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VR6 Engine tech / Re: 2002 EV - Oil pressure alarm issue
« on: January 17, 2016, 10:56:02 pm »
I had the same issue with my 2003 Rialta VR6. We were halfway home on a 3800km trip. Light came on and the engine wasn't making any top end noise so We pushed on. Made it home. Turned out to be the oil pressure sensor leaking internally. Talk about a stressful trip home!! LOL! Glad you got it sorted.

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CaveVan Stuff / Re: Free CaveVan Stickers
« on: January 17, 2016, 10:49:22 pm »
Got mine! Just forgot where I put them..  :-\  We will see in the spring. Might have put them in the Rialta.

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Rialta and other Class C based on Eurovans / Rialta skylight re-sealing
« on: August 08, 2015, 06:03:48 pm »
So I decided to tackle my skylight leak today. My skylight is the updated one with four brackets holding the skylight to the roof. I had to cut away all the sealant to get to the screws then cut the sealant away so the skylight could come away from the roof. There are three screws on each corner bracket. Here are some pictures of the removal and installation.

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Thanks for all the replies! I managed to do my ball joints one night after work with the help of a friend. Used a ball joint press I borrowed from Auto Value. I installed OEM joints. It was a fair job but easier than I expected.

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Interior! / Re: Rubber floor install
« on: July 13, 2015, 06:29:45 pm »
Fantastic! Great idea. Such a clean look and the best part about that is it's so easy to clean!!

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Might not be the best place to post this. Remove if not. Just wondering what the best way would be to do upper and lower ball joints on a 2003 Rialta. I have to do mine here in quick order before I can register it in my province. I've seen people use ball joint presses and regular pullers. Some use the block to block the control arm before they un-tension the torsion bar some don't they just un-tension the bar. I'd like to see a how to on this subject where the backyard mechanic or someone without special tools can perform. Anyone have experience with Eurovan ball joints?

Thanks in advance!

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VR6 Engine tech / Re: 2003 EV Rough Idle on Startup
« on: July 11, 2015, 09:00:55 am »
Check fuel trim readings with a good scan tool like VCDS (Vag-Com). You can use leak detection spray whilst watching the fuel trim. If you spray a place on the engine that has a leak the fuel trim number will jump accordingly.
Pipe from the intake to the brake booster is always suspect. Good luck with the diagnosis. 

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VR6 Engine tech / Re: Idle control at limit error
« on: July 11, 2015, 08:50:59 am »
Usually that fault comes up when the throttle body cannot limit idle due to an air leak. If you have a good scan tool like VCDS (Vag-Com) you can do a throttle body reset and readiness code. You shouldn't have any air leaks if you don't have any lean faults. Sometimes other things like a/c when you turn it on taxes the engine and power steering when you go to full lock. If the throttle can't adjust the idle to a specified rpm it will throw that code.

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