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• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:59:58 -0800
  ...peddle doesn't have to keep jumping out of the car to refill the reservoir. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: Eurovan Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:45:00 -0400
  ...Although I checked this out before, after taking a second look, I realized that the reservoir is "tilted" toward the front of the vehicle...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:09:04 -0700
  ...that and you could break the reservoir or get a leak at a supply hose (between the reservoir and the M/Cs).<br><br...
• Vanagon? Master Brake Cylin
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Jul 1995 09:47:20 -0700
  ...Remember that the master cylinder sits immediately below the brake fluid reservoir that you fill by popping off the top of the instrument cluster...
• Re: pressurized brake bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:07:04 -0400
  ...Don't forget, too much PSI and you risk blowing the plastic reservoir or cap off or apart. It was only engineered for ambient...
• Re: Front reservoir repair again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:14:40 -0700
  ...It sure did work for the ears of the reservoir Alistair > On Jun 9, 2021, at 5:42 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com...
• Re: leaking coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Sat, 3 May 2008 20:49:54 -0700
  ...So it turns out that the coolant reservoir (not the one behind the plate) is leaking from the top, and not from below the...
• Re: Agony of defeat . . .
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:48:06 -0500
  ...Al Brase 69 double cab, vanagons Ari Ollikainen wrote: > Brake Fluid Reservoir > > ... is located under the instrument cluster in the dashboard panel. > To gain...
• Re: Any advice on brake master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 3 Nov 2021 18:52:11 +0100
  ...Get as much fluid out of the reservoir as possible before removing. Open a caliper bleeder (and pump pedal) to let, more than all...
• Re: Cruise control for diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 06:46:35 -0500
  ...There's a 1 way valve between the vacuum pump and the vacuum reservoir. The vacuum line for the cruise control should be connected...
• Re: '91 Vanagon - Upper Bleed Ring
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:23:48 -0400
  ...Ideally, when you check it at each visit to the gas station, you want to see ZERO air in the reservoir and the level...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 11:17:44 -0700
  unplug the connector on the top of the brake reservoir cap to see if the light goes out
• Re: Clutch master/slave failed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:25:58 -0800
  ...You do have to drain the reservoir, remove the lines at the mc, then loosen the bolts and out it drops. Re-attach the...
• Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:28:40 -0500
  ...Where do you suggest I > get a replacement hose and what fluid do I use to refill the reservoir? > Does it use standard ATF...
• Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 10:25:53 -0700
  ...Here's images of the OEM 1.9 WBX reservoir I was thinking of using: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/19OEMCoolantReservoir# There's at...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n 251 422 887
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:29:50 -0500
  ...used or new power steering hose which runs from > the fluid reservoir to the pump and has a banjo fitting on it, p/n...
• ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:30:31 EDT
  ...i may need to replace/reconnect the hose or the reservoir, or both. what's the best way to access it ? yes, i'm...
• Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 15:07:29 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:08:29 -0800
  ...On mine the plastic on the reservoir is all good. But I appreciate the tip. Now, WHERE to find the special low pressure brake...
• Dumb question re: windshield washer reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 11:17:15 -0800
  ...So my question is...how do I get the air into the reservoir? It doesn't seem to take a standard tire pump type...
• Bleeding clutch hydraulic system
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:27:36 -0400
  ...Have tried pressure from reservoir and vacuum from slave cylinder without success. I have disassembled and thoroughly cleaned master cyl including the 2 holes...
• Re: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 18:50:37 -0700
  ...Brake reservoir > > > > > > Switching out a broken antenna. Fine time to check brake fluid. I > > > noticed my brake reservoir was not filled to the top...
• Re: Changing the Cutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:33:27 EST
  ...Or if you're cheap, like me, roll your own by drilling a righteously sized hole in an old brake fluid reservoir cap and...
• Brake Master Cylinder Replacement Summary
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:39:10 -0700
  ...3) Replace the seals on the servo and reservoir. 4) It might be easier to remove the reservoir while the cylinder is still mounted...
• Re: OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:24:37 -0400
  ...5 miles later light blinking again, but reservoir still > full. > >> No obvious leaks. Possible bad thermostat? Less than 4000 miles since > >> new > >> radiator was...
• Re: Temperature Gauge Going Crazy...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 20:14:13 -0300 (ADT)
  ...It's telling you the coolant is low!!! The switch is in the main reservoir, check the coolant. If the light comes on while...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:04:28 -0800
  ...reg bleeding then reverse press bleeding (ie back up into the reservoir) usually fixes it. Explanation vague, maybe due to the bends and turns...
• Re: Need 1982 coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:06:45 -0700
  ...I think the reservoir is the original one and I cannot find a > >>> replacement. I'd prefer new, if possible, but at this point...
• AW: Help! Coolant Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 16:22:39 +0100
  ...The reservoir had 2 hair-leeks. 30$ for the reservoir including cap, 2$ for the sensors o-ring, 12$ for 2 bottles of vw...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:50:52 -0500
  ...The reservoir seems to be listed on a few sites so I will order one just in case. After 36 it’s probably due...
• ongoing problems please help
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:42:24 -0800
  ...Something is forcing the coolant back into the reservoir and then into the overflow tank...after driving on the freeway and then coming to...
• Re: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 23:03:59 +0000
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• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 00:00:10 -0700
  ...The window washer reservoir may not be cracked. The filler tube from the floor is separate form the reservoir, so when you fill it...
• Re: bleeding of the cluch
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:48:15 -0400
  ...But you'll want to keep the reservoir topped off > with dot 4 brake fluid as you bleed. You will need to pump the...
• Re: DIY $20 Brake Bleeder-Link to .pdf
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:04:22 -0700
  Master cylinder, slave cylinders - the slaves do what the master tells them to! The reservoir is only a reservoir. On Sun, Apr 11, 2010...
• Re: Temperature gauge reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:50:45 -0500
  ...The switch simply monitors fluid level in the reservoir, not temperature. Overheating may or may not cause coolant loss, thus low level in the...
• Flushing Tee and Filling cooling system procedure.
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 12 May 1999 11:05:02 -0700
  ...6) With engine still at 3000 RPM, top off reservoir in engine compartment and replace cap. 7) Turn off engine for 5 minutes. Then...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:11:03 -0600
  ...com> wrote: > I don't think having the brake and clutch reservoir above all the > electrical connections in the dash is very smart at...
• Re: Rebuilt PS pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Thu, 27 May 1999 16:17:20 +0000
  ...extreme 4) check fluid in reservoir (add if neccesary) 5) repeat above until no fluid drop in reservoir. Now, that said, I am not...
• Re: [vanagon] Help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 May 1999 22:50:35 EDT
  Could be your clutch master cylinder as your hydraulic clutch also uses brake fluid from the reservoir. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• windscreen washer filler...
  Historical mailing list - Philip and Buffy Simmons
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 15:02:54 -0800
  Cant seem to find the reservoir that I fill to make the "washer" work. Pulled off the grill but no luck.any help? Thanks!
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 04 May 95 13:26:21 CDT
  ...don't know about the pumps or any additional reservoir. which brings up a question for the british bunch: since your steering wheel is...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:55:09 EST
  ...An internal leak in a master cylinder is leakage around the piston cups into the fluid reservoir. If an internal leak in a master...
• Re: coolant gauge were is normal
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
  ...Put another drip tray at the rear under the main reservoir. -- Fill the engine with 50/50 mix of VW Autobahn coolant (ZVW 237...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:01:54 -0600
  ...clutch fluid reservoirs > on the Vanagon are, and someone else replied reminding us all of the > location of the brake fluid reservoir. > > Of course...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n 251 422 887
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:41:45 -0800
  ...used or new power steering hose which runs from > the fluid reservoir to the pump and has a banjo fitting on it, p/n...
• Re: Brake reservoir needed in ri
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:43:53 -0700
  Craig,I'm in Middletown, RI. I know where one may be. I'll p-mail you my contact info.John R
• price of van
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Christensen
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 20:52:15 -0400
  1980 westy 650$It needed 700 in motor work decent condition used 3or4 times a week.local trips to lakes and reservoirs w/my...
• Re: 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 May 2007 12:01:56 -0700
  >Where is the reservoir for the front windshield washers? Just got >the van and going through it under the floor mat, under your left...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:00:20 -0700
  ...I installed an equus cruise control system on my '85 1.9 (vacuum type) and installed a vacuum reservoir at the same time. The...
• Re: PS leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:04:58 -0800
  ...I will warn you that the hose that is clamped to the bottom of the PS reservoir can be almost impossible to get off...
• Re: brake bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:32:30 -0400
  ...I used a couple of tie wraps to secure the tubing ends from pulling out of the MC reservoir. After filling the reservoir with...
• Re: Overflow reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:58:56 +0000
  Furthermore, it is my understanding that theoretically an open top container "could" be used as an overflow reservoir so long as the expansion tank...
• Re: leaking brake reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 04:42:54 -0800
  ...This also uses the same reservoir as the braking system. The top of the gage cluster pops off, and then you can get to...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:58:13 -0400
  Pressure bleeders attach to the fill reservoir and use pressure to push the fluid through the system. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Coolant Bleeding Questions...need a Guru
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:27:18 -0700
  >any coolant you put in the expansion tank always either drips on the ground, runs to the reservoir filling it all the way to...
• FS various Westy parts in Eastern CDA
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:06:05 -0700
  ...Various Dometic fridge parts, Fresh water reservoir, Upper bed covers (tan in very good condition), Lower rear bed foam cover (in very good condition...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:15:10 -0400
  Michael, Remove the return line at the reservoir and put in a bucket... keep the cap off the reservoir and keep adding ATF fluid...
• Power steering low pressure hose leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:05:09 -0500
  Hi listters, Another recommendation from my recent van inspection My low pressure power steering hose from the reservoir to pump is leaking at the...
• Re: Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:32:49 -0800
  > Does anyone offhand know what the black outside/blue inside hose that > connects the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder is made...