,
let's talk.
>
> If any (or all) of these items are of interest to you, PMail

me

at:
> 2002_rialta@
>
> Best/Allen
>

Would someone mind describing how to replace the darn bushings
in the manual trans shifter...they were replaced about 20K ago
(by local indy), but today I suddenly had nothing but extreme play,
especially to the right, and access to 3rd and 4th gears only.

If this is gonna happen every 20K or so (seems a little premature in
this instance), I better get it figured out.

I'm not mechanically inept, but brief descriptions I'd read a koupla
years ago on this didn't seem very clear. Any help appreciated.

Dale M
Fayetteville AR

I don't know if you know this but it's a 2 piece cable set. One piece just goes to the area under the hood where the battery is. You can disconnect it there to get more play. The second piece goes down to the transmission. When I did mine it actually pulled apart there.

Joe R

On my '99 GLS, I think there is some plastic dohickey in the
passenger door that basically holds the lock in the up position. It
has broken off. I have tried many times to fix it, including
replacing the lock motor (needlessly). I think you'd have to replace
all those clear plastic hidden guts that sit right under the push
down part of the lock behind the sheet metal. I afraid to ask the
dealer because I do wish to eat for the remainder of this year, so I
am living with it. It makes for fun at car washes and a spare key is
advisable.

I'd love any advice if anyone has a more analytical response.

Ariel Calonne
'99 GLS 97k
Santa Barbara, CA

--- In ev_update@..., "moedig" <maurice@...> wrote:

Hey all... just recently my doors started to lock and unlock only

after

the van was started. Any ideas what could cause this?

- Thanks!

"Open the pod bay door HAL"! Dave

In a message dated 6/16/08 11:28:37 PM, leslie.gilpin@... writes:

Maurice, I am trying to solve this too. Look at www.swampy.net. They
have 12V evaporative coolers (dry climates only) and 12 "dual"
ac/evap coolers using an ice water solution that use your coach
battery or convert 110 to 12 V with a converter if you are near shore
hookup. On the expensive side but I plan to use my van for at least
10 years (just go it 2 months ago) and I can justify the price tag.
I'm going for the MK4 model.

Interesting......but very expensive, some as high as $900.
The only advantage I can see is that they will 'work' from a 12v deep cycle
battery when shore power is not available. They also seem to be large and take
up space.

A 5000 to 6000 btu refrigerative window air conditioner costs only about
$100-130 at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., etc. It will last for years, but
does require a 110v shore line.
Mounted in the overhead luggage area or either driver or passenger window, it
will nicely cool an EVC.

I used to have mine permanetly mounted in the overhead luggage area during
hot months but now carry it inside and 'install' it when I get to a site. This
way there is less wind resistance and better gas mileage.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC




****
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fuel-efficient used cars.
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I just got done mounting a set of 235/60X16 Yokohama TRZ tires on Mercedes 7.5" wide alloys on our 99 EV GLS. Used centering rings and had to purchase longer lug bolts. The combination works great with plenty of room all around. The wheels have a 46mm offset.

The load rating on the tires is 99T, which is fine for the way we use our van, but I'd want to double check with the camper. The physical size sould not cause you any problem, unless there is a difference in the way the two model years are suspended.

R T McSherry
Norway, ME

This happened on our 93 EVWK. Turns out it was the wires that pass
through the A-pillar into the door. I slide back the bellows with the
door open and saw cracked insulation on the wiring. I removed the
door panel, the drivers kick panel, unplugged the harnesses from
everything, fed them back through the door into the vehicle so I could
wrap them nicely, broke out the electrical tape and went to town.
Reinstalled and haven't had a ghost lock since (about 6-8 months now,
used to happen every time I started the car, among other times).
YMMV, but good luck.

Bill

Hey all... just recently my doors started to lock and unlock only after
the van was started. Any ideas what could cause this?

- Thanks!

The rear bench stll works fine. The covers are in 2 pieces and dont
interfere with mobility or removal. Only thing is if you get piping
you might feel it if you sleep on it.
--- In ev_update@..., "Ed Brady" <electicamp@...> wrote:

Thanks, all, for the helpful replies.

-- In ev_update@..., Larry Schellhase <schellhase@>

wrote:

I know Sportsmobile offers a power

top on their pop-

tops, however they use a completely different mechanism and

vehicle. But you could give

them a call to see if there is any chance it could be adapted to

the EVC.

Larry

--- On Sun, 6/15/08, Ed Brady electicamp@ wrote:
From: Ed Brady electicamp@
Subject: [ev_update] Two questions re Wet Okole and top on EVC
To: ev_update@...
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008, 3:41 PM











I did a search for Wet Okole and found some good

information. We have a

German Shepherd

(German Shedder?) and I believe the Wet Okoles would be a good

choice. Here is my

question. If we add Wet Okole covers will the rear seat still

work smoothly when making

up

the bed in our EVC?



I also did a search for power tops and found nothing. Does

anyone know of a

modification to

electrically raise and lower the top? Lots of custom

convertibles and other custom cars

are

being made with power operated gadgets, so I bet it is possible,

but has anyone tried it?

Thanks



Ed Brady





























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They should work, for the '01 and up that is the Plus 0 size for the van.

Chris Lindenberg

Thanks, all, for the helpful replies.

-- In ev_update@..., Larry Schellhase <schellhase@...> wrote:

I know Sportsmobile offers a power top on their pop-

tops, however they use a completely different mechanism and vehicle. But you could give
them a call to see if there is any chance it could be adapted to the EVC.

Larry

--- On Sun, 6/15/08, Ed Brady electicamp@... wrote:
From: Ed Brady electicamp@...
Subject: [ev_update] Two questions re Wet Okole and top on EVC
To: ev_update@...
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008, 3:41 PM











I did a search for Wet Okole and found some good information. We have a

German Shepherd

(German Shedder?) and I believe the Wet Okoles would be a good choice. Here is my

question. If we add Wet Okole covers will the rear seat still work smoothly when making

up

the bed in our EVC?



I also did a search for power tops and found nothing. Does anyone know of a

modification to

electrically raise and lower the top? Lots of custom convertibles and other custom cars

are

being made with power operated gadgets, so I bet it is possible, but has anyone tried it?



Thanks



Ed Brady





























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You should get the codes read at your local auto supply store and let us
know what they are.

I had a similar problem (2001 Weekender at about 115,000 miles) and the
codes lead me to the MAF sensor. I cleaned to old one but that failed to resolve
the problem. Bought a new one from Steve at europarts-sd, cleared the codes
and the CEL, and all was well again.

I'll take that warning very seriously, 'cause if anybody would know,
it'd be you, DAVE!

Paul in Pittsfield

--- In ev_update@..., "dave803wms" <dsbauer2@...> wrote:

Maybe it's something like HAL, the mis-programmed computer in "2001

- A Space

Oddesy" that reported a pending failure of a part outside the

spacecraft so it could lock

the astronauts out and take control itself. Be careful!

Dave