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Subject:Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
From:Helen Fahy
Date:Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:38:40 -0400

Thanks Tim!

Helen & Joe Fahy
'87 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Hannink" <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: Vacuum Brake Booster

>
> If brake fluid has been leaking into the booster, I
> would replace it. If not, it should work for a while
> longer. The brake booster in a Vanagon lives a fairly
> sheltered life compared to most vehicles since it's
> located inside the van instead of being in the engine
> compartment.
>
> You will need to remove the entire dashboard to remove
> the booster, you only need to remove the instrument
> panel to R&R the MC. If the booster does require
> replacement later, it can be R&Red without
> disconnecting the hydraulic lines from the MC, so that
> simplifies the procedure.
>
> I would buy a new German MC and not mess with
> rebuilding my old one.
>
> Good luck,
>
>
>
> =====
> Tim Hannink
> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
> Winter Park, Florida
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