Re: 2001 Weekender For Sale
So sorry to hear this.?
Paula Hyman
2001 EVC
Oakland CA
On 06/17/2021 7:35 AM Bob Williams via groups.io <sea2river@...> wrote:
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Carl,?
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Thanks. How have you been??
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This myeloma sucks. I hope to make it to my 79th birthday on 28 Jun. And other holidays but I am now walking with a cane and ride in wheel chair. We have a three-year old ¡°miniature¡±labradoodle (50#)that I loved to walk but can¡¯t any longer. If I fell, I could not get up.?
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I¡¯ve gone from 200# and 6¡¯4¡± to 152# and 5¡¯11¡±. Japanese internment camp prisoners have similar bodies to mine. Not a pretty sight.?
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Have a good day and thanks for the support.?
On Jun 17, 2021, at 09:54, Carl Henderson via groups.io <carlhenderson@...> wrote:
Bob's a long time list member with helpful info for others.?
Based on his postings, this van has been properly and well cared for.
Carl
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
Why would you run just five bolts? You can get new bolts, and there should be a new set in your boot kit or with the new axle.
If you do cut the head off, and get the axle out, you should be able to get the remaining bolt out with vice grips. It may thread out by hand once the tension is relieved.
Josh
Joshua. Michael, Darin, and Kyle,
Thanks for the suggerstion. Some I have already used (hammering in the 12 sided socket after cleaning, etc).
I will try the impact next, and not sure why I didn¡¯t aside from breaking it.?
And before I resort the last act of desperation (cutting the head off and using just 5 new bolts instead of 6, sort off like driving with 4 lug nuts after twisting one off if you think about it?)
?I am going to use a very thing metal cutting wheel and cut the washer that is under the head. My thought is since the bolt hole in the CV joint is unthreaded and the washer is removed the load or tension on the bolt from torquing is relieved.? Maybe over engineering that aspect ?a bolted connection.?
Again thanks to the collection of suggestions.? On Jun 16, 2021, at 4:04 PM, Joshua Van Tol < jvantol@...> wrote:
Several suggestions in order of desperation:
1.) Hammer the 12 point driver into the bolt before trying to turn it. The hammering may also loosen the threads.
2.) Use a vice grips to apply more torque to the bolt. 3.) Weld a larger nut to the end of the bolt, and turn that. 4.) Cut off the head of the bolt with an angle grinder.
Thanks Darin,
Well that one last bolt on the axle to transmission flange is stuck. The hole for the 12 point drive must have been damaged. When I hold it in right and try to turn it out the drive wants to push out the bolt.
Any suggestions? I¡¯ve cleaned the bolt head with a dental pick and lubed the bolt joint as best I could.?
Thanks for the lead on the axle.?
Craig? has some at a good price if your doing it yourself. cheers.
Darin 95 euroV 168k Group,?
Giving a once over before heading off on vacation found the inner left hand CV boot town about half way round. Still had geese but could see the joint clearly.?
Have the axle assembly about removed from the van one flange bolt to go (fingers crossed and fresh 12 sided socket).
Who is a good source for these axle assemblies? ?Ones to avoid or recommend?
Lastly anyone have a source for the 14MM x 170mm long lower bolt for the shock and sway bar? Mine sadly needs the threads cleaned with a die and if that does not work looking for a source.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying there weekend not removing parts!!!?
Craig 95 Euro 295K
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Re: 2001 Weekender For Sale
Carl,?
Thanks. How have you been??
This myeloma sucks. I hope to make it to my 79th birthday on 28 Jun. And other holidays but I am now walking with a cane and ride in wheel chair. We have a three-year old ¡°miniature¡±labradoodle (50#)that I loved to walk but can¡¯t any longer. If I fell, I could not get up.?
I¡¯ve gone from 200# and 6¡¯4¡± to 152# and 5¡¯11¡±. Japanese internment camp prisoners have similar bodies to mine. Not a pretty sight.?
Have a good day and thanks for the support.?
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On Jun 17, 2021, at 09:54, Carl Henderson via groups.io <carlhenderson@...> wrote:
?Bob's a long time list member with helpful info for others.?
Based on his postings, this van has been properly and well cared for.
Carl
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Re: 2001 Weekender For Sale
Bob's a long time list member with helpful info for others.?
Based on his postings, this van has been properly and well cared for.
Carl
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Re: Anyone have a Norcold 3163 they'd like to sell?
Not sure.? didn't work on propane, I think that the relighter board was bad.? it didn't cool well on shore power either.? Unfortunately I got rid of it after getting the TF65.? ?Try the Samba,? seems I read plenty of posts about people swapping and having old norco units that they are giving away or selling cheap.? maybe try the eurovan classifieds there.? good luck!
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
Joshua. Michael, Darin, and Kyle,
Thanks for the suggerstion. Some I have already used (hammering in the 12 sided socket after cleaning, etc).
I will try the impact next, and not sure why I didn¡¯t aside from breaking it.?
And before I resort the last act of desperation (cutting the head off and using just 5 new bolts instead of 6, sort off like driving with 4 lug nuts after twisting one off if you think about it?)
?I am going to use a very thing metal cutting wheel and cut the washer that is under the head. My thought is since the bolt hole in the CV joint is unthreaded and the washer is removed the load or tension on the bolt from torquing is relieved. ?Maybe over engineering that aspect ?a bolted connection.?
Again thanks to the collection of suggestions.?
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On Jun 16, 2021, at 4:04 PM, Joshua Van Tol < jvantol@...> wrote:
Several suggestions in order of desperation:
1.) Hammer the 12 point driver into the bolt before trying to turn it. The hammering may also loosen the threads.
2.) Use a vice grips to apply more torque to the bolt. 3.) Weld a larger nut to the end of the bolt, and turn that. 4.) Cut off the head of the bolt with an angle grinder.
Thanks Darin,
Well that one last bolt on the axle to transmission flange is stuck. The hole for the 12 point drive must have been damaged. When I hold it in right and try to turn it out the drive wants to push out the bolt.
Any suggestions? I¡¯ve cleaned the bolt head with a dental pick and lubed the bolt joint as best I could.?
Thanks for the lead on the axle.?
Craig? has some at a good price if your doing it yourself. cheers.
Darin 95 euroV 168k Group,?
Giving a once over before heading off on vacation found the inner left hand CV boot town about half way round. Still had geese but could see the joint clearly.?
Have the axle assembly about removed from the van one flange bolt to go (fingers crossed and fresh 12 sided socket).
Who is a good source for these axle assemblies? ?Ones to avoid or recommend?
Lastly anyone have a source for the 14MM x 170mm long lower bolt for the shock and sway bar? Mine sadly needs the threads cleaned with a die and if that does not work looking for a source.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying there weekend not removing parts!!!?
Craig 95 Euro 295K
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Re: Anyone have a Norcold 3163 they'd like to sell?
I'm looking to avoid the expense of the needed electrical upgrades at this time. The TF65 is on my radar, but the $$$$ for the solar and improved batteries aren't happening right now. What went wrong with your Norcold? If the refrig circuit isn't shot I might be able to salvage it...
Josh
I pulled a non working Norcold from my 99 EVC and replaced it with a truckfridge 65.? ?It was pretty easy,? there are a number of references online about how to do it.? The TF is a great improvement, draws much less power and isn't tempermental with lighting the propane.? I have a 100W solar panel and that has been fine for up to a few days camping keeping the fridge cold.? Of course I am down here in the sunny SW.
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Re: Anyone have a Norcold 3163 they'd like to sell?
I pulled a non working Norcold from my 99 EVC and replaced it with a truckfridge 65.? ?It was pretty easy,? there are a number of references online about how to do it.? The TF is a great improvement, draws much less power and isn't tempermental with lighting the propane.? I have a 100W solar panel and that has been fine for up to a few days camping keeping the fridge cold.? Of course I am down here in the sunny SW.
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Hi all,
I just upgraded to 16" for the 1995 EVC. I have four hubcaps if anyone wants them.
Also, the old 15" rims, but probably no one for those....
Unless you are close to Boulder, CO I'll ask for some shipping cost.
Preston
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
I removed some stripped internal hex bolts using the Irwin Hex Multi-Spline extractors:
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
If it¡¯s not stripped an impact wrench is your best bet.?
Thanks Darin,
Well that one last bolt on the axle to transmission flange is stuck. The hole for the 12 point drive must have been damaged. When I hold it in right and try to turn it out the drive wants to push out the bolt.
Any suggestions? I¡¯ve cleaned the bolt head with a dental pick and lubed the bolt joint as best I could.?
Thanks for the lead on the axle.?
Craig? eEuro.com has some at a good price if your doing it yourself. cheers.
Darin 95 euroV 168k Group,?
Giving a once over before heading off on vacation found the inner left hand CV boot town about half way round. Still had geese but could see the joint clearly.?
Have the axle assembly about removed from the van one flange bolt to go (fingers crossed and fresh 12 sided socket).
Who is a good source for these axle assemblies? ?Ones to avoid or recommend?
Lastly anyone have a source for the 14MM x 170mm long lower bolt for the shock and sway bar? Mine sadly needs the threads cleaned with a die and if that does not work looking for a source.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying there weekend not removing parts!!!?
Craig 95 Euro 295K
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Anyone have a Norcold 3163 they'd like to sell?
The one in my new-to-me EVC looks to be plugged up with sodium chromate crystals. I don't need a pretty unit, just one with an intact refrigeration circuit. Anyone have anything?
Josh
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
Several suggestions in order of desperation:
1.) Hammer the 12 point driver into the bolt before trying to turn it. The hammering may also loosen the threads.
2.) Use a vice grips to apply more torque to the bolt. 3.) Weld a larger nut to the end of the bolt, and turn that. 4.) Cut off the head of the bolt with an angle grinder.
Thanks Darin,
Well that one last bolt on the axle to transmission flange is stuck. The hole for the 12 point drive must have been damaged. When I hold it in right and try to turn it out the drive wants to push out the bolt.
Any suggestions? I¡¯ve cleaned the bolt head with a dental pick and lubed the bolt joint as best I could.?
Thanks for the lead on the axle.?
Craig? eEuro.com has some at a good price if your doing it yourself. cheers.
Darin 95 euroV 168k Group,?
Giving a once over before heading off on vacation found the inner left hand CV boot town about half way round. Still had geese but could see the joint clearly.?
Have the axle assembly about removed from the van one flange bolt to go (fingers crossed and fresh 12 sided socket).
Who is a good source for these axle assemblies? ?Ones to avoid or recommend?
Lastly anyone have a source for the 14MM x 170mm long lower bolt for the shock and sway bar? Mine sadly needs the threads cleaned with a die and if that does not work looking for a source.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying there weekend not removing parts!!!?
Craig 95 Euro 295K
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Re: Axle unit 95 euro & shock bolt
Thanks Darin,
Well that one last bolt on the axle to transmission flange is stuck. The hole for the 12 point drive must have been damaged. When I hold it in right and try to turn it out the drive wants to push out the bolt.
Any suggestions? I¡¯ve cleaned the bolt head with a dental pick and lubed the bolt joint as best I could.?
Thanks for the lead on the axle.?
Craig?
eEuro.com has some at a good price if your doing it yourself. cheers.
Darin 95 euroV 168k Group,?
Giving a once over before heading off on vacation found the inner left hand CV boot town about half way round. Still had geese but could see the joint clearly.?
Have the axle assembly about removed from the van one flange bolt to go (fingers crossed and fresh 12 sided socket).
Who is a good source for these axle assemblies? ?Ones to avoid or recommend?
Lastly anyone have a source for the 14MM x 170mm long lower bolt for the shock and sway bar? Mine sadly needs the threads cleaned with a die and if that does not work looking for a source.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying there weekend not removing parts!!!?
Craig 95 Euro 295K
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I am the original owner [with terminal illness (bone cancer at its end stage)] of a 2001 Weekender with 202,000 miles located in Annapolis, MD. It has the original transmission and engine. On every engine oil change (Mobil 1 OW-40) and automatic fluid change (VW recommended fluid only) a sample of fluid is sent to a lab for testing. An uninstalled oil cooler recommend by Duane comes with it as do Bentley books and DVD. Oil analysis results are available to buyer. I do all routine maintenance engine oil change and ATF change using Scan II gauge to obtain proper temperature. Available free to buyer is an ATF change kit: Fill bottle with hose leading under the engine and bent at angle to reach into transmission.
Current condition:
Hood has two spots of peeling clear coat.
Rocker panels are rusted.
One quarter-size (coin) spot is rusted. Located between left front door and sliding door.
Rear lift gate shows four dings obtained in parking lot when another car wanted to share my location. No rust as a result.
Tires are 235/60-16 entyre.
It will be available in about two weeks. Price $12,000 or best offer.
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Re: Eurovan Air Conditioner High and Low Side Pressure
There's a long backstory on this - I'm the guy that has had 5 AC compressors installed... Details here: /g/eurovanupdate/topic/45983180#141663In the past, the noises have either meant "imminent compressor failure" or "low on R134a", and I'm curious if there's a way to figure out which is which.
On Jun 15, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Wigen via groups.io <chenely63@...> wrote:
first find what noises are
than don¡¯t block off air to condenser
than put in a little 134 to bring high side pressure up
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Re: Eurovan Air Conditioner High and Low Side Pressure
I have the same noise problem- I "THINK" it might be the clutch. AC works great- haven't had to add freon in 19 years now- but it is getting very noisy.
Sam
02 EVC
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On 6/15/2021 6:03 PM, Michael Diehr wrote: Does anyone have a reference for the proper high and low side pressures for the Air Conditioner in a 2000 Eurovan?
The system was flushed and replaced in 2017 (Compressor, expansion valve, receiver drier).
The AC performance is great, and is quiet when it starts up, but it makes weird noises after running for a while.
I just purchased a manifold gauge set and took some readings:
Lo Hi Status
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85 85 70F ambient, engine off
30 130 AC on, fan on speed 1
34 155 AC on, fan on speed 4
42 195 AC on, blocking grille with cardboard to reduce airflow
Sources on the internet are saying the Low pressure is fine, but the High pressure might be a bit low, and this could suggest it's low on R134a, but I'm not sure I have the right pressures: I believe the Sanden 1214 compressor is a variable displacement compressor.
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Re: Eurovan Air Conditioner High and Low Side Pressure
first find what noises are
than don¡¯t block off air to condenser?
than put in a little 134 to bring high side pressure up
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Eurovan Air Conditioner High and Low Side Pressure
Does anyone have a reference for the proper high and low side pressures for the Air Conditioner in a 2000 Eurovan?
The system was flushed and replaced in 2017 (Compressor, expansion valve, receiver drier).
The AC performance is great, and is quiet when it starts up, but it makes weird noises after running for a while.
I just purchased a manifold gauge set and took some readings:
Lo Hi Status
-------------------------
85 85 70F ambient, engine off
30 130 AC on, fan on speed 1
34 155 AC on, fan on speed 4
42 195 AC on, blocking grille with cardboard to reduce airflow
Sources on the internet are saying the Low pressure is fine, but the High pressure might be a bit low, and this could suggest it's low on R134a, but I'm not sure I have the right pressures: I believe the Sanden 1214 compressor is a variable displacement compressor.
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Re: Finally found you folks!
Head on over to groups.io and search for 'vanagon'
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On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 9:51:43 AM PDT, voo pah <orafin@...> wrote:
In the same vein, I picked up a VW westfalia (Vanagon) and found yahoo has turned down many of the VW communities.? Other the *FB*, is anyone aware of where the water cooled T2 people have migrated too?? I'm trying to find parts and do some solar for my westy.
TIA
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Craig