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V6 Disappointing tire mileage--14,000
Friends, what in the world could cause me to have such lousy mileage on the
tires of my 1997 EVC? My van now has 41,000 miles, and I have gotten only 14,000 miles out of each set of tires. The first set were the Goodyear Cargo tires, followed by two sets of Vredestein. I am near the end of that third set right now. I keep the inflation at 45-50 lbs. I drive sanely around town, though the overwhelming percentage of miles I put on my van is on the highway. My tires wear evenly, and there is no pulling on the steering wheel: no sign of an alignment problem, in other words. My next tires will be the Agilis, where I can get that 40,000 mile guarantee. |
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V6 Bilstein shocks
<<Joel Funk asks about the Bilsteins: How much difference have the
Bilsteins really made on these newer EVCs, and in what ways? Smoother? Better handling? Better tire wear? What else? >> I know that some people on the list really like their Bilsteins. My reaction to these shocks which I have had for 6 months is: No big deal. I do not perceive any difference between the Bilsteins and the original shocks in the handling or smoothness of the vehicle, the cornering ability, the tire wear, or anything else. |
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Front end squeaking
<<Macon,
I vaguely recall a post about this a few months ago. A spacer had been left off in the installation or something like that which allowed the shocks to move up an down. Sorry I can't be more specific. Might try and grab one of them and move it up and down to see if you get that noise. John>> John, thanks. Actually, that earlier post was mine. After the Bilsteins were installed, I heard a clunk from the both sides of the front end (the same location as the squeak now), when I went over a speed bump or a small pothole. I took it back to the repair shop and they said that the Bilsteins were the source. They told me that the shaft on the top of the Bilsteins was longer than the VW shock and that they would have to cut it down and add a bushing to make it work. Hmmmmm, I am wondering if this was all a bunch of BS. -Macon |
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Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan
Hey Volks,
I was in Brooklyn Freightliner one day picking up parts and saw a fire extinguisher on the counter that had the red body but the nozzle had a sprinkler system type spigot on it. I had to ask what it was for the parts guy said "It's automatic if a fire starts under the hood a plastic pin melts and it goes off." You never have to open up the hood. New York City has these on every truck the city owns. I never asked cost but I think this would be a good investment. R&R Greaker 95 Eurobago 82 Diesel Westi |
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Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan
Norman Leong
I dropped mine off. I suspect that Ric is VERY fast with a fire extinguisher, and that had he (Ric) been a milli-second slower the van would have been a total loss....Which leads me to ask a question I've been meaning to ask for several weeks.. Ric, what size (and type) extinguisher were you using. Those of you that carry extinguishers, what do you all use? I've got a 530gr. halon extinguisher and am wondering how interesting the firefight would be. :) Norman ______________________________________________________ |
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Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan
Moe Walters
Todd,
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I paid $450 or so, the gas tank is removed which is a cumbersome procedure (some of the front suspension needs to come out...) You really should fix/get the line fixed; I saw Ric Golen's van when I dropped mine off. I suspect that Ric is VERY fast with a fire extinguisher, and that had he (Ric) been a milli-second slower the van would have been a total loss.... Moe Walters VW said nothing about not driving the van when I called. If the problem |
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Roof Vent for '93 GL
Bill Salopek
Hi all,
Anybody put a roof vent in their EV (in my case EV GL). I'd like to get some ventilation toward the back, have a place for heat to escape when the EV is parked in the sun, and hopefully stop the wind buffeting from the front door windows. I'm concerned with the rear A/C ductwork that appears to run the length of the rear roof area...not sure if there's room there to install, say, a 12"x12" roof vent. Also concerned with any "whistling sounds" from the wind at highway speeds with the vent open or more importantly, when it's closed. Thoughts? Thanks... -- Bill Salopek ICQ: 20536257 No worries... Business: Home: |
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Re: EV fuel lines
Yes, the two systems (75 to 93) are very much different but parts share
many functions. While the EV has a fuel rail that is much more reliable then the lines and hoses on the bus they both have nearly the same fuel pressure. My point was that the metal ferulles used on the bus had given many owners questions much the same as the metal crimp fittings on the EV. Do you think the spring type clamps used in a few places on the EV system are better then the high quality German (not just plane hose clamps) hose clamps I have used on many other VW's? It seems like the spring action of the spring clamps would maintain pressure when used on a new hose. However, I replaced a coolant hose on this EV some time ago and the factory spring clamps took quite a while to seal the joint completly. Not too much a problem for coolant but another matter for fuel! |
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Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan
ROBERT N BANWART
You're taking a big, big chance Todd. I don't think it's worth it. The
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fuel line problem can be intermittent and come back at a moment's notice...stronger than ever. I'd recommend getting it fixed immediately. It's not that expensive, and if VW does a recall on it, I think you'd have a decent chance getting the repair cost back. I've had this problem twice. The dealer in here in ABQ made a repair on it about three months ago...new lines and clamps, and the problem went away. Last Sunday when it turned cold here, the problem came back...this time the gas was dripping steadily...the first time I couldn't even see a leak, only smell it. I took the car in this week and they fixed it again (hopefully)...no cost this time of course. This time they said they used fuel line with a thicker sidewall this time. We'll see. By the way..when I was in they said they've seen one burned-out Eurovan..pretty graphic story. VW is not accepting any responsibility for it because they said they told the owner not to drive the van when he reported the problem. He drove it and it burned up. Their side anyway... Take care and good luck. Rob ----- Original Message -----
From: <LTVess@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 1999 5:22 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan and it dropped to around freezing. (I let VW know via phone and e-mail andis supposed to fix "dried out" hoses and recondition the entire fuel systemetc. Works for now. I'll get the problem fixed when a recall is ordered. |
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Extended Warranty??
Eckhard Rolz
I bought a 93 EV two years ago in NC. I bought it from a dealer who had
purchased it at an auction. My question is, is there any way to find out if there was an extended warranty purchased for this vehicle, (and is it transferable). I called VW but they did not sell an extended warranty on this van. (Funny thing happened, though. Three days after I called I received an re-notification for two recalls: Steering Universal Joint and Power Window Regulator--no fuel line, yet!--Better have it done!) Maybe one of you owned this vehicle prior to me and can tell me if there is an extended warranty. It is a light blue GL, first registered on Feb. 21 1993 in Monsey, NY, where the title was issued. It was sold on April 17, 1997 and brought to NC. That's all I know. Does anyone have any idea how to get information on any extended warranty? As I have complained before, I need an new auto transmission and I am trying anything to avoid paying around $4000. Thanks Eckhard |
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Re: Forensic Investigator visits my EuroVan
In a message dated 10/24/99 1:34:59 PM, ROBBANWART@... writes:
<<VW is not accepting any responsibility for it because they said they told the owner not to drive the van when he reported the problem. He drove it and it burned up. Their side anyway...>> VW said nothing about not driving the van when I called. If the problem (i.e. smell or fuel leaking) comes back again, I'll get it fixed for sure. Anyone had this fixed at the dealership and know how much it costs? Todd |
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Re: List to Port!
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A while back in 1996, an owner of an EVC in Washington state was dissatisfied with her vehicle for, among other things, it leaned to the left. VW was not very interested in solving the problem and blamed it on Winnie and their location of all the camper equipment on the driver's side (i.e., potable water tank, gray water tank, refrigerator, stove, propane tank, and all the storage bins which would be loaded to various degrees). But VW said they could readjust some things but it would not be gratis. She finally became disgusted with the vehicle not only for the leaning problem but for many of the other items that have been discussed on this list (I think she personally experienced many of them). As mentioned by John Waterman, perhaps adjustment of the torsion bars could solve the problem but I would wonder what the loaded condition of the vehicle should be at the time adjustments are made (tanks and cabinets fully loaded or empty?). Perhaps VW USA or a member of this group would have a sensible recommendation. Bob Williams Rick Williams wrote: |
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Re: Selling a Vehicle Online Where???
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From: "Bruce Curry" <taizo@...> Suggest:Don't forget Auto Trader - Nationwide in print and web www.traderonline.com Tomas Jones |
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Re: List to Port!
John Waterman
Rick,
Not sure if it affects one side or another, but when I had my "95 aligned, I stuck around to watch the process. First thing the mechanic did was to use a tape measure to adjust the front height of the van by adjusting the torsion bars. Just can't remember if it was adjusted side by side or if there was just one adjustment. John Rick Williams wrote: Finally -- after more than a year I've decided to check my Eurovan to-- mailto:jwwaterman@... John Waterman Parker,CO |
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Re: List to Port!
Adjusting the torsion bars would probably correct the list to port.
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This is the first step in a four wheel alignment on the Eurovan and should be followed by the rest of the alignment. Marve '95 EVC "rick williams" <ve7as-@...> wrote: original article: Finally -- after more than a year I've decided to check my Eurovan to |
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Selling a Vehicle Online Where???
Bruce Curry
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www2.classifieds2000.com www.ep.com www.cars.com www.highway-one.com www.megawheels.com (Canada) www.traderpub.com (San Diego) Try 'car classifieds' in a search engine and see what happens. Good Luck. bruce I am looking for advice on where to advertise a vehicle online. I have |
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List to Port!
Rick Williams
Finally -- after more than a year I've decided to check my Eurovan to
see if it REALLY is leaning to the left. Yesterday I checked the garage floor for level and sure enough my beloved EVC leans about 3/8 inch to the left! The model is a 1993 Eurovan CV Camper by Westfalia! (Before we go around on this again -- Yes Virginia VW and Westfalia DID make a camper in 1993). Is this lean common? Is there an easy solution - other than visiting the dealer? Is it worth worrying about? Thanks to all, Rick '93 EVC - Westy |
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Re: Carbon monoxide detector
Richard Cochran
---M Caicedo <michaelcaicedo@...> wrote:
--- Chris Noeske <CHRISN@...> wrote:I've seen it for sale at Camping World, a nationwide RV supply/serviceI'm in the process of adding a Gasoline fired furnace to my 92 EVYes chain. If I recall correctly, it was in the neighborhood of $50-$60.6) How much does it cost?don't know That sounds like the propane detector, which is a different thing. My7) Does it go off allot?Only once in the 3 months I've owned - while refilling tank at gas pump. propane detector has also gone off while fueling (I now always close the driver's door while fueling, to avoid the alarm.) My Carbon Monoxide detector went off once, when the propane refrigerator was starved for air, and its exhaust was drifting into the passenger compartment through the open vent window immediately above the refrigerator exhaust. Another poster to this list said the same thing happened to him. I took the alarm seriously and ventilated the van, but I wasn't feeling any symptoms of Carbon Monxide poisoning. If I hadn't had the alarm, I might have woken up with a headache or worse. That's the test for the propane detector. The CO alarm has a test8) Does it never go off, and you wonder if it works at all?Not anymore. The manual suggests putting a butane cig lighter next button, but it only checks the battery and sound producer. There's no convenient, safe source of Carbon Monoxide to put the detection device to a real test, but I know mine works because of the one time it went off. Before you start each trip, push that test button on the CO detector! --Rich |
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