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Re: amsoil ATF??
I wondered also if this was a stock thermostatic switch (unscrew the
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VW one and install this one in its place)? If a stock switch, what temperatures are readily available and from what source? Are you saying both fans come on at 176 F with the new switch? From what I've heard the VW cooling system (although operating at too high a temperature for the ATF) has good capacity. This might mean that the 176F fan switch alone would keep the ATF cooler (without the separate cooler). If that's the case it might be a choice between operating the engine too cold (176F or lower?), and operating the ATF too high (over 200F but depends on how often you want to change ATF) Also a factor is that the fans have been known to disintegrate with resulting damage to the radiator, so operating the fans nearly all the time may not be the best choice. Rob --- In ev_update@..., "jd_boldt" <jd_boldt@...> wrote:
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Re: Cover for main battery
Generousrick,
Thanks for offer, but I one just ordered. If that falls through, I will take your offer. Lin --- In ev_update@..., generousrick@... wrote: with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. |
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Re: 1993 Eurovan Antenna torn off
The antenna is not difficult to replace in a '93. You can see it if you remove the cover for the battery. You need to unscrew the black plastic top on the antenna and then it will pull out from underneath.
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For the newer models like my '99, you need to remove a black cloth material that covers the access. We stock OEM replacements. Steve 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk On May 29, 2008, at 11:40 PM, goody434 wrote:
Just got my Antenna broken off by a disgruntled fan at Dodger Stadium over a high school |
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Re: 1993 Eurovan Antenna torn off
ed davis
If it is like the '99, the new antenna costs around $150, but is easy to install. I couldn't find an aftermarket replacement.
HTH, Ed '99 EVC goody434 <goody434@...> wrote: Just got my Antenna broken off by a disgruntled fan at Dodger Stadium over a high school championship game. I was not present, but I assume it was by the losing team fan. Does anyone have any idea of the cost of a new Factory one? Any problems with installation? I am bummed. Richg |
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Re: Want to Buy: Middle Seat for '95 EVC
do you know if it will fit in a 97?
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From: forest flanigan <creoflan@...> To: ev_update@... Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:34:51 PM Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: Want to Buy: Middle Seat for '95 EVC The 2002 middle seat is different than the 95. I contacted the person interested in a 95 and they still want it. So mine will go to her. Forest On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:58 AM, Todd and Dana <ddc_jtc@yahoo. com> wrote: --- I have a 2002 middle seat available IN PA ddc_jtc@yahoo. com<ddc_jtc%40yahoo. com> |
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Cooling problem in 93 GL
campbellmeister
Hello All,
I recently purchased an EV GL with 90,000 miles on it and I am loving this thing. Unfortunately I am having an issue with the cooling system. At random times while driving on city streets, the temp light begins to blink and the temp gauge needle begins to climb. The needle does not climb all the way to the top of the meter but it gets close enough to make me concerned. Like clockwork, the light stops blinking and the needle begins to plummet back to normal operating temperatures. My cooling fans are operational and there is fluid in my overflow reservoir. I was thinking that this might be a sticking thermostat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advace! |
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Re: EVC Auxiliary/Coach/Deep Cycle Battery Specs?
Here we go with the "Coach Battery Replacement Dead Horse" again.
As has been posted several times and per the information avilable from the Optima web page, their AGM batteries are primarily starting batteries - with varying deep cycle capability. Everything I have read puts this type of battery into the "combined starting/deep cycle" battery category - which means that the Optima batteries are not TRUE deep cycle batteries and should not be used as coach bateries for optimum service life. Bruce Webster '97 EVC jack_son_73 <jackr1@...> wrote: David - A Trojan 105 AH Marine bat came with my '03 EVC, & I added a second 105 AH Marine for double capacity. I built a new plastic box to fit them - tightly!. If you plan to keep the original bat box, you may want to buy the largest deep cycle that will fit. Look at the AGM higher capacity & price by Optima. Their Yellow Top are Marine batteries, which have higher rating for a given size. Add a "T" for 3/8" Stainless threaded terminals, to fit 3/8" wing nuts. EVC house batteries never get a full charge from the alternator. I use a small Harbor Freight ~1.5A trickle "Float" charger on my house batteries - now on sale for $6. I modified it with a resistor to bring it up from 13.3 to 13.8V. If I charge my pair for a day or two per week, they stay up fine. Keeping batteries above 11 - 11.5V prolongs bat life. If I don't drive the EVC once a week, I charge the front bat also. If you can't leave extension cord on van overnight, use the converter/charger, which will top house bat up a lot faster [at 15 Amps]. To charge front bat at the same time, leave key on, with hand brake on to kill the driving lights. The converter/charger will charge front & rear bats together. Regards, Jack_son ================================================== --In ev_update@..., "davidaprilh" <smithhorner@...> wrote: that it's important to chose a replacement with the correct specs, butthan 12 V. The OEM battery is long gone, of course, so I can't check theguy will know nothing about the EVC.VW specs as long as I go with a deep cycle 12 V battery that fits inthe EVC's battery box and has lots of Ah? My dead battery is a Werker |
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Re: amsoil ATF??
--- In ev_update@..., Dale Lucas <da_lucas@...> wrote:
...I added a lower temp. thermostatic switch for the fans (80c / 176f ) and a cooler just behind the grill to pre-cool the coolant before entering the heat exchanger on the top of the transmission. So far, the ATF seems to be staying below 170F, even in the extreme heat and climbing hills. Dale; can you elaborate on your tranny pre-cooler, (where did you source that?) I'm looking for one that will fit into the space. My preliminary experiment using a heater core showed the precooler to have a positive result, but the heater core will not fit between Rad and grill (too thick, hoses in wrong spot) Also did you change the engine thermostat and fan thermos yourself, You can elaborate on that as well or email me, I need to do that too. I find the VR-6 and eurovan to challenge my previous VW-Diesel skills. janb Washougal, WA |
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Re: 1993 Eurovan Antenna torn off
jack_son_73
Richg -
Did you retrieve the broken antenna? I have a $2 repair that usually works. It's almost undectable, & is written up here - somewhere. If you can't find it I will try - or resend. Jack_son ======================== --In ev_update@..., "goody434" <goody434@...> wrote: Stadium over a high school championship game. I was not present, but I assume it was by thelosing team fan. Does anyone have any idea of the cost of a new Factory one? Anyproblems with installation? I am bummed. |
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Re: amsoil ATF??
Hi Dale,
I've got a 97 EVC also. Does your thermostatic switch turn both fans on at 176f ? Does the 176f switch simply replace an existing EVC switch or did you have to wire it in? Would the switch alone keep the ATF in the 176f range? Did the lower coolant temperature affect your gas mileage as far as you can tell? Rob --- In ev_update@..., Dale Lucas <da_lucas@...> wrote: shot. There was also some ATF polluting the final drive gear oil. So, before our first big trip we had it all changed, including a filter of course. Since then I change it myself with the help of this group, a dipstick and using the OEM spec.fluid purchased locally from a non-dealer. I change ours ever 20K and had the gear oil changed again and didnot find any ATF this time. Just recently, before our last trip into the desert I added alower temp. thermostatic switch for the fans (80c / 176f ) and a cooler just behind the grill to pre-cool the coolant before entering the heat exchanger on the top of the transmission. So far, the ATF seems to be staying below 170F, even in the extreme heat and climbing hills. I will still change the fluid ever 20K anyway.Blackstone Lab ( _change myself or provide it to my mechanic. As the old fluid is being changed, I would get a sample of the oldfluid and submit it to Blackstone for analysis. A few weeks later, I will havethe sample test results and can see if another immediate ATF change isrecommended. While I am uncertain as to your AT's condition, I suspect you willbe OK and will have avoided ower-reacting.transmission service I have ahas not had any transexisting fluid with Amsoilwhich he states is often athan other systems. My guyswith Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. |
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Re: headlight chime
First thing you need to check is if you get a warning if you leave the
keys in the ignition and open the door. They have to have been turned to the "on" position, so try them there and also in the off position right before removing them. The door switch plays a part in this- do your dome lights work correctly? ie, coming on with door open, turning off (with timer, or instantly with key on) when the door is closed? The "chime" in the 93s and 95s is a tall relay on the relay panel under the dash- it has a grill on the end of it like a speaker (which is what it is) On the newer VWs the chime is integrated into the instrument cluster. gomi_ |
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1993 Eurovan Antenna torn off
Just got my Antenna broken off by a disgruntled fan at Dodger Stadium over a high school
championship game. I was not present, but I assume it was by the losing team fan. Does anyone have any idea of the cost of a new Factory one? Any problems with installation? I am bummed. Richg |
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Re: 95 EVC Towing Ability
And the scooter could ride on a hitch-mounted cargo shelf. Then it's
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just a little extra weight, not more wheel drag and more frontal area to push thru the air. And you won't have to pay tolls for extra axles, either. Paul in Pittsfield --- In ev_update@..., "Stephen Kramar" <sgkramar@...> wrote:
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Re: 95 EVC Towing Ability
Towing anything over 1500 lbs technically requires trailer brakes. Not
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sure how that works with a towed car. You could probably tow a Polo (I towed a Saturn sedan but don't try to stop quickly), but don't forget your will get 2 to 5 mpg less while towing something behind you. May not be worth the effort to tow anything bigger than a scooter. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:38 PM, Florian <fkahlert@...> wrote:
How about bicylces. Or maybe a 50cc scooter. Sure does the trick. |
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Re: headlight chime
My '93 definitely never beeped when I left (leave -- cause I just did
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it last week) my headlights on. My '03 does beep. Not sure what year it changed. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 3:05 PM, gti_matt <gti_matt@...> wrote:
--- kd4fvn <kd4fvn@...> wrote:When I bought it the headlights came on when I started the engine. InSounds like a sloppy hack for DRLs. |
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Re: Want to Buy: Middle Seat for '95 EVC
forest flanigan
The 2002 middle seat is different than the 95. I contacted the person
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interested in a 95 and they still want it. So mine will go to her. Forest On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:58 AM, Todd and Dana <ddc_jtc@...> wrote:
--- I have a 2002 middle seat available IN PA ddc_jtc@...<ddc_jtc%40yahoo.com> |
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Re: Check Engine light mystery
dave_king_ev
What was the code that the computer stored? Not being able to figure
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out what caused the code is one thing, but your mechanic still should have told you what code was stored. (Otherwise, whether or not the engine goes into a rich mode depends on the problem causing the code. Not all problems result in the rich mode. Most don't.) --- In ev_update@..., "cactuspaws" <awaytome@...> wrote:
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Re: Check Engine light mystery
Miles Koppersmith
A typical cause is not putting your gas cap on tight enough. After you finally get it tighten it will generally take a number of start and stop cycles for the computer to recognize the problem is resolved and then reset the check engine light so that it will turn off. If it does not go off by itself before your next service just have them check it next time you have it in for service. Or you could stop by AutoZone and they will read the code for you for free.
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Hope this helps. ----- Original Message -----
From: "cactuspaws" <awaytome@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:03 PM Subject: [ev_update] Check Engine light mystery I have a 2002 EV Weekender. A few months ago the check engine light |
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