Recall

RocknRolz

A few months ago I registered with MSN CarPoint. Today I got an email about
the fuel line recall. It stated that owner notification should have started
on April 15.
Eckhard

Re: fuel line leak fix

TYA

#7959

At 01:39 PM 5/26/2000 -0600, you wrote:
thanks guys , i don,t know if canada has a recall .last time i checked  the
person
at the dealer knew nothing . i'm on file with 2 dealerships and haven't
received
any notice.
don 92evcl,94cargo
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Noeske <chrisn@...>
To: 'ev_update@...' <ev_update@...>
Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 3:10 PM
Subject: RE: [ev_update] fuel line leak fix

My 92, didn't ever leak but the blue rubber hose had some cracking, so I
decided to fix it. Good thing I did, the blue hose fell apart as I was
removing it. The blue hose is the return line that is crimped to the blue
plastic line. Yes I would replace both of them too.

Chris

<should we also cut off the big crimpt fittings where the rubber meets the
plastic lines and re-clamp them as well ? i < have the dremel tool.
on the other hand my 92 evcl manufactured in 06/92 has spring loadedclamps
,no looseness
and a different looking hose material ,any one had a problem with a 92 ?

Canada had a recall on the 1992s first.  We had the EVs first and we had
more of them, and the problem was exacerbated by weather and heat related
aging.  The vast temperature differences between winter and hot summer is
what fries rubbers, and plastics fastest.

Reg
1992 EVC

Re: EVC 97 VR6 - Engine Problem

[email protected]

#7961

In a message dated 05/24/2000 9:08:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
gibbonsnc@... writes:

Actually your VR6 engine has 2 chains, a short one that goes from the 
 crank to a secondary shaft and then a longer one that goes from the 
 shaft to the two cams. Each chain does have an hydraulic tensioning 
 device that runs off engine oil. More or less it is a good system but 
 not as simple as the 5 cylinder engines cam belt.
 
 It is also possible that one of the hydraulic cam followers has 
 failed and lets its valve make lots of noise. That would be simple to 
 fix.
 
 Other then that its more serious internal engine parts. I hope you 
 have a warrenty left.Thanks for the response.

Your diagnosis was right on. It turned out that the cam tensioner got stuck. 
We don't know why the oil didn't lubricate it.  Could have been some 
machining problem in the manufacturing process.  I saw the part.  The part 
costs 60 some dollars.  But the top of the engine has to be dismantled.  
Takes several hours to do.  Quite expensive.

The warranty didn't cover it.  It is considered an attachment not part of the 
drive train.

The valve cover had to be removed obviously.  Problem, the gasket is a part 
of the valve cover.  One just can't buy a new gasket one has to buy the cover 
also which costs over one hundred dollars. The gasket is integrated into the 
valve cover.  

It seems that part very seldom fails.  However, if the engine starts sounding 
like a diesel better get it to the nearest garage immediately.  Had the 
tensioner remained ineffective for a very long time the cam chain would have 
slipped and that would have been the end of the engine.

Re: fuel line leak fix

Donald Hector

#7958

thanks guys , i don,t know if canada has a recall .last time i checked  the
person
at the dealer knew nothing . i'm on file with 2 dealerships and haven't
received
any notice.
don 92evcl,94cargo

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-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Noeske <chrisn@...>
To: 'ev_update@...' <ev_update@...>
Date: Friday, May 26, 2000 3:10 PM
Subject: RE: [ev_update] fuel line leak fix

My 92, didn't ever leak but the blue rubber hose had some cracking, so I
decided to fix it. Good thing I did, the blue hose fell apart as I was
removing it. The blue hose is the return line that is crimped to the blue
plastic line. Yes I would replace both of them too.

Chris

<should we also cut off the big crimpt fittings where the rubber meets the
plastic lines and re-clamp them as well ? i < have the dremel tool.
on the other hand my 92 evcl manufactured in 06/92 has spring loadedclamps
,no looseness
and a different looking hose material ,any one had a problem with a 92 ?

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Re: fuel line leak fix

Chris Noeske

#7957

My 92, didn't ever leak but the blue rubber hose had some cracking, so I
decided to fix it.? Good thing I did, the blue hose fell apart as I was
removing it.? The blue hose is the return line that is crimped to the blue
plastic line.? Yes I would replace both of them too.?
?
Chris

<should we also cut off? the big crimpt fittings where the rubber meets the
plastic lines and re-clamp them as well ? i <?have??the dremel tool.
?on the other hand my 92 evcl manufactured in 06/92 has spring loaded clamps
,no looseness
and a different looking hose material ,any one had a problem with a 92 ??
?

? _____

Re: fuel line leak fix

Donald Gibbons

#7956

I replaced all the rubber parts and used high quality hose clamps 
instead of the spring or crimp clamps. But..... Isn't there a recall 
now where you can get the dealer to do it for free?

fuel line leak fix

Donald Hector

#7955

开云体育

i was looking at the fuel lines on my brothers 93 evgl manufactured in 04/93. apart from replacing

the 3 crimpt clamps at the T fitting , should we also cut off? the big crimpt fittings where the rubber meets the plastic lines and re-clamp them as well ? i have the dremel tool.

on the other hand my 92 evcl manufactured in 06/92 has spring loaded clamps ,no looseness

and a different looking hose material ,any one had a problem with a 92 ?

thanks,

don 92 evcl,94cargo

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EV sighting

Ercole, Chris

#7954

I saw an EV MV this morning on my way to work, it was white with a bunch
of stickers on the right rear window.  They waved as they passed me,
looked like they were going away for the holiday weekend.  If your on the
list, nice van and have a great weekend.


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Re: Middle Bench

#7953

An inexpensive option is to add a third lap belt on the rear bench.  
They can be purchased at any auto parts shop, and can be bolted down 
by sharing the same bolts hold that existing belts.  

Installation is largely blind, working through two holes in the rear 
seat frame; you will need a long socket extension and a little piece 
of tar in the socket to hold the bolts as they are mounted straight 
down.  If you are lucky (as I was) the tar will still be stuck to the 
bolt head from original assembly (!) but you won't know until the
bolt that you are removing drops ...

Broken weld on engine mounts

#7952

A few months ago devastating noises and shifting problems announced 
the demise of one of our engine mounts.  Seems that the entire 
business separated from the frame when welds failed.  Cost of repairs 
- $700 Cdn at a local frame shop for welding, re&re.  Now the noise 
and shifting problems are back; one mounts itself has failed and the 
other two are dodgey, all allegedly due to the first failure.  
Projected cost - another $800.

Is this just bad luck?  Am I likely to get any sympathy from the
folks 
 at VW?

Re: Swivel Seat vs. Middle Bench - elegant solution

#7950

I would like to buy itl I will be driving through indiane next mounth.  
Can we makes a deal.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Kemp [mailto:andymarg@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 2:41 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Swivel Seat vs. Middle Bench - elegant solution

I have a front swivel seat from my wrecked 95 EVC for sale. 

This could be a neat solution to the EVC's "campability vs. seating 
capacity" issue.

I've used my other front seat as a much superior substitute for the 
legendary middle bench. I had it installed behind the front passenger 
seat and next to the side door with custom, hand-removable bolts.
It's a great solution to the problems of the middle bench:
* it's much more comfortable
* you don't have to remove it to camp
* it allows access to fridge and cupboard
* 5 passenger van capacity - you can actually converse with the
person 
sitting in the seat (the rear bench is a long way back!)

If anyone is interested in buying it, please let me know. Bear in
mind 
that packing & shipping from Indiana could be a $200 proposition (I 
haven't
been 
able to figure out how to dismantle it so that it can be shipped UPS)
Also, unless you do it yourself, the labor to install it could be be 
in the $150 - $200 range too. (4 bolt recepticles welded into the 
floor of the van, plus custom bolts)
I'd be willing to sell the seat for $200.

Andy

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Window blind repair

#7949

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience repairing the window 
blinds... I knew that it was only a matter of time before one of 
those delicate strings broke and last weekend, one gave way.  Now I 
know their function...they keep the blinds aligned when they 
retract... without the string, they do not retract well at all.  So 
now I need to reattach the string.  Before I disassemble the blinds, 
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this area; 
recommendations, do's, don'ts, etc.  If not, I'll post how I make out.

Bob Lang
97 EVC

Re: guages

[email protected]

#7951

Michael,

Regarding your intermittent gauges:

The printed circuit board for the gauges needs to be replaced with an 
upgraded version.
Ask your dealer about it. I believe the part is free but not the labor.

Two months ago I purchased a 93 EV Weekender from my local dealer. They 
replaced the circuit board as part of the used vehicle prep. 

Dave Bonning
Doylestown, PA

85 Westy
93 Weekender

Re: VW Parts CD

#7945

I would be very interrested in a CD


Thomas in Florida
ex '77 Camper
ex '85 Camper
'93 EV MV 5-speed

<<< snip
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 00:18:04 -0700
   From: Rick Gordon <rickgo@...>
Subject: Re: Re:  VW Parts CD

Perhaps we can setup a distribution tree? Those of us with access to 
CD burners burn a few copies for distribution to a few others? It's 
been working great for music for years, and I'll bet enough of us 
have burner access that everyone else doesn't have to deal with a 
300MB download. Blanks and postage would be the only charge of course.
(Or I'll just wait until I get back into the office and use the big 
pipe there!)

Jan 2000

#7947

Hi Jim,

was this you or somebody else I met in January this year at Burnsville VW
when I was looking at the two '93 EV's they had (very rusty).
Just curious.

Thomas in Florida
ex '77 Camper
ex '85 Camper
'93 EV MV 5-speed

<< snip
From: louwsma@...
Subject: EVC's, EV GLS's and Rialta

EV Group--FYI. I was at Burnsville VW today (Twin Cities, MN area) and
they 
have 4 EVC's--all 2000's, 2 Rialta's and 4 EV GLS's on the lot. Last time
I 
was there they had one Rialta. Jim

Re: A Small Victory in Iowa (Fuel Line)

Norman Leong

#7942

didn't get away from the dealer without an oil change, three pounds
of freon and a replacement serpentine belt.

Scott, I hope it was 134a they stuck in there...
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Re: 2000 EVC Window Shopping

#7948

n a message dated 5/25/2000 7:18:32 AM Mountain Daylight Time, 
hjmoyni@... writes:

<< >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.  >>

Humphrey, many thanks for sharing that info.  What inflation pressure have 
you settled for with your Continental LS23C 215/70R15's?  I noted in an 
earlier post of your improvement in gas mileage.  Thanks. 

swlink
s. arizona

Re: Warning about testing the Cooling fans...

Christopher Solan

#7941

power is measured in watts!

Re: EVC gas sink struts

[email protected]

#7946

In a message dated 5/25/2000 6:12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
sukitoby@... writes:

<< If your sink top is getting tired on the way up, you may wish to consider 
new 
 sink struts.  My original 95's were weak, moreover they were rated at 25 
 pounds when new.
 
 The new ones obtained from Mobility RV (Winnebagoparts.com) are rated at 40 
 pounds each.  Sink lid has no problem now!!
 
 The part number is #10779609000 and best of all the cost is 
 $11.75 each (The equivalent NAPA part # is $21.95 each!!!)
 
 Folks at Mobility are very EVC friendly - I highly recommend them.
 
 STEVE with 95 EVC
  >>

Thanks for passing that alone Steve.  Will order from Mobility two of them.  
TY

Re: EVC gas sink struts

[email protected]

#7944

If your sink top is getting tired on the way up, you may wish to consider new 
sink struts.  My original 95's were weak, moreover they were rated at 25 
pounds when new.

The new ones obtained from Mobility RV (Winnebagoparts.com) are rated at 40 
pounds each.  Sink lid has no problem now!!

The part number is #10779609000 and best of all the cost is 
$11.75 each (The equivalent NAPA part # is $21.95 each!!!)

Folks at Mobility are very EVC friendly - I highly recommend them.

STEVE with 95 EVC