3 years ago I bought a 2003 Eurovan with the 24V VR6 and a 5 speed so I've finally decided to sell my souped up, bright red, 5 speed MV.
I built up this van to be the daily driven family vehicle and wanted performance, handling, safety and reliability. I spent about $9,000 in genuine VW parts and performance upgrades. It runs great, gets 20-25 mpg, corners fast and flat and goes 0-60 mph in 12 sec. It has been completely reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it cross-country. No fluid leaks, doesn't even need oil added between 5,000 mile changes. I use 5w-40 full synthetic. The added power and stable handling make this a great tow vehicle.
All of the following work was completed summer of 2003 (after working on it for 9 months) 48,000 miles ago, when it had 132,000 miles. All parts were new when installed.
Engine Maintenance:
New: front and rear main seals
Pan gasket
ALL dozen or so coolant hoses
Thermostat
Coolant fan switch
Water pump
Oil pump
Timing belt
Tensioner pulley
Serpentine belt
Pulleys
Alternator regulator/brushes
Rebuilt starter
Battery cables
Two motor mounts and trans mount
Oxygen sensor
Spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor
Engine Performance:
Custom intake with K+N open element air filter
Ported throttle body
Modified VW remanufactured cylinder head
Ported head
Back-cut valves
Port-matched intake manifold to head
Tubular exhaust header from a 95 camper van
Port-matched header to exhaust ports
2 1/4" mandrel bent exhaust all the way back with two mufflers
Makes 25% more power than stock. 114hp at the wheels on a Dyno Jet chassis dyno. Pulls hard and quick to redline.
Transaxle:
New clutch disk, pressure plate, release bearing, pivot point, clutch slave
Replaced 5th gear for 11% slower RPM and improved fuel economy.
Rebuilt CV joints and replaced boots
Replaced all the shifter bushings
New VW transaxle fluid
Suspension:
H+R rear springs
Bilstein monotube shocks, all 4
Added rear sway bar. Big one from the camper van.
Replaced small front sway bar with big one from the camper van.
Steering:
New inner and outer tie rod ends
New rubber boots
New upper and lower ball joints
Flushed and filled PS
Braking
Brembo slotted and drilled rotors
VW calipers and pads
Rear shoes, cylinders, springs, hardware
Front and rear brake hoses
Flushed and filled with DOT 4.
Misc:
2" receiver (5,000 lb) hitch
7 pin connector wired for brake controller, lights, battery charging.
Mud flaps
Undercoated undercarriage
Rear heater core and blower motor
Includes 4 german Blizzak-type snow tires on 16 steel wheels (50% tread)
Curtains for all the windows
Jump seat storage containers
Dining table
Fluorescent light over table
PS, PB, Cruise, power windows, premium audio w/cassette but DVD changer does not work. Front and rear A/C, but only worked for a few weeks after being recharged. Front and rear heat. Tinted windows.
New windshield
Body and interior are in very good condition. It looks very sharp. Bright red exterior.
I probably forget a few things that I replaced.
This is an awesome vehicle. It will be difficult to find a better overall 93 Eurovan MV than this one.
$6,500
Minneapolis, Minnesota area
Cell: 612-756-2036
Or call 952-898-9672
Ask for Jim
For Sale: 1993 VW Eurovan MV, 5-speed, runs perfect, clean
See pics at http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3313868
For Sale: 1993 VW Eurovan, MV, 2.5L 5 cyl, 5 speed, bright red.
3 years ago I bought a 2003 Eurovan with the 24V VR6 and a 5 speed so I've finally decided to sell my souped up, bright red, 5 speed MV.
I built up this van to be the daily driven family vehicle and wanted performance, handling, safety and reliability. I spent about $9,000 in genuine VW parts and performance upgrades. It runs great, gets 20-25 mpg, corners fast and flat and goes 0-60 mph in 12 sec. It has been completely reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it cross-country. No fluid leaks, doesn't even need oil added between 5,000 mile changes. I use 5w-40 full synthetic. The added power and stable handling make this a great tow vehicle.
All of the following work was completed summer of 2003 (after working on it for 9 months) 48,000 miles ago, when it had 132,000 miles. All parts were new when installed.
Engine Maintenance:
New: front and rear main seals
Pan gasket
ALL dozen or so coolant hoses
Thermostat
Coolant fan switch
Water pump
Oil pump
Timing belt
Tensioner pulley
Serpentine belt
Pulleys
Alternator regulator/brushes
Rebuilt starter
Battery cables
Two motor mounts and trans mount
Oxygen sensor
Spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor
Engine Performance:
Custom intake with K+N open element air filter
Ported throttle body
Modified VW remanufactured cylinder head
Ported head
Back-cut valves
Port-matched intake manifold to head
Tubular exhaust header from a 95 camper van
Port-matched header to exhaust ports
2 1/4" mandrel bent exhaust all the way back with two mufflers
Makes 25% more power than stock. 114hp at the wheels on a Dyno Jet chassis dyno. Pulls hard and quick to redline.
Transaxle:
New clutch disk, pressure plate, release bearing, pivot point, clutch slave
Replaced 5th gear for 11% slower RPM and improved fuel economy.
Rebuilt CV joints and replaced boots
Replaced all the shifter bushings
New VW transaxle fluid
Suspension:
H+R rear springs
Bilstein monotube shocks, all 4
Added rear sway bar. Big one from the camper van.
Replaced small front sway bar with big one from the camper van.
Steering:
New inner and outer tie rod ends
New rubber boots
New upper and lower ball joints
Flushed and filled PS
Braking
Brembo slotted and drilled rotors
VW calipers and pads
Rear shoes, cylinders, springs, hardware
Front and rear brake hoses
Flushed and filled with DOT 4.
Wheels:
16" Borbet 5 spoke alloy wheels
225-60R-16 Yokohama tires
Misc:
2" receiver (5,000 lb) hitch
7 pin connector wired for brake controller, lights, battery charging.
Mud flaps
Undercoated undercarriage
Rear heater core and blower motor
Includes 4 german Blizzak-type snow tires on 16 steel wheels (50% tread)
Curtains for all the windows
Jump seat storage containers
Dining table
Fluorescent light over table
PS, PB, Cruise, power windows, premium audio w/cassette but DVD changer does not work. Front and rear A/C, but only worked for a few weeks after being recharged. Front and rear heat. Tinted windows.
New windshield
Body and interior are in very good condition. It looks very sharp. Bright red exterior.
I probably forget a few things that I replaced.
This is an awesome vehicle. It will be difficult to find a better overall 93 Eurovan MV than this one.
$6,500
Minneapolis, Minnesota area
Cell: 612-756-2036
Or call 952-898-9672
Ask for Jim