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• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:53:16 -0800
  ...It conveyed the pressurized > washer fluid from the bottom of the fluid reservoir (mounted to the spare > tire rim), through the wiper switch (on...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:29:43 -0800
  There's Tire Balancing Fluid. I actually had some installed in motorcycle tires in the 70's. Don't know if it exists anymore...
• Syncro transmisions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 23:19:59 (EST)
  ...Brake fluid PS fluid flushed once a year. and on and on. I don't plain on this stump pulling every day on any...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:40:04 -0800
  ...Richard A Jones wrote: >> So just by a bottle of washer fluid that has the Rain-X added. > > They make such a thing? > > I...
• Re: Replacing Master Brake Cylinder, How Much Fluid to Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 May 2012 13:42:47 -0700
  ...I like to bleed new fluid into the clutch master and slave system too. On 5/4/2012 6:33 PM, Rocket J Squirrel...
• Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:50 -0800
  ...This weekend I plan on changing the oil and oil filter, flushing and refilling the cooling system, changing fluid in the tranny and putting...
• Break job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 12:36:51 -0500
  ...The rears bled well enought--black fluid suggested they needed it, but when I moved to the front, the bleeders were rusted stuck. I...
• Expansion Tank Cap Problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 28 May 2002 07:46:06 -0700
  ...I think I observed fluid "boiling" out the top of the reservoir! Temp gauge is a little high--on top end of the red...
• AT fluid
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:35:49 -0700
  I checked my AT fluid today and it wasn't even on the stick. I looked in the manual and it says to use...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:17:46 -0400
  ...Topped it up with Lucas PS Fluid with Conditioners > and it packed up front and back -- torrent of fluid on my driveway.) > > > HOW LONG...
• Re: How long do I have?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 13 May 2009 12:33:19 -0700
  ...And if it is brake fluid that would be a rather > more immediate concern than coolant. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• brake master cylinder leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 16 Aug 1994 09:31:11 -0400
  ...checked brake fluid reservoir and was almost a whole can of brake fluid low. carper under steering column was wet. looking at brake master...
• Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 16:52:01 -0700
  ...Is the leak > from lack of fluid? I wonder what I'm in for since changing or even checking > the tranny fluid seems like...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:34:36 -0800
  ...Different colour fluid? Neat tip. Thanks. Bled clutch again, fluid dirty. No surprise as I only bled that a little recently, that being first...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:55:14 -0700
  fwiw, my 85 vanagon owner's manual says 'Dot 4 or Dot 3' brake fluid .. and I would expect those to be compatible with...
• Can ATF mix with Power steering fluid?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:04:48 -0800
  By mistake one of my friend filled Power steering fluid into the reservoir instead ATF. Now he has them mixed in there. The question...
• Re: fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:35:40 -0700
  ...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: Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:54:25 -0500
  Eric, If you are low on fluid, you likely have a system leak. The old lines are subject to rusting and leading, if the...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...( read this please, original poster )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:31:27 -0800
  ...R & R fluid and screen is also a good service . you won't get all the old fluid out of the torque converter doing...
• 84 vanagon- brake lines leaking
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 22:57:46 EDT
  ...Part is under the bench/bed.) Fill-er-up with brake fluid and pump the brake pedal a few times. Strange sound. Brake fluid...
• Re: Squish...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:22:30 -0400
  What you're describing could be fluid leaking past the rubber seals inside the master cylinder. This is sometimes caused when bleeding the system...
• Re: Looking for Fake tools site!!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:57:06 -0500
  Doing a Google search for "blinker fluid" brings up quite a few results, and this one seems interesting. It has quite a few fake...
• Re: couple brake job questions (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:55:16 -0400
  ...Then I detach the brake line from the cylinder (how is this done? and will fluid then be coming out of the the bleed...
• redline waterwetter
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 10:01:54 -0500
  ...Any thoughts and or opinions from the List? By the way I recently replaced the gearbox fluids in my syncro (front and back) with...
• 90 Vanagon Power Steering Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:39:39 -0500
  ...I checked the belt and its ok, power steering fluid level is ok, no strange noises, and no leaks--It just seems to take...
• Separating Automatic Trans from Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 16:16:20 EDT
  Hi All, Has anyone had fluid leak from the torque converter after removing the engine from the automatic transmission? This is the first automatic...
• Re: Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:14:06 -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: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:48:43 -0700
  ...Seriously! Brake system leaking fluid = Loss of hydraulic fluid/pressure = No brakes = No stopping = CRASH = Van gone!! Not a good scenario in my book...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 17:47:16 -0700
  ...in the diesel fluid tank in an emergency. > > recently a diesel ambulance would not go due to shortage of that fluid, > another abulance had...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 21:47:10 -0800
  ...On my 87 Westy > > the fluid pump is connected to the washser fluid tank. > > > > --> HOW DO I GET TO THE TANK TO SERVICE IT...
• Re: Brake problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:58:33 EST
  ...Easily enough detected even if you do not want to check the plumbing as the level in the brake fluid reservoir will be dropping...
• ATF level too high - cause?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:18:14 -0500
  ...Can I just drain the excess fluid out and run it that way, or should I drain all of the fluid and change it...
• Clutch-related problems
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Tue, 11 Feb 97 11:37:00 PST
  ...Guess what? The dealer claims that master and slave cylinders leaked all the fluid, and they both need to be replaced. My friendly VW...
• Brake hose-pinching device
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:06:25 -0800
  ...Seems like this would allow a mere teaspoon or so of fluid to drain out while doing the MC swap, and would mean less...
• Re: Auto Transmission slipping
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:50:54 -0700
  ...Fluid was a bit high when I bought the car last May, but > when i had work done on it this summer they replaced...
• Re: Mechanical Challenge
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 22:35:06 -0800
  ...That is easily detectable by checking the fluid compostion in your final drive. But that doesn't sound like your problem. Your problem sounds...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:58:59 -0400
  ...Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd Just out of curiosity I understood that automatics had a longer lifespan, right? I'm at 300k kilometres...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2007 04:58:32 -0500
  ...As some point, the brake fluid will start to actually boil, but first, any moisture in your brake fluid will boil, creating a 'soft...
• Re: Brake hydraulic pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:52:59 -0400
  A mechanic friend told me that the new low moisture absorption and/or synthetic brake fluids can contribute to brake line rusting. He told...
• Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:16:28 -0500
  ...I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so I suspect the entire tank is kaput not just grommets or hose. How hard...
• Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:41:26 -0500
  ...I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and fluid) Does one brake better then the other? Longevity? Wear? Cost...
• Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir-----Where?!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 16:54:51 -0500
  ...I can't find the Brake Fluid Reservoir anywhere. It's behind the instrument cluster, where else? :-) Just lift off the plastic cover on...
• Fluid leaking from underdash
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:04:25 -0500
  ...Now I just noticed that there is brake fluid leaking from under the dash on to the steering wheel/pedal area. It's leaking...
• Re: Soft Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:37:24 -0600
  ...pull that back and you will see fluid. If not it is not the slave cylinder. The hydraulic clutch master and slave only hold...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:59:01 -0800
  ...Transmission fluid is usually red. If you open your final drive and you have redish oil coming out and you might have a leak...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high Removing the ATF cooler.
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:45:32 -0800
  ...A/T problems -- fluid level high > > If the cooler has failed, you can couple the coolant hoses together, but you also should connect the...
• Re: Uh-oh! Power steering, isn't...!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 20:55:58 -0600
  ...My tire pressure is good, belt and fluid level fine. After work when it was 15F everything was fine again. I'm reading up...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 19:54:11 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stan Wilder wrote: >>You will need something to catch fluid. I used a funnel and a small > > coffee can...
• Re: refilling tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:02:56 -0700
  ...refilling tranny fluid > > Yep, > I needed a torch to remove a few. Tapered threads lubricated going in. > The expansion-contraction, add road salt for...
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:58 -0500
  ...Driven the fluid in the torque converter will expand. There are two vents on top of the transmission assembly. One is for the ATF...
• Re: How long do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:12:51 -0700
  ...There is a weep hole that will put out a bit of fluid. That's a good thing , if that's the only issue...
• Re: breakdown in NH 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:14:10 -0600
  ...It will take a few minutes of running to circulate the fluid through the system, and then you will need to add more fluid...
• Re: Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:49:05 -0700
  ...DOT 5 is not compatible with DOT 3, 4, or 5.1 fluids and when mixed will form a precipitate (aka gunk) DOT 5...
• Re: Auto tranny with hard downshift into 1
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:14:36 -0800
  ...The bands and clutch packs all require a certain amount of "grab" in the fluid. That is one of the big differences in Dexron...
• Re: vanagon power steering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 15 May 2008 21:18:10 -0700
  ...If miles are high......hope that you can massage it back to health with just cleaning and fluid changing. Scott www.turbovans.com you...
• Power steering rack R&R and fluid flush
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:25:28 +0000
  ...Are the conventional and synthetic fluids compatible? I was thinking I could flush with the cheap stuff and add the Mobil 1 once I...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:49:30 -0400
  ...This afternoon I have put 1 & 3/4 bottles of DOT4 brake/clutch fluid (at CDN$12/bottle) through the front reservoir in an...
• ugh NOT AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Wed, 6 May 1998 21:51:27 -0400
  Well took my 86 GL in for a needed new fluids pump.. mainly the water one. Got it back and it was running great...
• Re: Changing Auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:42:49 -0500
  ...Changing Auto tranny fluid > Do not forget to check the oil level in the final drive unit!!!!! It is > the 17mm allen bolt on...
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:11:02 -0700
  1987 Wolfsburg - LolaLola 1990 Vanagon - Blue Angel 1960 Double Cab - Lili Marlene >>> Mark Belanger <belanger@FLUID.COM> 10/12/02 12:44PM >>> Greetings all...