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• Power steering fluid on 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:52:29 -0400 (EDT)
  Greetings- My power steering has started griping loudly whenever I turn corners tightly, and I was wondering about the power steering fluid, but as...
• Re: Brake fluid DOT 3-4-5-?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 11:11:54 -0700
  WRONG! DO NOT USE DOT 5 FLUID IN VANAGONS OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED FOR IT. DOT 5 is designed for use with...
• Re: How much Tranny fluid??
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 08:51:31 -0400
  ...How much Tranny fluid?? > > > Tom, > > Isn't that for a full drain? I think there's some of the > volume you cannot > get out...
• Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Oct 2021 16:55:43 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > >> What is the correct way to check the transmission fluid? >> Level ground, tranny warm from a short run, tranny in park or...
• A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:34:10 -0500
  ...question: "Where do I check the brake fluid?' Fifth question; "Where do I check the washer fluid?" I do get so amused at the...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:19:31 -0500
  ...but it's also pretty easy to spill or dribble brake fluid >down into all those wires and terminals. That's why it has...
• Re: Leaking Oily Fluid??? looking for some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:17:41 -0700
  ...Leaking Oily Fluid??? looking for some advice. > On Jun 27, 2009, at 3:05 PM, William Landsman wrote: > >> If anyone has any thoughts > > Water...
• Re: Help with dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 17 Nov 94 10:38:28 PST
  ...cleaned out the rust or just brake > fluid? > > Any help appreciated, > > --Jonny B-) > Just brake fluid. I'm assuming you've already checked to...
• Re: Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 08:37:37 -0400
  ...All joking aside that symptom sounds like mine when the gasket leaked and dumped the fluid. Check the fluid as per the manual and...
• extra reservoir cap anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:28:16 -0500
  Anyone have an extra used hydraulic fluid reservoir cap they could send me for my homemade pressure bleeder? I'll cover postage by paypal...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 May 2001 18:34:14 -0500
  If you're the first owner of a new vehicle, changing the fluid is preventive maintenance. If you're the second owner Its preventive...
• Re: Power steering fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 10:33:22 EST
  I made the mistake of using power steering fluid in my '85, and it started leaking like crazy. I have since replaced it with...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:23:02 -0600
  ...Adding windshield fluid? Where? RE: Oil filler extension... John, quit rubbing it in. I drove a Vanagon for over ten years before I found...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:18:41 -0500
  ...And fill up the wiper fluid resevoir with RainX's washer fluid. You'll be stunned at the difference it makes. Even in a...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:10:46 -0700
  ...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: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 07:47:33 -0600
  ...I know in my case and many others they were running the right fluid. BenT suggests they may be failing because of too much...
• Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
  ...The lower "bleeder" is to remove old fluid from the lower cylinder. The upper bleeder is to remove the air (air rises!) You can...
• Re: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 00:32:24 -0500
  ...How about any way to check brake > > > fluid that's been > in > > > it's container for a year or so. BTW, which DOT fluid...
• Re: washer fluid won't work
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:30:17 -0400
  ...washer fluid won't work It may be the switch (with the paddle that you're pulling on) is bad. Do the wipers come...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 09:48:32 -0700
  ...If you have to add more when you crack the cap you'll bubble > air into the fluid remaining and will need to wait...
• TSB Concerning Vanagon Steering Racks
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:49:37 -0400
  ...The mechanic insisted that there was a TSB concerning changing from Dexron ATF for the power steering fluid to the mineral oil bases power...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:27:13 -0700
  On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:14 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > 85 has the brake fluid level switch in the...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:35:42 -0800
  Your brake fluid level is probably low. All 85 and newer Vanagons have a level sensor in the brake fluid tank behind the speedometer...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 25 Feb 2015 07:04:24 -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...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:16:36 -0600
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Currently 9.95 per quart at myoilshop..... Miguel On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7...
• Re: manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:00:11 -0500
  ...manual tranny fluid Last weekend I bolted the engine and transmission back into my 82 Westy. It has been a long winter of repairs...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break? -PLASTIC ROT
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:53:11 -0700
  ...The first time > I saw that the brake/clutch fluid reservoir is right between the > instruments, I wondered if the brake fluid vapor (the...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 14:04:18 -0400
  ...Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid > level sensor cap). No change (no flicker or anything) regardless of > whether I release...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:02:29 -0700
  ...I can tell how deteriorated the brake fluid is ......by how the brake pedal feels. Nice thick new brake fluid (say a year old...
• Re: brake fluid lost. Questions.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:09:41 -0700
  ...now > some questions > > 1) I have been using dot 3 brake fluid, Should I use dot 4? > 2) are these mixable? > 3) should there...
• Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 23:08:55 -0500
  ...Is the leak check and make sure the leak isn't clutch fluid ... check the brake fluid reservoir and see if it's really...
• Re: bleeding the brake and clutch fluid
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:34:04 -0500
  ...bleeding the brake and clutch fluid Hi List, I would like to completely drain and refill my brake/clutch fluid, as it has not...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:35:46 -0500
  ...I checked around town, and no one had > Castrol GT/LMA brake fluid, which I've used for years in VW's. No NAPA...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 18:28:29 -0600
  >You will need something to catch fluid. I used a funnel and a small coffee can. If you > procrastinate in fixing the leak like...
• Re: Case of the disappearing brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:51:19 -0700
  ...And yes....brake fluid can go into the booster. Could be a few inches deep in there. Real wheel cylinders are usually the first...
• Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:37:31 -0400
  ...When I operate the wiper by pushing forward on the stalk I also get a squirt of washer fluid. I usually use it when...
• Re: Clutch reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:03:14 -0500
  Ron, Off the brake fluid reservoir! Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 08:54:04 -0800
  ...Bled 3 separate times using 2 quarts fluid total and there is no air and no loss of fluid. this is my ninth van...
• Re: automatic transmission oil level?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:08:06 -0700
  ...This has no effect on quality of fluid, etc. etc. "The new ATF and types of ATF DEXRON used previously can be mixed. Jerry...
• Re: 2 questions/tranny lube
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 11:55:07 -0600
  ...It took a long time to get the fluid to flow through all > that tubing into the transmission, especially since I forgot to snip...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:31:59 -0500
  ...Should put out a very strong stream with the hose disconnected. > I haven't tried to use wiper fluid since last >winter - and for...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:23:21 -0500
  Brake fluid eats the plastic parts rapidly and it sounds like that mechanic spilled a bunch. The plastic sheet is there to catch minor...
• Re: Leaking Oily Fluid??? looking for some advice.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:33:45 -0400
  ...Once I was home I checked >level of coolant, and was just fine, oil is good, other fluids great as well >upon quick inspection...
• Re: Ok, ok, I'll get new brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 17:28:46 -0500 (EST)
  ...I think I'll > flush all that nasty half H20/break fluid crap out and get some silicone. > Hi all What's the concensus...
• Colant expantion
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:32:23 -0600
  Hi List, I recently changed the coolant in my 1.9 wbx to an orange dex-cool fluid (50/50 mix). I have bleed...
• Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4 brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:21:23 -0500
  Unlike the sillycone stuff, DOT 3 and 4 fluids are compatible. Of course brake can never be too clean or too new. Drain until...
• Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 07:22:48 -0600
  ...Stan On Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:02:07 -0800 Mark Belanger <belanger@fluid.com> writes: > Stan Wilder wrote: > > No Flames! You say NO...
• brake lights '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:12:45 -0600
  ...Could the switches at the master cylinder be bad or clogged? How much fluid will drain out if I quickly swap out the switches...
• Re: what Synthetic automatic transmission fluid to use in 85 Auto Trans ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:07:20 -0700
  > > What Synthetic automatic transmission fluid do people use with > the 3 speed auto trans > I'm using Red Line Synthetic D4 ATF, which is...
• dexron II vs dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:45:24 -0400
  ...also does anyone know if there is a trans fluid that is yellow. just purchased this car and it has a yellow fluid in...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:02:34 -0800
  ...Gas smells and power steering fluid No, you shouldn't leak power steering fluid and yes, it will cause a rainbow pattern on wet...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:52:33 -0700
  The Bentley manual has instructions for "bleeding" and "changing" the brake fluid. The table shown in "changing" section shows use of lower bleed screws...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:29:01 -1000
  ...The brake fluid reservoir > would not hold pressure very long from my Motive pressure bleeder > either..... > > "No problemo" says I..."I have a spare...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:21:20 +0000
  ...Don't use aerated fluid! It's a great tool, and I have adapters for all my cars. Brake fluid should be changed every...
• Re: '82 clutch capers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 12:08:52 -0600
  ...Cheap versions are as little as $20.00 and then up to $250.00 I use a brake fluid bottle (16oz) with a hole...
• Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:02:19 -0500
  Years ago, before I knew better, I replaced the hose from my brake fluid reservoir with the reinforced vinyl tubing that you can buy...
• wisdom of brake fluid res. location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel Foss - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 14:52:28 -0800
  ...you can check the brake fluid easily anytime..right from the driver's seat. of course I wouldn't recommend it while driving.but...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:41:56 -0400
  ...I used brake fluid, as recommended by most online videos. That bottom bleeder is called a drain screw in Bentley. My fluid has been...
• Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:47:45 -0700
  ...if you have the MC off, look for brake fluid , or rusty water or whatever, inside the booster. I can't remember the last...
• Re: Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:12:54 -0400
  ...I changed the fluid and added Lucas. It helped for a while but the problem has returned. It will always shift when I let...