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Re: EV Cat
"bruce curry" <taiz-@...> wrote:
original article: Not to Question Authority here but I understand from following thelist fo9r awhile that a generic $150 cat from Midas/Meinecke/Walker/whoever isbuilt to the same spec that the $900 VW cat is. The cat is high on my listof oem parts that are not worth the extra dinero.Bruce, I agree. At some point there is a breakover in the price/quality ratio where it's just not woth the extra $$. From a post back in September, one EV owner had a Meinecke cat installed for $235. He did mention a slight loss in power especially when climbing in 4-5th gear. That does concern me, or at least makes me wonder about the flow characteristics of that cat. I have a $298 quote for an OEM cat from germanautos.com. The installation looks pretty straight forward (Ha!). I'll seee if the Bus Depot has a similar or better price. Thanks, Rod in west Texas '93 EV MV w/ 106,000 miles |
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Why add raingutters?
In a message dated 11/11/99 1:24:06 PM, Beaumont.Vance@... wrote:
<<I too am curious about the benefits of adding rain gutters. Would some one care to summarize? John>> There are several reasons to mount the add on raingutters. 1. To keep rain from running into your door or windows when open. If you have a poptop, the built in roof gutters are now covered up. 2. To attach a side tent or awning. The add on gutters have a built in awning track so you can slide in a canvas awning, or you can clamp on the tent connection. 3. To use with roof rack systems. You can keep the weight off your poptop by mounting your rack supports to the add on gutter. Downside is you can't pop your roof when your rail crossbar is in place. 4. So you can add one more German cool accessory. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Re: Shocks
I'm looking into new shocks for my 93 EV MV Weekender (84,000 miles). I've heard recommendations for Bilsteins in this group and was planning to get them. Then I spoke to a trusted mechanic friend who recommended KYB gas shocks as an alternate. Has anybody had experiences with KYB's?
John Coleman Boulder, CO |
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Re: EV Cat
Bruce Curry
Not to Question Authority here but I understand from following the list fo9r
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awhile that a generic $150 cat from Midas/Meinecke/Walker/whoever is built to the same spec that the $900 VW cat is. The cat is high on my list of oem parts that are not worth the extra dinero. Bruce 93 weekender -----Original Message-----
From: Norman Leong <t4mv@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 9:18 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: EV Parts butRod, weren't you on the old Vanagon list? Your sig looks familiar. he's probably got a wider range of parts. |
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Re: EV Parts
Norman Leong
Rod, weren't you on the old Vanagon list? Your sig looks familiar. Anyway, there're a couple folks on the list (Steve L. comes to mind) that carry EV parts. From the Vanagon days, there's Ron at the Bus Depot(?), but he's probably got a wider range of parts. Anyway, welcome aboard! Norman ______________________________________________________ |
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Re: '99 MV wanted + advice?
My 99EVC has a center seat that faces either forward or backward, not on
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tracks but on pegs that are threaded into the floor. The center seat is on wheels and rolls into place allowing a vice like clamp to secure the seat into place. The center seat has the lap belt only. Hope this helps. -----Original Message-----
From: Sklashley@... [mailto:Sklashley@...] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 10:49 PM To: RBIEGEL@...; ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: '99 MV wanted + advice? In a message dated 11/10/99 9:18:54 PM, RBIEGEL@... wrote: <<Brandon, To clarify the seat /seatbelts a bit more, what I saw in Germany on a new Multivan were center seats that can be positioned to face either forward or backward and modular shoulder belts on these center seats. USA MV models in 1993 and 1999 have rear facing seats only with lap belts. I now suspect the 2000 North American MV still is the same based on reading the specs on VW's web site. Did you notice differently? Ron '93 EV MV>> Anyone out there with a '99 MV or Weekender? I noticed that the 2000 MV and Weekender models at the Frankfurt auto show and at the Dusseldorf Camping Salon show had the tracks in the floor to allow you to reposition the rear seats. I also noted a tag on the rear seat/bed unit that said Westfalia. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get the most popular downloads on the Web. Theyre new! Theyre hot! They're FREE! Utilities, drivers, games. It's all here. -- Check out your eGroup's private Chat room -- |
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EV Parts
Eckhard Rolz
Is there anyone else besides VWOA that carries EV parts? ITry Prices vary widely. When I need a part I usually check these web pages and, if I can't find the part on their site, I send them an email. I am looking for a water pump right now. I got quotes anywhere from $45 to $130. So shop around. Good luck. Have you considered getting a generic catalytic converter at J.C. Whitney, for example? Eckhard |
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EV Parts
I just joined the group, so I'm sorry if this is a often repeated
question. Is there anyone else besides VWOA that carries EV parts? I need a new catalytic converter for my '93 EV MV. This is a great group. If anyone is keeping track, you can add one more EV which has the infamous gas line leak. I reported it to the NHTSA, which is easily done on their web site. Thanks, Rod in west Texas |
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Re: EV Parts
In a message dated 11/11/99 12:21:32 AM, t4mv@... wrote:
<<Rod, weren't you on the old Vanagon list? Your sig looks familiar. Anyway, there're a couple folks on the list (Steve L. comes to mind) that carry EV parts. From the Vanagon days, there's Ron at the Bus Depot(?), but he's probably got a wider range of parts. Anyway, welcome aboard! Norman>> I carry mostly accessories like tents, awnings, bike racks, wind deflectors, screen kits and dash consoles. I'm trying to stay away from parts that are related to repair or replacement. I'm currently working with a new floor mat supplier and adding bras and Hella OEM foglights. Ron at Bus Depot has some good prices, but he drop ships most items from his suppliers. This is great if you can afford to wait for the part. If you need something quickly, check with Steve at Europarts 858-451-0020 www.europarts-sd.com Steve stocks some of the most common EV parts. A good VW dealer who will discount parts is Camelback VW in Arizona. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Re: 93 EV Factory Repair Manuals for Sale - soon
Funny you should be bring that up. I was thinking earlier that I might do
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the same with my Vanagon Bently. I traded in my 84 Westy for a 99 Winnie in June. -----Original Message-----
From: rgolen@... [mailto:rgolen@...] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 6:52 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] 93 EV Factory Repair Manuals for Sale - soon Folks, When I bought my EV back in 93, the service manager gave me a spare set of the dealer's version of the EV repair manuals. If all goes well with VW setting me up with a 99 EV, I will not be needing the manuals..... We'll have to come up with some sort of fun way to "award" these... Ric ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Think you're ready for Dreamcast? Get all the news, previews and prices at CNET.com. It's your source for the latest and greatest in gaming! -- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document Vault -- |
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93 EV Factory Repair Manuals for Sale - soon
Folks,
When I bought my EV back in 93, the service manager gave me a spare set of the dealer's version of the EV repair manuals. If all goes well with VW setting me up with a 99 EV, I will not be needing the manuals..... We'll have to come up with some sort of fun way to "award" these... Ric |
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Re: '99 MV wanted + advice?
In a message dated 11/10/99 9:18:54 PM, RBIEGEL@... wrote:
<<Brandon, To clarify the seat /seatbelts a bit more, what I saw in Germany on a new Multivan were center seats that can be positioned to face either forward or backward and modular shoulder belts on these center seats. USA MV models in 1993 and 1999 have rear facing seats only with lap belts. I now suspect the 2000 North American MV still is the same based on reading the specs on VW's web site. Did you notice differently? Ron '93 EV MV>> Anyone out there with a '99 MV or Weekender? I noticed that the 2000 MV and Weekender models at the Frankfurt auto show and at the Dusseldorf Camping Salon show had the tracks in the floor to allow you to reposition the rear seats. I also noted a tag on the rear seat/bed unit that said Westfalia. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Re: '99 MV wanted + advice?
Thanks Ron,
That is a great feature. I went and test drove a 2000 and didn't even notice if that feature existed but I recall the seat mounting hardware seemed complex so I'll bet this is the case. I did notice the seat belts though. We went ahead and ordered a silver 2K MV. There are great deals out there for '99s, especially LS, which can be bought I think for $25K. Brandon You may want to compare the seating arrangement on the 2000 EV MVversus the 1999. In Germany the MV model (called Multivan there) now has a nicemodular center seat arrangement that allows the seats to face either forwardor back. The center seats also have lap belts now. |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
Vance, Beaumont W.
The permanent restroom excuse is a crock. My old agent told me the same
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thing because they wanted the higher commission. I don't think Allstate requires a bathroom. Part of the confusion comes from the NADA listing of the Eurovan. A lazy agent will look up the GL and conclude that it is a regular van. Of course, this doesn't apply with the old vans. However, the Eurovan is indeed a recreational vehicle. How many normal cars have propane heat, stoves and fridge's? The rate is lower because a) people who drive RV's tend to be pretty safe and b) people tend not to drive RV's as often as a regular auto. I would talk to another agent. -----Original Message-----
From: Sklashley@... [mailto:Sklashley@...] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 2:31 PM To: schellhase@...; ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: New owner; extended warranty question I tried to get an RV policy for my '74 Westy and was told that it had to have a permanent restroom on board to qualify. However, I found and even better deal on a "recreational use" policy through State Farm. No mileage requirements, full coverage and for only $200 a year. I don't think it would cover the interior contents, but make sure you send them a list of all of your added accessories like furnace, bike rack, awning, stereo, or any other installed items. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ReplayTV guarantees you'll never miss your favorite shows again. You can even pause, rewind and instant replay live TV. Now that's personal television! Primetime. Anytime. -- eGroup Home: -- Free email groups at eGroups.com |
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Re: '99 MV wanted + advice?
Brandon,
To clarify the seat /seatbelts a bit more, what I saw in Germany on a new Multivan were center seats that can be positioned to face either forward or backward and modular shoulder belts on these center seats. USA MV models in 1993 and 1999 have rear facing seats only with lap belts. I now suspect the 2000 North American MV still is the same based on reading the specs on VW's web site. Did you notice differently? Ron '93 EV MV |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
I tried to get an RV policy for my '74 Westy and was told that it had to have
a permanent restroom on board to qualify. However, I found and even better deal on a "recreational use" policy through State Farm. No mileage requirements, full coverage and for only $200 a year. I don't think it would cover the interior contents, but make sure you send them a list of all of your added accessories like furnace, bike rack, awning, stereo, or any other installed items. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A href="></A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
Vance, Beaumont W.
The policy is available nationwide. Rates may vary slightly, but Allstate is
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shooting for dominance in the RV market. Their underwriting is well developed and they are able to beat market prices. -----Original Message-----
From: Larry Schellhase [mailto:schellhase@...] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 7:12 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: New owner; extended warranty question Is this policy available outside of Colorado? --- John Waterman <jwwaterman@...> wrote: Chuck,------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- eGroup Home:-- Free email groups at eGroups.com -- Check out your eGroup's private Chat room ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Create a poll/survey for your eGroup! -- |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
Larry Schellhase
Is this policy available outside of Colorado?
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Re: Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
John Waterman
Ron,
Actually, aircraft engines have used this type of plug for many years. They are about as close as you could get to a continous ring (picture the ring with four perpendicular small slots in it for expansion and contraction). John RBIEGEL@... wrote: Todd,-- mailto:jwwaterman@... John Waterman Parker,CO |
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