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Share your adventures! / slipping tranny? 99 MV VR6 automatic

« on: December 14, 2017, 11:49:21 am »

Im really hoping that my tranny isnt the problem. description of issue: during 3600 mile road trip i noticed that when the engine is under load, and between 2000 and 3000 RPM, the engine intermittently surges ~100-200 RPM about every 30 seconds. i can feel an instantaneous slight loss of power. the moment after the surge/slip occurs, its totally back to normal, and even when its happening the van drives fine, just w little surges. everything else w the tranny seems fine. no tranny codes.

when i downshift or accelerate to above 3000RPM it totally goes away. so, i tend to drive it at higher speeds to keep the RPMs up, but this was impractical going over the rockies in snow. any ideas of what this could be or how to troubleshoot? 

ill likely use a local mechanic that i trust, but i really dont want to be told R&R tranny if not needed. trans fluid was replaced by vw knowledgeable mechanic about 2 years ago (17k miles). i think the problem has been around since i bought the van, but it is so slight a problem, and intermittent, i didnt notice the pattern until driving it so much all at once.


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Share your adventures! / scamper van headed to dana point, ca

« on: October 07, 2017, 01:55:04 pm »

before and after packing the van






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Show off your projects here! / Scamper Van

« on: September 19, 2017, 10:32:36 pm »

Hey all,

Newbie here starting my 1999 Eurovan MV poptop project.  I bought this 170,000 mile salvage (front end damage, PO fixed it nicely) for $7500.  Immediately I did alignment, tires, fixed the HVAC, added stereo, added lift shocks for the poptop, and cleared all of the CEL codes.  Now onto the customization. 

Like Cole, I used sketchup to do some concept designs, see pics.  I plan to strip the interior panels, insulate/sound deaden, replace the panels and install cabinets down the driver's side.  Notice the 2-person 'flip and fold' freedman seat, they retail for ~1000, but I picked up a used one for $75.  This is where our 6y/o daughter will ride, in the center of the van, right behind the front seats for easy conversation and snack handoffs. 

I added a $50 awning consisting of bolt attachement points, a tarp, and some kelty extendable poles from an REI sale.  It requires work to set up, but it has the option of 1/2 length awning, then the rest of the tarp goes vertically downward creating a nice wind/visual screen.

Speaking of holes in the fiberglass poptop, I have some holes that I need to fill, and some bad clearcoat on the top, so I was thinking of painting the top a light color for a two-tone look, maybe a light cream or white.  Any thoughts on that idea?

The actual pictures below show our 3 week road trip from San Fran to British Columbia.  Audio books and headphones for the daughter made the trip possible.  She listened to the original wizard of oz novel 5 times on this trip (as well as many other books).

I look forward to sharing the progress, and I would love to hear any comments on my seating/bed/cabinet ideas.  I plan to break ground in a few months.  I never do this kind of extended planning, but it seems to make sense if it saves me money and redo work later on. 

Yeah Eurovans!
Brandon