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• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:35:32 -0800
  ...I > noticed that after I put in some fluid -- more than a liter -- fluid > started dripping off the reservoir bottle on the underside of...
• OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:03:50 -0400
  ...Spray Starter fluid in the air cleaner housing and crank engine--Check. Crank starter by itself (minus starting fluid)--FAIL. WTF? I have spark...
• RE: new owner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 10:17:21 -0400
  My 83 V doesnt have the float switch on top of the brake fluid reservoir - hence brake light on is a result of a...
• Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:07:25 +0000
  ...I seem to have fixed the annoying drip of ATF from the tranny by adding some thickener to the fluid. Bad news: The power...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:25:36 -0700
  ...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: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:13:32 -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: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 10:59:34 -0700
  ...That is until the brake fluid vaporizes, which feels like brakes which are sorely in need of bleeding. If your fluid vaporizes you can...
• Re: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:24:46 -0500
  Given the quantity required and the small difference in cost why would you not want to use the better fluid? Of course topping off...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:01 EDT
  ...More tranny fluid - ?????? WHAT ??????? If your leaking fluid from the power steering system then it's most likely the steel lines have rusted through...
• Re: Your Van might just need a flush....was Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 08:49:43 -0800
  Recovery of de-icing fluids in now mandated (in many jurisdictions) by law. There is a recovery "apron" upon which the plane sits when...
• Re: how do i flush the power steering system (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:04:52 EST
  ...Keep the reservoir filled as the fluid will drain fast. When the fluid changes color, it is flushed. It take about 3 quarts to...
• Re: Looking for a part & have the number
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 10 May 2014 14:23:55 -0400
  Is this it? http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/brake-fluid-reservoir/grommet-brake-master-fluid-inlet-113611817-a Harold Teer 1991 Westy...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:48:11 -0800
  > I bought this online before and am hoping that one of our list vendors will > have the proper fluid for a manual transmission 1990...
• Re: Clutch Question and confirm suspisions
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 17:39:35 -0700
  >how about just a simple bleed and/or replace the fluid. It there's air or >water in there, it would be more compressible...
• slow leak at the front cv boots
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:48:50 -0700
  ...about to travel 2000 miles and just noticed a little fluid leak at both front cv joints. I noticed the leak at the nut...
• RE: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  10 Aug 1994 13:36:27 U
  If I remember the original post, I think you said that the cover was off the brake fluid reservoir. Was there a strainer in...
• Re: Going in for a tune up any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:01:40 -0500
  ...In addition to the following what prevention steps might people recommend? > > New belts > New fuel filter > new break hoses > Break fluid change > Transmission Fluid...
• Re: Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:02:05 -0400
  ...I will take Unca' Joel's advice and bleed lots more fluid through them tomorrow and also check the flex hoses, (thanks puzerewski). Thanks...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:32:11 -0700
  ...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: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 07:53:24 -0700
  I don't see any need to drag a bunch of fluids around for the whole trip. Most of these items are flammable and...
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:46:48 -0700
  ...Also, since you are doing it anyway, you may as well change the fluid. Just bleed all four wheels until the brake fluid coming...
• Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:24:04 -0800
  Yup, and so is tranaxle fluid, Joy. You'll need to give it the John Bange taste test! Jake On 2/13/07, Joy...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:09:52 -0700
  ...1) Brake fluid was at the "MAX" mark, exactly where it was when I checked it 3 or 4 months ago. No leaking fluid...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:24:48 -0600
  ...As one who is compulsive about checking fluid levels, >> especially when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is >> quite inconvenient. One...
• How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 14:07:45 -0700
  ...The VC is a multi-plate "clutch" with the plates closely spaced and immersed in a specially formulated silicon fluid. This fluid lubricates the...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:08:43 -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...
• Speed Bleeders, anyone tried them...Reply..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:17:08 -0700
  ...Has a hose going to a cap that matches my brake fluid reservoir. You fill up the tank, screw on the cap onto the...
• Transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:48:50 -0500
  ...I checked the tranny fluid and it's brownish red and very watery. i'm planning on draining the fluid out and renewing it...
• brake bleeding sequence
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:15:31 -0700
  Is there a correct sequence for bleeding the brakes ('88 Westy)? Continuing to fully inspect my new '88 (automatic), the brake fluid is dark...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 16:30:57 -0700
  ...special, good new pads, shoes properly > adjusted and new Dot 4 fluid every couple of years, should be changed > every two years, did you...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:33:50 -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: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:59:11 -0400
  ...We are all aware that packing any winter survival kit for our > Vanagons should include fluids to stay hydrated. My question is how > do...
• Re: Power steering leak !!?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:21:59 -0800
  ...If it is the BMC be very careful in that brake fluid is very harmful to both you and your vehicle. Brake fluid on...
• brake fluid lost. Questions.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:21:42 -0500
  Hello list, I have been loosing a considerable amount of brake fluid. I have found some in the cabin in the form of moisture...
• Re: Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 18:48:17 -0800
  ...It came with a bottle of the blue fluid, the test tube, and a bulb to suck the vapors through the fluid. I figured...
• 83 Westy Trans. Trouble
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 14:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Not even rebuildable, all as a result of the contaminated fluid. Apparently the mechanic theorised this as a result of pressure tests and the...
• Experiences with synthetic brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 00:22:58 -0400
  ...I bought a pint of Valvoline synthetic brake fluid, it sates it is dot3 and dot4 compatible and mixable with regular fluid. After bleeding...
• Re: How much Tranny fluid??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:58:22 -0700
  ...How much Tranny fluid?? > Buy 5 quarts. The tranny will hold about 4.5, so expect to have some left > over. > > TomC > > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:36:46 -0800
  ...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: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:40:30 -0800
  ...The mechanic then "remembered" and said he had filled the resevoir > but > had not spilled any fluid. The fluid I saw, according to the...
• Re: Brake Bleeding Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:15:17 -0700
  ...and you can pump the old fluid into your glass jar that way . and .. important...you want some fluid ...old brake fluid is ideal...
• Re: power steering groan?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:38:45 -0400
  ...Getting low on fluid means a leak somewhere. If low on fluid, check all your lines and the steering rack, too. A leak at...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:09:04 -0400
  Three possible leak points, the rear seal that connects to the booster, or the top two seals that connect to the fluid reservoir. https...
• Brake Bleeding Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:36:45 -0700
  ...Drain the filler tank of all the brake fluid: First you have to drain as much the brake fluid out as you can out...
• Re: Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:36:55 -0800
  ...What does the fluid look like, and does it smell sweet, or perhaps like ammonia? Best regards, Sam ---Roy Mellor <roym@ARISTOTLE.NET> wrote...
• brake bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 09:04:10 -0700
  ...You fill the container with brake fluid, pump it up to 10-15 psi, and then open the bleeders at each wheel and supposedly...
• Re: AT Fluid type ?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:01:35 -0600
  ...AT Fluid type ? I didn't even know that the 1886 Vanagon was available with an Automatic!!! :) On 2/18/07, Allen Hill <route66rider...
• Re: Clutch reservoir
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:07:48 -0800
  ...There is a fabric coated hose that goes from the fluid reservoir to the clutch MC. Just keep the level up and bleed away...
• Penetrating fluid
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:12:14 -0700
  I'd read about the penetrating fluid tests where 50% acetone & 50% ATF worked the best. At Walmart in the nail polish section I...
• Re: Auto Trans/Towing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:02:16 -0700
  Auto trannys rely on the engine turning the torque converter to pump the fluid through all the complex hydraulic valving and passages as well...
• Re: Tapping and dieing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:30:47 EST
  ...Also, there is a special tapping fluid made just for aluminum, works better. . . . . . .Try to avoid using crescent wrenches etc. . . . >> Good advise, John. I...
• Linear or Cross-linked plastic in Brake Fluid Reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:46:08 -0500
  Pretty sure the plastic in the various VAG brake fluid and coolant resivoirs is polyethylene, but was curious to know if anyone could tell...
• Re: Royal Purple transmission oil
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:37:32 -0600
  ...I changed the tranny fluid and rear diff fluid in our 96 Subaru Legacy AWD earlier this fall and put the purple in. So...
• Re: Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Westfalia
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:29:00 -0500
  ...Is there any fluid dripping from it? Squeeze the boot, is there any fluid in the boot? If so, from my experience change them...
• Re: draining clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 May 2003 23:00:35 -0400
  ...draining clutch lines It would be a good idea to pump lots of nice clean fluid through the system. My way is to use...
• Re: fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:23:48 -0500
  ...fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer? > | > |Fluid Film, i got it at a FLAPS. Its a lanolin based rust preventer. > |Its very good at...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:20:00 -0800
  ...It isn't hard to remove that cowl but it's also pretty easy to spill or dribble brake fluid down into all those...
• power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:46:10 -0700
  ...I have now replaced the two washers/seals on the banjo fitting twice and the fluid continues to leak at the seals. These are...
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 22:33:05 -0500
  Richard O'Halloran wrote: > I want to change my brake fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I don't > have a pressure bleeder or even...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:24:11 -0800
  ...Hydraulic brakes aren't that complicated (until you get into anti-lock systems-- ugh), just a piston pushing fluid to other pistons. Vacuum assist...