REGARDING C (6-PLY) VS XL (4-PLY)?LOAD RATING FOR 225/60R16 TIRES FOR 2002 EUROVAN MV WEEKENDER: I have been advised by a local VW specialty shop that C rating is more important than XL rating even it if means a tire that is not rated 102H. My last set of tires were Nokian 102H XL, and even though they still have deep tread they have developed such severe cracks that one of them went flat and is unrepairable(!) after just 10yrs and 30K miles of summer-only driving.
I cannot find a tire rated both 102H and C-load, or I would get that. Can anyone please share their experience and recommendations on the subject?
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I mount all of my antennas on the luggage bar on my 02 EVC ( I think this won't work for the WE since I think it doesn't have the luggage bar) I have the AM.FM , HAM radio, and satellite radio antennas all mounted to the bar. They have swing down mounts so I can get in "Some" parking garages ( not many) and I DON'T go through car washes.
Just a thought.
Sam
02 EVC
KE5IRZ (ham license call-sign)
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On 7/13/2021 12:31 PM, Carl Hansen wrote: Not aware of any retractible (electric) that will fit the stock location. Battery
limits space available.
I've been searching for an amplified antenna, I'd love to put a 'shark fin'
style on the roof (forward), under my weekender pop top, but there's ONLY
about 2" clear space there (height).
Any one else have any clever ideas?
Ch
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On the topic of door locks; I have a 1995 Eurovan. The driver side goes into fibrillation when I open locked van on the passenger ?side. I can’t open it on the drivers side. Any suggestions on what is go on? I am opening the door later today.
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On Jul 13, 2021, at 10:52 AM, Joshua Van Tol <jvantol@...> wrote:
?The shark fin ones really don't perform that well. Their main attribute is that they look good and don't get ripped of in car washes. In order to work at all, they need to be amplified, which they are. An alternative you might consider is the amplified dipole type that sticks to the inside of the windshield.
Like this one:
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The shark fin ones really don't perform that well. Their main attribute is that they look good and don't get ripped of in car washes. In order to work at all, they need to be amplified, which they are. An alternative you might consider is the amplified dipole type that sticks to the inside of the windshield.
Like this one:
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Locks are electric, not vacuum. Pull the door card and git to it. Small white plastic clips
get brittle, levers disconnect, the electric pins (4) can get corroded.
Be careful pulling the door card off.
Ch
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Not aware of any retractible (electric) that will fit the stock location. Battery
limits space available.
I've been searching for an amplified antenna, I'd love to put a 'shark fin'
style on the roof (forward), under my weekender pop top, but there's ONLY
about 2" clear space there (height).
Any one else have any clever ideas?
Ch
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A common issue is that the interior door panel is misaligned and binds the lock button. ?The symptom typically looks like the door tries to lock, but bounces back to unlocked. ?
However, if there's no movement at all then the lock mechanism itself may be failing or there's an electrical connection issue.
FYI there's no "vacuum" assist that I can see - it's just motors and gears.
Here's a picture of the interior of the slider locking mechanism, showing the motor and gears
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So late last year the vacuum assisted door locks stopped working on the slider door behind the passenger seat. ?I cannot get it to lock manually either. ?Any ideas on where to start? ?Thanks
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So late last year the vacuum assisted door locks stopped working on the slider door behind the passenger seat. ?I cannot get it to lock manually either. ?Any ideas on where to start? ?Thanks
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Any thoughts on a replacement antenna for a 2002 Eurovan MV Weekender? Ideally a fully retractable one to prevent carwash damage. The other goal is to pull in the best possible signal.?
While I'm at it, any suggestions for a better radio would be helpful, esp. to support Bluetooth and/or other external audio source input including old school Walkman tapes.
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Re: Mechanic for 01 EV WK in Chicago?
Not sure if the 01 Eurovan uses the pass through bolts on the oil pan like the 1993... if so...
if you are missing any oil pan bolts or if they are loose, your EV will leak oil.
I only found this out with the help of ThomasEXXOVCDS.
Here is some info about what I found
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Re: Oil around MAF sensor
It is very common to get oil build up there over a long period of time.
It is part of emission control system that is recycling vapor from under the valve cover back into the air intake system.?
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I recently replaced my MAF sensor. I noticed when I removed the sensor's hose from the engine hose there is a compression clamp holding them together. That area is and was slick with oil. Here is a picture of the new sensor attached and you can already see the buildup of oil residue. Should I be worried? It's not a lot of oil. I did not see any in the air intake (past the sensor). But I'm not sure why engine oil would be making it's way up there. Should I look into a new clamp? Or should I be looking into why there is engine oil up there in the first place? Presumably engine oil shouldn't be making it's way OUT the air intake! Thanks, Joseph Elwell. 
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Mechanic for 01 EV WK in Chicago?
I have some kind of oil leak on my 01 EV WK. I think bottom part of engine will have to be clean up a bit and then sit for a while to determine what an where this is coming from. Do any of you have a person or shop in the Chicago area that works on EVs? I saw that there was a list somewhere but the reviews were pretty old, and a lot of "Not recommended".
Any help would be appreciated.
Jonathan
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The Time (unfortunately) is here. 99 EVC 80K miles Orange County, CA for sale
#vanlife
Hi friends. ?Been part of this group for a long time and have been getting great insights. ?But alas, with our third child here, it is impossible to get out without a second car in tow. ?So we are going to be selling. ?(.) If you know of anyone looking to give my baby a home, please let me know.? It's clean, no accidents, smoke free, pet free, rust free (been in SoCal the whole time). 2 owners (I am second). 80K miles, asking for $38,500.? 
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spareto.com - another parts source
I have no affiliation with this business, just wanted to share this with the group:?I just got a brand new AC condenser for my 95 from an outfit in Estonia:?. This part is listed as NLA in North America. Genuine Nissen part. DHL took only a few days to get here (Seattle). Check them out if you have a need for a part you can't get - maybe they can get it.
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David
1705.net
95 EVG(lamper)
Seattle, WA
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Check if any turn signal bulbs are burned out. Fast ticking usually indicates one is, though I’ve only known it to occur while the turn signal is engaged.?
Serge
On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 4:03 PM Stephen Jackson < register@...> wrote: I have an annoying ticking noise coming from the dash on my 02 evwk.
It sounds like the turn signal, but it is twice as fast.? When I turn on the turn signal or the emergency flashers, it slows down.? I have replaced the emergency flasher as the Bentley indicates the turn signal relay is there
Is there another relay I could replace that I missed when i read the wiring diagram?
Stephen
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Thank you
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On Jul 8, 2021, at 3:59 PM, Domokos Hadnagy via groups.io <domokos.hadnagy@...> wrote:
It seems that the fan is on a different circuit. Tripping the circuit breaker does not stop it!
On Jul 8, 2021, at 3:56 PM, Joshua
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I have an annoying ticking noise coming from the dash on my 02 evwk.
It sounds like the turn signal, but it is twice as fast. ?When I turn on the turn signal or the emergency flashers, it slows down. ?I have replaced the emergency flasher as the Bentley indicates the turn signal relay is there
Is there another relay I could replace that I missed when i read the wiring diagram?
Stephen
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It seems that the fan is on a different circuit. Tripping the circuit breaker does not stop it!
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On Jul 8, 2021, at 3:56 PM, Joshua Van Tol <jvantol@...> wrote:
? Another possibility is that the furnace controller or perhaps the time delay relay within the furnace.
The service manual can be found here:
http://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Suburban-Dynatrail-Furnace-Model-NT12S-Service-Manual.pdf
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Another possibility is that the furnace controller or perhaps the time delay relay within the furnace.
The service manual can be found here:
http://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Suburban-Dynatrail-Furnace-Model-NT12S-Service-Manual.pdf
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David