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Re: VW Parts CD
Michael G. McCarthy
Wow! ?This thing works! ?You download the file, decompress it using the Winimage program, and then burn a CD from the resulting directory of files. ?(I burned my CD on a Mac, even though it's a PC disk. ?Just make sure you burn an ISO disk.)
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Then, you use the CD to install the program to your PC just like any other program and viola!, you have the SAME screen on your PC that the VW dealer's parts counter guy has. ?This is just too cool. ?Now you can get ALL the part numbers, and all the exploded diagrams. True, the 1280x1024 resolution is a hassle, but you can zoom when necessary. This works. ?No more looking for microfiche on eBay. Mike '93 EVC Cincinnati ---------- From: seangar@... To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: ?VW Parts CD Date: Mon, May 22, 2000, 4:41 PM I belong to the vanagon group too and have downloaded this CD. BE |
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Checking transmission fluid in V6?
My auto transmission in my 99 EVC makes a humming sound for the first 1/2
mile or so after a cold start. I suspect the fluid may be low. I have located the filler cap on top of the transmission, but no dip stick. How is the level checked ? Does Bentley offer any help on this? Thanks for any help. John Frazev@... |
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Re: Compressor fridge/was T4 Paradise
Chris Noeske
<<The downside to the compressor units is the noise. You can hear the
<<compressor running and kicking on and off. There may have been something lose that was rattling, on your fridge. There is also a computer type fan that sucks cold air from under the van and blows it over the condenser coils in the fridge. On mine the fridge is no louder than the fan, you can barely hear it inside at night. Chris Noeske |
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Re: T4 Paradise
In a message dated 5/22/0 7:34:07 PM, ccraig@... wrote:
<<It has Camping-Gas 907 cylinder for the stove only. The refrig runs off of 12v, and can run for 4-5 days on the aux battery without draining it, and keep a temp. of ~4C the whole time. The only change on the outside is the electrical plug in.>> The German Westfalia campers use a compressor type refrigerator that is very efficient. I had plans to adapt a Dometic propane unit to my '74 Westy, but now I'm looking at the compressor units to see if one will fit. My Westy currently has a Dometic 12V/110V unit only, that does not use propane. The downside to the compressor units is the noise. You can hear the compressor running and kicking on and off. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Fiamma bike racks and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Wheel torque
John Waterman
Does anyone have any idea what the torque really should be on an EV Winnie? Just
purchased 4 tires Agilis from Discount Tire. There printout showed 118 lbs. I asked them to call and check with the VW dealer and they said 95 lbs. Discount's torque chart showed 123 lbs. As I recall someone on this list quoted Bently as showing 80 lbs and my owners manual (which has been incorrect on several other things) calls for 116 lbs. John |
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power loss problem
Russell LaForce
I just had the catalytic converter replaced at a NAPA
muffler shop. Total cost was $276.03, time to install was 30 minutes. Warranty is for 5 years or 50,000 miles. The original converter lost its glue and finally fell apart. The VW dealer wanted $800 plus 1.5 hours labors. I had no choice but to look elsewhere. It is a generic converter slightly smaller than the original. It also took a couple of weeks to diagnose the problem. Russ LaForce 93 EV MV WKNDR 88,700 miles Lawrence, KS __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. |
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Re: NOW understanding (tires) [tire chart]
In a message dated 5/21/2000 1:44:33 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
scharold@... writes: << The first number is the width of the tire, the 2nd number the aspect ratio, the 3rd the rim diameter. So a 215/65 -15 tire has a smaller circumfence than a 215/70 - 15. I run currently 215/65 - 15. Tire Size Comparison Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile 205/65-15 5.2in 12.7in 25.5in 80.1in 791 0.0% 215/65-15 5.5in 13.0in 26.0in 81.7in 776 + 2.0% 215/70-15 5.9in 13.4in 26.9in 84.4in 751 + 5.3% I used this calculator: Thomas in Florida Thomas in Florida: Did you have any problems with that size (215/65 -15)? Another reader posted no problems, not, only pluses with the 5.3% over ride using the 215/70-15. Increased mileage, etc. Your size indicates a 2.0% over ride. What brand of tires are your 215/65 -15? TYIA |
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For Sale In Austin, Texas
Ken Korn
Found these in the Austin, TX classifieds this morning. I have no connection
to any of them. 89 VW Westfalia Camper Poptop, Synchro 4WD, wht/gray int., cold AC, 1 owner, $15,900, (512)473-2300. 93 Eurovan GL, Red, 50k miles, excellent cond.,garaged, all maint. records, $11,800, (512)467-7859. 95 Volkswagen Eurovan Camper, good condition, 85k mi, $13,000, (512)869-1856. If anyone is on the Vanagon list, please post the Synchro there. Ken 99 Rialta |
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Re: Cooling fans...
Tony Saenz
Just thought I would pass along to you that the cheapest price I have found
for the Bentley is at Booksamillion.com. $47 cheaper than Amazon.com. I bought my 93 EV MV last weekend, and travelled 200 miles to get it. I will be getting the repair manual soon. -Tony On Sunday, May 21, 2000 5:25 PM, John F. Gladu [SMTP:grungy@...] wrote:
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Re: Bilsteins
RocknRolz
Based on your collective advice, I ordered Bilstein shocks for my van. Ishop here in Boulder (Verner's). I was worried that the ride would be overlystiff but found it to be just fine on the ride home from the shop.Nice to know that I saved $163 when I installed the shocks myself. I find it hard to believe that a shop would charge that much for an hour or 1 1/2 hours of labor. I spent no more than 20 mins on each shock. On the EV they are really easy to change, for the rear you don't even have to lift the van. Eckhard |
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Re: Bilsteins
Based on your collective advice, I ordered Bilstein shocks for my van. I
ordered them through shox.com and had them installed at an independent shop here in Boulder (Verner's). I was worried that the ride would be overly stiff but found it to be just fine on the ride home from the shop. Shocks: +/- $86 each. Installation: $163 -- all four. Thanks Folks! John Coleman 93 EVWK auto 87 K Boulder, CO |
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Fiamma F45+ complete
Edward A. Bevan
For those of you wondering about the F45+ awning, I've successfully
install one on my 99 EVC. Here's my observations and opinions. Pros 1) It's very well made from extruded and cast aluminum, plastic, nylon and rubber. 2) It's very easy to set up. One person about 5' tall can set it up in about a minute. Really! 3) Despite it's weight, it's fairly compact. It doesn't increase the height of the Van at all. 4) The finish matches the pop top, it keeps with the styling of the EVC. Cons 1) It's expensive. 2) Installing it properly is not easy 3) It partially blocks access to tucking in the pop top 4) It's not as big as some awnings. 8'2" long and opens to 6' wide This awning is not likely to be a hit with everyone, but I'm very pleased and glad I went to the extra trouble to getting one. For me it was the right choice, love it already. Truly EAB 99 EVC |
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Re: T4 Paradise
Tobi,
I walked into both the Colorado and the Missouri. I was very impressed with the quality of the cabinetry in both. Of course the Missouri was the most spacious but they both impressed me as being very roomy for a couple with a child or two. Fitting in my family of five might be a bit tough. I believe the Missouri offered the added feature of a full shower in the bathroom. The Colorado was much nicer looking since it has the T4 front end. The Colorado brochure shows sleeping space for four ( two on top front area and two on the first level when the table is lowered). Ron |
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Re: Fantastic Fans
Keith,
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I didn't have one installed, my parents have a couple of them in their motorhome and they work great. Unfortunately, I don't have even an inch to spare to get through my garage door. Joan '97 EVC (Fantastic Fan-less) In a previous post, Joan Henley noted that she had the roof vent |
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Re: ev's for sale?
Donald Hector
try www.trader.ca it's a canadian auto trader site and we had a few more
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years 92 and up there's diesels out there too. don 92evcl, 94cargo -----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Solan <csolan@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Monday, May 22, 2000 4:55 PM Subject: [ev_update] ev's for sale? Hello does anyone know of any EV MV's for sale in the north east? itdoes'nt have to be a camper, but it does have to be a 1993. |
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Re: Fantastic Fans
Apparently only Winnebago knows why they installed off-size vents in
the EVC rather than the RV industry standard 14x14 size. Anyway, rather than cut larger holes in my roof and ceiling, I installed a MaxxAir TurboMax vent fan (www.maxxair.com -- available at Camping World) on the roof and wired it to the existing ceiling light. It works great, although others might have a problem with adding 10" in height to the EVC (fortunately I already had a 8' garage door). The installation took some improvisation, but nothing major. Email me off the list if you'd like details. Joel Funk 97 EVC --- In ev_update@..., "Keith Light" <light@i...> wrote: In a previous post, Joan Henley noted that she had the roof ventHas anyone else done this? I called Camping World to see if they coulddo this on my 2000 EVC, and they asked me too questions: |
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