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Westfalia / Re: Parting Out: 2003 Eurovan MV

« on: April 20, 2017, 01:12:10 pm »

Is the fuel door in good shape?

Micah

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Want to buy something? / Fuel Door

« on: March 01, 2017, 07:30:35 am »

I am looking for a new fuel filler door for my '99.

 The one I have is really rusted, and it seems to thin to fix at this point.

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Show off your projects here! / Re: "Snapdragon" by CaveVan

« on: September 30, 2016, 11:16:37 am »

Cole,

Fantastic build! Are you going to be selling the peace symbol rear hatch emblems by chance? Also is that denim insulation in the interior pics of the build?

 

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Show off your projects here! / Re: "Snapdragon" by CaveVan

« on: August 16, 2016, 12:56:07 pm »

Cole,

If I am not mistaken it looks like you have also painted the upper interior trim white to match the exterior. Did you use something other than spray paint for plastic? Looks very nice! 

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Show off your projects here! / Re: "Snapdragon" by CaveVan

« on: July 26, 2016, 06:45:58 am »

That looks AWESOME! I love the placement of the line for the color change and the white wheels. Very nice build!

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Show off your projects here! / Re: Latest CaveVan build "Shades of Grey"

« on: April 06, 2016, 06:04:12 am »

Nice Build!

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Want to buy something? / Right tail light assembly

« on: March 02, 2016, 09:09:53 am »

After a minor incident yesterday I am now looking for a right tail light for my 2002. Does anyone have one on a spare? If you do how much? It would be shipping to 41018.

Thanks!

Micah

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VR6 Engine tech / Re: Tools- spark plug wire tool

« on: January 21, 2016, 07:37:01 am »

I bought mine here a few years ago.

http://www.kochtools.com/index.php?p=product&id=51

I've also seen them for sale here:

http://www.urotuning.com/Spark-Plug-Wire-Removal-Tool-VW-Audi-4-cyl-VR6-p/t10029.htm

Cheers,

Micah

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VR6 Engine tech / Exhaust front pipe/down pipe

« on: January 20, 2016, 09:05:59 am »

In the last few days, I have developed a really loud front exhaust leak. Feeling the flex portion of the front pipe just below the exhaust manifold has confirmed my suspicions. One  - possibly both of the flex portions of the front pipe are separated. 

Has anyone had to replace this on their van, if so were you able to find an aftermarket part? I am also wondering if anyone has a used front pipe that is in good condition?

So far online I have found:
 EXHAUST SYSTEM / Front pipe
Part Number: 021253091G

front pipe 2.8 LITER, 6 CYLINDER
MSRP   Core ?   Online Price
$609.00   $0.00   $460.40

Any other ideas for sourcing, and is it easy to change?

Thanks!

Micah

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Interior! / Re: Sliding door won't latch when cold

« on: January 18, 2016, 09:23:32 am »

Thanks to Albertr and Cole - I've checked the screws and latches, cleaned with WD-40 and re-lubed with some lithium grease - on both vans. It seems to have done the trick 

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Interior! / Sliding door won't latch when cold

« on: January 11, 2016, 08:09:59 am »

Hi all, I have a recurring problem on both my '99 and '02 EV's. When the weather gets cold (this morning it was about 10 deg. F) It is really difficult to get the sliding door to shut. On my '99 I have discovered I can lock and unlock - then shut the door ( I repeat this process until the door catches shut.) On my '02 when I tried this I can't hear the actuator in the sliding door, and it doesn't seem to work as well.

Any thoughts on a fix for this, and why it is temperature related? (is the electric actuator simply too cold to work, and is there a way to bypass to shut the door if so?)

Thanks,

Micah

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Share your adventures! / Re: Official random Van pictures! Post a picture of stay out!

« on: June 24, 2015, 09:37:40 am »

Camping in post rock country, Kansas 2011.

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CaveVan Stuff / Re: Free CaveVan Stickers

« on: June 24, 2015, 09:29:17 am »

Thanks for the sticker! I think it looks great!

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Interior! / Re: Show us your stereo!

« on: June 09, 2015, 06:22:57 am »

I've been looking for a good replacement speaker for the 4.5 stock speakers in the rear side panels. Do you have any suggestions? Have you found a replacement that works well with the stock setup?

Thanks,

Micah

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Exterior / Re: Power Window Help

« on: June 05, 2015, 01:55:45 pm »

I've checked the wiring in the door harness and it's not that. I also think if it were the passenger control on the drivers side would not work.

OK, I have now re-checked all of my connections and I found a break in one of the white wires , stripped - fixed, and bam! the window is working again.

Thanks for the reminder on the door harness!