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• Motive power bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:19:50 -0700
  ...Really easy to >> use--- put some fluid in the tank, screw the lid onto your reservoir, >> pump it up to 10 psi (about 4...
• Re: Fresh air vent motor [& PS hose]
  Historical mailing list - PACO
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 18:15:48 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure it goes from the PS pump itself (Not the reservoir) to the metal tube that runs forward. Its about 12...
• Re: Driving a PS Van w/o PS
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:39:28 -0700
  ...I drove mine a few years ago for perhaps 100-150 miles with the belt off due to a crack in the reservoir. No...
• Re: Damsel In Distress - Advice from List Silverbacks?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 08:30:24 -0500
  ...Keep an eye on the reservoir. This should be where air in the system should end up. If you have lead a good clean...
• Re: Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 18:07:29 -0700
  Hi, I think you might be talking about the hose coming off the side of your brake fluid reservoir. That's not for the...
• Re: Questions on Camper
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:39:02 -0500
  ...reservoir. Does anyone have a spare key for the water tank filler? Sam W Cupertino CA 63 singlecab 70 westy 87 westy auto/PS...
• [Syncro PS] Which fluids are best?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 15:09:35 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Sank the drivers side deep in a stream bed, which meant the PS reservoir may have sucked air for a while. It was all...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:14:42 -0400
  Note there is also a filter in the reservoir that you might want to think about changing if you don't have any history...
• Re: Power Steering Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:37:53 -0400
  ...When I finally flushed and filled the PS fluid (including a new filter in the reservoir) I included a few ounces of ATF stop...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:25 -0800
  ...From what I've read, one has to be careful not to put the fluid reservoir under too much pressure. IIRC, even 12 PSI...
• Re: Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:21:56 -0700
  Yes, that's the right size for the Vanagon reservoir. The Motiv bleeder is great but I recommend a modification before you use it...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:42:02 -0500
  Power steering and AC belts are in the way on mine, as is the PS reservoir, pump and pulleys. Jim On Fri, Mar 18...
• Wiper Fluid Nozzle Access/Removal
  Historical mailing list - pspragge
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:04:34 -0700
  ...Then went to the manual and all it showed was a diagram of the reservoir, hoses, and misc. connectors but didn't explain how...
• Re: Power steering tech question (will be: Oh my aching hands...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 11:49:59 -0700
  I use a heat gun on the hoses , to soften them up, 'off the reservoir' though. As for when the Fluid might ignite - you...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 May 2006 10:33:01 -0700
  ...the PS rack between $50-$150 used on ebay in the US, The pump and brackets for the engine about $50.Reservoir about $10...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 3 May 2010 21:49:10 -0700
  ...biggest variable is if you use PS uprights/spindles or non-PS ones. to do it 100 % right you would want the PS uprights...
• Re: PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:11:23 -0400
  ...to make it all the way from the PS unit in front to the > PS reservoir in the engine compartment. And this didn't...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:28:54 -0500
  ...Yours, d ps -- don't understand about the happy face. Why should you get in trouble?
• Re: Winter fails
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 15:17:18 -0500
  ...I undo the little coolant hose from the expansion tank to the main reservoir and decide to turn the cap (one of the new...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:15:52 -0800
  ...Maybe I am somehow sucking air back >> in, even though >> the pressure bleeder is still at 20 psi and attached >> to the reservoir. >> >> Other...
• Parting '87 GL passenger van with blue exterior and gray fabric i nterior
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:00:14 -0600
  ...50, engine sensors, steering rack-not leaking-$100, PS pump with reservoir and mounting-$50, PS hoses, A/C system-intact-$300 for all...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:34:51 -0800
  ...I am sure that the M/C can handle the 35-50 psi that are in the tire (or bottle of anhydrous nitrogen...) Brent...
• Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:14:25 -0700
  ...The steering column can take "all that force" - just remember that other models came without PS, although reduction was just a little easier. I...
• Re: Whiny steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:04:07 -0600
  Thanks to everyone on the list who responded, the best advice turned out to be to fill up the reservoir, start the engine and...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:24:29 -0400
  ...the >> system with the cap relief valve set at about 15 psi. If you then >> loosen the radiator bleed bolt a turn the pressure...
• FS: powerteering conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 17:54:17 EDT
  ...That includes the non-leaking rack, hydraulic lines & hoses, pump, reservoir, & steering coupler. You can have the spindles too if you take it out...
• Re: power stearing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:42:38 -0800
  Mike, You left out the reservoir bracket which needs to be cut frm the donor van. IMHO it is not worth the hassle to...
• Self Locking Nuts--"Always Replace"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:07:51 -0400
  ...Walmart sells a PS leak fix fluid, can't remember the >brand, but says on label suitble for Subaru, Saab.... Audi. The stuff >WORKED...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:53:34 -0700
  there is a frit type filter in the PS reservoir. Van cafe sells new ones, about 10 bucks I think alistair On 11-Aug...
• DIY / Homemade coolant system pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:51:50 -0700
  ...Verify that air starts to go into system at about 3-5 psi max (tests the reverse valve). 4. Continue pressurizing the cooling system...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 11:43:49 -0700
  ...Good to get a PSI value on this as well. I'm careful of how much pressure I use but over the years, may...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:11:42 -0800
  ...reservoir as it goes. In my bleeder, I use a bike pump to pressurize > the system, and I run around 10 - 15 psi as...
• Re: Power steering component differences
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 6 May 2006 01:02:14 +1200
  >Hi Folks, > > I'm in the process of buying a used PS pump, reservoir, pipes & >rack to convert my 86. A PO fitted wider...
• Re: flashing oil light won't go off
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:31:50 -0400
  ...While you're back there, check the level on your power steering reservoir as well. The PS doesn't have a massive reservoir though...
• Re: Burp tank mounting..?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 12:40:57 -0700
  ...That's what the coolant reservoir is mounted onto. Jake PS If you need, I can shoot a couple of digital pix and send...
• Re: Winter fails
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 14:25:41 -0800
  ...I undo the little coolant hose from >> the expansion tank to the main reservoir and decide to turn the cap >> (one of the new...
• Re: Power steering fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:41 -0600
  The first thing I would do is to cut off the end where it goes onto the reservoir and re-clamp it. You might...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:38:08 -0800
  ...reservoir cap, eight feet of 1/4 inch tube and female valve stem adapter. I first lowered the tire pressure to about 15 psi...
• Re: PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:46:02 EDT
  ...to make it all the way from the PS unit in front to the PS reservoir in the engine compartment. And this didn't...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 06:54:04 -0800
  ...reservoir, but if so, is there a MTF?? Are our Westys also composed of 90% fluids like the human body or what!! PS: BTW...
• Re: power stearing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 15:08:43 -0500
  ...Mike BenT Syncro wrote: > Mike, > You left out the reservoir bracket which needs to be cut frm the donor van. > IMHO it is not...
• Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:01:09 -0600
  ...but in the meantime I want to top off the fluid reservoir. I have purchased some Dexron III (H) spec ATF, and I want...
• Re: Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Garrick Chang
  Sat, 16 May 1998 18:07:50 -0800
  ...So at 15 psi the pressure cap is > supposed to open and allow coolant to flow into the overflow tank. When the > engine begins...
• Re: Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:23:03 -0800
  Jeffrey Earl wrote: > Howzabout instead a VanaLava Lamp? Transparent coolant > hoses and reservoirs as you suggest, but with the > addition of psychodelic wax globules...
• Re: Overheating '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 10:19:24 -0700
  ...Have a reliable radiator shop check for exhaust > gasses in the coolant. > Would this affect compression? My van has compression of ~150 psi in...
• Coolant reservoir overflow?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 23:51:15 +0000 (GMT)
  ...One strange thing though is that the left (main) coolant reservoir sucks the coolant from the smaller (right) one - so that when the engine...
• Re: Cold Weather Coolant Puddle
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:49:15 +0000
  ...I have a little device from GW that goes on the Reservoir and you can pump up.  I usually go to about 15 PSI...
• Headups.. 83-85 coolant metal H pipe install
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:37:36 -0800
  ...a 60 mins repair that will not leak last ... ps. Also consider a new reservoir at the same time if that H pipe wnet...
• Re: windshield washer nozzles-removing?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:49:20 -0800
  ...1.drop the reservoir (3 bolts, and remove the locking ring around the fill neck, disconnect the tubing and electrical connections and then clean...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:23:17 -0500
  ...My power steering rack started going bad >about this time last year, dropping the reservoir level from max to min in a >couple days...
• Power steering tech question (will be: Oh my aching hands...)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:57:04 -0400
  All, Have any of you come up with a good way to get the hose back ON the PS resevoir? I previously did a...
• Re: Power steering question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:01:02 -0600
  All the Vanagons with PS called for the Dextron type AFT in them. Dunno about earlier vans. I had an 68 model but no...
• Re: Brake hydraulic pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:12:39 -0400
  1500 psi is nominal automotive brake system applied pressure. I tend to believe the statement regarding the 'low moisture absorption' brake fluid keeping the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:22:26 -0700
  ...Really easy to use--- put some fluid in the tank, screw the lid onto your reservoir, pump it up to 10 psi (about 4...
• Re: vanagon power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:57 -0400
  Karen, There are a number of things to look at when you have PS Grindy issues... having just completed a swap of my Power...
• Re: Power steering question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:23:24 -0600
  ...Once repairs are made, fill the fluid reservoir, start the engine, and then rotate the steering to the locks both ways several times. This...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:03:11 EDT
  ...My power steering rack started going bad about this time last year, dropping the reservoir level from max to min in a couple days...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:27:43 -0500
  ...The part I need is a > >flange piece that goes between the coolant reservoir and the hoses that > >circulate the coolant. It looks like...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 15:11:12 -0700
  ...The part I need is a > >flange piece that goes between the coolant reservoir and the hoses that > >circulate the coolant. It looks like...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:02:38 -0600
  ...Maybe I am somehow sucking air back in, even though >> the pressure bleeder is still at 20 psi and attached to the >> reservoir. >> >> Other...