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hard starts, under-hood temp
Marve:
With regards to high temperature under the hood, I seem to remember something from my C. Probst fuel injection manual (foolishly given away) about how high temperature can cause hard starting, but it had more to do with the fuel injectors than the fuel lines... I'm probably wrong, and also look forward to finding the cause of those embarrassing multiple starting attempts. I hope that any lurkers with even the foggiest idea of what might be wrong might consider peeping out of the closet... ;) One thing for sure, I think that I will certainly ask my dealer to check the fuel pressure thing, as well as the mystery of the disappearing coolant. I can't help but think that the latter problem and the hard starting are linked. I still have the benefit of a (informal, but binding, as far as I'm concerned) statement from the salesman that the dealership would fix anything that was wrong within 30 days of buying it. I'm only at day 19. :) So far it's given me a highly-discounted tune-up (should have been a condition of the sale, I know), repair of the seat-belt height adjustment and new front tires because of a flat spot and some ungodly road noise from the front right tire. I will certainly keep the list posted. Marcus Elia Peterborough, ON dela@... '95 EV GLS |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
John Waterman
Hi Beaumont and all,
For what it is worth, while my "95 was titled as a Volkswagon, my "99 is titled as a Winnebago. John "Vance, Beaumont W." wrote: The permanent restroom excuse is a crock. My old agent told me the same John Waterman
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
John Waterman
Steve,
Mine is the standard port-a-potty. Wasn't questioned on it by Allstate, but my CPA wife has advised me that this is what is required to make the EV a deductable item as a second home. John Sklashley@... wrote: I tried to get an RV policy for my '74 Westy and was told that it had to have-- mailto:jwwaterman@... John Waterman Parker,CO |
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Re: New owner; extended warranty question
John Waterman
Larry,
I am relatively certain that it is.? Check with your friendly neighborhood Allstate agent (remember their policy is "Friend or Foe, we pay no dough!). John Larry Schellhase wrote: Is this policy available outside of Colorado? John Waterman
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Fridge High Altitude Kit??
I have a '97 EVCamper and have obtained the high altitude kit for
'fridge from Winnebago. They supplied it free and a dealer would install it for free. In looking the installation kit over, it seems that an additional vent has to be cut in the vehicle body below current vent. It appears this vent will be mounted about where there is a deep body crease. Is this the case ? and if so, how is it sealed? Kent Kirkley '97 EvCamper '86 Vanagon '81 Vanagon '74 BMW2002 '95 BMW M3 |
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Re: Shocks
ozcolema-@... wrote:
original article: I'm looking into new shocks for my 93 EV MV Weekender (84,000 miles).I've heard recommendations for Bilsteins in this group and was planning to get them. Then I spoke to a trusted mechanic friend who recommended KYB gas shocks as an alternate. Has anybody had experiences with KYB's? I'm a new member of this EV Group, having had an 1981 & 1986 Vanagon and now having a 1997 EVCamper and I put KYB's on my '86 Vanagon and they were great. I found out about them from a friend who used to race off road dune buggies in southern California. He contended they were surperior to Bilstein's, in that they would last longer and cost less. As a matter of fact, I'm considering replacing my stock shocks and tires in the near future as I don't like the ride or handling characteristics right now, although it has only 18k miles on it. Does anyone know if the stock shocks (Booge) are gas shocks or just hydralic?? Kent Kirkey |
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Re: EV Cat
John F. Gladu
On Thu, 11 Nov 1999 sanae@... wrote:
How do you know your Cat is bad, did it fail an emissions test? I wasHad mine replaced today with a generic (smaller) unit with a two year warranty. How did I know that the original was bad? Because of the loud clanking noises that it made and by the way that the core plugged up the pipe and prevented the exhaust gasses from escaping. Lost all power but would still idle. Hitting the cat with a hammer got me going again (to the muffler shop). It's running fine now. I got a look at the old one after it had been removed - the entire honeycombed core was floating around loose inside and pieces of it had broken off. To add to my day we found cracks in the resonator and the muffler, a broken exhaust pipe hangar (rubber thing upstream of the cat), the heat shield between the exhaust and the gas tank has lost its front mount and is dangling and the CV boots are shredded. But those things can wait... bcnu - Grungy 93 Eurovan 90 Vanagon 69 Beetle 60 ddd Panel walk-thru |
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Re: EV Cat
sana-@... wrote:
original article: Rod,If its bad, do you have any ideas on how/why it failed - was the oilis September,builtlistto the same spec that the $900 VW cat is. The cat is high on myof oemratioparts that are not worth the extra dinero.Bruce, aone EV owner had a Meinecke cat installed for $235. He did mention doesslight loss in power especially when climbing in 4-5th gear. That characteristicsconcern me, or at least makes me wonder about the flow germanautos.com.of that cat. I have a $298 quote for an OEM cat from theThe installation looks pretty straight forward (Ha!). I'll seee if Jerry,Bus Depot has a similar or better price. I've noticed over the past half year or so a decrease in fuel milage, from 18-19 around town to a constant 16, from 21-22 on the road to 18-19 mpg. I gave it a complete tuneup which didn't improve the mpg and was stumped. Recently though I've had a bad rattling under the van which turned out to be inside the cat. So I think it's a mechanical failure of the cat internals. Rod in west Texas |
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Re: Why add raingutters?
In a message dated 11/11/1999 12:49:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,
Sklashley@... writes: << 1. To keep rain from running into your door or windows when open. If you have a poptop, the built in roof gutters are now covered up. >> This is so true as those of us on the Wet Coast (Willamette Valley of Oregon) and attest. Just today this happened to me as our EV was parked, but when I came out it wasn't raining. I had the window down about half way and even with the Weathertech rain and wind deflectors I had a nice stream of rainwater cascading in the van. I can't wait until Steve gets his shipment!! Rolland Brower 99 Weekender |
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Re: Hard starting prob
I've been following the hard starting thread with interest because I've
had the same problem since I bought my '95 EVC with 9000 miles on it. The dealer says he'd have to put the fuel pressure checker on it to diagnose it, and rather than pay the money for diagnosis I've just lived with the problem. When I try to start the camper after it has been sitting for a while after being fully warmed up in hot weather, it will either stumble and then begin running normally or won't start on the first try. Usually it starts on the 2nd try but sometimes it takes 3-4 tries. Seems like maybe the fuel in the fuel line vaporizes due to the heat in the engine compartment. I don't have the problem in the winter. Hope someone posts the fix to this problem which a number of us have experienced. Marve '95 EVC |
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Re: Engine surges
Eckhard Rolz
dvanulden@... wrote:
My 92EVGL surges during warm-up, has anyone else had this problem?.When mine started doing this I bought a can of Intake Cleaner and cleaned out all the gunk by spraying it into the air intake. It did improve the idling but did not solve the problem. I finally took it to a mechanic who replaced the Idle Stabilizer Valve, which is that silver thing on top of your engine. The part was very expensive ($160??). There is a way to test it but I don't know how to. My symptoms were similar to yours, in addition, every time I turned the A/C on when the engine was warming up it would stall. I also cleaned all the ground connections I could find. Eckhard |
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Re: Roof top carrier for EVC
DANIEL R HERBERT
John:
While I would not want to cast doubt on the information with which you were provided, I would like to mention, as long-time readers of this list will recall, that my "indestructible" ABS roof self-destructed by cracking across its width (replaced by Winnebago). IIRC, another listee sufered the identical failure. That's why I wouldn't drill into or through the roof. Dan On Thu, 11 Nov 1999 10:12:49 -0800 John Watkins <jcwatkin@...> wrote: I recently purchased a 99 EVC.---------------------- DANIEL R HERBERT Manager, Computer Services Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto dan.herbert@... |
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Re: Roof top carrier for EVC
Vance, Beaumont W.
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Does anyone out there know of a ski rack that attaches to the trailer hatch. -----Original Message-----
From: John Watkins [mailto:jcwatkin@...] Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 11:13 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Roof top carrier for EVC I recently purchased a 99 EVC. I too am interested in roof racks. I called the people that product the Roof Rack and Escape Pod which appears in the Winnebago literature. Here is a summary of what they told me. My comments are in brackets. The pop-up roof on the 99 EVC is made of ABS, not fiberglass. [Note: Among other things ABS is used to make whitewater canoes and kayaks that are pretty mush indestructible. However I'm not a materials engineer so I don't know if this is the same ABS. Or what its qualities are in terms of durability and strength.] Their racks are installed by drilling holes part of the way through the roof and inserting rubber sleeves that are tipped with a bolt. The hole you drill does not go all the way through the roof. You then install a rubber pad over the hole, put the mounting hardware on top of that, and bolt the assembled pieces to the roof. The gasket/bolt sleeve expands as you tighten the bolt. As it expands it presses against the sides of the hole you have drilled. This keeps the mounting hardware in place. This is the same principle as the devices used to mount shelves and what not on walls. [Note: I have seen similar mounting assemblies form Yakima and others rack producers.] The racks themselves are designed to present a low profile. The bars are oval in shape. The mounting hardware is also shaped for smooth aerodynamic look. I was told that this should reduce drag and not raise the clearance excessively while presenting a pleasing appearance. The positioning of the racks in the Winnebago literature illustrations show them about four feet apart. The distance is dictated by what you will be mounting. If you want to mount boats they can be further apart than if you are mounting bicycles or the Escape Pod. But the mounting fixtures are not movable, that is they do not slide along a track. I found the folks I spoke to be friendly and knowledgeable about mounting their racks on the EVC. I was told the company makes racks for many of the campers on the road today. Anyway, that's what I found out. I too am curious about the benefits of adding rain gutters. Would some one care to summarize? John ----- Original Message ----- From: <schapal@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 07:54 AM Subject: [ev_update] Roof top carrier for EVC I've been looking for a roof top carrier for my 97 EVC which ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A shopper's dream come true! Find practically anything on earth at eBay! Come and browse the more than 2 million items up for bid at any time. You never know what you might find at eBay! -- Talk to your group with your own voice! -- |
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Re: Roof top carrier for EVC
John Watkins
I recently purchased a 99 EVC. I too am interested in roof racks. I called
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the people that product the Roof Rack and Escape Pod which appears in the Winnebago literature. Here is a summary of what they told me. My comments are in brackets. The pop-up roof on the 99 EVC is made of ABS, not fiberglass. [Note: Among other things ABS is used to make whitewater canoes and kayaks that are pretty mush indestructible. However I'm not a materials engineer so I don't know if this is the same ABS. Or what its qualities are in terms of durability and strength.] Their racks are installed by drilling holes part of the way through the roof and inserting rubber sleeves that are tipped with a bolt. The hole you drill does not go all the way through the roof. You then install a rubber pad over the hole, put the mounting hardware on top of that, and bolt the assembled pieces to the roof. The gasket/bolt sleeve expands as you tighten the bolt. As it expands it presses against the sides of the hole you have drilled. This keeps the mounting hardware in place. This is the same principle as the devices used to mount shelves and what not on walls. [Note: I have seen similar mounting assemblies form Yakima and others rack producers.] The racks themselves are designed to present a low profile. The bars are oval in shape. The mounting hardware is also shaped for smooth aerodynamic look. I was told that this should reduce drag and not raise the clearance excessively while presenting a pleasing appearance. The positioning of the racks in the Winnebago literature illustrations show them about four feet apart. The distance is dictated by what you will be mounting. If you want to mount boats they can be further apart than if you are mounting bicycles or the Escape Pod. But the mounting fixtures are not movable, that is they do not slide along a track. I found the folks I spoke to be friendly and knowledgeable about mounting their racks on the EVC. I was told the company makes racks for many of the campers on the road today. Anyway, that's what I found out. I too am curious about the benefits of adding rain gutters. Would some one care to summarize? John ----- Original Message -----
From: <schapal@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 07:54 AM Subject: [ev_update] Roof top carrier for EVC I've been looking for a roof top carrier for my 97 EVC which |
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Re: EV Cat
Rod,
How do you know your Cat is bad, did it fail an emissions test? I was curious. I not you have ~106K miles - I had cats last much longer. If its bad, do you have any ideas on how/why it failed - was the oil overfilled? Is the the oxygen sensor okay? questions, questions... Jerry strgcar-@... wrote: original article: "bruce curry" <taiz-@...> wrote:list of oemratioparts that are not worth the extra dinero.Bruce, where it's just not woth the extra $$. From a post back in September, |
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Roof top carrier for EVC
I've been looking for a roof top carrier for my 97 EVC which
will fit in the luggage bin above the cab. I have focused on soft type carriers and have found a few, none of which is ideally proportioned for this space. I have seen no hard top carriers to fit this purpose [right size, aerodynamics]. Does anyone have suggestions for solutions or sources? Also, I see the Roof Rack and Escape Pod in the Winnebago literature. Does anyone have this one or something similar and can comment? This appears to bolt into the plastic of the pop top. Why are people opting for add-on rain gutters for the EVC? Isn't this cumbersome interacting with the pop up top when racks are in use? I'm sure that there is no best solution for all situations, but perhaps there is some wisdom out there I can tap into. Thanks in advance. Scott Chapal '97 EVC |
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Engine surges
My 92EVGL surges during warm-up, has anyone else had this problem?.
Once warm everything appears normal. When it surges it seems that it is trying to stall, the rpm will drop suddenly but doesn't rise above the set idle speed. Throttle position does not affect it. When surging, there is a strong sulphur odor from the tail pipe. It is really becoming annoying and is probably hard on the drivetrain as it bucks violently on the highway until it is fully warm. Another note to those that may have engine problems. Another 92EVGL owner, a friend of mine, had many problems with idling, especially when cold outside. He has since found out from a seemingly knowledgable fellow in Burnaby, British Columbia, that many of the common symptoms are caused by a dirty ground for the Control Unit(near battery). He cleaned this ground up and months of poor drivability have corrected themselves. As for the fuel line leaks, mine did as well. The Canadian recall was done, but that was only clamp replacement. The lines are the same and still leak. I brought this to the attention of the VW dealer, and they said the recall was done and they couldn't find any leaks on my van anyway. I then replaced the rubber sections of the lines after cutting off the ferrules. I used fuel line hose from VW as it is metric and fit the lines better. I used line from the Vanagon fuel system; the line from the firewall to the injection T-fitting. Hope some of this helps Dirk 92EVGL |
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