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Re: is it worth replacing an engine?
IronWood Designs
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, Where are these T fittings? Steve Z |
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Re: 120 volt / GFCI
--- In ev_update@y..., Erik L <erikforward@b...> wrote:
I picked up a 120 volt clock-radio for the van. It workedfine when we were plugged in this weeked, but when we were on battery power itappeared there was no power to the outlets. I didn't know if this wasnormal or if I had a problem. I did take a peek at the circut panel. The fusesand breakers looked ok but I had no light on the GFCI, nor did the testor reset buttons depress. Any suggestions?Erik, When you are not plugged in to an campground outlet, there is no 120 volts in the van. The only source of power is the 12 volt coach battery for the camping components of the van. If you want to run a 120 volt device like a clock radio, you need to get an inverter which will give change the 12 volts dc into 120 volts ac power. Select an inverter somewhat larger than the amount of total watts that you expect to be using. However, don't expect too much from an inverter as the higher wattage models will run down the coach battery faster and also your wallet. Richard Cox |
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Re: Hitch carriers
David Palmerston
John -
I just got my Let's Go Aero Herman AT last week (just before the problems) and I am really pleased with it. It sounds as though the Triple Play will carry almost as much volume as the Herman, although I'm glad I decided on a Herman at this point as I'd rather have something that I can easily remove and leave at the campsite. After the (some assembly required) about 2 hours that I spent putting the Herman together (I'm kinda particular and took extra care with the assembly), I've made some adjustments to the clamshell top closing screws (so it fits accurately) and purchased some additional hooks and netting to hold my gear safely in the Herman. I purchased 3 of the bike holders and find that fitting 3 mountain bikes is really easy (uses less than half the space) and gives me the whole other side for our canopy and extra cooler. Then, I think that the rest of the space will be filled with the porta-potty, tarps, and sleeping bags... I've towed it only about 35 miles so far, but have decided to put a racing stripe from the center of the front nose up the entire length of the front clam top. This stripe will enable me to easier backup with the Herman, as it can turn really quickly and sharply if the driver is too heavy on the EVC turning... I thought that the black handle would suffice for this, but found out that the handle is blocked from my view by the rear seat headrest!! I really think that the Herman will be great for our excursions to give us just a bit of extra space without being a huge towing liability... I'm glad that you posted the pictures of the Herman as it helped me a lot to decide on a Herman AT vs. a standard utility trailer that weighs over 3 times what the Herman is empty!! Thanks again, I hope you like your Triple Play as much as I like the Herman... David Palmerston 2001 EVC (and Herman AT) Santa Maria, CA |
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Re: is it worth replacing ... T fittings on '93
--- In ev_update@y..., prousseau@t... wrote:
...The plastic T broke and we lost all coolant ... think aboutreplacing those plastic T. There are 2 of them, its a $4 part at the dealer. They don't seem to age well... Paul, where are these T pieces? I am aware of a flange that some have had fail that mounts to the head. Mike McCarthy has provided the part numbers for this part, thanks Mike. Paul, do you have the part number for what you had to replace? Thanks Humphrey '93 MV 5spd |
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Re: 120 volt / GFCI
plthe
You only get AC when you're plugged into a shoreline. That's why the GFCI light was off.
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Lee Th¨¦ 97 EVC Palo Alto, CA ----- Original Message -----
From: Erik L To: ev_update@... Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 2:11 PM Subject: [ev_update] 120 volt / GFCI I picked up a 120 volt clock-radio for the van. It worked fine when we were plugged in this weeked, but when we were on battery power it appeared there was no power to the outlets. I didn't know if this was normal or if I had a problem. I did take a peek at the circut panel. The fuses and breakers looked ok but I had no light on the GFCI, nor did the test or reset buttons depress. Any suggestions? -Erik 2001 EVC "Eva" Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Posting Photos
Madeleine Dewar
I don't know if this is something new or has always been there, but when I went to look at John's hitch carrier pictures I ran across a category that says "Photos." It has 30 MB of space and 0 used. Anyone know if this is new or why we aren't using it given the fact we are concerned about running out of space?
Peace, Love and Serenity, Madeleine |
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Re: Belly pan
Baldy
At 03:40 PM 9/17/2001 -0400, Michael G. McCarthy wrote:
<snip> Why bother with a pan? It makes a lot of things easier to engineer becauseDifficult? Four bolts and 2 nuts? Not difficult, just another step. Baldy |
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Re: 120 volt / GFCI
Tom Wilds
You only have 120 volt service when plugged into an external power supply.
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The other option(s) would be to use a power inverter, or get a 12v unit which would work under either situation. ----- Original Message -----
From: "Erik L" <erikforward@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 5:11 PM Subject: [ev_update] 120 volt / GFCI I picked up a 120 volt clock-radio for the van. It worked fine when we |
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Re: 120 volt / GFCI
David Palmerston
On 9/17/2001 - Erik said:
It worked fine when we were plugged in this weeked, but when we were onbattery power it appeared there was no power to the outlets. I didn't know if this wasnormal... You are correct, you get 12 volts all the time, but 120 only when plugged into 120... David Palmerston 2001 EVC Santa Maria, CA |
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Re: Hitch carriers
Madeleine Dewar
"(Colorado has had some ..major..bear problems this year)."
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No kidding. I was at an Isabel National Forest campground (really beautiful, well maintained with electricity) in August. We were warned about the bears and so kept all food enclosed. Ha! I had a people food box and a dog food box inside my Swingaway box, but never thought to lock it. The bear opened the box latch, took out the people food box, opened it and ate all the Chex Mix, cookies and microwave popcorn! Peace, Love and Serenity, Madeleine ----- Original Message -----
From: John Waterman To: ev_update@... Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 2:13 PM Subject: [ev_update] Hitch carriers 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 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Re: Europarts-sd.com is the best
Michael G. McCarthy
Yes. I got a pair from him a few months ago. www.europarts-sd.com
---------- From: "James 'JC' Gochoco" <ieworld@...> To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Europarts-sd.com is the best Date: Mon, Sep 17, 2001, 5:09 PM Hi Michael, I am interested contacting Steve. Does he carry a rear wheel Cylinder for 93 GL. Thanks. JC --- "Michael G. McCarthy" <mgmccarthy@...> wrote: Greetings all, ===== James Gochoco Analyst / Programmer Eurovan GL 93 Toyota Landcrusier 1999 __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <> . |
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Re: Overheating - HELP !! FIXED
JC,
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I'm not sure you are out of the woods just yet. If I follow what you are saying is the cause - incorrect replcement of the air filter housing - its not clear to me how this could cause an overheating problem... In any case, recheck the coolant level a few times to make sure the mechanic correctly topped the coolant level (there is a small bleeder screw that you remove to let the air escape out the backside as you are adding coolant to the tank. Try running the heater in the morning when its cooler. After the EV is warm and the heater is running, open the hood and check the coolant level, it should at least at the minimum level. Hope you have it solved. Jerry --- In ev_update@y..., James 'JC' Gochoco <ieworld@y...> wrote:
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Re: Fw: Dust/Pollen Filter
I dont think the newer one will fit but you can use some houshold AC or heating
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fitlers and cut to size. "Christian R." wrote: I do not have info on that but on the same subject does anyone knows if we |
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Re: Belly pan
Mike,
I think Joseph is "correct" in that the pan plays an integral part in managing the air flow. If you look closely at the underside of the hood (at least for the 93 model) you will note a scope in the middle of the hood that directs air past the top of engine so it can run down the backside of the head/block to carry away heat from the exhaust manifold out the bottom of the EV. In a similar fashion, the belly pan seals large portions of space below so as to direct air flow in a specific manner. The air that runs through the radiator has to have a place to go, or you lose cooling efficiency because there is reduced air flow through the radiator. It would not surprise me if they tweaked the pan design to; 1. help cooling (by having the flow below create a vacuum under the engine to "suck" the cooler air from the scoop down the backside), and/or better manage air flow under the EV for better aerodynamics... My 2 cents Jerry --- In ev_update@y..., "Michael G. McCarthy" <mgmccarthy@c...> wrote: The EV pan does not direct air toward cooling and as such is notlike the Renault in this regard. The radiators are entirely in front andabove the bumper, where their air supply is controlled by the motion of thevehicle and by thermostatic fans. Even if the "efficiency" of the systemsuffered (and it doesn't) at worst all that would happen is the fans wouldrun more often, and potentially wear out sooner. There would be no longterm damage to the engine in any case.because those things don't then have to be tucked out of harm's way.Hoses, wiring harnesses, fittings, bolt-on components, etc can all be placedwherever they are placed without any regard to exposure to the elements, andthat's a much cheaper/easier thing to engineer. Also, the pan contributes tonoise control so it has its own inherent little benefit. On thedownside, the pan clearly makes maintenance more difficult as it must often beremoved for many different procedures.technician for VW. I use to work on Renault vehicles and was factory trained. Wewere told the pan on Renault vehicles directs the air through theradiator and across the engine for more efficiant cooling. Removing it couldcause long term harm. If it was not necessary, why would the factory addthe expense? |
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Re: Belly pan
Donald
Its not so much the air flow it low or idle speeds, its air flow at
high speeds that the belly pan does its job. Any car that moves thru the air will develope an high pressure directly in front of it. If you stick the raditor right there at the high pressure area you have only done 1/2 the job. In order for there to air flow there has to be a high pressure and a low pressure area. The air will rush from high to low. And thats what the belly pan does, creates a low pressure area in the engine compartment. By not allowing the air flow to shoot up right at the area just under the bumper and by delaying the exit of the air till around where the front axle center line is you maintain low pressure in the engine compartment. But is this really going to make a difference? Maybe. When the thermostat gets fully open any additional air flow will make lower coolant temps. With the belly pan in place there will be better air flow. I was going to try an experiment to prove this with 2 belly pans, one is intact and the other has a hole that someone added to try and get better cooling. But one pan is from an automatic and the other is from a manual... They will not fit interchangably... |
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Buses by the Buoy, you shoulda been der!
Gary F Clendening
Greetings Eurobagers,
Think of the clearest blue sky that can hush the pines all around us; add a breakfast buffet with food from the deep south, the orient, midwest, Downeast, even some biscuits that looked for the life of me like eggs Benedict. There was the famous oatmeal along with tiny red potato hash...all hot and well presented. Bill Kaehrle had been given the job to oversee the breakfast and he, along with twenty or thirty others, was up early Sunday morning to prepare. Surround all of this lovely food with at least 75 vans of all four VW generations to add color and comfort to the scene. And the coffee, yes, the coffee was great for this diabetic to kill my temptation at consuming more than I should. You shoulda been there. Busses By the Buoy stayed on a two hundred acre coastal farm turned campground called Thomas Point Beach. For $20 we had large ocean views, lots of tide action, fifty foot pines, and boiling hot shower water (it was dangerous). We could camp close together for the social and show purposes of this gathering. Saturday's dinner included the sweetest corn I've had for years and thirds for corn, chowder or clams! One could have a quart of Cherry Garcia ice cream from Ben and Jerry as the raffle kept our fingers crossed to take possession of that beautiful blue tent from Eurocampers...not me, again. My wife just let me wander around to gam with anybody and everyone; met someone from Chardon, OH where my Dad lives. There was one large tragedy as one of us holed his sailboat giving sails to campers around the bay. "I knew the rock was there." he told me as we shared info on using Marine-tex. Richard and a host of campers were with him at low tide to fill the hole in his 32 foot boat. We could use a report on his condition. Sunday's Caravan was mostly right turns. Van Tourists got ocean views, old fields, Beaudoin College, and even the Androscogin River for artistic stimulation. Nice trip for us with flags. Many people waved and honked as we paraded in town. Richard, LiMBO, the VVA, many sponsers, and a host of volunteers pulled a good time out of a tragic week and I thank them all. In two weeks it's Campers on Cape Cod...now that should be just good enough to get me away from Acadia for a while. Gary from Maine Gary and Belle Clendening '97 EVC "Flying Carpet" @ 67,500 miles 207-622-0631 Hallowell, Maine |
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Re: Dust/Pollen Filter
--- In ev_update@y..., "catzzman" <catzz@a...> wrote:
a '97 EVC? I checked VW several years ago and they were $58. Yech! I've been washing mine like wet/dry vac filter. Seems to work OK. Richard Cox former '97 EVC now 2002 HD Rialta |
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