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Re: Tires pressure
Gary Clendening
Eurobagans,
We did get 40000 miles from the standard Goodyears and they were run with the Winnebago 50 lb pressure, but...the center began to wear too soon. That means over-inflation. After seeing that I began to reduce said pressure but lost a significant amount of mileage due to the worn center of the three tires. I think I'd agree that 50 is too much tire pressure. Some others have suggest 45-48 with good wear on the Agilis tire. When mine get on (after the body is fixed) they will start with 45 lbs. unless the list can suggest a better pressure. Any reports on the Backpacker trailer left to read? Gary from Maine |
Re: 1995 eurovan camper for sale
Tony and/or Donna Layng
Can't tell you the place we ordered it from now as it was about 6 years
ago. I found the address in an ad that was in a shortwave radio magazine that I picked up at the newstand. That's about the only way I know to buy one for a car. And now I can't remember the name of the magazine but if you go to a good newstand you'll find one. We love the radio as it makes it possible to travel without losing a signal, especially at night and other times in the a.m. when BBC comes in strong. DL |
Re: 93 EV Engine Fire
In a message dated 09/06/1999 9:44:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Sklashley@... writes: It seems to me that the hoses only leak when the engine is cold. Is thereI have a similar symptom with my lower radiator hose. It leaks when cold, even when the engine has been off for several weeks, but it does not leak when the engine is warm. My theory is that when the rubber is warm it is pliable enough to conform to the shape of the radiator fitting, but when it is cold it is stiff and allows a gap between mating surfaces. Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator '71 Econoline (home brew camper) |
Re: Tires pressure
Dick Frampton
Claude,
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I have been running the pressures in my 95 EVC at 48 psig front and rear. Reason is that at 50 psig tires showed some over inflation wear (centre of tread wearing more than the rest of the tread), but at 48, on all four tires, wear is quite even and tires are running cool - this is after many long trips at the lower pressure. There are a lot of variables so your experience could be different. Dick Vancouver Island ----- Original Message -----
From: <cdugal@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: September 8, 1999 7:25 PM Subject: [ev_update] Tires pressure I have an '97 EVC and just bought new tires, Michelin Agilis 51.rear. The Winnebago door sticker say 50 psi front and 50 psi rear.---- MyPoints-Free Rewards When You're Online. |
Tires pressure
I have an '97 EVC and just bought new tires, Michelin Agilis 51.
Tires size 205/65/R15C. I kwew that the Eurovan door sticker say 51 psi front and 45 psi rear. The Winnebago door sticker say 50 psi front and 50 psi rear. Now the tire dealer has a "1999 Tires Guide" that rate the 1999 Eurovan Camper at only 42 psi front and 36 psi rear. The guide do not have as reference for 1997 model year. I always put 50 PSI in my tires but also always found the ride a bit hard. I will like comments on tires pressure if anyone is driving on less than Winnebago door sticker. Thank you Claude '97 EVC |
Re: EV5 timing belt
In a message dated 9/8/99 3:35:41 PM, pjansen@... writes:
<<Even though everyone says NO, I can assure you it CAN cause damage. Such as 5 exhaust valves and one intake valve in my case. $2200, thank you very much. Definitely worth replacing it at the specified interval, as I now have learned.>> What is the specified interval? There is no mention of it in the owner's manual except to "check the condition of the belt" at something like 60,000 miles. I asked the FLVWD about replacing the timing belt at 70,000 miles and they said to not worry about it. They said it will go for more than 100,000 miles, and if it does break, nothing will be damaged. I've had timing belts in other VWs break and nothing happen, but they were not EVs which are a different bird altogether. . . Todd |
Re: EV5 timing belt
Someone once told me that whether your timing belt breaking damages the
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engine will depend on what the car is doing at the instant it breaks. So it's certainly best to replace it before it breaks, of course. -----Original Message-----
From: Peter Jansen [mailto:pjansen@...] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 5:33 PM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] Re: EV5 timing belt Even though everyone says NO, I can assure you it CAN cause damage. Such as 5 exhaust valves and one intake valve in my case. $2200, thank you very much. Definitely worth replacing it at the specified interval, as I now have learned. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MyPoints-Free Rewards When You're Online. Start with up to 150 Points for joining! eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
Re: '99 MV vs. GL
David,
The rear facing seats and fold out table get constant use in our '93 MV. Of course mostly by my kids but I do enjoy sitting on the rear bench on the table side. The rear facing seats are a problem for some adults. The best deal is the newest MV out in Germany. The center seats are modular and can be installed either facing forward or back. maybe we'll see it on the 2000 MV. Ron |
Re: '93 GL..rear side windows and/or roof vent?
Bill,
Just a couple comments to consider... 1- The MV and MV Weekender have different slider windows. The difference is the Weekender has screens. 2- I cannot keep the sliders open on my MV when moving without getting an annoying air noise that no one can take very long. Of course they are great when stationary. Ron |
Re: 1995 eurovan camper for sale
leon-@... wrote:
original article: Amazing camper van like no other. Excellent '95 VW Eurovan camper forYou mention a Phillips Shortwave radio. Could you tell me where you got it, and the aproximate cost? I am interested in replacing the sony in my '97 EVC. Leon Webster |
Re: '93 GL..rear side windows and/or roof vent?
In a message dated 9/8/99 5:44:48 AM, you wrote:
<<Part of my goal is to decrease the wind buffeting on my head when the driver's side window is down.>> I found that installing wind/rain deflectors cuts down the wind an amazing amount. Also, I can't have one of the rear sliding windows open while driving if the front windows are closed. It creates a vacuum intense enough to make my ears hurt. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
Re: '93 GL..rear side windows and/or roof vent?
In a message dated 9/8/99 11:50:24 AM, erolz@... wrote:
<<I have tried to get a sliding rear window, but my dealer claims it is not feasible to so since VW does not offer any kits. I don't know of any aftermarket windows and the junk yards I have contacted don't have those windows. Any suggestions? Eckhard>> I can get side windows that tilt out, but they are expensive. If I remember correctly, around $475.00 ea with shipping. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
Re: VWofA repurchase EVC?
Vance, Beaumont W.
IT sounds crazy, but there were other factors, one being that I just
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couldn't find a decent used 95. The other was that it was a desert car and the camper equip had never been used. It was Cherry except for the miles. No regrets here. -----Original Message-----
From: Severin D Chayka [mailto:chaykasd@...] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 9:38 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: VWofA repurchase EVC? I guess we just have different points of view. I'd never ever buy 90000 miles for 5k no matter what! At 09:25 AM 9/8/99 -0600, you wrote: I have to advise you to get the vehicle checked out and then buy it (if itsome so$$ now, but have a really good chance to get in a lot more expensive Severin D. Chaykaeven minor problem sometimes turns into a real pain. Just forget about it @ PCI Energy Services. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MyPoints-Free Rewards When You're Online. Start with up to 150 Points for joining! eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
Re: VWofA repurchase EVC?
Kevin B
My 95 EVC was a VW of America repurchase vehicle. The EVC was from So.
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California and was repurchased by VW in March of 1998 with 37,000 miles. I purchased the van in May 1998. The reason given was problems with the camping equipment and the power windows. It was my experience that VW has extensive paperwork on a vehicle that it repurchases. The dealer I purchased it from provided me with all the documentation: Why it was repurchased and what work VW had done on the van. The van also came with a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. We now have 68,000 miles on the EVC and have had no major problems. Our experience with the camping equipment has been similar to others on the list. If the salesman story is a repurchase he should be able to provide some documentation for you. Kevin Scottsdale, AZ -----Original Message----- |
Re: VWofA repurchase EVC?
Severin D Chayka
I guess we just have different points of view. I'd never ever buy 90000 miles for 5k no matter what!
At 09:25 AM 9/8/99 -0600, you wrote: I have to advise you to get the vehicle checked out and then buy it (if itSeverin D. Chayka @ PCI Energy Services. |
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