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• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:44:51 EST
  ...leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid level today. I'll need to do a complete investigation to figure out...
• '90 PS fluid flush (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:43:45 +0000
  ...like getting the lid off the resevoir! With our van being a '90 model, it takes ATF-Dexron fluid. This was verified by the...
• Re: Streering problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:57:34 -0700
  ...The Bentley says ATF Dexron but I think there are several different choices. So which one should I be using? Thanks. Bill H. 88...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:31:36 -0500
  ...leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid level > today. I'll need to do a complete investigation to figure out...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:07:39 -0500
  ...leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid level today. I'll need to do a complete investigation to figure out...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:59:26 -0700
  ...audience, not >> specific advice for Rocky J Squirrel. >> >> Oil and ATF fluid levels read good, no change after 240 miles of farting >> around Flathead...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -0700
  ...coolant level, check oil - started it up and it ran smooth as silk!!!! Today filled the tranny - it took three quarts of ATF - three...
• Re: Weirdness questions
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 14:46:49 -0700
  ...All quart of ATF fluid, run till good and hot or until fixed. Then drain and refill with oil. > > Weirdness #2: the not-hot...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 May 2016 18:49:10 -0700
  ...Currently ATF level is to the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! John On May 11, 2016...
• Re: Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:47:58 -0800
  ...transmission is leaking ATF and the owner keeps filling it when it starts shifting poorly. I haven't checked levels on it, but it...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:41:59 +0000
  ...dhaynes@optonline.net, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Also from Mobil's website > > "Mobil Delvac Synthetic ATF is recommended for use in modern high > performance...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 20:01:03 -0700
  ...On Saturday, August 15, 2015, <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you > can, maybe...
• Sulfur out of Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:58:28 -0500
  ...New EPA rules for gasoline I seem to recall that there was a lowering >of sulphur levels in Diesel fuel some years ago. It...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:39:44 -0400
  ...I looked underneath to check for the > leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was > coolant dripping/running off...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:35:32 -0400
  ...I lowered the fluid level this afternoon. Now when it is hot, on the level spot I like to use it averages about 2...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:44:03 -0700
  ...You need to remove the pan from the ATF section. >The filter is then located above that weird metal plate secured with 2 >philips...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-910)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:54:19 -0400
  ...The torque converter leaks down over time and then takes a few seconds to fill up once the internals start pumping ATF. Without fluid...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 19:20:48 -0800
  ...the bus level -- and jacked up the passenger side too, fwiw -- then added fluid slowly over a period, until the ATF showed around the...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 May 2016 07:24:46 -0400
  ...Currently ATF level is to > the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! > > John > On May 11, 2016...
• Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:30:47 -0400
  ...As I get on the off ramp, I notice the coolant level light is blinking and I quick turn off the ignition and I...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -0800
  ...of Royal Purple ATF I can feel my van go a >> little better - very good stuff.... >> doesn't change the whine level of 1st...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:34:38 -0700
  ...Saturday, August 15, 2015, <szpejankowski@gmail.com <javascript:;>> > wrote: > > > Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you > > can, maybe...
• Re: I hear ya tappin
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:14:11 -0400
  ...The ATF is HIGHLY detergent, and will clean out the lifter. The Marvel Mystery oil will continue the process. The good filter will prevent...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:55:50 -0800
  ...of Royal Purple ATF I can feel my van go a >>> little better - very good stuff.... >>> doesn't change the whine level of 1st...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 23:47:38 -0500
  ...Leave the oil level about �� below the MAX level on your oil dipstick. Stop putting oil in at three quarts and start your engine...
• Re: Hidden ATF leak, strange shifting behavior.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:40:27 -0500
  ...Cold fluid will expand when warm and take up more space making it seem closer to a full fluid level. I am guessing that...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:50:43 -0700
  ...temp sensor to read the ATF temp on one of the hoses that feed the > external GoWesty ATF cooler thingy. Looked around a bit...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:30:20 -0600
  ...drive up a big hill once > > or twice after it's already at operating temp.. > > then check the level... check it a few times...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:03:51 -0400
  ...As I get on the > off ramp, I notice the coolant level light is blinking and I quick turn off > the ignition and I...
• Re: Power Steering parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:02:58 -0700
  ...use a carpenter's level and a small ruler, with van on a flat level surface, to see how vertical the front tires are...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:12:49 -0400
  ...You need to remove the pan from the ATF section. >The filter is then located above that weird metal plate secured with 2 >philips...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:48:49 -0400
  ...As I get on the off ramp, I notice the coolant level light is blinking and I quick turn off the ignition and I...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:58:52 -0400
  ...Notice lft side head is wet. > >All fluid levels are fine. > >ATF level looks good > >Flushed and filled cooland system in JUly (Blue VW...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:13:37 -0400
  Kyle, That ATF tank in the engine compartment is for Power Steering Fluid. And, yes, the system takes automatic transmission fluid. Specified is Dexron...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:36:35 -0400
  ...I looked underneath to check for the >>leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was >>coolant dripping/running off...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:24:18 -0700
  ...On Saturday, August 15, 2015, <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you >> > can, maybe...
• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:31:52 -0400
  Make sure the van is level including side to side when checking fluid levels. If much above the top mark warm drain some off...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 11:30:27 -0700
  ...Power steering fluid? > > >> Stupid question time! In my '87 Westy's manual, it specifies ATF Dexron > as the >> power steering fluid. When I went...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:32:52 -0700
  ...drive up a big hill once >> > or twice after it's already at operating temp.. >> > then check the level... check it a few times...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:58:08 -0400
  ...I looked underneath to check for the > leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was > coolant dripping/running off...
• Re: power steering bleed/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 16:40:08 -0400 (AST)
  ...4) With the car in neutral crank the starter for 3-4 spins then run back and check fluid level in reservoir. Repeat until...
• Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:30:40 -0700
  ...1.) There is a tank back there labeled ATF OIL. But the westy is a manual. Is this what it says it is, or...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:58:05 -0400
  ...I looked underneath to check for the >>leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was >>coolant dripping/running off...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...check ATF level. check proper operation/indication of shifter. 6000 miles: do ALL the 3000 mile stuff PLUS ... - lubricate door hinges and sliding door...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:58:21 -0700
  ...temp sensor to read the ATF temp on one of the hoses that >> feed the external GoWesty ATF cooler thingy. Looked around a bit...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:21:19 -0800
  ...Power steering fluid? > > > > > >> Stupid question time! In my '87 Westy's manual, it specifies ATF >Dexron > > as the > >> power steering fluid. When I went...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Brad Fowler
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:48:28 -0800
  ...Power steering fluid? > > > > > >> Stupid question time! In my '87 Westy's manual, it specifies ATF Dexron > > as the > >> power steering fluid. When I went...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:40:27 -0400
  ...Notice lft side head is wet. > > > >All fluid levels are fine. > > > >ATF level looks good > > > >Flushed and filled cooland system in JUly (Blue VW...
• Nearly Dry Differential
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:16:19 -0800
  ...Yellow maintenance, and while I don't recall checking the lube level in the differential, I am not sure why else I would have...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:05:35 -0500
  ...off the engine. �I looked underneath to check for the >>> leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was >>> coolant...
• Re: help diagnosing possible coolant system/ engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:56:18 -0400
  ...At this point, I would change the fluids anyway, including gear oil/ATF, power Steering, brake fluid, coolant etc. Also get some fresh fuel...
• Re: FW: auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:38:27 -0700
  ...cleaned things up, but in new ATF, drove it around in an 86 stock waterboxer vanagon for about two weeks.. then it got slippy...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2011 19:07:44 -0400
  ...Fluid is suppose to be checked on level ground with the engine warm correct? Robert On May 24, 2011, at 9:50 PM, Edward...
• Re: Subaru notes, #3
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 23:24:19 -0400
  ...Whereas the Vanagon has a nice flat bottom engine case, oil sump level with bottom of cylinders, the Subaru has a real oil pan...
• radiator question And warning light
  Historical mailing list - Monika Besser
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:23:02 EDT
  ...Meanwhile, I have learned, that the cooling unit for the ATF is mounted directly onto the transmission. The confusion arose, because the condenser for...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...Checked fluid level and topped up. Repeated this a couple of times until the fluid leveled off. 9) Put the wheels back on and...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:28:18 -0400
  ...On Saturday, August 15, 2015, <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you >> > can, maybe...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:05:27 -0700
  ...Power steering fluid? >>> >>> >>>> Stupid question time! In my '87 Westy's manual, it specifies ATF >> Dexron >>> as the >>>> power steering fluid. When I went...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 28 May 2011 03:29:19 -0400
  ...The oil level is now staying level at the halfway point on the dipstick. The oil that I sprayed of the engine ad auto...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 04:03:53 +0100
  ...Notice lft side head is wet. > > > >All fluid levels are fine. > > > >ATF level looks good > > > >Flushed and filled cooland system in JUly (Blue VW...