Re: Rear heater blowing cold air on EV MV

Leif

I'll check it out tonight, thanks.

Regards, Leif

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-----Original Message-----
From: Sea2river@... [mailto:Sea2river@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 8:16 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Rear heater blowing cold air on EV MV

In a message dated 02/15/2000 4:23:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
leif@... writes:

The rear heater under the passenger side jump seat
 is blowing out cold air only.  I have the dials on the dash setcorrectly,
 to no avail.(snip)
 Is there something like that on the MV that I am just missing?There are some people who have installed a bypass device on the rear heater
hoses of the 93 EV to solve a problem of a leaking rear heater core.  All
the
hoses are accessible below the vehicle.  I would crawl under and trace the
hoses to ensure they are intact.  If you do find a bypass, you will then
have
to ensure that the heater core is without leaks. If you can't get the rear
heater system working quickly, I would not be too concerned.  The front
heater provides ample heat and can be directed aft if necessary.

Bob Williams
93 Weekender with 5-speed
VIN: WV2MC0700PH104774
Severna Park, MD

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Re: Blower motor

Vance, Beaumont W.

#4636

If the fan is squealing you have to replace it too or you will be replacing
the resistor in short order. And, yes, this is the part that you have to
replace if the blower is only working on high speed. That is the indication
that the resistor is blown.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Leif [mailto:leif@...]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:45 AM
To: ev_update@...; Beaumont.Vance@...
Subject: RE: [ev_update] Re: RE:Blower motor

<<SNIP
If the resistor pack is burnt-out, it must be
replaced. The pack snaps out easily. To locate it, look for the wiring
harness with 4 wires on the top of the blower motor/air handler housing
<<SNIP

Is this the part I need to replace if my blower only operates at high
setting?

Thanks, Leif

"93 EV MV

Re: Cruise control problems

Leif

#4632

Thanks, I will check into that.

Regards, Leif

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-----Original Message-----
From: Sheldon H. Winick [mailto:s.winick@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 6:50 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Cruise control problems

Leif,

We had a similar problem with the cruise control on our '97 EVC when we
first got it.  The problem was quickly corrected by the dealer's service
dept by adjusting the sensitivity of the brake pedal override switch.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leif" <leif@...>
To: "ev list" <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 4:26 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Cruise control problems

As noted in my last post, I am finding gremlins in my MV.  I am without a
Bentley for now and would appreciate it if someone could scan any pages
pretaining to the cruise control system, and forward them to me attachedto
an email?  My symptoms are this;  The cruise control worked on our drive
across the country but now it won't respond at all.  Is there a relay
somewhere that I can replace or fuse to check?

Leif
'86 Syncro GL
'93 EV MV

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Re: Blower motor

Vance, Beaumont W.

#4631

Here are the destructions..er, uh, instructions. 



1. Open the hood and remove the metal retainer clip holding the plastic
squirrel cage to the blower motor shaft. The squirrel cage can be
accessed through the fresh air intake located in the engine compartment.

2. Remove the glove box. The blower housing and motor are directly above
it.
3. Remove the electrical connectors from the motor. Then, using an
offset Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws holding the blower
motor to the plastic cover plate, and the 3 screws holding the cover
plate to the blower housing.  Pull the plastic cover plate off the
blower housing and the motor. The cover plate is sealed to the housing
with soft caulk so you may have to pry it off gently with a screwdriver.

4. Now comes the fun. It's really tight under the dash and the only way
to get the blower motor assembly out is to first remove the squirrel
cage from the motor. You can start this process from the engine
compartment with a hammer and punch. Then from under the dash, pull the
motor and cage assembly out of the housing, pointing the motor down.
Wedge the squirrel cage between the metal support bar and the blower
housing. Now grab the motor and pull down, working the squirrel cage off
the motor shaft. It's a slow process but it does come off if you keep at
it. Tapping the cage with a hammer and rotating it periodically will
help speed its removal.
5. Once the cage is off the motor, the motor can be removed by
positioning it at the widest point between the blower housing and the
metal support bar in front of the housing. Just keep moving the motor
around until it slips through. The cage will drop right out.
6. Reverse this procedure to install the new motor and cage. The new
motor will come with the squirrel cage attached. The cage will need to
be removed to get the motor back in. Use the new cage since it is
properly balanced for the motor. Be careful not to knock the weighting
clips off when reinstalling the cage or it will be out of balance and
vibrate at the higher fan speeds. Don't push the cage too far onto the
shaft or it will rub on the housing. Re-putty any gaps before putting
the plastic cover plate back on the blower housing. Make sure the
electrical connectors line up with the holes in the motor cover before
screwing it back in. If the resistor pack is burnt-out, it must be
replaced. The pack snaps out easily. To locate it, look for the wiring
harness with 4 wires on the top of the blower motor/air handler housing.

It's really not as bad a job as it sounds. Just be prepared to twist
your body up like a pretzel when you are working under the dash. The
whole process takes about three hours; even less the second time. But
you really don't want to do this job twice. Even though it's tempting to
try and save the motor, lubing it has proven to be only a temporary fix
based on my experience and that of two others I know who tried it. The
other person that used this R&R procedure took out the front seat which
would make it easier on the back. A few cold ones after the job should
help relieve the pain though. It worked for me.


Subject: Blower motorHas anyone replaced the squealing blower motor in the dash? If so, what
did it cost? Could I do the job myself?-----Original Message-----From: Sukitoby@... [mailto:Sukitoby@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 7:36 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: RE:Blower motor


thanks for your rapid response but where is the "previously posted set of 
directions?"

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Re: Blower Motor Replacement

Vance, Beaumont W.

#4630

Whoops, I really messed that up. 

I have cuts and scratches all over my hands and forearms from this
procedure. And at one point I was about ready to kill someone. So maybe you
are right, Bill. 

I forgot to caution that the blades on the squirrel cage are very sharp. I
sliced my finger on one of the blades while pulling it out.

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-----Original Message-----
From: WSArmstron@... [mailto:WSArmstron@...]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 5:37 AM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Blower Motor Replacement

In a message dated 02/14/2000 12:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Beaumont.Vance@... writes:

Subj:  [ev_update] Re: Non-EV Subj. Anyone record the Homicide Movie ?
 Date:    02/14/2000 12:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time
 From:    Beaumont.Vance@... (Vance, Beaumont W.)    (snip) 
 It's really not as bad a job as it sounds. Just be prepared to twist
 your body up like a pretzel when you are working under the dash.   (snip)
 The other person that used this R&R procedure took out the front seatwhich
 would make it easier on the back. A few cold ones after the job should
 help relieve the pain though. It worked for me.Beaumont-

Your misdirected subject title may be more appropriate than you think!  I 
performed similar under-the-dash work in 1993 and ruptured a disk, putting
me 
in surgery and out of work for a couple of months.  That job was really 
murder!

Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator
Endwell, NY
'71 Econoline (home brew camper)
'93 Tracer Wagon

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Re: Camping Checklist?

James H. McCarthy

#4629

Our approach to kitchen equipment was/is 1) buy cheap.  2) live with it for
a while. 3) decide what you really like. 4) buy a quality replacement as
you travel along.  Thus you end up with quality, desireability, and a
momento of some stop along your travels.  Jim McCarthy

At 02:08 PM 2/15/2000 -0800, you wrote:
"steven balsley" <sdbals-@...> wrote: 
original article:
Jim-

Congratulations on you new purchase.  Richard Cochran's websiteIf you borrow kitchen gear piecemeal from your home kitchen, you'll
want to make a packing list and revise it after every trip until 
you get it right.

--RichJim McCarthy
ex '87 Westfalia
'95 EuroVanCamper
Somerville, MA, USA

Re: 2000 EVC MSRP

[email protected]

#4633

In a message dated 02/15/2000 10:39:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Roy.Nakamura@... writes:

<< and ask for a $3,000 discount and work-up from there.. >>

Generally they have this much room to play.  It comes down to how much the 
dealer wants to get one off their lot and how long it has been there.  Look 
on the drivers door sticker where it has the VIN number, it will also have 
the date it was made.  

When I purchased mine last July I got it for about $3,000 off MSRP.

Good Luck!!

Rolland Brower
99 Weekender

Re: 2000 EVC MSRP

Charles Bragg

#4626

At 02:07 PM 02/15/2000 -0800, Bob wrote:
An authorized California dealer just quoted me an MSRP of $37,727 on a
new EVC with companion seat and CD player. Is this real? He was willing
to take $400 off, which makes it nearly $41,000 with tax and license.
I'm astounded. 	So am I, but take heart. My dealer had a list price of $48,000 on the
window of the EVC, which he never was able to explain. I bought it, with
2-passenger center seat and cassette unit, for $33,000. It was McKenna VW
in Huntington Beach, and I got the reference using Carpoint, I think. I
tried several Internet buying services and got only two responses, but one
of them paid off big-time.
	McKenna has several dealerships, but you can start with the fleet manager
in HB at 714-842-2000 and see if they have one in stock.

	-- Chuck (99 EVC Moby Auk)


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Re: WWJ Radio review response to our emails

Charles Bragg

#4625

At 06:32 PM 02/15/2000 -0500, Michael wrote:
Pretty class act, I'd say.	Or, a very deft CYA. The review stank, and I am not a VW zealot. It was
simply a non-informative cheap shot review.

	-- Chuck (99 EVC Moby Auk)

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EuroVan Advertizing/March VW Trends

[email protected]

#4628

In a message dated 02/14/2000 8:58:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
JDOgden@... writes:

There is a large movie poster, yes like you see in the movie theaters, that 
 promote the new promotional video for the EuroVan titled "The fill in the 
 blank box". John -
I got the same VWofA promotion yesterday.  I suspect this is a followup to 
the request I made for the EuroVan Brochure last year.  It covers the GLS, 
MV, and MV Weekender models, but unfortunately for me, not the EVC.

I also picked up the March VW Trends magazine (50 Years of the Bus) at a 
local grocery store yesterday.  There sure is a lot of history in this issue.

Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator
Endwell, NY
'71 Econoline (home brew camper)
'93 Tracer Wagon

Blower Motor Replacement

[email protected]

#4627

In a message dated 02/14/2000 12:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Beaumont.Vance@... writes:

Subj:  [ev_update] Re: Non-EV Subj. Anyone record the Homicide Movie ?
 Date:    02/14/2000 12:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time
 From:    Beaumont.Vance@... (Vance, Beaumont W.)    (snip) 
 It's really not as bad a job as it sounds. Just be prepared to twist
 your body up like a pretzel when you are working under the dash.   (snip)
 The other person that used this R&R procedure took out the front seat which
 would make it easier on the back. A few cold ones after the job should
 help relieve the pain though. It worked for me.Beaumont-

Your misdirected subject title may be more appropriate than you think!  I 
performed similar under-the-dash work in 1993 and ruptured a disk, putting me 
in surgery and out of work for a couple of months.  That job was really 
murder!

Bill Armstrong, EVC Speculator
Endwell, NY
'71 Econoline (home brew camper)
'93 Tracer Wagon

Re: EuroVan Syncro (4x4)

Michael Kamerick

#4623

Thanks very much.? I tried to find the German VW site today - no luck.? Will try again.

Michael Kamerick

Larry Schellhase wrote:

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The German VW site has a picture of one driving up a
mound of snow.? Except for the fact that it is driving
on the snow, it looks like any other EV.
I can't help you with an exact url, someone on this
site posted the site directions to the photo a few
months back.
--- Michael Kamerick wrote:
>
> "douglas anderson" wrote:
> original
>
article:
> > I have access to a Canadian certified EuroVan
> Syncro.
> >
> > E-mail me if interested.
> >
> >
> >
>
> I am also very interested in this, as I cannot find
> any info on EuroVan
> syncros.
> If you could even just suggest a site to look at, I
> would appreciate it.
>
> thanks,
> Michael Kamerick
>
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Re: Camping Checklist?

Jerry Carter

#4620

I found making a list (per activity, going camping + fishing, or
biking...) and refining it as you go over time alows you to not have to
remember all of lessons over again.  Just print it out and check them
off.  Then take the list with you.  Add items if you discover on this
trip you should have brought X.  Don't forget to update the list when
you return.

I also pack items in medium/large plastic containers and store them on
a shelf in the garage.  When its time to go, I grab containers X, Y, Z
... depending on how long the trip is/what we're going to do.

Wow, that's a lot to type for 2 cents...

Jerry

"sheldon h. winick" <s.winic-@...> wrote: 
original article:
Rich,

We also keep our EVC permanently stocked with bed linens, silverware &
utensils, cookware, plates and cups, and basic staple food supplies. That
makes packing for a trip much easier.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Cochran" <rcochran@...>
To: <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 5:08 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Camping Checklist?


"steven balsley" <sdbals-@...> wrote:
original article:
Jim-

Congratulations on you new purchase.  Richard Cochran's website
includes some nice ideas on how to "fine tune" your new evc, ifyou
are
so inclined.  In addition, he has a list of supplies, etc. hetakes
when camping: . Of
course, every owner's camping list will be unique, but thisshould get
you started.I was going to mention this, but you beat me to it.  Oh well.  I'll
point out that my checklist is mostly procedural, that is, things
to DO, not so much things to PACK.

As far as things to bring, I find it easiest just to store almost
everything (kitchen stuff, bed sheets, pillows, flashlights with
batteries, candle lanterns, lighters, first aid kit, etc.) in the
van permanently, so it's always ready to go.  My camp kitchen is
mostly small lightweight stuff designed for backpacking or car
camping. Before a trip, all I need to pack is clothes and food,
plus an optional guitar, telescope, camera, etc.

If you borrow kitchen gear piecemeal from your home kitchen, you'll
want to make a packing list and revise it after every trip until
you get it right.

--Rich

Re: 93 poptop avail Seattle area $8500

Bruce Curry

#4619

开云体育

OK - Here it goes: "93 EV MV poptop camper, AT AC, extra clean $8500 -?Dlr - 425-785-0594"

?

Location is?in North Bend about 5 minutes off I-90.? Remember 196k (hiway!!) miles.?

?

Good luck.?

?

BMC

?

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----- Original Message -----

From: Zenn

To: ev_update@...

Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 9:13 PM

Subject: [ev_update] Re: 93 poptop avail Seattle area $8500

I'm interested. Do you know anything else about it???

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Curry <taizo@...>
To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...>
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2000 8:55 PM
Subject: [ev_update] 93 poptop avail Seattle area $8500

Yes thats right.? 93 EV MV WK.? Have yet to see it but its up in No Bend.? 196k miles tho.?

?

Email me if interested and I'll give you the number.?

?

Bruce

Re: EV - The Movie

1McCulloch

#4614

I got the movie offer too, but I wonder if anyone that has not owned a EV
got one? I would interested to know if anyone finds out about a non-EV
person recieving the piece.

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From: <RBIEGEL@...>
To: <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 7:21 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: EV - The Movie

I got the same invite to get the movie.  Liked the fold out brochure.Nice
to see some advertising dollars going towards rhe EuroVan.   I sent in my
card and eagerly await the movie!
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Re: Camping Checklist?

Sheldon H. Winick

#4613

Rich,

We also keep our EVC permanently stocked with bed linens, silverware &
utensils, cookware, plates and cups, and basic staple food supplies.  That
makes packing for a trip much easier.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Cochran" <rcochran@...>
To: <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 5:08 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Camping Checklist?

"steven balsley" <sdbals-@...> wrote:
original article:
Jim-

Congratulations on you new purchase.  Richard Cochran's website
includes some nice ideas on how to "fine tune" your new evc, if youare
so inclined.  In addition, he has a list of supplies, etc. he takes
when camping: .  Of
course, every owner's camping list will be unique, but this should get
you started.I was going to mention this, but you beat me to it.  Oh well.  I'll
point out that my checklist is mostly procedural, that is, things
to DO, not so much things to PACK.

As far as things to bring, I find it easiest just to store almost
everything (kitchen stuff, bed sheets, pillows, flashlights with
batteries, candle lanterns, lighters, first aid kit, etc.) in the
van permanently, so it's always ready to go.  My camp kitchen is
mostly small lightweight stuff designed for backpacking or car
camping. Before a trip, all I need to pack is clothes and food,
plus an optional guitar, telescope, camera, etc.

If you borrow kitchen gear piecemeal from your home kitchen, you'll
want to make a packing list and revise it after every trip until
you get it right.

--Rich

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Re: Cruise control problems

Sheldon H. Winick

#4612

Leif,

We had a similar problem with the cruise control on our '97 EVC when we
first got it.  The problem was quickly corrected by the dealer's service
dept by adjusting the sensitivity of the brake pedal override switch.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Leif" <leif@...>
To: "ev list" <ev_update@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 4:26 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Cruise control problems

As noted in my last post, I am finding gremlins in my MV.  I am without a
Bentley for now and would appreciate it if someone could scan any pages
pretaining to the cruise control system, and forward them to me attachedto
an email?  My symptoms are this;  The cruise control worked on our drive
across the country but now it won't respond at all.  Is there a relay
somewhere that I can replace or fuse to check?

Leif
'86 Syncro GL
'93 EV MV

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Re: Gas

Skip Correll

#4611

So what octane should we be using in my wife's 93
Eurovan? Your post was very informative and the
information greatly appreciated but I am still, after
70,000 miles, unsure about this.

Please advise,
Skip Correll K4ERC
Chattanooga, Tn

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SNIP

1. If a motor uses knock sensor (like your), it is
most probably high
compression. (NOTE: The older 5 cyl. EV motors had
two version.  The 93
later ones had knock sensors because they were high
compression. The
original motor used when EV first came out was low
compression, no knock
sesnors. Since VW "hints" at NOT using 87 octane on
the 5-cyl high
compression motors, it does not make sense to me why
they suggest it's
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Re: 2000 EVC MSRP

Bill Segesser

#4610

Bob,
call Theo at Campbell Nelson in Lynnwood WA (near Seattle).  They have 2-3
evc's on the lot (maybe they're 99's though).  Nonetheless, I expect you
will hear a number well under the 37.7.
Bill Segesser
woodinville wa
95evc

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-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Hodes [mailto:rmhodes@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 2:08 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] 2000 EVC MSRP

An authorized California dealer just quoted me an MSRP of $37,727 on a
new EVC with companion seat and CD player. Is this real? He was willing
to take $400 off, which makes it nearly $41,000 with tax and license.
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snow chains

Brian

#4609

Going to the snow

should I run the tires at a lower PSI when I chain up

Brian