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• Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:16:28 -0500
  ...My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it. I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so I suspect the entire...
• question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:40:13 EST
  Hi, I just realized that the lower power steering fluid hose which goes from the reservoir to the pump is leaking and cracked. Where...
• leaking coolant - reservoir cap failure?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 14:21:40 -0700
  ...Also, coolant placed in the overflow tank when the engine is cold appears to be getting sucked back up to the reservoir tank. The...
• leaking coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Sat, 3 May 2008 19:51:28 -0700
  ...So it turns out that the coolant reservoir (not the one behind the plate) is leaking from the top, and not from below the...
• ps fluid reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:25:07 -0700
  is it normal for the top of the power steering reservoir to be really wet with fluid? my mechanic said not to worry that...
• Re: PS reservoir lid
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:36:17 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/06 5:57:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, rbluewesty@GMAIL.COM writes: > How does the power steering reservoir...
• Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4 (where's the reservoir?!)
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 10:16:42 -0500
  ...where's that reservoir? I see the photo in Bentley, but no location. R. 87 Syncro Vanagon Westfalia(Leslie) 95 Passat GLX(Wolfie) http...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:53:02 +0000
  When I tried removing that hose from the reservoir on my '85 the plastic fitting snapped right it was so brittle. That was 2...
• Re: Cooling system woes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:20:47 -0400
  ...The reservoir is ALWAYS full. so I'm a bit mystified by your comments. Malcolm On 15 Dec 2001, at 8:43, Kenneth D...
• Re: Cooling System Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 09:00:21 -0400
  ...Also, make sure that the hose from the expansion tank to the overflow reservoir tank is air tight and connected securely. If it is...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:54 EST
  ...Just fill the reservoir, run the engine, turn the steering wheel full lock left and right then check the level in the reservoir and...
• Re: Whiny steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 06:11:08 EST
  ...It is in the engine compartment not far from the reservoir. Just follow the hoses from the reservoir. I would remove the pump then...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:37:52 -0500
  ...brake and clutch fluid reservoirs I don't think having the brake and clutch reservoir above all the electrical connections in the dash is...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:22:40 -0500
  ...you could push brake fluid back > up and out of the fluid reservoir in the dash, unless you remove some fluid > first. This is...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:49:18 -0600
  It's probably the hose connection to the reservoir. I have anything you might want for power steering if it comes to that. Jim...
• Brake Pressure Bleeder - Cheap and Easy
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:53:06 -0400
  I did this for a BMW which used the same fluid reservoir for the clutch and brakes; don't see why it wouldn't...
• Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4 (where's the reservoir?!)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 17:19:10 -0400
  ...DOT 3 & DOT 4 (where's the reservoir?!) All this talk on fluid... where's that reservoir? I see the photo in Bentley, but...
• FS on eBay: brake mastercylinder/booster/reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 00:51:12 EDT
  ...Current bid is only $20.50 Brake booster/master cylinder/switches/and reservoir. All from a 1984 Vanagon GL http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:16:09 -0500
  ...Problem now is finding a reservoir cap to modify. Nothing around seems to fit. The carboy plugs don't worke because of the plastic...
• WTB power steering fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:42:17 -0400
  I need to replace my power steering fluid (ATF) reservoir. In moving it around I see where one of the hose nipples is cracked...
• Coolant reservoir full; Overflow tank empty?
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 20:28:34 -0700
  ...I replaced the sensor and refilled the reservoir. Tonight after driving it until it fully warmed up, I took a look at the Reservoir...
• Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 14:01:25 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
• FS: 83 Diesel Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:25 -0700
  Hi All, I have a coolant reservoir for an 83 diesel. It is used and in great condition.� It is number 068-121-405D...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 08:11:28 -0400
  ...Of course, you have to keep a close eye on the fluid level in reservoir. Apparently ATE Super Blue was determined to be noncompliant...
• Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:19:49 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
• Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:04:29 -0400
  ...Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ? Hi all. I may have access to OEM 1.9 WBX coolant reservoirs. If I adapt...
• 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 09:32:12 -0700
  Howdy Folks, Outside of Ebay, any preferred places to procure odd things like windshield washer reservoir? Also, curious if any of you are still...
• Re: Expansion Tank: don't have one?!?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:39:29 -0700
  ...If you have the standard cap on the coolant reservoir, you will lose coolant when the coolant heats up and expands and get air...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:31:50 -0800
  ...Watch for the fluid reservoir to flex. When it starts to, don't pump any more! Use your judgement. The store-bought reservoirs with...
• Re: Help... Engine troubles, rapid backfiring under load.
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:43:18 EDT
  ...Do you still continue to fill the expansion tank (one behind the license plate) even after the coolant reservoir is full? From when I...
• Re: Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:25:21 -0700
  I made a variation on this design, and just used an old Volvo reservoir cap I had lying around. Most European cars use the...
• Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 14:41:42 +0000
  Switching out a broken antenna.  Fine time to check brake fluid.  I noticed my brake reservoir was not filled to the top.  Should it...
• "H" piece near the reservoir, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:41:01 -0400
  Hi, My H piece near the radiator reservoir cracked, here in Seattle, and the mechanic is sending off for a part. Does anyone have...
• Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:42:38 -0700
  ...I fill the reservoir and pump the pedal - the reservoir stays at the same level and there is no brake resistance. Any ideas? Please...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:56:50 +0000
  ...he fills the main reservoir only half way at the seams of the tank > fill the overflow tank to max line > > I think he...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:07:14 -0500
  ...Power steering leak near reservoir Thanks for the suggestions. I cannot see underneath the reservoir. I'd like to remove it to get a...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:50:22 -0500
  ...About 30 minutes later when that mechanic came to the waiting room and asked me where the brake fluid reservoir was located, I cancelled...
• 84 VVanagon GL: Coolant stays in Round Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - John Mendoza
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 09:57:47 -0800
  ...Rather, the coolant stays in the main coolant reservoir (the more-spherical, less squarish-one on the corner of the engine compartment near the...
• Re: Need 1982 coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:20:06 -0600
  on 9/19/06 2:33 PM, Paul Chubbuck at paul@TAKINGFLIGHT.NET wrote: > The coolant reservoir in my 1982 Vanagon is not holding...
• Re: clutch master cylinder(bleeding tip)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 01:08:37 -0700
  ...When doing the brakes I start with the wheel furtherest from the reservoir and work toward the reservoir(RR, LR, RF, LF.) I usually...
• Re: Well, maybe I did have some trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Mary Beth Wayne
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:00:01 -0500
  ...I figured it was a foul reservoir cap so I got a new reservoir cap on Monday and the Van is still running great...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:30:34 -0500
  The old busses had the reservoir under the floor. Then in 72 with the magic power disc brakes it was moved via a hose...
• Re: Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:06:36 -0400
  ...htm Cheers, Harry On 06/30/2011 06:21 PM, Jeffrey Vickers wrote: > Yes, that's the right size for the Vanagon reservoir. > > </snip>
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:36:22 -0700
  ...That fluid reservoir make a tiny bit of noise as it pressurizes. The later model year reservoirs are likely more robust. Neil. On Wednesday...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:40:44 -0500
  ...Power steering leak near reservoir > > I have a pretty serious power steering leak from somewhere near the reservoir. Does anyone know what leaks here...
• Re: 84 VVanagon GL: Coolant stays in Round Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 12:39:09 -0500 (EST)
  > > > >Rather, the coolant stays in the main coolant reservoir (the more-spherical, > >less squarish-one on the corner of the engine compartment near the...
• Re: Front w. washer fluid tank
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 21:16:31 -0500
  Eric - Uh, haven't had any problems with my '85GL's WW reservoir since I managed to find out just where the jewel was...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:41:08 -0800
  ...Power steering leak near reservoir > > > > I have a pretty serious power steering leak from somewhere near the > reservoir. Does anyone know what leaks here...
• overheating??!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 16:29:39 -0400
  ...I pull over and note that the coolant reservoir is empty and the belts are all OK, plus the water pump is definitely spinning...
• Re: Dumb question re: windshield washer reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:14:46 -0800
  Well I got a few responses about putting air into my washer reservoir so I went to the corner gas station to try it...
• Re: Coolant Bleeding Questions...need a Guru
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:51:46 -0400
  ...and if your reservoir is always empty, look around for that slow coolant leak you haven't been noticing. It pays to check that...
• Re: Engine compartment reservoir
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:10:16 -0700
  ...one is a "coolant reservoir" at your "7:00" The other is the "coolant expansion tank" at your "2:00" I saw in your...
• Winsheild Washer
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:59:08 EST
  Does anyone know a source for a windshield wiper reservoir? I have tried to pull a couple out of Vanagons in some local "pick...
• Coolant Leak around Sensor in Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:41:39 PST
  I have a problem with coolant leaking from around the Coolant Level Sensor in the reservoir tank. It happens regularly when the engine is...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 2010 17:43:45 -0400
  ...The hose from reservoir to master cylinder has enough capacity to keep it working. Which in my mind removes the last real weakness of...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 18:08:33 -0500
  ...Power steering leak near reservoir >>> >>> I have a pretty serious power steering leak from somewhere near the >> reservoir. Does anyone know what leaks here...
• Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4 (where's the reservoir?!)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 12:12:32 -0400
  ...You then can't miss the reservoir. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Mon, 28 Jun...
• Re: Clutch/brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:47:05 -0500
  ...Clutch/brake reservoir > Is it possible to adapt some other reservoirs to fit, in order to have > separate brake & clutch? >
• Re: Filter basket in brake fluid reservoir--cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:33:30 -0400
  ...Filter basket in brake fluid reservoir--cleaning? The little filter basket in the top of my '86 Vanagon's brake fluid reservoir has quite...
• Re: brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 19:51:24 -0500
  ...By the way if the reservoir is empty that means a rather substantial leak somewhere, I would advise going through the whole brake system...