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By John Olinger Posted on July 26, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments
Photos

Wow! $42k?

By John Olinger Posted on August 15, 2021 Posted in For Sale, Unusual & Odd No Comments
Wow!  $42k?

Beach season is upon us

By John Olinger Posted on March 27, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized No Comments
Beach season is upon us

Strip fuse for radiator fan

By John Olinger Posted on December 30, 2020 Posted in Cooling, How to No Comments
Strip fuse for radiator fan
Strip fuse

If you have been around Eurovans for a bit, you probably know about the radiator strip fuse. Buy some for Europarts-SD.com if you are in need. Anyway, my van’s coolant light has been on for a while. I just thought …

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Replaced spark plugs – 1993 EV

By John Olinger Posted on December 30, 2020 Posted in Engine, How to No Comments
Replaced spark plugs – 1993 EV
Here are the five spark plugs in order, 1-5. Notice #4 is quite dirty.

Today, I replaced the 5 spark plugs in my 1993 Eurovan. This is a relatively simple job for a novice mechanic, especially if you are already familiar with your Eurovan. The basic steps can be seen in this video from …

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Eurovan – estimated dimensions

By John Olinger Posted on December 2, 2020 Posted in FAQs, General Info No Comments
Eurovan – estimated dimensions

Comment below to add your input about the dimensions you use.I think it would also be helpful for interior dimensions as well. I’ll try to get some for a 1993 Weekender. Note: Please verify your dimensions before using.

Road test and camping

By John Olinger Posted on February 16, 2020 Posted in Photos & Video No Comments
Road test and camping

My 1993 Eurovan Weekender MV has had its ups and downs due to a variety of automatic transmission issues. The latest round of fixes (new wire lead, used TCM pulled from a yard, and proper trans fluid and level) has …

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Oil plug stripped… and how I was able to remove it.

By John Olinger Posted on August 11, 2019 Posted in How to No Comments
Oil plug stripped… and how I was able to remove it.

My 1993 Eurovan had a stripped oil plug. I was starting to be concerned that I wasn’t going to be able to get it out… and end up paying a pretty penny for somebody else to do it. Plus, I …

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Oil pan gasket, leak, oil plug… and more.

By John Olinger Posted on August 11, 2019 Posted in Engine, How to 4 Comments Tagged with leak, maintenance, oil
Oil pan gasket, leak, oil plug… and more.

My 1993 Eurovan had a persistent oil leak. It was consistently using oil at more than a “it just uses a little oil” rate. And I noticed a very slow drip/leak around the oil pan that tended to run over …

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Van solo

By John Olinger Posted on July 14, 2019 Posted in Fun 1 Comment
Van solo

Just enjoying some music and the view.

AC condensation drain tube and wet carpet

By John Olinger Posted on July 14, 2019 Posted in HVAC (heat/vent and air conditioning), Interior 3 Comments
AC condensation drain tube and wet carpet

1993, I pulled my carpet to clean it and found water under it about where the passenger left foot would be but slight closer to front of vehicle. There is also a tube there. It was clogged. I didn’t know …

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Have you ever seen a TCM that is damaged?

By John Olinger Posted on June 23, 2019 Posted in Uncategorized 2 Comments Tagged with transmission
Have you ever seen a TCM that is damaged?

UPDATE: as of 06/29/19 – My 1993 Eurovan is back on the road. I was able to locate a TCM (transmission control module) that was the exact part number. I installed it, and the VCDS scan found it. I cleared …

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Replaced Brake Booster – a world of difference

By John Olinger Posted on April 12, 2019 Posted in Brakes, How to 2 Comments
Replaced Brake Booster – a world of difference

My 1993 Eurovan’s brakes were a bit squishy. The brake pedal area even made a hiss sound when I pressed on the pedal. After a bit of research, I came across this video. Seemed like a good chance this was …

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Oceanside Transmission (reconsider)

By John Olinger Posted on March 15, 2019 Posted in Transmission No Comments
Oceanside Transmission (reconsider)

If you are in San Diego and your Eurovan needs some automatic transmission service or diagnosis, then you should UPDATED to “re-consider” Oceanside Transmission.  PLEASE READ UPDATE BELOW… https://www.oceansidetransmission.com I took my 1993 Eurovan there, and they performed an automatic …

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A VanJam with friends

By John Olinger Posted on January 29, 2019 Posted in Fun No Comments
A VanJam with friends

Jason’s newly Raptor Liner’d 1986 Vanagon Westy Wolfsburg. 2001 Eurovan seats recently installed. New door panels and FatMat. More to come. I’ve been VanCoaching him. My 1993 Eurovan Westy Weekender. 16″s, lift, Bilsteins, FatMat floor in front cabin and side …

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