Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:51:47 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Eutovan Tranny
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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I hope so, too. I recently picked up a ratty 93 EV for $300. Story was,
it needed a head gasket. Maybe about 100 miles back. Now it has a ditch
in the head and 5 damaged pistons. Idiots at the dealer left the valve
cover off and the hood open, apparently. I drained the oil and found 2
gallons of rain water..
I think I've found an engine, so then we'll learn about the trannies.
I'm kinda old fashioned, wish it were a a 5 speed!
This EV sure is a change from a Vanagon!
Al Brase

Loren Busch wrote:

> RE: Eurovan automatics, early years...
>Steve, I'm sure you are right and your warning to look for evidence of
>routine maintenance is probably the key here.  In the late '90's I was
>witness to a four month wait for parts and $6000 fiasco with an auto
>transmission in about a '94 EVC and a strong warning from a service writer
>at a major and reputable VW dealer here in Seattle (personal friend) about
>the early Eurovans.  But there has been little information about their
>history and reliability here on the Vanagon oriented lists.  What you say
>makes sense.  Thanks.
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