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Re: Engine Info - ?? source short block
Jerry - Thanks for the reply. Actually, FWIW if I can figure this out I'd really sort of be poaching parts for an Audi 2.2 liter engine, code AAN, which stock currently provides @ 227bhp @ 5,400rpm
By mpederson@... · #1563 ·
Re: Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
Todd, I really have no first hand experience with the Bosch Platinum plugs in an EV but the EuroVan Update newsletter has reported some positive and some negative performance as reported by EV
By RBIEGEL@... · #1566 ·
Re: Portland EV
Hello, A Eugenian here thanking you for the note re. 2000 OR State Parks Pass. I'll be on the look out for this, and making use of it with our 1999 EV Weekender. Thanks again, Donald Newman 1999
By Donald Newman <donaldnewman@...> · #1562 ·
hard starting, plugs, and valve
EuroVan fans: Thanks to all who made suggestions regarding my van's hard starting problem. It's going in to the shop to have a (belated) scheduled maintenance check, and I will certainly bring up
By dela@... · #1561 ·
Re: Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
By LTVess@... · #1564 ·
Re: Hard starting problem
Thanks Ron, for the information. I think $7 for a spark plug is a small investment for a smooth running engine. I will do some research on the net to see if I can find a cheaper source for the
By Eckhard Rolz <erolz@...> · #1560 ·
Observations
G'day from Australia, In the Southern Hemisphere the shadow on a sundial travels anti-clockwise, therefore if clocks had have been invented below the Equator the hands would have been
By Ray G <nevilleg@...> · #1556 ·
Re: Fuel Leak; VW Response to My Case
Greg, Can you email me with the name of the person who you are dealing with at VW? I'd like to compare notes. Thanks. Ric (rgolen@...)
By rgolen@... · #1555 ·
Re: Fuel Leak; VW Response to My Case
This message should have been directed to Greg, and not John but thanks to all for the updates on this problem.
By RBIEGEL@... · #1559 ·
Re: Fuel Leak; VW Response to My Case
John, Thanks for the information on your experience with VW. I have an appointment on Nov 15th to have my fuel lines inspected by a VW dealer. In the meantime, I have switched vehicles with my
By RBIEGEL@... · #1558 ·
Re: Hard starting problem
Eckhard, If you do want to try the Champion plugs be sure you get the right ones. They are made in Belgium! The Champion number on one of my old plugs is N9BMC/RO/10101000026AA. They are special
By RBIEGEL@... · #1557 ·
Portland EV
Hi there. Well, since you ask , I am in Portland Bill. I have been lurking close to a year. I have a 95 EVC which is the latest in a line of VW vans. I started out with a Bug in 1971, my senior
By John Cowan · #1554 ·
Norcold Lighting Problems
The Norcold fridge has been problematic on propane from the start, but after spark electrode adjustments, would always start. However, on the last camping trip it would no longer light on
By M & T Benne <mtbenne@...> · #1553 ·
Re: Fuel Leak; VW Response to My Case
John, If you (or your wife) are smelling fuel inside the van while driving, you probably have a leak in the engine compartment. I say this because it would be difficult for the fumes to travel forward
By Gregory Kveton <gkveton@...> · #1552 ·
Hard starting problem
Thanks for the advice. I have regular Bosch in there. It is funny that Champion plugs are regarded as the best, especially since my mechanic claims that Champion plugs are for lawn mowers and nothing
By Eckhard Rolz <erolz@...> · #1551 ·
Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
When I start it I step on the gas pedal a little. When I first bought the van I did the same thing and I always had problems starting it. My wife, who does not have this bad habit, had no problems
By byeager@... · #1548 ·
Seat Covers
Has anyone found any seat covers for the 93 EVGL? I need some for the front seats but am unable to find anything. The driver's seat is wearing through on the left side. Thanks Eckhard
By Eckhard Rolz <erolz@...> · #1547 ·
Re: Engine fire salvage
I am about to put a new (used) automatic transmission in my 93 EV (with 5 cyl engine.) Does anyone have any tips or advice? I will change the mounts and hope it will stop shaking when the a/c is
By Eckhard Rolz <erolz@...> · #1546 ·
Re: Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
By RBIEGEL@... · #1550 ·
Re: Hard starting problem - stepping on gas
By RBIEGEL@... · #1549 ·