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Many of us have had or have the loose piston slap problem. This

to have been a problem on early (at least for the US) 5 cylinders. Is
anyone aware if this problem was fixed when they went to the higher
compression 5 cylinders intro'ed in 95? The reason I ask is because I
am looking at a 96 Rialta with the high compression 5 cylinder.
Actually I am not even positive it is high compression, I have not yet
looked under the hood!

Alex,
Because that will only evacuate it to one atmosphere. What is necessary
is to completely purge the tank (most propane dealers can do this).
Winnebago recommends doing it 3 times and even lists the percent of
contaminants left after the first purge, the second purge, etc.

Lynn,

You may want to attempt to get VW involved in this repair. I and

list member experienced cracking of the ends of the plastic/nylon

that provides coolant the heater that is located just inside the

door.

It's about a $600 dollar job that includes removing the gas tank.

The other guy was able to get VW to cover the repair. In my case I

able to pursue the issue with VW as the dealer did not return the

me.

-----Original Message-----
From: LSheeley@... [SMTP:LSheeley@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 1:10 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Heater Core Leak

I got my EV up on my truck jack stands last night and removed the

pan.
The nice steady drip of coolant is coming from one of two metal to

pipe
connections that appear to be coolant hoses for the rear heater.

heater is gas-fired so I was surprised by the two hoses. The

point
is leaking and the hoses are in such a place that you need a lift

can
stand under the van and reach up to work on it.

Since it appeared to be beyond my garage equipment and ability, I

back to my trusty independent VW guy this morning for repair. Not
expecting a
major bill although it may require remove/replacement of starter of

equipment for them to get to it to repair it.

I filled the reservoir before leaving this morning and the 12 mile

took
a stop to refill midway. As soon as the red light came on, I stopped
refilled
the almost empty reservoir. I assume the red light is a low water

Also asked that they turn on heater and run it for a while to

other
leaks since I think that's what triggered the whole thing to start

Will let you know the outcome. Thanks for the heater core responses.

Lynn Sheeley
Knoxville, Tenn

Eckhard, I tried getting into the ADAC site ('Pannenstatistik'), but
was asked for my membership number (my ADAC membership expired in
1970!).

How did you get in?

I created a back enclosure for the lift gate when it is up, last

It cost me about $6 bucks. Thought some of you Frugal Volks would be
interested. I have a 93 MV WK

I bought (3) 5x7 typical blue tarps at a $1 each. With the lift gate
up I placed a S hook in each of the drainage holes on the bottom
corners (now top). I then tripped the lock shut with my finger and
added another S hook through the lock.
Hang one tarp through it's 5' side grommet holes on the S hooks (mine
matched perfectly in length and spacing. I then hang the other two
tarps on each side using the same corner S hooks and pulling them on
the outside of the hatch struts and folding the top corner over the
strut. This is then held in place with a Jumbo office Binder clip
(ACCO 2"with 1" capacity) placed over the tarp and strut. Presto New
addition!

The 5x7 tarps are all the perfect size for this and just cover the

needed.
They drag on the ground (7'length)just enough to hold a large rock for
ballast. It sets up and comes down in a couple minutes. I think this
would be a great spot for the porta potty or changing room while in

camp site. With the curtians over head you even have a choice of using
the skylight!

I tied the tarps together through the grommets on the outside corners
but will add some velcro or sew them together to stay shut when using
the facilities.
I found entering works good off the bumper where the tarp overlaps the
van.

With the addition of a 4th tarp on the inside covering the rear, it
could be used as a solar shower area. Have one of the black bags but
never used it yet. I think I will also make a thin platform grate that
will fit the bottom of the storage area ( between the Storage bins &

to the front of the rear seat) that could be pulled out and placed on
the ground for a clean dry floor in the new room.

Thanks for all of the great chat. I finally made it through all of

messages starting from 1! Hope I can be of as much help as some of you
are.

Yegs
(2)93 EVMVWK's
and 5 more VW's in the family

I have heard in the past that the EVCs come with butane in the tank. Maybe
after you run your appliances a while and deplete your tank, everything
will be fine.

Congratulations on your new EVC. I hope it brings you as
much joy as it has for my son and I. We have suffered some problems since
purchasing our new EVC in June but with the good, knowledgeable people of
this list you are in good hands. What state do you live in?

Also, any advice on spark plugs? I put in Bosch single electrode
Plat's and I can notice flat spots in the acceleration at various

Every vehicle that I've had ran great on the Bosch Plat's except

one.

I am experiencing te same problem. I wonder what's wrong. I thought

and VW should go well together.
Eckhard

I guess what I was getting at was that I have heard of problems in

When I checked the ADAC site, the German auto club and checked on EV

this one was on the list. Rear brakes that "freeze up" and make lots

In January of 98 they supposedly changed the design.
Eckhard