Re: Belly Pan/Oil Change
Its such a bad idea that VW decided to do it on the later production dates of 2000 and all 2001. So much for that theory. Baldy
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Baldy <baldy@...>
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#27862
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Re: Belly Pan/Oil Change
Go here: http://webpages.charter.net/baldy/rialta/modifications/belly-pan.htm
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Baldy <baldy@...>
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#27858
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Re: Hitch carriers
That's good to know. I was hoping to add something like that for our 6-month trip around the U.S. planned for next year[+1?]. We know we did not want a trailer because the extra wheels come with speed
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gself@...
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#27857
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Re: Belly Pan/Oil Change
While I agree with Don on not removing the pan at all is a bad thing, I understand the need to be able to do a quick oil change... Do this, after cutting the "hole", don't throw the "hole" piece away.
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sanae@...
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#27856
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Re: Maaco or Earl Scheib
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Don & Karin Thompson <kdthomp@...>
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#27855
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Re: Belly Pan/Oil Change
the I have said this before: Its a very bad idea. And it has nothing to do with cooling. The only time anyone gets to see your engine/transmission is when the cover is off during an oil change. If you
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Donald <gibbonsnc@...>
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Re: Belly Pan/Oil Change
the I had a mechanic cut an access opening on my 95 EVC, then the same procedure on my 97 EVC. Now, my 2001 EVC comes with an access opening precut - almost exactly as my old 97 EVC. Kunio
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kunsteins@...
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#27853
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Belly Pan/Oil Change
Since it sounds like the opinions on the effects of removing the belly pan are mixed--what are the thoughts on cutting a whole in the belly pan to allow for easier oil changes? Has anyone done this?
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aberns@...
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Re: Belly pan
i've got 3 belly pans stacked up in the backyard ! don
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Donald Hector <dhec@...>
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Re: install pollen filter on a 93
Please forget this message,
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Christian R. <drz400@...>
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Re: 93 EV-High mileage potential?
it maybe a good idea for those running their ev's without functioning guages . to get them fixed so that a leak doesn't go unnoticed . we blew the block to oil cooler hose last winter and a working
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Donald Hector <dhec@...>
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Re: Maaco or Earl Scheib
I still remember the Earl Scheib ads from when I was a kid in So. California "I'll paint any car for $29.95" Cheers, Tomas
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Tomas Jones <tomasjones@...>
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#27847
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install pollen filter on a 93
Hello, Is it possible to install a pollen filter on a 93 eurovan ? I want to order 2 items (cup holder, plug kit), is shipping now ok to CA Bay Area ? Thanks christian
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Christian R. <drz400@...>
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#27846
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Re: Maaco or Earl Scheib
i repainted my Jamaican blue 92 Caribbean camper green instead . changing body color also requires painting the inside areas where doors, hood and hatch close . some of these areas require careful
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Donald Hector <dhec@...>
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Re: Hitch carriers
I asked Marty about this and he said that the normal weight distribution of front engine vehicles is about 60/40. His point is that the additional weight (which is maximum 200 lbs and for me probably
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John Waterman <jwwaterman@...>
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Re: Hitch carriers
I also do weight & Balance calculations when flying ¨C strictly VFR stuff. I worried about the extra load being placed on the rear tires. As you know, adding weight behind the rear wheels not only
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gself@...
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Re: Belly pan
While I'm posting, here's another 2 cents. I hate removing the belly pan and hate the fact I can't see anything, "watch" and understand my engine with it on. Having the light come from the bottom
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prousseau@...
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#27842
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Re: is it worth replacing ... T fittings on '93
The plastic T connect heater core to rear heater core to engine block. They are located in front of brake booster, below brake fluid reservoir. Mine was full of cracks and falling into pieces, so that
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prousseau@...
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Re: Mouse problem
I've used traps that capture mice rather than kill them. They have a teeter-totter ramp that the mouse walks up (in response to bait) and, once the ramp totters, the mouse can't get back out. Then you
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Michael G. McCarthy <mgmccarthy@...>
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Mouse problem
I recently discovered mouse droppings in my '96 EVC. They'd been into a bag of dog biscuits I had on the dash (which is how I first discovered them) and also into the cupboard just above the back seat
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Janet Land <jland@...>
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#27839
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