At 12:15 PM 11/23/1999 -0800, you wrote:

Never mind.... I created a table in the "database" section of the web
site...

Check it out here..

Sorry guys when I go to this site all I get is an organization called
e-groups.

I didn't do any better with the previously advertised poll, all I got was
no poll available.

(I think I have an anti-social computer.)

REG

Never mind.... I created a table in the "database" section of the web
site...

Check it out here..



Cool!

^^IKE

"mike reyher" <mik-@...> wrote:
original article:

I think it would be cool if we had a way of listing members by state

so

we could put together some group camping trips.

Any ideas on how we could do this without compromising privacy, etc.?
Does the database function allow us to post this?

^^IKE

99 evc

I think it would be cool if we had a way of listing members by state so
we could put together some group camping trips.

Any ideas on how we could do this without compromising privacy, etc.?
Does the database function allow us to post this?

^^IKE

99 evc

Hey Volks,

I have this hitch also and I have installed several hitches on other
vehicles in the past. THIS HITCH BY FAR IS ONE OF THE EASIEST TO INSTALL!!!!
Just remember to save all the stock bolts and any other nuts and blocks you
remove, God forbid you have tranny trouble you do not want to even drive past
the dealer with this hitch installed

My two cents!
R Greaker
95 Eurobago
82 Diesel Westi (for sale)
63 Thompson Runabout

How did I miss the poll?

I paid $27K for a '99 Grey GLS 7 months ago. The price of $2,6087. sounds like
dealer list and is not bad. I don't know if they are discounting the '99 yet.
Justin

I got a extra CD cartridge at a local stereo install shop. Just find out what
make it is and start calling around. But $29 bucks is not that far out.
Justin

It sound to me like it definitely worth to consider.

At 04:19 AM 11/23/99 -0800, you wrote:

"private please" <wolfsbur-@...> wrote:
original article:

Is a 1999 black Eurovan GLS (Brand NEW) for $26087.00 worth

purchasing?

Floyd Truskot
Floyd, $26087 is a good price. I paid $27801 for mine.

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"private please" <wolfsbur-@...> wrote:
original article:

Is a 1999 black Eurovan GLS (Brand NEW) for $26087.00 worth

purchasing?

Floyd Truskot
Floyd, $26087 is a good price. I paid $27801 for mine.

From: Earthlaw@...

They are blade replaceable, but the VW cost on replacement rubbers exceeds
the cost of buying a full blade from a place like Checker Auto Parts.

Might I recommend Bosch MicroEdge blade replacements. They are one of the
best blades I have used, are affordable, and available at national chains
(Shucks, Al's, Checker, etc..)

Cheers,

Tomas Jones

At 7:48 PM -0600 11/22/99, Sklashley@... wrote:

I posted the parts diagram to my web site a while back.

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This is the same diagram that the VW parts guy will have.

You could also do-it-yourself, as I did on Sunday.
I undid the crimp that held the offending elbowed hose to a Tee and pulled
that free. Then I cut the black plastic tubing at the underlying brass
nipple, just beyond the giant crimp connector.

Visited my FLAPS and bought a series of brass fittings to make the
connections between the two different size connections (Tee and black
plastic). Then I put aside all of that.

I freed the brass nipple (part #5) from the old hose with a Dremel tool (to
cut the crimp connector) and a knife.
Then I filed the flare off of one end because I simply couldn't force the
nipple into the inelastic black plastic tube.
I pushed the nipple as far as I could into the black plastic fuel line and
then fit about five inches of 5/16 fuel line between the Tee and the
nipple-and-tube fuel line.
Tightened it all down with stainless steel hose clamps.
It works and it doesn't drip.

If I hadn't wasted my time and money on the brass fittings it would have
come to around $2 for two feet of 5/16 fuel line.

BTW: I removed the expansion tank and pushed it aside to get at the
offending fuel line.

The cause of the leak?
There were cracks in the rubber hose (part #8) on the end that went over
the plastic fuel line (over the brass nipple), where it's crimped under the
big steel fitting.
I tried to videotape the drips for evidence of the fault, but my camcorder
refused to record.
I still need to contact the proper authorities about the leak - is that the
NTSB?

bcnu - Grungy (John Gladu) (Houston, TX) grungy@...

'60 dddPanel walk-thru / '90 Vanagon / '69 Bug / '93 Eurovan

Eckhard,

I thought about this one too. Right now, I've only added a vacuum
gauge (its in the dash in one of the blank panels right next to the
rear heater temp control switch). If I add more gauges, I'll look for
an aftermarket "pod" that can hold 3 gauges and place it on top, in the
center of the dash. The gauges I'd put it:
1. Oil temp (with a switch so I can check the AT fluid temp too)
2. Battery voltage (with a switch so I can check the accessory battery)
3. Vacuum gauge (or I might keep it where its at and add a ampmeter
gauge)

I'd fix the water gauge if I were you. It can be as acurate as a VDO
aftermarket gauge.

Jerry

eckhard rolz <erol-@...> wrote:
original article:

I would like to install some gauges in my 93GL, like oil temperature,

water

temp, and maybe a vacuum gauge. I have noticed that some of you have

installed

aftermarket gauges. My question is, where did you place them? I have

looked all

around the dash and have not found a place that would be suitable for

a gauge

cluster. Where did you install them?
Also, has anyone added a water temp gauge? I thought that might

be easier

and more accurate than repairing the troublesome VW gauge. If anyone

has done

that, how and where did you tap into the cooling system?
Thanks
Eckhard

开云体育

Is a 1999 black Eurovan GLS (Brand NEW) for $26087.00 worth purchasing?

Floyd Truskot

I almost installed my CD player that way. The 2000 EV has a plastic
panel that closes off the drives seat under neath. I thought this a
waste of space (like the van has no room) so that is why I put the CD
player there.

My guess is that VW didn't want anything rolling out under your seat to
get in the way of your feet. The CD being anchored does not pose that
problem plus it is easier for me to change the cartridge.

By the way? Where can I get space catridges for the CD player less
that the $29 at VW?


"justin scheller" <jschelle-@...> wrote:
original article:

I installed the CD player on a bracket I made that hangs under the

passanger

seat. This way there is still some space under it, it won't get

kicked and

hopefuly attract less dirt. The bracket is made of two strips of wood

screwed

into 4 holes in the seat base.
Justin

I think a FAQ would be a great idea, and a pretty significant
undertaking. Thanks for volunteering, but don't hesitate to ask for
more help than just making suggestions about the scope of the FAQ.

I try not to be guilty of posting before reading, but I probably fail
sometimes. I think a good place to start would be to urge new members
(and remind existing members) that they can search past messages using
the search function at the eGroups site. I've found this to be very
helpful, especially in my quest for tires.

Other FAQ Topics: Known Problems, maybe segregated by engine type
(i.e. fuel leaks/fire hazards; automatic transmission problems;
occasional parts scarcity; tire issues, etc.); links to pertinent NHTSA
information; links to pertinent service bulletins; links to non-dealer
parts suppliers, particularly those who sell online; manufacturer and
part/model number information for commonly used replacement parts (i.e.
spark plugs, Bilstein shocks, etc. - I hope to have info soon for EV -
VR6 spark plug wires); maintenance tips (i.e. don't assume that your EV
rolled off the assembly line with the rear wheels properly aligned -- I
suspect this leads to the numerous reportings of bad tire wear,
especially for EVCs); contact information for complaining to VW; info
on popular modifications/accessories (i.e. trailer hitches, roof racks,
vent fans, alloy wheels, etc.).

I got some of these ideas from having belonged to the VW Corrado Club
list, which has an example of a handy info site at
www.corrado-club.com/corrado/defaut.asp. EV and Corrado owners have
much in common when it comes to loving their vehicles and sometimes
getting exasperated by the vehicles' needs and idiosyncrasies.

Joel Funk
'97 EVC

"zaborenko, alex, npg" <azaborenk-@...> wrote:

Since I have been on this list I must have seen about 100 unique

people ask

the same few questions.....tire replacement, tire pressure etc..

I plan on creating a FAQ, which egroups will host. So, I welcome

ideas to

include in this FAQ. I will insert the link to the FAQ in the email

that

new members get so hopefully the same threads won't continuously

reappear.

Please email, to the list, info you feel is important to include in

the FAQ

and I'll start putting it together.

Alex

I would like to install some gauges in my 93GL, like oil temperature, water
temp, and maybe a vacuum gauge. I have noticed that some of you have installed
aftermarket gauges. My question is, where did you place them? I have looked all
around the dash and have not found a place that would be suitable for a gauge
cluster. Where did you install them?
Also, has anyone added a water temp gauge? I thought that might be easier
and more accurate than repairing the troublesome VW gauge. If anyone has done
that, how and where did you tap into the cooling system?
Thanks
Eckhard

I guess I will check mine in the morning. I have looked several times and
have never seen sign of leakage but having you so close with the problem
makes me wonder.

Glad to here you got to the Eurovan at Anderson's before it was too late.
Hope you got that hitch. I have the same one and it is like not having one at
all, it is hidden so well.

John
93 EVGL 118,000
Greeley, CO

Do you have the 5 or 6 cyl engine?

Jerry

"nkaps" <nkap-@...> wrote:
original article:

"jerry carter" <sana-@...> wrote:
original article:

All,

I had just started into the 60,000 mile maintenance service and have
come across something you all should check out.

Before flushing the coolant, I decided to checkout the "Thermostat
control for shutters" [I'll call it the device]. Its mounted

between

the electric fans. Its a simple device, air passes through the
radiator then hits the radiator cowl. The electric fans are mounted

to

the cowling. There is a small hole, about .6" x 1", that allows air

to

pass through, exposing the device to warm air. Curious about how it
operated, I took the hair dryer out and ran it for a while directing
the hot air on the device. Nothing happened. After several more
minutes, it finally moved, but not enough to open the shutters.

When closed, the shutters seal off the opening behind the electric
fans. If they stay closed, the electric fans are next to useless in
drawing air through the radiator! In fact, when you're driving,

very

little air will pass through the radiator because there is no where

for

the air to go.

I next took the 2 screws out holding the device to the cowling and
removed it. I could easily open each shutter - they stay open

without

the device inplace to close them. Curious, I took the van out for a
quick spin. The engine warmed up like before, but it didn't get up
close to the 230 mark. The temp was reading about 2 notches below
where it had always ran, or about 34 degrees cooler! When I bought
the van last year, it was reading near the 230 mark. I always

thought

the gauge was off and never paid attention to the high temp

reading.

I have since ordered a new device, VWN701121183A, for $53.24 - it

came

in a few days ago. I ran a bench test with it using the hair

dryer.

Within 2 minutes on low speed holding the dryer about 6" away, it
quickly rotated the arms that would have opened the shutters. This
confirms the old part was bad.

I waited to post this until I confirmed the old part was bad. I
strongly suggest ALL 5 cyl EV owners checkout the operation of this
device (you VR6 engine owners don't have this device). All you have

to

do is open the hood after driving the van (it has to be fully warmed
up)and feel the back of the electric fan/shutters (make sure the

engine

is off, and don't pole your fingers into the shutter openings, the
electric fans can come on and ruin your day). You will know if the
shutters are open. If you want to see the device open the shutters,
just use a hair dryer.

You should check this because the coolant temp affects several

things:

1. Engine operating temp - on a very hot day you probably have very
little cooling margin. This could be very serious if you tow

something.

2. The automatic transmission (AT) fluid is "cooled" by the engine
coolant via the transmission cooler. I'm sure the AT/fluid would

last

longer if it operated at the right temp.
3. The engine oil is also cooled by the engine coolant via the oil
cooler. I'm sure the engine/oil would last longer if it didn't

operate

this hot.
4. There could be other side affects (AC compressor running hotter,
fuel lines being exposed to higher under hood temps?)

All of you who check the operation of there device, can you post if

it

works or not. I will try to post a piture of the device tomorrow.

Jerry

I just checked mine, and no shutters. Must have something to do with
California weather....

In a message dated 11/22/99 6:53:47 PM, erolz@... writes:

<<I would like to install some gauges in my 93GL, like oil temperature, water
temp, and maybe a vacuum gauge. I have noticed that some of you have
installed
aftermarket gauges. My question is, where did you place them? I have looked
all
around the dash and have not found a place that would be suitable for a gauge
cluster. Where did you install them?
Also, has anyone added a water temp gauge? I thought that might be easier
and more accurate than repairing the troublesome VW gauge. If anyone has done
that, how and where did you tap into the cooling system?
Thanks
Eckhard>>

Several aftermarket companies make nice gauge packages that mount to the
A-pillar. Many are listed in European Car Magazine. If you wish, I could
give you the names of some of the companies.

Todd