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• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:06:51 -0600
  ...My shop mechanic called with suggestion to check power steering fluid, if my car has power steering, which it doesn't, otherwise check fluid...
• How can you test a VC on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 08:41:44 +0200
  ...Can you check the fluid inside and/or top it up no when required. What do you top it up with(VC fluid). Are...
• Power steering fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 09:03:45 +0000
  ...I added fluid, figuring it was winter and these things happen, and the sound went away. Then I saw a few drops of fluid...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:57:09 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Ok gang - I know the Vanagon calls for Dot 4 brake fluid but could...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:54:32 -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: Changing Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 18:12:37 -0700
  ...Changing Brake Fluid > Last night I finally changed the brake fluid in my '88 Westy, which I > haven't done in the 3 years...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:04:29 -500
  Brent, The brake fade you are experiencing is due to vaporization of brake fluid (more specifically, whatever is in your brake lines, it may...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:21:08 -0500
  ---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > At 12:07 PM 8/19/2010, Luke Bakken wrote: > >The brake fluid reservoir on my '89 syncro...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:43:30 -0700
  you can try a power steering fluid additive that is supposed to help seal leaks .. PS Fluid Treatment and Stop-leak, like at a...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 3 Mar 2015 17:52:41 -0500
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high Honda is one exception Scott. Measured with engine off. Angus
• Auto Transmission Fluid Ports
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:11:40 -0800
  So in the wake of the discussion on cooling of automatic transmission fluid, I am once again indulging my instrumentation fetish, this time by...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:13:44 -0700
  ...85 Westy radiator has a pinhole leak. > I cleaned up the fluid on the front bumper and it's green :( > > I think that means...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:27:12 -0400
  At 08:33 PM 9/27/2008, Jeff Lincoln wrote... >Ok gang - I know the Vanagon calls for Dot 4 brake fluid but could...
• Re: Bleeding clutch??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 12:04:28 -0400
  ...When the fluid level hits low, then start topping up. You'll get about 3/4 bottle (400cc) of brown fluid before it starts...
• Re: power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 23:03:14 -0300
  Edward, CW has it that both fluids are very similar or even identical. A friend of mine used ATF in his PS without any...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:07:16 -0700
  ...Changed by inspection, not by time or miles. >BRAKE FLUID: ?? DOT 4, renewed yearly. >POWER STEERING FLUID: ?? Dexron III, changed by inspection, not by...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:06:43 -0400
  ...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: Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 13 May 2016 18:43:43 -0700
  ...pressurize the brake fluid > reservoir with AIR > when bleeding the brakes, would this air add moisture to the brake fluid? > > For me, high school...
• Re: ATF? Dexron-III ? Mercon ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:43 -0500
  ...The different fluids are slightly diffrent viscosities and the dexron uses a slip additive for smoother shifts. Newer fluids and especially synthetics are being...
• Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:15:26 -0700
  I want to change my brake fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I don't have a pressure bleeder or even a vacuum device. I...
• Re: Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:12:13 -0700
  It's far less about fluid expansion then about the fluid draining into the pan when it's not running. Need to get it...
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 23:11:48 -0400
  ...Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon > > >I want to change my brake fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I don't >have a...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:59:00 -0800
  ...it is ALL about 'the fluids' btw ..in my perception. fluids.. fluids keep the metal parts from touching each other. fluids ..transmit heat away...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400
  ...Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out > > My new 85 Westy radiator has a pinhole leak. > I cleaned up the fluid...
• Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:12:32 -0700
  ...What > do you top it up with(VC fluid). Are there different grades of the > fluid..... > "No user servicable parts inside". Tim Smith, of...
• Re: AT question
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 15:47:35 -0500
  ...The friction material from the bands is now in the fluid. Change the fluid and the material is gone allowing it to slip. Bill...
• Re: '86 steering whines...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:18:55 PDT
  ...Don't let the tank go dry - top up with new fluid & repeat a few times until clean fluid comes out the return. Mine...
• Auto Transmission "bang" from 2nd -->1st
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 17:08:24 -0600
  ...Do you think the filter is starting to clog up? Old fluid? One of those small hoses clogging? The transmission fluid is at the...
• transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Alves
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 15:01:30 PST
  ...The van has an automatic-transmission and the guy mentioned that the transmission fluid was rather burned up. He proceeded to make the statement...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:18:50 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Tabe Johnson wrote: > The Blinker Fluid thread got me thinking about other actual > products that exist. The one I...
• Re: ATF level
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:47:58 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/08 2:38:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, trooz@ROADRUNNER.COM writes: > Does anyone know how much fluid...
• Auto Tranny question (91 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 19:55:57 -0500
  ...Today I checked it out again and noticed fluid, I'm assuming auto trans fluid moistening the bottom of the transmission case. Is this...
• Re: European gasoline $$$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:11:31 +1200
  >Oil burners will burn anything that remains >fluid and can burn. Coal dust? Plastic powder? These are fluids. I guess coal dust would work...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:38:28 -0400
  ...Brake fluid will >eat >away at most rubber replacements. CIP1 carries the correct (blue) brake fluid hose: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode...
• Re: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:37:41 -0400
  Greg, If you cannot get all teh fluid out, I have taken that brake fluid reservoir out before to replace the two rubber seals...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 07:36:47 -0500
  ...Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out > > > > My new 85 Westy radiator has a pinhole leak. > > I cleaned up the fluid...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:08:26 -0500
  The AT and the final drive do NOT share the same fluid, at least they aren't supposed to. When the seal between them...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:28:40 -0500
  ...Where do you suggest I > get a replacement hose and what fluid do I use to refill the reservoir? > Does it use standard ATF...
• Transmission Fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 08:33:17 -0800
  ...Once the fluid started to drain, I raised the front of the van, then lowered to level before refill. I suppose most of the...
• Rebuilt Viscous Couplers (Was Re : How VC's work -- Please Read)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 11:40:49 -0700
  ...They are set up to sell just the fluid and seals, > etc. for a fluid change for those brave, stupid or knowledgable enough to...
• Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:50:00 +1300
  ...And don't forget that fluid drives and linkages (turbos, hydraulic brakes) ARE mechanical...fluid mechanics. Maken no difference whether it's driven by...
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:56:40 -0700
  ...Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I managed to spray some Fluid Film on the underbody of the van today. I > bought a gallon...
• Re: time for real vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 16:34:58 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Alright - If I have a fluid leak from above the spare tire - is it my steering rack that's leaking...
• Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:59:13 -0700
  ...Weak Brakes - '88GL | | The van has sat since any work was done - like September last year. |The brake fluid was changed. It was nasty...
• Re: what to do about transmission fluid leak out of freezeplug in the left
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:08:19 EST
  ...i dropped the transmission tonight and came upon a major tranny fluid leak. the freezeplug had fallen out of the cv flange, and when...
• Power Steering Rack Leaking 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 10:31:59 -0500
  Volks, I am leaking power steering fluid on the front left boot of the power steering rack, very little fluid making it to the...
• Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 03:42:48 -0600
  ...Anyone have a feel for how often you should replace the Synthetic MTL Redline fluid in a rebuilt 4 speed in a 90 GL...
• Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:50:14 -0400
  Does anyone know if they carry "relative bearing grease"? > You might want to ask Kale Auto Co about the fluid, I know they > handle...
• help! It's pink!
  Historical mailing list - Chris and Shauna
  Tue, 1 May 2007 11:28:08 -0500
  ...There is a large puddle of pink fluid on the floor just in front the back wheel on the drivers side. Any ideas? I...
• '84 washer pump
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:05 -0800
  currently troubleshooting my washer fluid problem... not getting any fluid to windows... not even a humming from the pump... reservoir is full. does anyone...
• Refilling manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:35:54 -0400
  Hi Volks, Is it possible to change the transmission fluid with the tranny still in the van? The bentley isn't clear on this...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:31:18 -0700
  ...I thought the advantage of the DOT 5 silicone brake fluid was that it didn't absorb moisture and that's why it's...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:54:01 -0500
  ...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: manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:15:37 -0500
  ...manual tranny fluid > Jake, > I think it depends on the tempatures you drive in. Here in VT I think the > MT90 is just too...
• Re: washer fluid won't work
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:11:33 -0400
  ...my front wipers work, it won't dispense any > washer fluid. > The fluid came out last year, but when I got her out of...
• brake fluid on my floor mats...what I do?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:22:17 -0700
  From multiple muffed brake and clutch reservoir/MC removals and replacements I have brake fluid soaked carpet under my feet. I have a rubber...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:00:25 -0700
  there is also the conservative cautious approach versus the 'change ALL fluid' approach. for something that is healthy ...then a full fluid change is...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:02:16 -0700
  ...s viscosity does not increase with > temp. > > its a shear thickening fluid, the shear is what does it, temp rise a by > product. > > > also...
• Re: [Syncro] Were's all the brake fluid going??
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 06:51:32 -0500
  ...A leak here is hard to find because the fluid lands on the rug, and is absorbed. Also the amount is usually not that...
• Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:02:30 -0800
  ...I've read numerous posts and web articles on these things, including both a wet and dry approach (pumping fluid or just air). I...