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Re: Ideas for lifting water into the Westy water tank?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:54:49 -0700
...I also try not to lug water from one campsite to the next, so I try to have just enough water in the reservoir...
Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:54:20 -0700
...It threads on to all VW hydraulic fluid reservoirs, and allows a standard air hose fitting to be attached. It was $32. I bought...
Re: 90 cooling problem
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:19:31 +0000
...the temperature is >definitely rising and the reservoir is pressurizing and spilling over >into the overflow tank. > >If it was a head gasket wouldn...
Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
Sat, 4 Mar 2000 21:39:33 -0600
...one hose goes to the brake fluid reservoir on the bus. the other hose fits onto the tire inflation valve. I found that, in...
Re: Brake Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:21 -0500
I made a motive bleeder out of a garden sprayer and a spare brake reservoir cap with a barbed fitting epoxied into it. It...
Brake bleeding tools
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:55:10 -0400
...1) Get spare brake fluid reservoir LID from junkyard 2) Get a tire valve with a nut on it (they're for trucks) at...
Re: Dashboard lights
Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:27:58 -0500
Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca> wrote: > Surprised? Why? Where else would you mount the brake fluid reservoir? ;-) Thanks for the replies... I didn...
Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:33:16 -0800
I bought a Westy with no key for water filler receptacle. Is there an easy cure for filling the reservoir? Steve
Re: Any advice on brake master cylinder?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Wed, 3 Nov 2021 18:54:48 +0100
...Use towels when removing pressure > hose. > > If still in place, use the stock clear plastic foil (between reservoir > opening and the instrument cluster) as...
Re: mechanics in Maine?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:54:43 -0800
...Remove cap from master cylinder reservoir. Pour in brake fluid. Replace cap on reservoir. Replace cover over instruments. Pump clutch pedal a few times...
Re: power steering
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:09:10 -0400
...There is a filter disc in the reservoir (see Bentley p.48.7). It should also be replaced when you flush out the system...
Re: Brakes still going to the floor
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:07 -0400
...Get plenty of > DOT 4 brake fluid. > > Remove cover off instrument pod > Remove cap on brake fluid reservoir. > Place helper in the driver seat...
Re: front fill radiator
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:35:42 EST
...Once, while I was doing a quick top up, I kept having to refill the pint reservoir I was using. I had expected to...
Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:33:34 -0400
...Suck as much brake fluid out of the reservoir as possible. Do not remove the reservoir. unplug the wires from the sensors in the...
Re: windshield washer reservoir?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:01:34 -0500
...windshield washer reservoir? > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > > All years the same, and the easiest thing I can think of to do to a...
Re: Need : cap for master cylinder
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 3 Jun 2003 07:18:32 -0700
http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/firesale0.htm Go over here and buy the complete brake fluid reservoir. It has the cap with the electronic...
Re: If the water pump or thermostat is broken?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:10:46 -0500
""""First the reservoir failed, then the radiator and now the H piece on the radiator."""" Well i still don't understand the whole story...
Leaky Master Brake Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Erik R Simes
Sun, 9 Aug 1998 17:04:50 -0400
...Not sure if it is the reservoir or the cylinder. Brakes work just fine but my feet are tired of being leaked on.
Re: PS reservoir lid
Historical mailing list - J Roth
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:52:20 -0600
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<syncro> vac. reservoir probs/fix
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 11:53:42 -0300
...After valve, a Y connector leads to dash switch via black plastic tubing and into the reservoir via a short steel tube. Tube was...
Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:53:11 -0400
...85 Westfalia GL here. >> >> My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it. I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so...
Re: OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:29:13 -0700
...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: Front reservoir repair again
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 9 Jun 2021 17:42:07 -0700
...https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper-washer/22715/-front-wiper-washer-reservoir or here https://www.vancafe.com/251955453D-p/251955453d.htm or here...
Squeaky Clutch Pedal
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 May 96 07:53 PDT
...then presents the problem of having to remove the brake fluid reservoir. Is this in fact the next step, and if so can I...
Re: Water in interior panel by slider
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 17:41:14 EST
Doug, You might look into the rear window washer reservoir if it is leaking. That is assuming your van is so equipped. BenT Vanagon...
Re: Overflow reservoir
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:41:57 +0000
...Is > it safe to drive with a defective overflow reservoir? (the expansion > reservoir is full)... If not safe, what are the consequences? > > thank you...
Re: Whiny steering pump
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 08:36:00 -0600
...Fill the reservoir. After filling the fluid reservoir, start the engine and allow the pump to run just a little bit, then turn the...
Winter fails
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:01:37 -0500
...I figure that I should check fluids and make sure that there was enough coolant in the reservoir. I undo the little coolant hose...
Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:36:22 -0700
Jeff wrote: >> If you have trouble finding the blinker fluid reservoir, just stop and see if the youngsters at your local VW dealer service...
Re: mechanics in Maine?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:20:38 -0500
...Of course that had a separate reservoir for the clutch. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful...
Re: coolant fairies...(long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:38:47 EDT
The cooling system is designed to draw more coolant from the overflow reservoir when it needs more, and discharge it back into the overflow...
Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:58:37 +0000
...The only complaint is that I always seems to have a problem with spilled fluid when I disconnect it from the reservoir, because of...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:38:29 -0400
...Coolant Reservoir Leak > Bill; > If your van has the black " H" distribution pipe next to the > reservoir (1983.5 to 1985 ) replace it also...
WTB: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:13:18 -0800
John wrote: >> After installing the new clutch master, and all the tubing nuts are tight, fill the reservoir, then crack open the top tubing...
Re: windshield fluid reservoir
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:40:29 -0500
I only use Rain X for my rear and side windows. I don't like the way it works on the front glass when...
Re: bleed brakes after clutch slave failure?
Historical mailing list - Mark
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:44:30 -0400
...Brakes are still working, right? The clutch takes its fluid > from a higher point in the reservoir for just that reason, so it can...
Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:55:04 -0700
...I fill the reservoir and pump the pedal - the reservoir stays at the same level and there is no brake resistance. Any ideas? Please...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 11:33:56 -0400
...did this happen to you?) > > 3) If not repairable, any suggestions as to where to get a new > reservoir? I'm in Seattle, WA...
Stupid Bus/Van tricks
Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
Fri, 18 Oct 1996 08:27:00 -0400
...I pull off the cover above the steering wheel, and proceed to top off the reservoir with solvent. I hope you realize the problem...
Re: Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:28:30 -0800
...The > procedure on this is to remove all the old fluid from the reservoir > and put new fluid in, then attach the bleeder. Bleed...
Fail-safe Westy water gauge? - longish
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 16:29:24 -0300
...first wall into hidden cabinet reservoir wall / second wall \ / / tube -------------------| | | / =|==|===|=|| reservoir | | | || | | | ||. float ball | | | || =|==|===|=|| -------------------- Now, make this vertical piece of clear plastic hose so that...
Re: 90 cooling problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:02:27 -0400
...If you see the reservoir tank gaining coolant (higher level) it points > the the gasket problem. > > This happened to my westy when it was...
Re: Bilstein shock query
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:55:54 -0800
...I’m not entirely fixed on the billies, all stinking of the obvious old man emus, and maybe rancho or fox remote reservoir shocks...
Re: Lost coolant cap?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 9 Jan 2018 18:01:37 -0800
...http://www.gowesty.com/product/fluid-tanks-reservoirs/3602/cap-for-coolant-o verflow-reservoir-?v= Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Front reservoir repair again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:14:22 -0400
...I think I’ll put replacing the reservoir on my winter list and install the new one with the cradle support. But, in the...
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:38:42 -0400
...I refilled the reservoir and after >running the engine a few times during short day trips around town, both the >reservoir and pressurized tank...
Break fluid leak
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 11:49:06 -0500
...I pumped the clutch pedal until the fluid in the reservoir went from Max to Min and could not see a leak. I also...
Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:59:13 -0800
...It will overfill the reservoir, so you need a "shop turkey baster" to remove the excess. You should also use this sophisticated tool to...
leaking brake reservoir?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
Tue, 2 Nov 2004 14:07:01 -0700
I just got a call from my wife that she thinks the brake fluid reservoir on our 84.5 Vanagon has a leak in...
Re: Cooling questions still
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:07:13 -0700
...Do you notice a steady stream of bubbles into the > reservoir(the tank > with the blue pressure cap)? The water pump could be shot...
Re: water in the engine lid area
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:13:02 -0700
How about your rear washer reservoir and related tubing? Miguel I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't...
Re: OT - Crazy or ingenious?... or, getting Friday started early.
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 12 May 2005 14:26:50 -0700
And after they high fived all around on "Where do we hide the master cylinder..." they started working on the windshield washer reservoir.... -- Loren...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak
Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
Sat, 9 Oct 1999 22:52:34 -0700
...Been through several sets. > >> >> 3) If not repairable, any suggestions as to where to get a new >> reservoir? I'm in Seattle, WA area...
My 87 vanagon seems to be overheating...
Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:22:08 +0200
...I then have have to get out of the car, open up the engine hatch and let the pressure of the coolant reservoir on...
Re: "H" piece near the reservoir, Seattle
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:07:10 -0400
...Hurley <ahurley@viewit.com> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > My H piece near the radiator reservoir cracked, here in Seattle, and the > > mechanic is sending off for...
Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:27:44 -0700
...Ebay, any preferred places to procure odd things like windshield > washer reservoir? Also, curious if any of you are still using your > original propane...
Re: Bleeding the clutch
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:01:35 -0500
...another thought is to do the clutch last because after doing the brakes, the fluid in the reservoir, where the clutch master cylinder would...
Re: Installing Steering Rack and Pinion...
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:50:03 -0700
...I found the hoses to the reservoir to be difficult to remove otherwise I would have flushed a different way. I did not want...
Success Removing brake fluid reservoir
Historical mailing list - Peter
Wed, 13 May 1998 13:20:50 -0600
Success Removing brake fluid reservoir! Greetings fellow Comrades! It seemed difficult at first, but once I removed the master brake cylinder (beware, Syncronauts, of...
Re: leaking clutch master cylinder?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:49:17 -0800
Art, Check the hose that runs from the side on the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder. You may also want to...