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VR6 Engine tech / Re: VR6 engine oil cooler for EV?

« on: August 26, 2021, 05:44:42 pm »

Albertr
Do you have a Scangauge?  How hot are you running?  I have my scanguage on the left side of the dash near the speaker and have it monitor WTR  & TFT all the time the engine is running. (You must send it in (free) or program it to read transmission temp properly).  Anyhow mine typically runs WTR  (engine temp) 194 F and in heavy traffic can get up to about 201-3 F.  I have a 80 degree thermostat.  The transmission (TFT) runs typically about 154 F but in heavy traffic can go up to 199 F. (I have an external trans cooler).  In heavy traffic run your AC so as to turn on your radiator fan on high to bring them down. (Also for hills at slow speed or traffic lower your gear to 2 or 3rd. 
That should do it for both.
I have the 24v AXK engine.  If that doesn’t do it, especially for the engine, you may have other issues.
Hope that helps
Phil 2003 EV WE 297 kmiles

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Westfalia / Re: Sulfur Smell?

« on: November 22, 2018, 02:39:31 pm »

A bit late as I’m sure you figured it out by now, but it was almost certainly your auxiliary battery- should replace it as it’s probably shot, and vent the new one.
Phil B 2003 EV WE 231kmi

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Westfalia / Pop top struts replacement with higher strut strength

« on: June 22, 2017, 09:58:29 pm »

Specific to Westfallia 2003 Weekender - VW 7D0-823-359A-AM Does anyone have a source for a stronger strut for the pop top.  I believe the current one is 400N or 90 Lb.  based on the numbers on the strut.  I was lookingt for about 100 Lb or 440N. Up to 110 Lb. or 460 N. The problem I've found especially is also other stats: LENGTH 1130mm (44.5 in). cylinder 440 mm (17.3 in) Stroke 630mm (24.8 in).  Ideally with the same connectors to minimize modifications.    I have to believe others who have a rack on top with a carrier or solar panel are weaklings like me with aging and need a bit more lift.  Any source and or model number?  I found one possibility in the U.K. (SGS) but was hoping to find one in the US to get it sooner. SGS doesn't list one but responded that the can make one.
Thanks for any ideas.
Phil 2003 EV WE 215,000k

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Westfalia / Re: Interior paint/dye

« on: February 27, 2017, 09:09:00 pm »

Did you ever make a conclusion on the color match paints? Also on the process to paint- I gather clean with alcohol or solvent, prime with plastic primer then paint?
Phil 2003 EV WE 196kmi

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Westfalia / Re: 12v sockets don't work

« on: February 27, 2017, 08:38:42 pm »

Did you ever find the issue- I would check the fuses under the seat (assuming its a weekender)
Phil

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Westfalia / Re: Weekender Bench seat cargo door mods....

« on: February 27, 2017, 07:07:22 pm »

Did you ever come up with a solution (improvement)- I gather this is the two doors under the front of the benchseat
Phil 2003 EV WE 196kmi

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VR6 Engine tech / Re: Evap map

« on: November 24, 2016, 11:04:35 am »

Thanks for taking the trouble to put all this together- this is a problem area for most of us and this explanation is a great help. I for one have had more issues with these little "insignificant" issues than anything.
Phil Bennett

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Shiny things you no longer want / Re: Eurovan Passenger Side Cubby/Glovebox

« on: February 18, 2016, 04:17:29 pm »

I am interested in a used one if in reasonable shape and fits a 2003 EV WE.  How much is shipping for 18951 zip?
Thanks
Phil

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Want to buy something? / Re: Cup Holder/Center Console from Later Model Eurovan

« on: February 08, 2016, 08:50:39 pm »

Still in need of the center cupholder?  If so I will snap a photo of mine.  I replaced it with a "toolbox".  Give me a reply.
Phil  EV WE 2003

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Westfalia / Re: Seat covers for driver and front passenger seats for 2003 EV WE

« on: June 13, 2015, 07:41:18 pm »

Those look great- I have heard they are very comfy.
Phil Bennett 2003 EVWE

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Westfalia / Re: Seat covers for driver and front passenger seats for 2003 EV WE

« on: May 31, 2015, 01:54:16 pm »

Some of those look nice, thanks for the suggestion.
Phil

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Westfalia / Seat covers for driver and front passenger seats for 2003 EV WE

« on: May 21, 2015, 07:06:28 pm »

Looking for lead on best place to get reasonably priced but decent seat covers fro the front seats. I plan on keeping the EV  till it is not completely gives up. Mine seamed to have gotten a small 1/4 in hole (both at the same time and in opposite locations) My guess is the corner of the seat heater worked its way through the foam cover- I will have to check on that- anyone else had this happen. ( I am the third owner- and have put over half of the 160+ kmiles on it- so its been used).
Thanks
Phil 2003 EV WE