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• YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 12:06:25 -0500
  I think have read DO NOT USE dot-5 brake fluid for vanagon. causes corrosion. I checked my stuff--added valvoline "synpower"(sythetic) exceeds...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:00:59 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Ben T If you haven't added fluid as your pads wore, you...
• Re: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:53:25 -0500
  That's the rear wiper fluid reservoir. Holds the wiper fluid for the rear wiper. On Dec 8, 2005, at 11:08 AM, Michael...
• Re: help! It's pink!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 May 2007 09:53:39 -0700
  ...There is > a large puddle of pink fluid on the floor just in front the back wheel on > the drivers side. Any ideas? I...
• Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 19:52:45 -0700
  Feline circulatory fluid DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
• windshield fluid resevoir needed.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 11:59:03 -0600
  have 88 with cracked resevoir. Need a good one!
• Re: automatic mystery and solution
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:02:55 -0800
  ...hose and push it on the nipple, and blow air or a little tranny fluid through it. That should clean it out. Thomas, please...
• Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:24:57 -0700
  ...Trans fluid in coolant system To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 4:01 PM Yeah, actually Dawn works best. Found...
• Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 07 Oct 94 13:38:48 CDT
  ...The wiper fluid pump no longer works. I saw yesterday that > it might be possible to check if it's frozen or does this...
• Re: Brakes inconsistent
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 09:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The problem > > > is resolved after a pump or two when brake pressure is returned. > > snip... > > > Mark, have you been losing brake fluid? Any wetness...
• Re: Brake Fluid ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 09:28:12 PDT
  > The Bently Mannual states that only Dot 4 brake fluid be applied to > Vanagons. Does anyone know the difference between Dot 3 & Dot 4...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:45:08 -0700
  ...Once you experience Brake > > Fade...you will become a believer...if you live. > > So, how often do you recommend changing brake fluid? Does one...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 15:07:44 -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...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:25:52 +1300
  ...A viscous coupling IS an LSD, just using fluid mechanics instead of solid. Its locking ratio can be altered by changing the fluid viscosity...
• Re: High-pitched engine hum when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:57:22 -0500
  If the PS fluid is sufficiently low for the pump to whine, Chances are the pump has suffered some damage and will have a...
• leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:28 -0700
  Hi there, Crawled under my 85 westfalia last weekend, and found drops of a red fluid on both of the rubber boots on the...
• Weight of a vanagon transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:54:02 -0800
  ...For the real picky people, let's assume the transmission still has tranny fluid in it, although feel free to estimate the weight of...
• Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:34:33 -0700
  ...I've recently had the fluid changed, it was overfull before and it's slipping a little more now though the fluid is at...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 May 2006 12:31:11 -0400
  ...The left front >>>caliper was pretty soaked w/ brake fluid, though not much in the tube on >>>the bleeder. Fluid seemed to be seeping...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:00:25 -0800
  ...right fluid. > > it is ALL about 'the fluids' btw ..in my perception. > fluids.. > fluids keep the metal parts from touching each other. > fluids ..transmit...
• Re: Air in Brake Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 09:39:27 -0500
  ...Old fluid, along with any air, is then drained, pumped, pushed or siphoned out while fresh fluid is added to the master cylinder reservoir...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:51:39 -0400
  ...I tried again to pull air from the expansion tank through the blue fluid in the little tube. Fluid stayed blue. Engine is starting...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:31:47 -0700
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid >> >> Where are you located Dave? >> >> On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• Re: reverse lights not working,
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:08:27 -0500
  ...I had to order a new switch, so, having time on my hands, I removed the old switch and, using Ronsonol lighter fluid, I...
• Power steering hose & related questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:28:49 -0500
  ...The fluid level was a bit low. There is some kind of two- pronged electrical sensor atop the pump, and fluid actually seems to...
• Re: Very soft brake pedal unless it is pumped?
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 23:24:51 -0600
  ...Look at all joints, fittings and wheel cylinders for signs of fluid, you may have a loose fitting that will allow a small fluid...
• Re: VW pads, was: Why do my brakes squeak?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:23:23 -0400
  ...VW recommends flushing and replacing all of your brake fluid periodically since brake fluid can absorb moisture over time, a procedure that many people...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 21:05:39 -0700
  ...Lesson One is to check the hoses used in my brake bleeding equipment...it seems that brake fluid does a job on most of...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:45:29 -0700
  ...I like to use different color brake fluid when I bleed brakes so that you can visually see you have fresh fluid all the...
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:46:22 -0800
  ...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: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 27 May 2006 21:58:10 -0400
  ...The left front >>>>caliper was pretty soaked w/ brake fluid, though not much in the tube on >>>>the bleeder. Fluid seemed to be seeping...
• Re: Brake help needed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 17:50:01 -0500
  ...When you install it be sure you get all of the brake fluid out of your vacume booster, use rags, suction and then clean...
• Re: Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:23:46 -0700
  ...I don't think there is any pressure there, > just worried about the fluids affects on the vinyl over time. > > THANKS! > > PS. Update on...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:24:41 -0800
  ...No fluid loss seen at reservoir. Will double check for leaks though. Hope your rotors are working out! Neil. On 3/24/10, Michael...
• ATF amount in autotrans?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:10:46 -0500
  ...I am planning on changing the transmission fluids, both ATF and final drive in the new (to me) '88 GL. I plan to change...
• Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:49:35 -0500
  ...It shouldn't be brake fluid since I just replaced the master cylinder last year (but then again, I don't know what brake...
• Windshield Fluid Patch; so far so good.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:41:57 -0800
  ...The corner of my fluid reservoir was punctured and brittle. The PO's repair finally failed. I had a little 5 Minute "Steel" epoxy...
• Re: Manual transmission Q's
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 06:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Anybody have any contrary opinions? >> Check the archives for info about "Redline" fluid, seems to be a big help. I have also seen VAST...
• Re: Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 20:19:17 EST
  ...though) >> My van makes that rrrwerreewwrrr kind of noise and leaks fluid......how do I get the air out of the system? Will this...
• What can this be? (ed again....)
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 22:00:44 EST
  ...today i saw a big puddle of what looks like brake fluid under the front but the fluid bottle in the dash is full...
• Re: Mystery of the ATF amount
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:12:57 -0700
  Mark Dorm wrote: > I know we can't drain all the fluid out of our vanagons automatic > transmissions, but we when we open it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2017 to 9 Apr 2017 (#2017-131)
  Historical mailing list - Remy
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:12:13 -0700
  ...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: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 00:07:48 -0500
  ...What >gives? Is the special stuff only for certain years or certain types >of steering pump/rack? > >My fluid looks clean, and is a...
• Re: Mechanical Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 12:16:58 -0800
  ...If it is blocked then the sump could be getting pressurized and fluid will blow out the filler tube. You should also be able...
• Re: How much Tranny fluid??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 15:04:32 -0700
  watch out how much fluid you put in. If you put in too much, it will ooze out of the seals. The correct amount...
• Re: syncro tranny fluid capacity part2
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 09:13:57 -0700
  ...I guess i will just tell them i need enough to make the > fluid come out of the hole! > > come on people simple question...
• Re: Automatic Transmission sometimes has to wake up...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:47:22 -0400
  ...There is a space between the seals and a drain hole to allow fluid that makes it out of one section to drain out...
• SV: Wrong brake fluid??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 08:38:11 +0200
  ...What confused was reading in Bentley online about not using silicone fluid, and the sign on the DOT4 saying "synthetic brake fluid"........... Thanx for...
• Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:02:18 -0500
  ...using brake fluid is fine if you are going to use the rebuild right away. if you are rebuilding it and placing it on...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 15:39:51 -0800
  ...I'm sure they put some of their stuff that makes rain bead off the windshield in theirwasher fluid. I don't expect the...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:53:10 -0400
  ...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto Hi everyone, I just had a transmission specialist pickup the...
• Re: 82 air cooled automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:00:46 -0700
  ...When the cylinder fails at the front seal the brake fluid is going into the engine. > I believe it was mentioned that his engine...
• re EV Transmission fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 22:15:17 -0700
  >I have 96,000 miles on my '93 EV MV and am interested in changing the >transmission fluid to a 75W-95W synthetic (5...
• Re: installing new clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:38:42 EDT
  ...I wouldn't try to hold the fluid in the line because you'll have to bleed the system anyway. Just make sure you...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:54:44 -0800
  ...Is this true? > > > Thats about as good as the mechanic that told my wife that you shouldn't > change Auto trans fluid because her...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:09:19 -0500
  ...A friend of mine took his car through once and the "morons" put the wrong fluid in his brake fluid resivoir. Well, what ever...
• 87 GL Steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 06:50:47 -0700
  hey guys, question, lately my fluid resovoir has bee getting low a lot for my power steering... i noticed the other day when i...
• Re: automatic transmission 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:31:14 EST
  ...I am also wondering - do you have any experience or opinions about different transmission fluids for the automatic. (example, redline racing auto tranny fluid...
• Re: Help, 86 Power Steering Noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:52:37 -0700
  ...Fluid remained topped off (in fact, upon turning the wheels, the fluid started to overflow) and the noise did not go away even after...
• Re: Serious Post - Coolant Disposition
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 28 May 2002 21:46:54 EDT
  ...I take my used vehicle fluids to a recycling station. It is my understanding that they are then recycled after some amount of processing...