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John Waterman
Labor day weekend Ann and I decided to get away from the Denver area to
the mountains in the southern part of the state. We figured that it would not only be some great R&R, but would also function as a shake down cruise for our upcoming three to four week excursion. We ended up at Monument Lake, about 38 miles NW of Trinidad. This is a lake and park owned and operated by the city of Trinidad. One of the prettiest camping areas we have been in, very inexpensive and extremely helpful and courteous staff who even came around every evening to pick up our trash (Colorado has had some ..major..bear problems this year). Since we planned on taking our Nizzo tent, table and chairs and a variety of other bulky items in anticipation of our long trip, I asked Marty Williams of Let's Go Aero for the use of one of his new Triple Play hitch carriers (he had previously offered me the use of any of his products for having pulled one of his Herman trailers up to the Winnebago factory for their review). To say we were delighted with it would be a gross understatement. It is lightweight (40 lbs), has a large capacity (a 2 foot by 4 foot platform with a 30" high enclosure and kept its contents clean and dry in spite of our driving many miles on dusty dirt roads and coming through a veritable deluge (enough to shut I-25 at two locations) as we returned through Colorado Springs. We loaded our Nizzo side tent, the bundle of poles and stakes, the rear hatch tent, two folding chairs and a table into it and only used up about half of the available space. It also slides back on a spine which allows the rear hatch to be opened without removing the carrier. While not of particular interest to Ann and I, it can also be used to carry up to 5 bicycles (without the enclosure)and there can be provision for mounting a hitch ball behind the carrier if something else needs to be pulled. For us, this is the perfect addition to our EVC. Upon returning it on Monday morning, I told Marty that I wanted one. He told me that they were doing a slight upgrade on the carrier and would have it available in several colors (including white, which I ordered)in about two weeks. A really neat piece of equipment and he also offered a 10% discount for members of this group. I did post a couple of pictures of the carrier and of Monument Lake on the Yahoo website. John |
Re: is it worth replacing an engine?
Dear Mark,
Sorry to hear your experience. Good luck with the fix. We had the same problem going up a steep hill with the AC on. THe plastic T broke and we lost all coolant and our Memorial day weekend, all shops were closed. Fortunately, once the T fixed, everything seems fine. Advice to all Eurovan owners, think about replacing those plastic T. There are 2 of them, its a $4 part at the dealer. They don't seem to age well. Paul EV 93 Wk. --- In ev_update@y..., Mark Kumler <kumler@x> wrote: I was driving my '93 MV from southern California to the S.F.Bay area, where I intended to leave it with in-laws while I headed offto New Zealand for a year. It was a hot (*very* hot) day, but the van hadI plowed through the Central Valley with the AC on. After a lengthylunch break (when the engine should have cooled down a bit), I hit theroad again. But within 10 minutes the AC faded, I lost considerablepower, and I barely made it off the highway before a t-valve in the coolingsystem blew and -- as I would later learn -- the head was irreparablydamaged. My boys loved the ride in the tow truck and the unexpectedSunday (or course) evening in a hotel pool, but I hated the news the next daythat it would be several days and several hundred dollars, at a minimum.After several trans-Pacific phone calls and nearly 8 weeks, I hear thatit'll be $2200-$2500 for a new head, piston rings, etc. For an engine thatalready has 150,000 miles on it.unknown dismantler I found on the web, for about the same total price, orc) sell it for parts and buy a newer (but still used) one when I return tothe States in a year. Any suggestions? |
Re: Dust/Pollen Filter
John Waterman
Try Steve at Europarts. Can't recall the cost, but it was much lower
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than VW. John catzzman wrote:
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Fw: Dust/Pollen Filter
Christian R.
I do not have info on that but on the same subject does anyone knows if we
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can add a dust/pollen filter on a '93. thanks christian ----- Original Message -----
From: "catzzman" <catzz@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 7:05 AM Subject: [ev_update] Dust/Pollen Filter EVC?
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Re: Belly pan
The pan has everything to do with colling. Ask a trained technician for
VW. I use to work on Renault vehicles and was factory trained. We were told the pan on Renault vehicles directs the air through the radiator and across the engine for more efficiant cooling. Removing it could cause long term harm. If it was not necessary, why would the factory add the expense? ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: . |
Re: Overheating - HELP !! FIXED
James 'JC' Gochoco
HI ALL:
I think i have fix the problem. On Satuday, I went to a mechanic, they replace the following. 1.) thermostat 2.) 3 pcs swtiches for Fans 3.) Flush the radiator. The labor is $ 60.00 and a total of $ 121.00. Now they also adjusted the timing. But when I went home It still overheating. So I waited for the engine to Cool Down. After 2 hours. I check every sinle wire on the engine. Few weeks ago, I have a Complete Tune-up. Almost every single wire is OK. Then I check the AIR FILTER. GOT IT!! The Air filter Housing is not properly snap. After I secure the clips. I did not have any problem. SO THE AIR FILTER DID IT!! THANKS YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! J.C. --- sanae@... wrote: JC, ===== James Gochoco Analyst / Programmer Eurovan GL 93 Toyota Landcrusier 1999 __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information |
Re: Can't open gas cap!
Phil Teves
Hello Kate and List Folks,
Does the gas cap just spin?? If that's what's happening you might need to unlock the gas cap with your master key. If you have two keys with your 2000 EV the one without a "plastic head" will be for the gas cap. Good luck. -- Regards, Phil Teves Internet Sales Manager/Website Editor ScottVW.Com 260 Newport Avenue, Route 1A East Providence. RI 02916 Website: Discussion Forums: Telephone, toll free: 1.800.568.5550 extension 106 Telephone, local: 1.401.438.5555 extension 106 Fax: 1.401.434.8678 |
Re: Removing a Norcold for Servicing
Larry Schellhase
I have never removed it myself, but I watched the guys at
my Norcold service center take it out and it appears they just gently walk it out. The first time I took mine in for service it turned out to be the thermocouple, however it was not defective, Winnebago had just failed to install it correctly and it had come loose. --- markmc@... wrote: Hi, __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information |
Re: is it worth replacing an engine?
I have a 93 with 121k and since I'm expecting something like that to happen
to me in the future I priced the whole job by VW. For $6000, you could have new, factory remanufactured, with warranty on parts and labor, short block, head and transmission. The transmission labor comes free when done at the same time because it's just in and out and they don't care if you put back the old one or a new one. Personally I would consider doing the whole job so you can expect new life for the years to come, or do the head and sell the car before something else breaks. On that note, does anyone have any idea of typical mileage expectations for the 93 2.5? |
Re: fender bender
nomad
Hey buddy I had a fender bender tonight as well!! I couldn't stop in time
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either and I hit the rear of a Bronco's hitch, luckily for me my front license plate that says "VW" pretty much absorbed the impact. The plate as well as the metal holder were off my EVC and wrapped around his hitch. I have a slight tear in my front bumper but Ill cover that with another plate. Your right these things don't stop well at all. I didn't bother to check anything because I really didn't damage that much. Nomad ----- Original Message -----
From: <greatclod@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 7:51 PM Subject: [ev_update] fender bender so I was following a friend down the roaddistance for a Volvo wagon from 40 MPHrear end, but the Volvo crumpled up somewhat on the passenger sideup front, I can't believe I'm going to get off this easily |
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Madeleine Dewar
Peace, Love and Serenity,
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Madeleine ----- Original Message -----
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Re: Norcold #3 Saga (cont'd.)
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How much did you have to pay for a replacement Norcold? I think ours is not happy, and need to get an idea of how much I'm getting myself into. Ours is not as bad as yours, and we're only haveing noticeable problems when the weather gets up over 90F or so. We're leaving on a trip next friday, and I've started the fridge this weekend to see if it's going to work for us. Since the weather has been cooler, we're doing ok, but it's really irritating when the fridge can't hold temp while driving to Southen Colorado in July. artcraftrolls@... wrote: Hello Eurovan fans, |
Re: Belly pan
Michael G. McCarthy
This is a water-cooled engine. The pan has nothing to do with cooling.
---------- From: joseph O Becker <geeko6@...> To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Belly pan Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2001, 4:05 PM The belly pans function is to dirrect the air around the engine. Removing it could cause hot spot on the block or cylinder head and improper cooling of the radiator. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: . Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <> . |
Re: 93 will MV rear seat fit GL?
My last reply seems to have disappeared.
You will have to drill 10 new holes and install a reinforcing plate behind each one. - 2 holes each to mount the 2 guide rails (they are about 4 ' long and mounted to the floor close to the wheel wells. - 2 holes each to mount the 2 the frames for the rear shelf (behind the rails - 1 hole in each wheel well brace the frames. You can probably use the existing upper seat back mounts. and you will have to plug the 4 existing holes in the middle of the floor. You will have to remove the middle row seats in order to slide the bed open. VW uses 1.5 x 2.5 " plates with attached threaded nut for the mounting holes. They are set in goop and pop-rivetted in place. I have a GL too. I built a shelf behind the rear seat that is the same height as the rear seat back when folded. (19" high, 58" wide , 25-27" deep). I have a second shelf (24" x 58") that I position in front. I use 2 thermarest mattresses on top of the resulting platform. I have LOTS of storage space under this bed! and I can keep the middle row seats in place (folded down) Marcel van der Sluis 92EVGL 8 passenger --- In ev_update@y..., SPENCERVW@A... wrote: Anyone know if the fold down seat/bed from a MV can be installed ina standard 93 GL? I would think all the holes and attaching points arethere somewhere. I have been pulling the seats and using a blow upmattress. Thanks Spencer |
Re: 93 will MV rear seat fit GL?
--- In ev_update@y..., SPENCERVW@A... wrote:
Anyone know if the fold down seat/bed from a MV can be installed ina standard 93 GL? I would think all the holes and attaching points arethere somewhere. I have been pulling the seats and using a blow upmattress. Thanks Spencer |
Re: 93 will MV rear seat fit GL?
It would not be a bolt in replacement!
The GL rear seat mounts to the floor with four bolts. They are in an approximately square pattern about 14", in the middle of the floor. The MV seat rolls in two guide rails, mounted against the wheel wells (about 4' apart) These tracks are bolted down with two bolts each. The "bedboard" (rear shelf) has a frame on each side bolted to the floor with two bolts and a third bolt near the top of the wheel well. You would have to drill 10 new holes, and reinforce them. VW uses a small plate about 1.5" x 2.5" with a threaded nut welded to it for each hole. These are sealed with goop and pop-riveted to the underside of the floor. I assume the attachment points at the top of the seat back would be the same on a GL and a MV. You would have to remove the center row of seats in order to slide the bed open. I have a GL and I made a bed by building a plywood shelf behind the rear bench that is the same height as the rear bench with the back rest folded down. It is approx. 19" high, 58" wide, 25-27" long (to match the curve of the rear hatch) It is a little narrower than the width of the van so that I can manouver it in place. I have a second shelf (24" x 58") that I rest on the rear head rests and something in front (the middle row seats folded down or legs or my big cooler with a spacer...). I use two self inflating mattresses (Thermarest style)on top of the resulting platform. My bed is about 6" higher then a MV bed but I have LOTS of storage space under the rear shelf and under the front shelf! .. and I can leave the middle row seats in place. Marcel van der Sluis 92EV GL 8 passenger, double slliding doors. --- In ev_update@y..., SPENCERVW@A... wrote: Anyone know if the fold down seat/bed from a MV can be installed ina standard 93 GL? I would think all the holes and attaching points arethere somewhere. I have been pulling the seats and using a blow upmattress. Thanks Spencer |
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