Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 15:08:15 -0800
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From: Jeff DeLeeuw <jdeleeuw@oz.net>
Subject: RE: any EuroVans out there? (and prob. to watch for)
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>From: William Alan Killian[SMTP:killian@qnet.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 1995 12:24 PM
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Subject: Re: any EuroVans out there? (and prob. to watch for)
On Thu, 14 Dec 1995, Norman Leong wrote:
> While I'm here, I'm coming up on the end of the 2 year =
bumper-to-bumper
> warranty;
> Has anyone compiled a list of final checks for the dealer to go over =
before
> we as owners
> grab our ankles?
> This (so far) has been the most reliable VW I've owned yet, but =
occaisionally
> I hear
> interesting sounds from the engine that make me wonder...
>=20
> Norman
> norman_leong@baynetworks.com
We're approaching the same point but through mileage not age (bought it=20
as new in late '94), so we too are interested in this.
I'm getting real unhappy with the sound of the engine as it starts in =
the=20
morning. The local dealer swears that it isn't that 'piston slapping=20
thing'. They claim that it is only if the sound is always present=20
contradicting the information posted here earlier. Is the piston slp=20
problem a drive train thing that would give me extra time or is it only=20
under the 24/24 bumper to bumper? What do I do to convince the dealer=20
to reasses the engine?
The "piston slap thing" IS covered by the drive train warranty, but the =
problem is not catastrophic failure, but rather reduced engine =
longevity. The problem most certainly is audible only when the vehicle =
is started, and then only for about 20-30 seconds. Don't take my word =
for it, check around. Both my local mechanic and the VW dealer told me =
this was so. My dealer in Ballard, WA gave me no heartburn whatsoever =
about the diagnosis and replacement. I would pursue this matter further =
if I were you.
We have (unfortunately) an automatic so does the shifter problem =
pertain=20
only to sticks? =20
What shifter problem? This is a new one on me.
I really do feel this is an exceptionally well designed vehicle (despite =
the '90s levels of plastic). =20
I agree. This vehicle is great!
Jeff
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>From: William Alan Killian[SMTP:killian@qnet.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 1995 12:24 PM
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Subject: Re: any EuroVans out there? (and prob. to watch for)
On Thu, 14 Dec 1995, Norman Leong wrote:
> While I'm here, I'm coming up on the end of the 2 year =
bumper-to-bumper
> warranty;
> Has anyone compiled a list of final checks for the dealer to go over =
before
> we as owners
> grab our ankles?
> This (so far) has been the most reliable VW I've owned yet, but =
occaisionally
> I hear
> interesting sounds from the engine that make me wonder...
>=20
> Norman
> norman_leong@baynetworks.com
We're approaching the same point but through mileage not age (bought it=20
as new in late '94), so we too are interested in this.
I'm getting real unhappy with the sound of the engine as it starts in =
the=20
morning. The local dealer swears that it isn't that 'piston slapping=20
thing'. They claim that it is only if the sound is always present=20
contradicting the information posted here earlier. Is the piston slp=20
problem a drive train thing that would give me extra time or is it only=20
under the 24/24 bumper to bumper? What do I do to convince the dealer=20
to reasses the engine?
Only things we've ad problems with so far are the various plastic pieces =
particularly on the MV jump seats. The clips break off and the seatbelt =
parts scratch them. We also had one of the cup holders break and the=20
replacement was slightly different - beefier looking so I hope it holds=20
up better. Don't have power windows so we didn't have that problem. We =
have (unfortunately) an automatic so does the shifter problem pertain=20
only to sticks? There was a recall that did affect us but I can't=20
remember what it was. Something minor like an engine fire problem <g>.
I really do feel this is an exceptionally well designed vehicle (despite =
the '90s levels of plastic). =20
bill and diane killian
zen and the art of ferrets