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• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...When set up correctly you can hear the lever click as it turns the wheel when the foot brakes are applied. > > > > Bleeding, Brake fluid...
• My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:03:00 -0500
  ...Checked the brake fluid, then drove down the road beside the house. Accelerated to the point all gears shifted while in drive. Stomped it...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:10:45 -0800
  ...Much better is the bottle of brake fluid with a clear hose in it method ..( hose all the way to the bottom of the...
• Re: Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 18:14:31 -0500
  ...stop form > the resistence, again as if the brakes were applied. > The transmission fluid level is fine and I can feel it > loading up...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:57:14 -0500
  ...fills through a plug on the right side of the > transmission (when facing to the front of the vehicle) > > Combined Brake and Clutch Fluid...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:39 +0000
  ...Check fluid warm, idling, with >>> van level. Do not overfill. Frequently lubricate the place where the >>> throttle cable from the front hooks to the...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:54:06 -0500
  ...being able to own a westie, etc. > > I've rechecked the fluid level, TC bolts, gear & throttle linkage, axle > bolts. Everything looks in order...
• Re: Brake Pads replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:01 -0700
  ...I can not change pads without at least changing front brake fluid . Another subject kinda. I am rather discouraged lately ...about people and vanagons...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:10:24 -0700
  ...with foot off the brake pedal, pry the piston back some . do this like 20 times, change the brake fluid to All Wheels worked...
• Re: Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:44:02 -0400
  ...Fluid level looks fine. If you shut the engine off for a few seconds, you will hear a loud whine for several seconds. While...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 18:40:24 -0600
  ...fills through a plug on the right side of the transmission (when facing to the front of the vehicle) Combined Brake and Clutch Fluid...
• Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:57:25 -0400
  ...Possible brake fluid? Any thoughts? Since filled, the > coolant level is still slowly going down in the expansion tank, but not the > refill tank...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:17 -0500
  ...Currently ATF level is to > the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! > > John > On May 11, 2016...
• Re: Parts Compatability
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:50:23 -0600
  ...Bleed your brakes. Brake fluid is notorious for being hygroscopic, and absorbs moisture, which condenses into droplets of water in the fluid. This causes...
• Re: mechanics in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:30:58 -0500
  ...The brake/clutch fluid is at the maximum level - doesn't seem to be a fluid problem. (yeah, despite being totally non-mechanical I...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Middle of BC trip report, roadside repair update and brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:24:39 -0700
  ...Does not leak > brake fluid visibly and I don't see the level going down in the > reservoir. I'm guessing maybe master cylinder...
• Re: Transmission woes - '91 Carat autotranny won't shift into 3rd.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:39:39 -0400
  ...gear brake band, clutches or the steel plates or any hard parts such as valve body or pump. There are different levels of kits...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:03:51 -0700
  ...If the brake line leaked enough, and reservoir fluid level dropped below the flexible hose going to clutch master, would this allow air into...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:44:38 -0800
  ...I checked the fluids and all is fine ..... I had 3 leaks fixed, the front seal where the cooler attaches, the O-Ring on...
• Re: Big brakes--you have no idea!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:33:51 -0700
  ...pedal > (can't get hot enough to boil the fluid in a drum brake cylinder), but it > doesn't matter how hard you stand...
• Re: Bleeding clutch system--what gives?
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 19:33:14 -0400
  I am assuming that you have one fluid reservoir that is for brakes AND clutch. This being the case, bleed both systems. I am...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:41:03 -0700
  ...I've checked the fluid levels numerous times and it's > >>> right where it should be. I did add a little a few weeks...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:07:31 -0700
  ...I've checked the fluid levels numerous times > > >>> and it's right where it should be. I did add a little a few weeks...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:39:31 -0400
  ...I've checked the fluid levels numerous times > >>> and it's right where it should be. I did add a little a few weeks...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -0700
  ...Checked the brake fluid, then drove down the road beside the house. Accelerated to the point all gears shifted while in drive. Stomped it...
• Re: Clutch pedal sticking when depressed-'88 Vanagon 4spd -
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:32:50 -0800
  ...Been watching the fluid level and have seen no >signs of fluid loss. > >Could this be the sign of air in the line or...
• Re: Intermittent brake sticking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:36:54 -0500
  ...Brake fluid changes do not fix all. As for the rear brakes I have made a number of posts during the years on proper...
• Parking brake pressure (was I've had it) - NVC !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:39:25 -0700
  ...Flow of brake fluid (early D series citroens have about two gallons of brake fluid in them ) below the diapram, in and out of...
• Engen VW Cup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:03:57 -0600
  ...The oil was running thin; the brake fluid tended to boil during the race, and the clutch fluid disappeared." "We approached Powerkote to assist...
• Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
  Historical mailing list - Carlos & Margaret de Carvalho
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:01:19 -0300
  ...My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading to Halifax - have to have my wife there by tomorrow morning. I was thinking...
• Re: Changing Auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 11:38:00 EST
  ...Position the van on a level surface with the drainpain squarely under the tranny. Use either a large wrench or adjustable wrench to unhook...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 May 2016 18:49:10 -0700
  ...Currently ATF level is to the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! John On May 11, 2016...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 01:01:48 +0000
  ...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:48:30 -0800
  ...What about the spring at the clutch pedal itself? Does it not aid in "pulling" the hydraulic fluid back thus helping the TO bearing...
• Re: clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:43:37 -0800
  ...t involve > pulling everything apart? > > I would suggest checking your hydraulic fluid level in the dash gauge > cluster, and do a bleed at the...
• Re: Transmission slippage - help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:47:34 -0400
  ...I've checked the fluid levels numerous times > >>> and it's right where it should be. I did add a little a few weeks...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:24:46 -0500
  ...pressurize the top of the fluid. This makes kind of a large version of what a Power Brake Bleeder is. Hudson sprayers pull from...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Freeplay
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:35:04 -0700
  ...The fluid level in the reservoir is right where it > ought > to be, and I have not noticed anything different in the braking action...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Brake lint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 May 2021 19:33:30 -0400
  ...so the warning light can work for the handbrake and brake fluid level switch the failure could be in a number of places. > > As...
• Re: Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:38:42 -0500
  ...The clutch itself feels normal - not > soft or squishy. > > I checked the brake fluid reservoir in the dash and the level was > fine. I...
• Re: Transaxle trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:59:20 -0700
  ...The clutch itself feels normal - not > soft or squishy. > > I checked the brake fluid reservoir in the dash and the level was > fine. I...
• Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:04:54 -0500
  ...brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, and turns rusty colored. new brake fluid is clear to honey-colored. if you have a 4...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:16:08 -0600
  ...Wheel bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:28:16 -0700
  ...behind us (well behind me, I have a westy) > We have brake fluid in front of us, it's a flammable with a high...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:13:30 -0400
  ...Keep an eye on the fluid level in the resevoir at the master cylinder, especially when pushing the pistion in. This sort of activity...
• Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:16:37 -0400
  ...My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading to Halifax - have to have my wife there by tomorrow morning. I was thinking...
• Re: Friday Story
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 25 May 2007 19:21:25 -0700
  ...It also says check tranmission fluid level, brake fluid level, etc... I bought my vanagon brand new in 1984. I got the lifter noise...
• Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:29:54 -0500
  ...Haven't checked the fluid level yet, have not noticed any leaks. Any thoughts on the nature of my difficulties for the hydraulically challenged...
• Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
  ...Oh, forgot to mention about switching the lower brake fluid reservoir from the old MC to the new one. The bottom of the plastic...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:12:07 +0000
  ...Beyond fluids the rest is affected by a lot of variables including environment, how it is used, and for many parts, the quality of...
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:14:23 -0600
  ...Top off fluid level. replace cap. 1.5. Put a drain pan or absorbent cardboard on floor under the slave cylinder. 2. From behind...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:13:37 -0400
  ...And, yes, the system takes automatic transmission fluid. Specified is Dexron but you'll find Dexron III on the shelves nowadays. The brake fluid...
• Re: OT: Anyone know anything about BMW E34 (5 Series)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 23 May 2003 17:44:04 EDT
  ...cause a brake shimmy when certain bushings get soft. Some years had a self levelling suspension and use a special fluid in the power...
• Bleeding (my heart doth bleed)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:00:43 CST6CDT
  ...put this stopper in the jug and voila! you have a high tech FRV for suctioning darn near anything including overfilled trannys, brake fluid...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 May 2016 07:24:46 -0400
  ...Currently ATF level is to > the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! > > John > On May 11, 2016...
• Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 13:33:35 -0800
  ...Looks like a grease ball, but the fluid level keeps checking out. 3. Shocks are OK- not new, but not shot. Steering (manual) is...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:58:18 -0500
  ...4) Fluids. What condition is the oil, coolant, brake fluid, etc. in. Plan to change all unless the seller just did it and you...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...Quality brake pads like Mintex or Ferodo along >with quality brake fluid like ATE or Pentosin will make a bigger difference >on stock rotors...
• Re: help diagnosing possible coolant system/ engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:56:18 -0400
  ...At this point, I would change the fluids anyway, including gear oil/ATF, power Steering, brake fluid, coolant etc. Also get some fresh fuel...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Add 3.2 qts. (3.0L) transmission fluid. Check fluid level. Add if necessary. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m) -------------------------------------------------- Axle Shaft-To...