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Porta-potty
Russell LaForce
I keep a male urinal in the 93 EV MV, which seems to be mostly
adequate for my family of 4. myself, wife, and two boys (9&11). We do have a porta-pottie (kenmore) but hardly ever used it and a plastic washer or seal broke last year and it wasn't worth fixing. I also belong to the GoodSam Club for RV owners and one page 67 of the October 99 issue of Highways, there is a description of a portable commode with 2 sizes for $17 and $11 with replacement supplies generic from a grocery store. The Company is FENtool Inc. 254 Republic Ave., Joliet, IL 60435-6583: 800-915-4242 or 815 725-2557 Russ LaForce Lawrence, KS 93 EV MV wkndr |
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Re: Engine Fault Codes?
Donald Gibbons
Reading fault codes is easy or hard depending on the year/equipment.
Early 5 cylinder EV's - These have no check engine light. The only way is with a scanner like VAG 1551, a very expensive item. Late 5 cylinder EV's - These HAVE a check engine light. By using a simple jumper wire (sometimes supplied with the car!) you can watch the check engine light flash the "blink" codes. VR6 EV's - These all have ODB II control systems that need a VAG 1551 or better to read codes. There are a few cable/software based aftermarket scanners that hook up to your home computer but these cost several hundred $. |
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T4 Paradise
To: EV Group
I visited Koblenz, Germany on business two weeks ago and had an opportunity to spend a full hour in a beautiful showroom full of various VW vans and trucks. It was T4 paradise. I looked over and sat in several models as I sipped my complimentary coffee. I like to collect brochures and here are the ones I picked up. If anyone has a questions on features I'll try to answer them. I don't read German or feel I am an expert on these but have the pictures to describe. - Der Transporter - Der Caravelle ( EuroVan GLS is derived from this) - Der Multivan (MV and MV Weekender are derived from this) - Der neure Multivan Atlantis( this was a beautiful special edition of the Multivan with grey/blue seating fabric that was sharp. It has the neat reversible center seats with the option of having a cooler in place of the right center seat. List price was 73,000 DM list or about $36,000 US with the 2.8 Otto V6. The showroom model had many options including a navigation system built into the dash and was prices in the 85,000 DM area with taxes. They also have a 2.5 liter TDI with 5 speed listing for 57,645 DM or $29,000 US. Wish we had this model in North America! I would consider it. ) - Der California Coach ( closest we have is the Winnebago camper but this model offers many more variations as they all do) - Der California Advantage (looks like a special edition Coach) - Der Colorado ( now we are getting serious. This looks like the front of the Eurovan pasted onto a camper. Like the Rialta I believe.) - Der Missouri ( not the T4 platform. I think it is an LT platform. It looks nicer than my house on the inside!!) A far cry from my local NJ dealer where it is a rare sight to even see any EV in the parking lot. Ron '93 MV N.J. |
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Re: Awning installation - Fiama 45 Plus
Edward A. Bevan
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I'm installing a 45+ 8'2" on my 99 EVC now. I don't know how similar your brackets are though, mine are the T-4 brackets which don't mount on rain gutters but rather require drilling ( that's right, DRILLING ) the outside panels and bolting the brackets on. My job is going quite well, but it is involved. Instead of using rivnuts or expanding bolts, I decided to drill through both walls and then remove part of the interior to put a small steel plate in there and spin some nuts on. This is doing it the hard way for sure, but after talking to many people including an auto body tech and a very nice man at Fiamma ( pronounced fee-AMA ) named Bob that does their installs. I decided that it's the right way for me. As a matter of fact I just got back from the Hardware store with some rare 1/4 20 X 3" stainless steel bolts and lock nuts and so I'll probably finish up tomorrow if I can get some good silicone caulk somewhere. As for the awning, I'm so pleased that someone else bought one so that others will be able to compare our comments on it rather than just having one source. The weight is a little daunting. The first thing you think is that somebody made a mistake and shipped you a piece of farming equipment instead of an awning, but then you open up the box and see that it is in fact an awning, only heavier than you thought it would be. I'm excited about this awing but I'll restrict my comments to the following until I've finished the install and have a little experience with it. It's about 50 lb.. It seems to be of very good quality and design. It has sporty good looks that would go well with most white vans. Also: Fiamma assures me that for an awning of this length, two brackets are quite sufficient. Judging from the way things seem, I agree. As for it damaging the vehicle I'm not sure how you mean. I see know reason to fear this, but this could be the difference between our Vans. Good luck EAB 99 EVC Kent Kendra wrote:
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FS In Canada, Bentley EuroVan Repair Manuals
Hi Canadian EuroVan & Transporter owners;
I have some copies of the Robert Bentley EuroVan Repair manual for sale. The price is $187.00 plus $12.00 shipping and insurance anywhere in Canada plus GST or HST where applicable. Please reply to Brian at roseland@... Thank you; Brian |
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EVC sighting - Chicago Skyway
I was comming back from Michigan on Friday afternoon and saw a 93 or
95 EVC going to other way. It was just as the Skyway begins/ends at the expressway, I was merging onto the exressway and the other EVC was headed off onto the Skyway...........was it anyone from the list? |
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Awning installation - Fiama 45 Plus
Kent Kendra
Has anyone ever installed a Fiama 45 Plus(8'2")?
I ordered one from Go Westy. It just arrived yesterday. It seems pretty heavy and only utilizes 2 brackets to attached it to the vehicle. I'm a little worried about it damaging the vehicle. On the other hand, the additional weight on the passenger side should help balance the overall weight displacement from all the equipment on the drivers side. Any feedback on it's functionality and the strenght/integrity of the brackets? Kent Kendra 97' EVC --- In ev_update@..., "Randal Reed" <conifer@o...> wrote: I've thought about purchasing the shady boy, but have been afraidto commit until I saw one in person (although this isn't seemingwind and/or heavy rain? Have you had a chance to compare it directlywith a standard awning? Would you recommend it to your mother? |
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Sunroofs
Hello, I'm new to this group and have just purchased a 2000 MV. I
love my new van, in fact it is the van I have been waiting 20 years for someone to make. I had a '71 bus many years ago and loved it, but my new Eurovan is far superior in many ways. I just had a sunroof put in this week and was told that they would be able to install a 17x36 sunroof. What I got was a 16x32 sunroof. They claimed that the roof braces did not allow for the 36" length of the larger sunroof. I find this very difficult to believe, as there is a 5" clearance between the frame of the 32" sunroof and the roof braces, as measured on the roof. I simply can't believe that a 36" sunroof will not fit. Can anyone on this board offer me information that can support that a sunroof larger than 32" is possible? I am looking for some proof for support, because I want to go back to this place and demand a larger sunroof. I'm very disappointed in how the little sunroof they installed looks in the large area over the cab. Also, does anyone know the dimensions of the factory power sunroof? Thanks for any and all input on this, I appreciate it. Kathy |
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EV Ignition Wires
RocknRolz
A few days ago someone on the list was looking for ignition wires for the
EV. I found a set of Bosch wires for $59 (on sale) on the BusDepot web site. I am using the Bosch wires currently and they fir well. However, I paid over $80 at a local store. Mine came with a lifetime warranty. Eckhard |
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Re: Two more reasons to buy a Shady Boy
Larry Schellhase
1. Lots of people will say "that's a neat awning" or
more likely "that's a neat little awning" 2. You can get it in almost any color or color combination you want. Mine is solid dark blue. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. |
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Re: 2000 cough question???
Jeffrey L. Krattenmaker
This Spring, I experienced the very same scenario ... an occasional cough
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that lit the check engine light ... the dealer first changed one plug wire, then the ignition coil but all to no avail. Finally a stuck EGR valve was replaced and I haven't seen the check engine light come on, since. Jeff 97 EVC Dayton, OH -----Original Message-----
From: Joel Funk [mailto:jmf@...] Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 10:27 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: 2000 cough question??? Please post what the dealer tells you the problem is. I've been dealing with a problem with similar symptoms for about 6 months with my 97. Some coughs are worse than others, and the check engine light doesn't always come on, nor does a OBD code get stored, after the smaller ones. The first suspected culprit was bad plug wires. Replacing those didn't fix it, and the cough gradually became more frequent. The next guess was a bad ignition coil pack. Replacing it (under a "goodwill" warranty, fortunately) seemed to help, but the cough has gradually come back. The light finally came on this week, so it goes back in for service next week. I can't be sure we've got the same problem, but whatever it is has stumped the "experts." Maybe yours is smarter than mine. I'd rather not use the dealer to solve this, but if it is still the ignition coil pack (~$400 part plus ~$150 labor), I want THEM to replace it under the warranty instead of "coughing" that up myself. Joel Funk 97 EVC --- In ev_update@..., "CHERYL ROSE ALAKAY BIRDS & MORE" <alakay@f...> wrote: I need advise from you guys one more time, I hope this has not beencovered before.......I recently bought a 2000 Eurovan from a dealershipthat has only sold one, MINE! So I wanted some advice before I head intotheir service department................problem...only done this three times....the engine actually sounds like it dies,but it doesn't and the check engine light comes on...all of this happensin a split second...always driving steady highway speed of 60-70 mph.......anyideas out there? Thx! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 72% off on Name brand Watches! Come and buy today and get free shipping! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: 2000 cough question???
Please post what the dealer tells you the problem is.
I've been dealing with a problem with similar symptoms for about 6 months with my 97. Some coughs are worse than others, and the check engine light doesn't always come on, nor does a OBD code get stored, after the smaller ones. The first suspected culprit was bad plug wires. Replacing those didn't fix it, and the cough gradually became more frequent. The next guess was a bad ignition coil pack. Replacing it (under a "goodwill" warranty, fortunately) seemed to help, but the cough has gradually come back. The light finally came on this week, so it goes back in for service next week. I can't be sure we've got the same problem, but whatever it is has stumped the "experts." Maybe yours is smarter than mine. I'd rather not use the dealer to solve this, but if it is still the ignition coil pack (~$400 part plus ~$150 labor), I want THEM to replace it under the warranty instead of "coughing" that up myself. Joel Funk 97 EVC --- In ev_update@..., "CHERYL ROSE ALAKAY BIRDS & MORE" <alakay@f...> wrote: I need advise from you guys one more time, I hope this has not beencovered before.......I recently bought a 2000 Eurovan from a dealershipthat has only sold one, MINE! So I wanted some advice before I head intotheir service department................problem...only done this three times....the engine actually sounds like it dies,but it doesn't and the check engine light comes on...all of this happensin a split second...always driving steady highway speed of 60-70 mph.......anyideas out there? Thx! |
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Re: 2000 cough question???
Michael G. McCarthy
The advice given re the saved codes is exactly correct, but the first thing I always do before calling in the troops (ie, the dealer mechanics and their diagnostic 'puters) is to make SURE connectors are hooked up properly. ?VWs (Bosch) wiring has gotten better over the years, but is still not as good as Japanese. ?The connectors are prone to water contamination, corrosion, and simply bad mechanical contact. ?There are also instances of simple underdesign (the infamous fuel pump relay overloading the fuse plate on ALL water-cooled VW's from the mid-70's to mid-80's comes to mind. ?TEN years of underdesign -- ?where are the class action attorneys when you need them?).
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Obviously a new vehicle probably doesn't have corrosion or water contamination problems (yet), but they might. ?When I have an intermittent problem I get under the hood and inspect/re-connect every connector I see. ?Any EEC system generally requires ALL inputs (temps, throttle position, RPM, and a host of others) to function at maximum efficiency. ?If info is missing or sporadic, the EEC will typically default to rich (ie, safe) modes. ?Your vehicle will then run rougher, miss occasionally, and get poorer mileage (all of which are better than defaulting to a lean mode, which can result in overheating and damage because generally lean burns hotter -- sometimes much hotter -- than rich). A small screwdrive to pop the clip on each wiring connector and a can of WD-40 can work wonders. Mike ---------- From: louwsma@... To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] 2000 cough question??? Date: Sat, May 20, 2000, 9:42 AM I have had the same thing happen on my 99 and was wondering what it was. I |
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Re: 2000 cough question???
Donald Gibbons
Your EV has a very nice engine control system called OBD II. I say it
is nice cause it has a very good memory. Anything that happends while the engine is running that causes the check engine light to come on will be recorded. Then when you take it to the dealer and say "It did this" they hook up to their computer and see what happened. Since your EV is under warrenty (Right?) take it back and let them have a look. It should not cost you anything. Oh, and don't worry about them not knowing about EV's. The OBD II system is used by all VW since late in 96. |
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Re: Awning installation - Shady Boy?
Larry Schellhase
In a strong wind I would most likely take it down.
Although a couple of times the strong wind came while we were away from the van and it survived, it looked somewhat like an inverted umbrella. The two things I like most about it are the small footprint and the height. I am 6'5" and most awnings keep knocking me in the head. I can pitch the Shady Boy so that I never run into it (I only have to watch out for tripping on the guy lines). I think "pitch it" is the correct term for setting up this awning, it is a lot like a backpacking tent. Which is another reason I like it, it is light weight and funcitonal - no unnecessary frills. While set up is not difficult, it does require some thought. For this reason I would not recommend it for my mother, she is 80. I haven't yet had the opportunity to use it in a strong rain. In a rain I would have to pitch it with the outside edge lower than the van side of the awning to get the runoff going in the right direction. This will take away my head room, however, I think it would provide a nice dry spot in front of the door - with the exception that, as with most awnings, there will be some leakage between the awning and the van. --- Randal Reed <conifer@...> wrote: I've thought about purchasing the shady boy, but__________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. |
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