And the Brake Fluid reservoir is underneath the dashboard, behind the speedometer!  Use a rag around the cap to catch any brake fluid spills while filling.  I'm still finding these things! 

Marshall

'87 GL Family van
'86 GL Parts van

-----Original Message-----
From: JordanVw@AOL.COM [mailto:JordanVw@AOL.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 3:04 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?

In a message dated 3/12/03 2:56:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
hccarter@ATTBI.COM writes:

> OK - I admit I am new to vanagons -but- this is a first for me.  How do I
> add oil to the thing?  There is what looks like an oil cap between the
> distributor and alternator - however it won't seem to pull off or twist
> off.
> Help???  Also I guess it might be a good idea for me to get an owners
> manual
> and a workshop manual!  Does anyone have any extras for an 86 Syncro
> Vanagon?  Or know of a good source?
>
>

hold the neck while unscrewing the cap. then pull out the extension.  (yep
there's a telescoping extension in there)  might still have to use a small
funnel.  ps, if you use the filler cap to prop the lisc plate door open and
it falls behind the bumper, try not to swear too much :<)

oh, and to answer your next question, the front washer bottle filler cap is
under the left front carpet.
your welcome :<)

chris