# \#eurovan **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eurovan/2098.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Eurovan - good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-eurovan-good-deal/154041)
**Author:** [@MikeMisczuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeMisczuk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-eurovan-good-deal/154041 "2019-12-05T15:22:13Z")
Worthwhile to buy? Body is very good. 200,000 miles. Interior very good. 200 HP. 20 mpg on highway. If I buy it I will use it, probably do a lot of traveling. as Dealer wants $5K. Thanks. --- ## [1972 Volkswagen Van - adding second battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-van-adding-second-battery/132200)
**Author:** [@Jamessmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamessmith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-van-adding-second-battery/132200 "2019-01-14T03:08:51Z")
Good to buy a second battery, place on LEFT side of engine room as auxiliay with cut off switch to maib batt…use as hot start muscle only? Does yer law firm need a clerk in the backroom? I,M GUD AT LOUSY LEGAL RESEARCH…… --- ## [Invest in 2nd rebuilt tranny for 2003 Eurovan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-2nd-rebuilt-tranny-for-2003-eurovan/122415)
**Author:** [@iffets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iffets)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-2nd-rebuilt-tranny-for-2003-eurovan/122415 "2018-08-08T15:36:13Z")
Have a 2003 Eurovan with 160,000 miles. Transmission failed 4 years ago, and rebuilt tranny had to be serviced 5 times. Finally could no longer be repaired. Debating whether to buy one of two rebuilt tranmissions avai… --- ## [Van occassionally sputters at high RPM, works fine after restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occassionally-sputters-at-high-rpm-works-fine-after-restart/108599)
**Author:** [@Feral\_Mountain\_Co](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feral_Mountain_Co)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occassionally-sputters-at-high-rpm-works-fine-after-restart/108599 "2017-10-15T00:38:52Z")
I have a '93 VW Eurovan that has started occasionally sputtering at higher RPMs. It will typically start when I’m in 5th gear going down the interstate, and will continue at higher RPM’s in all gears. However if I restar… --- ## [VW Eurovan cooling system leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-cooling-system-leak/107392)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-cooling-system-leak/107392 "2017-09-01T05:28:09Z")
A friend noticed first signs of a cooling system leak on her 1997 Eurovan, but hadn’t yet located the source. I advised her to borrow the pressure tester kit from a local parts store from their loaner program so we coul… --- ## [Eurovan starter remove / replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-starter-remove-replace/98968)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-starter-remove-replace/98968 "2017-01-25T03:12:14Z")
97 Eurovan 6 cylinder, needs a starter. As usual, I've offered to help a friend save some bucks, in this case, by slithering under this box and skinning my knuckles to pull the starter. But weather here in Californi… --- ## [VW Eurovan '02, engine light on, sputters, feels like vapor lock when rainy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-02-engine-light-on-sputters-feels-like-vapor-lock-when-rainy/96269)
**Author:** [@Glacier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glacier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-02-engine-light-on-sputters-feels-like-vapor-lock-when-rainy/96269 "2016-11-23T03:25:17Z")
I have a 2002 VW Eurovan, 2.8L V6 Winnebago Vista 21B, 130k miles, my check engine light is on but having a hard time trying to figure out what's causing it and what direction to head without spending a fortune. It start… --- ## [Eurovan A/C Components Discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-a-c-components-discontinued/95704)
**Author:** [@Russell\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell_O)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-a-c-components-discontinued/95704 "2016-09-19T20:34:57Z")
My VW Service Manager at the local dealership tells me that the AC hoses I need have been discontinued by VW and cannot be obtained. All the salvage yards tell me they toss all such hoses when harvesting the AC compress… --- ## [1995 vw eurovan auto transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-vw-eurovan-auto-transmission/93808)
**Author:** [@Squid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-vw-eurovan-auto-transmission/93808 "2016-07-13T07:40:06Z")
I had a small chirp noise in my Van when it shifts into 4th gear. Took it into United transmissions for a total rebuild. First rebuild had the same noise so they did it again and it came back with the same noise.at that… --- ## [Is there a chart of expected engine life anywhere?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-chart-of-expected-engine-life-anywhere/87850)
**Author:** [@Savagecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Savagecat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-chart-of-expected-engine-life-anywhere/87850 "2014-10-29T06:28:22Z")
I am looking to purchase a used class B RV or conversion Van. I understand all of the factors that go into an engine's lifespan but I want to compare general stats about them. Especially interested in the VW Eurovan Full… --- ## [02 Eurovan Troubles - Can anyone help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-eurovan-troubles-can-anyone-help/84246)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-eurovan-troubles-can-anyone-help/84246 "2014-04-26T05:00:17Z")
Anyone here a VW Eurovan lover and knows enough about them to provide some advice? I have been having troubles since August 2012. It all started with a leaky water pump that went bad while I was on the highway and, even… --- ## [VW Eurovan downshifting on steep grades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-downshifting-on-steep-grades/83010)
**Author:** [@Kirko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-downshifting-on-steep-grades/83010 "2014-01-06T17:15:31Z")
I have a 2003 VW Eurovan that had it's transmission rebuilt in 2011. In 2012, we were going up a steep mountain road approx. 25 mph and the van downshifted into first gear. We tried everything from speeding up to pulling… --- ## [Eurovan Camper 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-camper-1999/82373)
**Author:** [@corknme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corknme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-camper-1999/82373 "2013-11-25T01:33:30Z")
Has anyone figured how to keep the engine light from coming on whenever you add gasoline. I've replaced the gas cap, turned it, clicked it, filled the tank completely, not filled it completely...no matter what, the engi… --- ## [1997 VW Eurovan Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-vw-eurovan-electrical-problem/79024)
**Author:** [@Surfgator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Surfgator)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-vw-eurovan-electrical-problem/79024 "2013-05-01T08:57:37Z")
While driving, a rapid clicking sound randomly comes from under and to the left of the steering wheel and the van concurrently has stuttered power. It still drives but is rapidly getting worse with frequency and we are o… --- ## [Tire Model 225-60R16 102(h)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-model-225-60r16-102-h/69780)
**Author:** [@ping](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ping)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-model-225-60r16-102-h/69780 "2011-12-02T07:22:00Z")
I have a VW Eurovan. The tire is by Michelin, and the model # is 225-60R16 102(h). The problem is Michelin doesn't make the tire anymore. Will I be OK to buy this tire Nokian eNTYRE 225/60 R16 102H BSW All season … --- ## [2001 VW Eurovan prolonged starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-eurovan-prolonged-starting/69454)
**Author:** [@gmalia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmalia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-eurovan-prolonged-starting/69454 "2011-11-16T22:47:57Z")
Our check engine light came on earlier this summer. A local mechanic who supposedly specializes in German autos said there was a vapor lock leak in the fuel system. He replace our gas cap and reset the warning light. … --- ## [2000 Eurovan hasn't been moved in 2+ years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-eurovan-hasnt-been-moved-in-2-years/64281)
**Author:** [@hondochica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondochica)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-eurovan-hasnt-been-moved-in-2-years/64281 "2011-05-03T03:33:35Z")
Howdy; What should I DO and NOT DO before I turn that ignition key?? The vehicle had a full tank of gas when I parked it. thanks in advance for your help! --- ## [Can't move shifter when below freezing, Eurovan 1995](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-move-shifter-when-below-freezing-eurovan-1995/59662)
**Author:** [@passable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/passable)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-move-shifter-when-below-freezing-eurovan-1995/59662 "2011-01-07T21:20:05Z")
I've got a Winnebago Rialta Camper on a Eurovan chassis. We did a trip to the Grand Canyon Christmas a year ago and it took 3 hours of idling until we were able to move the shifter in 8 F cold. Now I'm in Massachusetts… --- ## [Mileage LCD display partially blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-lcd-display-partially-blank/58673)
**Author:** [@cartalker6000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalker6000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-lcd-display-partially-blank/58673 "2010-12-15T00:44:12Z")
I have a 2002 VW Eurovan (very big lemon, FYI). I just picked it up from the body shop, and noticed that the mileage LCD and the Transmission LCD (1 2 D N R P) and the clock LCD are all partially blank. I can see some … --- ## [VW Eurovan front end vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-front-end-vibration/58602)
**Author:** [@semolinapilcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/semolinapilcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-front-end-vibration/58602 "2010-12-12T17:35:14Z")
The front end of my 2003 Eurovan GL intermintently vibrates at normal intown driving speed. Does not occur when I accelerate, coast, or at highway speeds. Engine warning light is on. Any advise? --- ## [Oil change on RV now or wait until winter is over?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-rv-now-or-wait-until-winter-is-over/58475)
**Author:** [@passable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/passable)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-rv-now-or-wait-until-winter-is-over/58475 "2010-12-09T23:45:18Z")
My small RV (Rialta on a VW Eurovan chassis) is up for an oil change but we're about to winterize it and it won't be used again until March. Should I just wait until then to change the oil? --- ## [Volkagen Eurovan Intermittent starting failure - a stumper!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkagen-eurovan-intermittent-starting-failure-a-stumper/46790)
**Author:** [@steverfrancis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steverfrancis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkagen-eurovan-intermittent-starting-failure-a-stumper/46790 "2010-08-13T19:13:57Z")
We have a 2001 Eurovan. It will start fine, run for 1 second, then die - as if being killed by the security immobilizer. However: - it's an intermittent problem. Once it kills the engine, it will keep killing it unt… --- ## [Re-tune carburetor for sea level? Moving Denver to Boston](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-tune-carburetor-for-sea-level-moving-denver-to-boston/52284)
**Author:** [@passable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/passable)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-tune-carburetor-for-sea-level-moving-denver-to-boston/52284 "2010-08-04T21:31:11Z")
I'm moving from 5800 ft to sea level (Denver to Boston) with my 1995 5 cylinder Eurovan (actually a Rialta Winnebago on the Eurovan chassis). Will it need to be tuned to the new low altitude? If so, does it make sense … --- ## [Dedicated phone/laptop charger vs. inverter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-phone-laptop-charger-vs-inverter/52695)
**Author:** [@trubliphone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trubliphone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-phone-laptop-charger-vs-inverter/52695 "2010-07-30T19:47:43Z")
Hello. I will be going on a roadtrip soon. My wife and I will both have to do a bit of work while we're away. So that means we'll be bringing 2 cell phones and 2 laptops. We need a way of charging them on the road. … --- ## [VW Eurovan reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-reliability/52166)
**Author:** [@clamflat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clamflat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-reliability/52166 "2010-07-20T14:38:15Z")
I have traveled 150,000 miles in my 2003 Eurovan Weekender and want to make another trip from Maine to Alaska. Routine maintenance, including synthetic oil, has been performed. What do I need to do to assure reasonable… --- ## [VW eurovan sputtering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-sputtering/49382)
**Author:** [@azrockjock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azrockjock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-sputtering/49382 "2010-06-16T23:28:46Z")
My '93 Eurovan sputters a bit when it is idling or just cruising along. stepping on the gas peddle stops it and it drives just fine. If I floor the gas the check engine light comes on and if I release the peddle it goes … --- ## [Where is the engine speed sensor on a 93 eurovan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-engine-speed-sensor-on-a-93-eurovan/50327)
**Author:** [@azrockjock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azrockjock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-engine-speed-sensor-on-a-93-eurovan/50327 "2010-06-14T20:20:32Z")
where is the engine speed sensor located on a 93 VW eurovan??? --- ## [Clicking Noise from engine of 2000 VW Eurovan (Sticky Lifter?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-engine-of-2000-vw-eurovan-sticky-lifter/48303)
**Author:** [@claymcdaniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claymcdaniel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-engine-of-2000-vw-eurovan-sticky-lifter/48303 "2010-06-04T23:31:12Z")
Hello. I recently bought a 10 year old VW Eurovan in need of major repairs - timing chain, new transmission, some other odds and ends. The body and everything else was in good shape so we went for it. I relatively reputa… --- ## [Faulty fuel injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-fuel-injectors/48768)
**Author:** [@palladio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/palladio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-fuel-injectors/48768 "2010-05-12T22:46:47Z")
Hi, I have a '99 Eurovan camper that seems to be blowing fuel injectors. Here's the history: 1. One day the carbon monoxide alarm went off and I realized that the deep cell battery had discharged. I drove the van a… --- ## [VW EuroVan Fueling Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-fueling-issue/40664)
**Author:** [@morrix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morrix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-fueling-issue/40664 "2009-12-12T16:31:47Z")
When filling the gas tank the gas station pump will shut off every half gallon or so because of fuel backing up in the path fro gas cap to tank (it takes 25 - 30 minutes to fill the tank). A VW mechanic said it was a val… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eurovan/2098.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=eurovan)