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Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:20:13 +0000
...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: help diagnosing possible coolant system/ engine damage
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:46:12 -0600
...At this point, I would change the fluids anyway, including gear oil/ATF, > power Steering, brake fluid, coolant etc. Also get some fresh fuel...
Should I Buy this Synchro?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Apr 95 11:42:24 EDT
...the synchro system, how to check? I will check fluid levels but anything special, that special silicone viscous coupling fluid that VW says is...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:12:32 -0800
...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: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:23:42 -0500
...I pumped and pumped, but there was hardly any brake fluid coming out of the bleed screw. And the level in the reservoir did...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:53:56 -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: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 May 2010 20:13:10 -0400
Check the rear brake hubs to make sure they are properly torqued. Sounds like they may have loosened and you now have a rear...
Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 4 Oct 2019 00:18:35 +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: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on the > > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:06 -0800
...and actually............you'll see, in the end, that it falls under the famous saying : "it's just a blockage or leakage of fluids...
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on the dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:55:50 -0800
...but the fluid was brown which I sure don't understand, I thought it was something for VWs .... the leaks started a very long...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 16:00:08 -0800
...I pumped and pumped, but there >was hardly any brake fluid coming out of the bleed screw. And the level in >the reservoir did...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on >> the >> > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:34:42 -0500
...control arm bushings replaced > > Brake and Clutch fluid flushed > > > > August 2004 > > Water pump replaced > > coolant reservoir replaced > > coolant level sensor replaced > > New Thermostat > > Bilstein...
87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
...Runs strong. (well as strong as a 2.1 can) -Rebuilt AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine rebuild. (redline fluid...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:45 +0000
...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: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on the � � > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
Historical mailing list - A2L1
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:09:35 -0400
...Bled the brakes all around. Replaced the broken dipstick and tube. All set, right? No..... First off the radio will turn on and nothing...
Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
...in the fluid. The BMW brake booster can help with that perception and yes it can be used with otherwise stock brakes. A larger...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on >> the >>� � > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 4 Oct 2019 06:43:09 -0400
...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: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:30 -0800
...Solid jack stands and a hard level floor are > imperative. > Scott > turbovans. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter Houle" <whoule@ECSCONTROLS.COM > > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on the > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
...in the fluid. The BMW brake booster can help with that perception and yes it can be used with otherwise stock brakes. A larger...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on >>> the >>> > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:59:25 +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: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster on >>> the >>> > dash as is necessary to lower the brake fluid level below the...
Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 13:29:07 -0700
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil as well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid seemed a...
Update on my westy!
Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:30:40 -0700
...Is this what it says it is, or is it a brake fluid reservoir? 2.) POs have really begun to PO me off. They...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:39:56 -0800
...Solid jack stands and a hard level floor are > imperative. > Scott > turbovans. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Walter Houle" <whoule@ECSCONTROLS.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:40:03 -0500
...Check the PS fluid level and make sure you are not overfilling the engine. Remember, between the marks. The top mark is not the...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...in the fluid. The BMW brake booster can help with that perception and yes it can be used with otherwise stock brakes. A larger...
Re: So when a Westy sits for 5 years...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:52:43 -0500
...brakes probably wheel cylinders, calipers, possible hoses, and depending on storage conditions, the master cylinder. The clutch cylinders may also develop problems. All fluids...
Re: Clutch sticking
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:39:37 -0800
...Haven't checked the fluid level > yet, have not noticed any leaks. > > Any thoughts on the nature of my difficulties for the hydraulically > challenged...
Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -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...
'72 Camper (non-Westy) FS in Milwaukee
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
20 Oct 96 20:15:15 EDT
...There was brake fluid in the resevoir, and no evidence of leakage at the calipers. I'll be happy to do legwork for anyone...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:38:53 -0800
...Solid jack stands and a hard level floor are >> imperative. >> Scott >> turbovans. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter Houle" <whoule@ECSCONTROLS.COM >> > >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
...control arm bushings replaced >>> Brake and Clutch fluid flushed >>> >>> August 2004 >>> Water pump replaced >>> coolant reservoir replaced >>> coolant level sensor replaced >>> New Thermostat >>> Bilstein...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 20:02:20 -0700
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil > as > well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid > seemed > a...
Re: clutch master cylinder
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 09:51:42 +0000
...After > these initial cycles to get the first fluid flowing, the thing bled as > expected. > Mike was a bit lucky, sometimes no problems, other...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 13:31:37 -0700
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil > as well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid > seemed a...
interpreting Automatic transmission pressures
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:28:57 -0400
...Got my AT back in, and fluid finally filled up to the correct level. It moves off from idle quite nicely in both forward...
Re: Bleeding clutch system--what gives?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:09:32 EDT
...The reservoir fluid level does go down over time, >but very slowly (only trickles come out the bottom when bleeding). > >People's posts to...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:23:44 -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 Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:55:55 -0800
...Solid jack stands and a hard level floor are >> imperative. >> Scott >> turbovans. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Walter Houle" <whoule@ECSCONTROLS.COM> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 27 May 2010 15:36:26 -0500
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil > as > well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid > seemed > a...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 27 May 2010 17:25:17 -0400
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil > as > well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid > seemed > a...
Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:10:14 -0500
...I drove with mine like that for over a year, carefully checking the fluid level, but I can tell you it doesn't get...
Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:58:53 -0500
...There are no visible leaks on either the > master or slave cylinders, and the fluid level has not dropped at all. When > a helper...
Re: Manual Tranny Oil
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:24:04 -0600
...Metal particles and brass and just > plain black watery stuff is a no-no. > Same goes with flushing coolant and brake fluid.... > > Daryl of...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...catalytic converters original & working?$ ___ _____ Check fluid levels. Look for leaks. ___ _____ Distributor, cap, rotor, and points OK? ___ _____ Check fluid condition with flashlight ___ _____ Wiring harness appearance...
Re: 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:47:23 -0500
...Bled the brakes all around. > Replaced the broken dipstick and tube. All set, right? > > No..... First off the radio will turn on and nothing...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
...Watch the brake fluid level in the master resevoir in the dash, I had to remove some. At 8:53 PM 7-11-96...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
...Watch the brake fluid level in the master resevoir in the dash, I had to remove some. At 8:53 PM 7-11-96...
Re: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 14:28:17 -0700
...After everything had cooled, I checked the oil >> as >> well as the transmission fluid. The oil was fine but the tranny fluid >> seemed >> a...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:45:00 -0800
...Brake fluid for those has probably never been changed from the sound of things. Wouldn't be surprised if the clutch was very, very...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:10:21 -0500
...I pumped and pumped, but there >was hardly any brake fluid coming out of the bleed screw. And the level in >the reservoir did...
1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Eric Levine
Thu, 4 May 2006 00:09:37 EDT
...The rear brakes are shot that’s why I need to pull the parking brake all the way up: $250.00 I plan on...
Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:08:58 -0400
...control arm bushings replaced :::> > Brake and Clutch fluid flushed :::> > :::> > August 2004 :::> > Water pump replaced :::> > coolant reservoir replaced :::> > coolant level sensor replaced :::> > New Thermostat :::> > Bilstein...