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• DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  ...Apparently the DOT 5 doesn't contain the paint eating > Methyl methanol that your typical brake fluid has. > If Hoover reccs silicone fluid, he...
• Brake fluid leak around master Brake cylinder:
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Tue, 12 May 1998 11:39:19 -0600
  Brake fluid leak around master Brake cylinder: Dear Fellow Syncronauts, I started seeing "wet spots " on the carpet below steering wheel about 2 months...
• WAS: Oil Leak Contest
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:07:21 -0600
  ...only thing up that way is brake fluid. :( so check under the dash for a leak from the master brake cylinder or reservoir ... and...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:16:11 +0000
  ...It has been my (unpleasant) experience on two used vehicles where trans fluid status was unknown that changing the fluid caused total transmission failure...
• RE: Trans fluid: synthetic vs. dino oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 09:04:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They said they had transmission fluid in |cans and that this transmission fluid is what they would normally use on my |car. They said...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 20:35:22 -0700
  ...I'm hoping > green fluid's been used a short time (i.e. prep it for sale?). Dunno. > Is there anything I should do...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:25:31 -0500
  ...Bleeding Brakes & Clutch? >This weekend I am changing my back brake pads and am planning on replacing >the brake fluid while I am at...
• Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:51:26 -0400
  ...What happens then is that under pressure, fluid can be forced through and the brakes will engage. But, when you release the pedal the...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:32:40 -0400
  ...The first failure, the pedal felt like brake fluid was squirting past something. You pressed the pedal quick and you could feel a vibration...
• Re: Front w. washer fluid tank
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:31:23 -0800
  Bill Urban wrote: > Hi everybody, > > I just filled my washer fluid tank and it is now leaking back into the > jug under the van...
• > fluid in a 'new' engine
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:37:53 -0600
  gang, i'm about ready to add fluids to the new (used) engine i just put into my '90 GL. so i thought i...
• Re: Typical Operating Temp Range of Automatic Trans Fluid???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:49:28 -0700
  > Anyone know the typical operating temp range of > Automatic Trans fluid in a 2.1L Vanagon? Well, since it's cooled with a heat...
• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:28:23 -0400
  ...Spray starter fluid in thathole and see if the engine runs.If it runs after doing this(till it runs out of fluid),you...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:53:05 -0500
  ...the warranty actually states: > > AllisonR will only cover repairs in which the transmission had been > operated with TranSyndR or an equivalent fluid which meets...
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:23:22 -0800
  If you have brake fluid leaking from the rear I'd say it's time for new brakes back there. At least shoes & cylinders...
• Re: Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 06:35:36 -0600
  ...Clear as 20 year old brake fluid, maybe? Sorry! : ) Jim > Just wanted > to get it clear, not just for me, but for everyone. > > Regards...
• Re: BLinker Fluid source
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:47:19 CST
  On Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:30:47 Charles "Blinky" Taft queried: >when your blinker gets slow, how much fluid do you add and...
• Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:12:59 -0600
  ...Pour the alcohol on the brake fluid, might take a pint or more. Let it soak in, massage it as required with a brush...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 09:55:20 -0700
  ...In the meantime, my schedule says it's time to change the > fluid again. It's been 3 years, even thought I've only...
• [Fwd: WHICH OIL? TRANS FLUID?]
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 10:51:37 -0400
  ...WHICH OIL? TRANS FLUID? Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I just bought an 80 vanagon and need to...
• Were's all the brake fluid going??
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 01:09:54 -0600
  ...When SyncroBeast was last run, I was topping off the brake fluid reservoir every 200 miles or so. I don't think the clutch...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:57:27 -0700
  On 9/4/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Since both brakes and clutch are operated from the same fluid tank, a > safety...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:33:43 -0300
  ...If you have fluid film leaching out of the seam, it is quite likely you have water making its way in. On 14-Sep...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:07:27 -0700
  ...So if the master cylinder failed, broke or whatever you > would call it why would the brake fluid be there? Adding brake fluid to...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:47:43 -1000
  ...Fill the > jug > > with > > premix fluid and fill till fluid comes out the bleed hole. You > won't > > believe how fast and easy this...
• Re: A/T was run with low oil too long ...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:49:08 -0500
  ...When the fluid is > foamy from overfill the Vanagon trans wont shift, and slips. Foamy acts > like > low fluid. Trans will slip and reengage...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:28:57 -0700
  ...In my case, I'd sprayed Fluid Film on the backside of panels months before finding a failing seam and repairing it. Some time...
• Re: Help: the VW morons spilled brake fluid on my electricalwiring...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 02:29:18 +0100
  ...You don't want to use flammable > fluids for this, Stuart, Do you think Brakleen is non-flammable? Let me tell you, it burns...
• Brake Fluid Reservoir-----Where?!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Sloan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:50:21 -0500
  ...I can't find the Brake Fluid Reservoir anywhere. I know, I know...I could get underneath it in the mud and snow but...
• 1990 Auto Trans Differential...how to check fluid?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:04:43 -0700
  ...I was wondering how you check the fluid level in my 1990 Carats automatic trans differential? I assume it is that BIG allen screw...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:34:16 -0800
  I was surprised at how my last new MC took quite a lot of fluid during pre - install bench bleeding. It was a bit...
• Re: how many quarts of fluid go into the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:11:39 -0500
  ...again I ask --how much fluid will I need when i change out my old, filthy cooling fluid---dont need any other advice except...
• Re: HELP CALL : clutch issue on the road?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:51:26 -0800
  ...First, check the fluid in the brake reservoir behind the speedo. The brake fluid is shared with the clutch. The clutch is supplied from...
• SUDDEN POWER STEERING FAILURE
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:09:15 -0700
  ...I checked the PS fluid tank and it was down about a half inch, but after filling it up and starting the engine, the...
• Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:03:51 -0600
  OK, guys, (and ladies) I have installed the new clutch master and I have filled the fluid tank. I have applied Stan Wilders idea...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:07 -0400
  ...Get plenty of > DOT 4 brake fluid. > > Remove cover off instrument pod > Remove cap on brake fluid reservoir. > Place helper in the driver seat...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:42:07 -0600
  ...Brake fluid is Hydroscopic (or is it hygroscopic?) By definition. If you are using fresh brake fluid, the chance of introducing enough moisture to...
• Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:10 -0500
  ...Remember how I told you that my transmission fluid level is too high? >> Well, I thought it would be an easy process to just...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:40:55 EDT
  ...When I topped it up w/ PS fluid, she worked just fine until the fluid ran out again. Got myself a good used rack...
• Re: automatic tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:38:47 -0400
  ...to overfill the beast! Seems as if I should see solid red > but I'm not getting it as I add tranny fluid. > > Thanks >
• Power Steering Leak
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:27:35 -0400
  I was poking around under my Westy and noticed quite a bit of oily fluid around and on the gas tank. Also noticed that...
• Brake Warning Light Stays On
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 04:57:05 EDT
  According to the mechanic at the test centre there is no brake fluid level sensor fitted to my bus and the fluid level is...
• Re: brake master cylinder; mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 9 May 2002 08:40:02 -0600
  ...bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." Spec according to > the owners manual is DOT 4 brake fluid but...
• 1984 Westy Washer Fluid Tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:36:31 -0800
  ...This may seem like a silly question, but I can not find the front washer fluid tank. I know where the rear one is...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:04:28 -0400
  ...is power steering fluid generic? :::>Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:01:24 -0400 :::> :::>Yeah, but it was visibly and rapidly dripping fluid with...
• Re: Agony of defeat . . .
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:12:41 -0700
  ...But I still haven't been able to >find the brake fluid reservoir. The manual shows it under the driver's >side floor mat...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:29:46 -0800
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high > > After having the auto transmission in my '87 2WD overhauled last month, I > noticed the ATF fluid level...
• Clutch help needed
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 21:22:58 -0700
  ...the fluid was drained out of the larger fluid container .I have an oil leak under my clutch pedel that was there before the...
• manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:38:59 -0800
  ...I drained the tranny fluid (manual 091 4-speed tranny) and need to fill it up with new stuff. Has the group reached a...
• brake fluid loss (still)
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:35:08 -0700
  I've found the Clutch Cylinder (only a drop of fluid on it - not enough) and the Clutch Slave Cylinder (dry as a bone...
• Re: tranny fluid other than redline...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:51:35 -0600
  ...tranny fluid other than redline... folks, i NEED to change the tranny fluid asap. i cannot get redline locally. what is the next-best...
• Re: Brake Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:47:21 -0600
  Tim, Fist, be sure that the brake fluid you added is DOT 4, not something else. It won't have anything to do with...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500
  "I agree, if you are in an accident that results in your brake fluid catching fire, that is probably the least of your worries...
• Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:35:58 -0700
  ...power steering rack without hydraulic fluid? hey, I need a good used PS rack , got one ? Scott www.turbovans.com
• bleeding the brake and clutch fluid
  Historical mailing list - KG KG
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:12:44 -0600
  Hi List, I would like to completely drain and refill my brake/clutch fluid, as it has not been done for about 4 years...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:01:04 -0500
  ...Keep the brake fluid in the reservoir between the min and max marks. You'll get about 3/4 bottle (400cc) of brown fluid...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:09:27 -0500
  For the most part any ATF fluid will do the job. At some time VW changed the spec to the same special used in...
• Re: Vanagon Floor Pads Available?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:21:20 -0500
  ...The driver's side mat is impregnated with some type of fluid .. >maybe brake fluid and when I take a longer drive, the fluid...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:36:30 EST
  ...Using "REAL" power steering fluid in the system WILL damage the seals in the rack ! >>>>>Can Dextron III ATF be used for the power...
• Re: Immediate help needed in Tampa
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:33:30 -0400
  Where is the fluid coming from? The screech could have been your belt ripping off. I've driven many miles without power steering at...