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Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:36:37 -0500
...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: Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 15:11:50 -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: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 17:22:02 -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: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:24:45 -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...
BBB 2012 panorama, trip report, rule of 3s
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:47:20 -0700
...Uh oh, brake/clutch fluid. Another leak. Another day. So all fluids being monitored, we continued onward. Good thing its AirCooled or I'd...
Syncro Rumble...Syncro Whine
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 19 May 1998 00:03:49 -0700
...wheel bearings, cv joints, something amiss in the transaxle, but what? The van has new tires just balanced, new shocks, new alignment, new brakes...
What I carry in my Westy - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
...fridge at floor level: Various towels, walking shorts, sandals, drink holders, spare fuel pump, spare FI line, oil filter, brake fluid, WD40, Berryman B12...
Re: Friday flammables-Flammables vs. combustibles.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:09:20 -0400
...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: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
...Brakes inspected, fluid flushed and refilled, and good to go. Alignment (but, was unaware that one needs (according to some of you guys) to...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] clutch takeup
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:50:26 +0000
...yahoogroups.com> wrote: did you check the clutch hydraulic fluid level in the brake master cylinder Resevoir ? that would be the first step. how...
Hello Everyone, I am back on the list and Need your Help....
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sat, 1 May 2004 12:28:53 -0400
...Transmission Slowly Leaking Fluid: Strong Tight Transmission though when driving. (Is it possible the screen needs to be replaced? And new fluid needs to...
Re: Rear Vibration
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:07:30 -0700
...No vibration though? So, mostly, so I didn't have to check the level of the oil, I just changed it. ;o) I usually...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:53:22 -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 - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:04:59 -0700
...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: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -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: Hello Everyone, I am back on the list and Need your Help....
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 3 May 2004 07:16:11 -0400
...Not sure if it's a motor issue and owner never >looked into it. > >Transmission Slowly Leaking Fluid: >Strong Tight Transmission though when driving...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -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...
Brick Tour Packing List!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
...tires and spare, top off all oils and fluids, belts, hoses, seals, gaskets, filters, shocks, wheelbearings, clutch, brakes, transmission, air-conditioning, have wheels and...
Re: Afraid to enjoy the ride?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:36:58 -0700
...I find throttle swtiches not making contact all thetime, old gear oil, too advanced timing, old brake fluid ... dry CV's ...weak or harsh...
Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:58:04 -0700
...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: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -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...
UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -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: coolant options
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:17:04 -0500
...easy for most >> people to overlook coolant changes like brake >> fluid or power sterring fluid changes. >> >> Whether or not this helps I don't...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
...if I think I may be carrying the maximum > weight. > Brakes inspected, fluid flushed and refilled, and good to go. > Alignment (but, was unaware...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:08:10 -0500
...when the van body has the amount of rust it has. >Brake fluid for those has probably never been changed from the sound of...
Re: Bleeding html
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 20:55:13 -0700
...If the level warning light comes on within days, even a couple weeks of bleeding the system, don't panic. Check the level in...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
...if I think I may be carrying the maximum >> weight. >> Brakes inspected, fluid flushed and refilled, and good to go. >> Alignment (but, was unaware...
Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:49:51 -0700
...gaskets. > > #4) changed transmission grease > > #5) purged and cleaned brake system, installed all fresh fluid. > > #6) adjusted all torsion bars to factory height specs...
go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
...if I think I may be carrying the > maximum > weight. > Brakes inspected, fluid flushed and refilled, and good to go. > Alignment (but, was unaware...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:44 -0600
...filter. _Brakes _- Drain and flush the system through each brake fluid drain point (each wheel) and install new DOT 4 brake fluid. You will...
Sick of overheating....Friday question and comment....
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:10:40 -0800
...my coolant level was getting low....I made what I guess is a Libby Bong....I took a length of steel brake line and...
UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -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: Dashboard lights
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:03:51 -0800
...I took off the top to the instrument cluster and while admiring the brake / clutch fluid reservoir (and yes I still have my plastic...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:42:04 -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: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 5 May 2008 20:53:34 -0700
...If the needle stays in the middle, temp > > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so > > sensor is...
Re: '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 14:26:12 -0700
...Pretty engenious where the brake fluid > reservoir is, I wouldn't have looked for it there. Also, how do I make the > rear wiper...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -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...
(NVC)Re: Reliability over one year
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:23:42 -0800
...What happened to them? Who did the work? What was the quality level of parts used upon replacement? Mark in AK 10 years Acura...
Re: coolant options
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 08:26:33 -0800
...easy for most > people to overlook coolant changes like brake > fluid or power sterring fluid changes. > > Whether or not this helps I don't...
How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
...Empty fluids and disconnect all hoses and wiring from the engine. See the factory manual for this. Remove coolant expansion tank and oil filler...
Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
...if I think I may be carrying the >> maximum >> weight. >> Brakes inspected, fluid flushed and refilled, and good to go. >> Alignment (but, was unaware...
Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:03 -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...
'84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 13:26:02 -0500
...Pretty engenious where the brake fluid reservoir is, I wouldn't have looked for it there. Also, how do I make the rear wiper...
oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:22:03 -0500
...It was my brake master cylinder, leaked :::fluid at about -20F. Not exactly what you had in mind but does serve as :::a reminder...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:35:48 -0800
...Front brakes are now Audi A6. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: > And tell...
Re: coolant gauge were is normal
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
...If the level warning light comes on within days, even a couple weeks of bleeding the system, don't panic. Check the level in...
Re: What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 5 Feb 2005 05:53:04 -0600
...metal can of Coleman camp fuel in there along with the antifreeze, brake fluid etc. Since most camp folk carry some of this on...
Re: Dashboard lights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:49:29 -0500
...I took off the top to the instrument cluster and while admiring the brake / clutch fluid reservoir (and yes I still have my plastic...
Re: Air Bleeder Installation/Cooling System Bleeding Procedure
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 23:33:36 -0700
...If the level warning light comes on within days, even a couple weeks of bleeding the system, don't panic. Check the level in...
Re: [Syncro] Viscous Coupling survey
Historical mailing list - William Todd
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 17:26:55 +0100
I guess this could be down to the fluid level in the viscous... > -----Original Message----- > From: Brent Christensen [SMTP:bpchristensen@mindspring.com] > Sent: 21...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...Reccomendations Red Line does not reccomend DOT-5 Brake Fluid for racing. More compressible at temperature. Red Line does not reccomend mixing race oil...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 3 May 2006 22:03:49 -0700
...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: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:28:03 +0000
...Also a good idea to regularly change your brake fluid. Todd '88 Westy -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> > Mike, > > I always...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 May 2008 11:29:08 -0400
...If the needle stays in the middle, >temp > > > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so > > > sensor is...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 4 May 2006 05:06:02 -0700
...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: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:19 -0700
...a high quality 'power steering conditioner' to the fluid when you are > done getting new fluid into it. > > Here's a cheater way to...
Re: Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 08:32:39 -0700
...every 10k miles and use the specified fluid, >I have enhanced the book procedure to the level necessary to get the desired >improvement in...
Re: reference manual
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:44:51 -0700
...I have one that is an 'L' model ..that's like a base trim level in the US. I'm sure in Germany there...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:06:18 -0800
...Front > brakes are now Audi A6. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/JD6nnDNE1aT4KRuSA > > > On 11/17/2024 12:12 PM, David McNeely wrote: > > And tell...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:35:41 -0800
...Meanwhile...trans mission gear oil is not getting changed, or even level checked...CV joints are getting dry ... brake fluid is absorbing moisture out...