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Re: Changing Bulbs
Richard Cochran
--- In ev_update@..., "James H. McCarthy" <jimhmc@M...> wrote:
Last night I changed a bulb in the rear of my '95EVC. Fortunately But as I contemplated a future need to change on on the left, I wasOthers have posted their ways; here's one more. You can get to it easily with a reasonable amount of arm room if you remove the furnace. Leave the aft panel containing the fuse panel and pockets in place, and instead remove the panel below the closet -- the one that has vents in it, and supports the aft port portion of the lower bed. Then pull out the furnace. This is fairly straightforward, though you have to disconnect the furnace's propane line, and you need to check it for leaks when reassembling. I doubt that removing the furnace is an easier way to get at the bulbs, though it's probably not too much harder. OTOH, if you ever have the furnace out for maintenance anyway, it might be a good time to take the opportunity and change all the bulbs back there. Especially if you've already had a bulb burn out on the right side -- the left side may go at any time. One more note: if you instead go behind the fuse panel, be sure and disconnect the coach battery first. There are exposed wires back there. --Rich |
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Re: Changing Bulbs
James H. McCarthy
Thanks. The "wall 'shell' that has the pockets" is an approach I had not
pictured. I shall probably try to fuse panel approach first. Jim. At 11:04 AM 5/25/2000 -0700, you wrote: hi again,Jim McCarthy ex '87 Westfalia '95 EuroVanCamper Somerville, MA, USA |
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Re: Changing Bulbs
Bill Segesser
hi again,
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as I recall, you have to remove the left rear wall "shell" that has the pockets. I loosened the piece that covers the furnace intakes up to the point where I could work my arm in underneath it. I think trying through the fuse panel first is the way to go. & yes, I believe my wife is a wise woman too. 8^) Bill -----Original Message-----
From: James H. McCarthy [mailto:jimhmc@...] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 11:01 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: RE: [ev_update] Changing Bulbs My imagination says that the plastic you removed started with was the plastic beside the heater air vents, that open into the 'runway' in the middle of the van. Yes? Frankly, I like the idea of replacing all the bulbs as preventive medicine. Beer or no beer, I think your wife is a wise woman. I will, however, wait until such a move is necessary. Jim. |
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Re: Changing Bulbs
James H. McCarthy
My imagination says that the plastic you removed started with was the
plastic beside the heater air vents, that open into the 'runway' in the middle of the van. Yes? Frankly, I like the idea of replacing all the bulbs as preventive medicine. Beer or no beer, I think your wife is a wise woman. I will, however, wait until such a move is necessary. Jim. At 08:14 AM 5/25/2000 -0700, you wrote: hi Jim,Jim McCarthy ex '87 Westfalia '95 EuroVanCamper Somerville, MA, USA |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Sheldon H. Winick
I was under the impression that this file was being made available for free
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download by VW. If that's not the case, then it should definitely not be downloaded or distributed. I don't think anyone here was suggesting selling copyrighted material, or even illegally downloading anything. Perhaps someone could clarify the situation and legalities of the issue. If this is pirated software then it should definitely not be downloaded or copied. Sheldon '97 EVC ----- Original Message -----
From: <seangar@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 11:14 AM Subject: [ev_update] Re: VW Parts CD You might want to take this discussion off the list, remember, |
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Re: VW Parts CD
You might want to take this discussion off the list, remember,
distribtuion of copywrited material is unlawful. All of these posts are in digest form therefore any lawer for VW could access these emails. Not that this might happen but... --- In ev_update@..., "Michael G. McCarthy" <mgmccarthy@c...> wrote: The download time is not that long; try this one:downloaded overnight even at 28.8.resumable connections.burner who could in turn do the same, a distribution tree could be set up soeveryone on this list who wants one could obtain a copy without having tocommit to the extremely long download time. |
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Re: Changing Bulbs
Bill Segesser
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I did this last year and it took about 45 minutes and 2 beers to do it the way I did. I removed a lot of winnebago plastic around the back and managed to reach in behind the fuse panel to change the bulb, with only minor scratches on my arm! after buttoning it back up, 2 things were pointed out to me: 1) my wife thought I may as well have changed all the bulbs in that area since it was such a pain to get to one (preventative maintenance) 2) my brother-in-law (who also owns an evc) thought removing the fuse panel first would be a lot quicker. next time, i'll buy all the bulbs, drink the beer, and beg my wife to remove the fuse panel and change all the bulbs at once. ;-) good luck Bill Segesser 95evc Woodinville WA -----Original Message-----
From: James H. McCarthy [mailto:jimhmc@...] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 5:44 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Changing Bulbs Last night I changed a bulb in the rear of my '95EVC. Fortunately it was a bulb on the right side, and access was easy because the well behind/in front of it has the auxiliary battery. But as I contemplated a future need to change on on the left, I was stumped on how to access the left rear bulbs. Has anyone figured out how to do this? The booklet for the EV shows easy access, but the EVC has water intake, and fuse panel blocking things. Any suggestions? Jim McCarthy Jim McCarthy ex '87 Westfalia '95 EuroVanCamper Somerville, MA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Michael G. McCarthy
The download time is not that long; try this one:
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ftp://206.172.22.65/pub/vwcd.zip That's ?a zipped version that's just 208.6MB ?It can easily be downloaded overnight even at 28.8. True, you need a reliable connection, but the site (http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/gtdproject/fluids/cd.htm) also has resumable connections. Mike ---------- From: "Sheldon H. Winick" To: Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: ?VW Parts CD Date: Thu, May 25, 2000, 10:48 AM As long as one of the downloaders would be willing to |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Sheldon H. Winick
Re: [ev_update] Re: VW Parts CDMike,
>> So, if you have an extra 360mb of harddrive space, >> it might not be worth the hassle of burning a CD at all. I think what the folks are talking about is sharing the information via CD and snail-mail so everyone won't have to individually commit to the long download time. As long as one of the downloaders would be willing to initially make some CD copies to share with others who have a CD burner who could in turn do the same, a distribution tree could be set up so everyone on this list who wants one could obtain a copy without having to commit to the extremely long download time. For those of us who have both a regular CD and a CD/RW, duplication would be an easy process. Sheldon '97 EVC ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael G. McCarthy To: ev_update@... Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: VW Parts CD This CD is a complete VW and Audi CD. It has a pretty thorough parts list for ALL models from the 70's through 2001. There is some idiosyncratic stuff on this disc though. For example, I've looked up parts on 1999 and 2000 EVs and the CD will return a "no part number available" message. However, I can find the SAME part on the '93 and then get the correct part number (and I'm talking about the exact same part, like a particular bolt that is obviously identical on all EV's from '92 to present). The CD also has some pretty decent navigation tools and a nice bookmark feature (too bad the bookmark feature does not work across the ENTIRE disc -- you need to be within a particular model to see the bookmarks for that model). You also can assemble and printout parts lists. Today I'm going to try printing out a short list of parts that I'm sure will have to be special ordered and then fax them to the parts guy Jack at my local VW dealer. Hopefully he will order the parts without my having to drive in and order the parts over-the-counter. One other thing, the CD is pretty fast. I have slow old PC that only supports the big screen you need for this CD to work (1280x1024) in 256 colors (which is fine for the CD) -- I don't have a real fast CD player either -- and still the whole process of working the disc is pretty fast. You can also see which parts are discontinued as they are greyed out in the menus. (BTW, you DON'T need to actually burn a CD to make this thing work. You can install the whole thing on your harddrive and it will work the same, and even a bit faster. An intallation using a CD requires about 50MB of disk space for files that MUST be installed on the harddrive anyway. An installation using the harddrive only requires about 410MB total for the installation. So, if you have an extra 360mb of harddrive space, it might not be worth the hassle of burning a CD at all.) Mike ---------- From: Bennett <6bennett@...> To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: VW Parts CD Date: Thu, May 25, 2000, 8:37 AM I'd be more than willing to pay for this CD if they were made available through the group! Having struggled through vacant stares from parts/service personnel (even at VW shops!) on behalf of my 88 Vanagon, this would be well worth your suggested price. I recently bought a '93 ev mv and know I will be facing a new learning curve. This CD would be an answer to prayer! Please let me know when you can do this and what you need... Kirk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hiking Biking Climbing Nature Tours Dude Ranches Rafting/Paddling Sea Kayaking Multi Sport Horseback Riding |
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Re: Warning about testing the Cooling fans...
In a message dated 05/21/2000 10:57:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mgmccarthy@... writes: 50 amps at 12volts is 600watts. That's about the current draw of a largeMike - I believe you mean that is the POWER draw of a large screen TV. Regardless, 50 amps is nothing to play around with. I agree with Jack: Such testing deserves a lot of respect, and connecting a questionable motor, which may draw 50 amps when operating normally, to a battery which can deliver 100's of amps, and doing so without proper fusing, is not showing a lot of respect. A person performing such tests should have knowledge of the consequences that Jack is referring to. Pity the poor uninformed home mechanic who gets his wedding ring welded to the contacts of this high amperage source: he not only has lost a sentimental item, he may well lose the finger that once displayed that item! Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator Endwell, NY '71 Econoline (home brew camper (54K Mi)) |
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T4 Paradise (in Sweden this time)
My brother was in Sweden in April, where he competed in the Masters World
Championships in cross country skiing. One of the perks he got from his sponsors, etc., was the use of a EuroVan, evidently a Caravelle, for a few days. I drooled with envy as he spoke about how well it handled in the ice and snow as well as on clean roads. He really appreciated the heated seats, except that he was on the road when he found that he didn't know how to control the temperature. He eventually figured it out. He loved the EV, and has a new respect for my love affair with the EVC. Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator Endwell, NY '71 Econoline (home brew camper (54K Mi)) |
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A Small Victory in Iowa (Fuel Line)
I'm happy to report that I had the fuel line work related to
campaign "UN" done yesterday. This, not without much cajoling and work on my part, is in a way a victory for all of us. Many thanks to all for their input on this thread, including those who pushed me to get the work done. Visions of 'what could happen' are a great motivator. I must admit, however, that the last laugh was probably VW's. I didn't get away from the dealer without an oil change, three pounds of freon and a replacement serpentine belt. C'est la vie/so ist es im Leben. Scott 93 GL auto 52K miles (and according to a recent post, good for another 140,000 at least!) |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Michael G. McCarthy
This CD is a complete VW and Audi CD. ?It has a pretty thorough parts list for ALL models from the 70's through 2001.
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There is some idiosyncratic stuff on this disc though. ?For example, I've looked up parts on 1999 and 2000 EVs and the CD will return a "no part number available" message. ?However, I can find the SAME part on the '93 and then get the correct part number (and I'm talking about the exact same part, like a particular bolt that is obviously identical on all EV's from '92 to present). The CD also has some pretty decent navigation tools and a nice bookmark feature (too bad the bookmark feature does not work across the ENTIRE disc -- you need to be within a particular model to see the bookmarks for that model). You also can assemble and printout parts lists. ?Today I'm going to try printing out a short list of parts that I'm sure will have to be special ordered and then fax them to the parts guy Jack at my local VW dealer. ?Hopefully he will order the parts without my having to drive in and order the parts over-the-counter. One other thing, the CD is pretty fast. ?I have slow old PC that only supports the big screen you need for this CD to work (1280x1024) in 256 colors (which is fine for the CD) -- I don't have a real fast CD player either -- and still the whole process of working the disc is pretty fast. You can also see which parts are discontinued as they are greyed out in the menus. (BTW, you DON'T need to actually burn a CD to make this thing work. ?You can install the whole thing on your harddrive and it will work the same, and even a bit faster. ?An intallation using a CD requires about 50MB of disk space for files that MUST be installed on the harddrive anyway. ?An installation using the harddrive only requires about 410MB total for the installation. ?So, if you have an extra 360mb of harddrive space, it might not be worth the hassle of burning a CD at all.) Mike ---------- From: Bennett <6bennett@...> To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: ?VW Parts CD Date: Thu, May 25, 2000, 8:37 AM I'd be more than willing to pay for this CD if they were made available |
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Re: 2000 EVC Window Shopping
--- In ev_update@..., As397@a... wrote:
Did you happen to see what size and make of tires the 2000???I stopped by an RV dealer near Beaumont, TX to inspect some Rialtas, both 2000 and leftover 1999. The rear tire size was 215/70R15 on both, and was Continental LS23C on the 1999. I have 215/70R15 Continental LS23C's on my '93 EV MV front and rear which work great - no clearance problems. The front tire size of the Rialtas was smaller, 195/70R15 I think. Humphrey |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Edward A. Bevan
I'd burn some for interested E-folks.
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Changing Bulbs
James H. McCarthy
Last night I changed a bulb in the rear of my '95EVC. Fortunately it was a
bulb on the right side, and access was easy because the well behind/in front of it has the auxiliary battery. But as I contemplated a future need to change on on the left, I was stumped on how to access the left rear bulbs. Has anyone figured out how to do this? The booklet for the EV shows easy access, but the EVC has water intake, and fuse panel blocking things. Any suggestions? Jim McCarthy Jim McCarthy ex '87 Westfalia '95 EuroVanCamper Somerville, MA, USA |
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Re: VW Parts CD
Bennett
I'd be more than willing to pay for this CD if they were made available
through the group! Having struggled through vacant stares from parts/service personnel (even at VW shops!) on behalf of my 88 Vanagon, this would be well worth your suggested price. I recently bought a '93 ev mv and know I will be facing a new learning curve. This CD would be an answer to prayer! Please let me know when you can do this and what you need... Kirk |
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