Re: Another one bites the dust
John, There was a "95 EV (Winnebago) advertised I think in the Denver Post (might have been the Rocky Mtn News, I get both) last week for $16500. Didn't mention what the mileage was. John
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John Waterman <jwwaterman@...>
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Re: Need Information
Try: http://www.egroups.com/group/ev_update/info.html Ron
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RBIEGEL@...
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Re: Piston slap - My story
I am curious if the rep identified what caused the cracking sound. Was it related to the piston slap? Up until now I thought the piston slap would not have an impact on engine longevity however based
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RBIEGEL@...
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Re: Heater Core Leak
I believe there are some alternative fixes for the coolant line that avoid removal of the gas tank. I think you make a bypass to go below the tank. Perhaps another member of this list can help. Ron
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RBIEGEL@...
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Re: EV rear brake shoes
Freeze up of rear brakes is common problem on the EV. I've locked mine in cold weather on at laest two occasions. Try to avoid using the parking brake when you know they are wet and it will sit
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RBIEGEL@...
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Re: EV Sighting on TV
The best TV sighting I saw was a EuroVan Camper in the updated Disney "Herbie" movie. How about a new "Herbie" movie based on the New Beetle that has a EuroVan pal that tows it to the racetrack. What
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RBIEGEL@...
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Need Information
I'm a 1997 Eurovan owner and I just found out about the ev_update list. How do I get on it? Thanks. 3smiths@...
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3smiths@...
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Re: EVC sighting and VW's sly marketing campaign
Beaumont.Vance@... writes: I think about VW's EV non-marketing every time I see overly repeated broadcast ads for Ford's new Focus or other mass marketed vehicles. Why doesn't VW advertise
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WSArmstron@...
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gauges, coolant
The Eurovan's gauges, (water, Fuel) goes bad after a few years, the only thing what have to be replaced is a $10 dollar resistor in the back of the gauges. It has 3 legs, a small black square
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xtassy@...
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Piston slap - My story
I bought my 93 EVMVWK in Jan 96 as the third owner and 23K on it. I went over it with a fine tooth comb and had as much fixed on the 2 year 24K warranty as possible. It was put in service March 94. I
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byeager@...
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Re: Another propane tank mystery
I've heard that butane is added to propane during summer months, but i've not sure if its done everywhere. the problem with butane is that it doesn't burn below 32F - those with butane stoves may have
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Rick Gordon <rickgo@...>
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Re: gauges, coolant
Actually, I believe the part in question is a voltage regulator, and in our case, the solder joint was bad. Reheat/add solder and you're ready to go.
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Norman Leong <t4mv@...>
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How many 93 EVMVWK? + winter(ize) talk
Is it true that there were only 500 93 EV MV's with the weekender package in the USA. Has anyone else heard that? It is my understanding that Canada recieved some 92's and 94's with the Westi top. Did
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byeager@...
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Re: Head Gasket Leak
Steve, Sorry to tell you the bad news, but you are going to have to fix this. Its not going to go away. The good news, is that it isn't going to be that hard - the 2.5L engine is a SOHC engine design
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sanae@...
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Parts EV in Oregon
I ordered some parts from John's Westside Auto Parts in Oregon (800-230-8112) steve@... (Johns Imports - Steve) and was told that they had recently acquired a 93 EV. Did anyone on the
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Eckhard Rolz <erolz@...>
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Rear heater solutions
Many EV's came with aux rear heaters. EvC's came with a gas fired furnace. But they all have these plastic lines. The books say that the fuel tank and the torsion bar has to be removed to fix this
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gibbonsnc@...
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Re: Another one bites the dust
Try Tynans on Havana and McDonalds on Broadway. They usually have a lot of MV's
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Vance, Beaumont W. <Beaumont.Vance@...>
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Head gasket leak - NOT!
A few years ago, shortly after moving from a vanagon with head gasket problems to a 93 EV mv, I thought I had a head gasket leak. What a bummer I thought! Will I ever have a Vw van with good heat and
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gibbonsnc@...
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EV MV 1993 For Sale
Quoting the Washington Post classified of 29 October, '93 Eurovan MV, ABS, 48k mi., Dark Blue, very good condition, call 703-448-9865" I know nothing about this vehicle or its owner. Bob
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Bob Williams
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Re: Michelin Agilis 51
Gary, I wound up paying $107 for the Agilis 51's from a local independent Michelin dealer. As far as I was concerned, I preferred to deal with a competent dealer who had quality personnel. I've had
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Sheldon H. Winick <s.winick@...>
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