On 13 May 2005 at 4:03, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> Tim and Sarah Kasher wrote:
>
> >Hey thanks so much for the suggestioons on the oil plug washwer...Im going to
> >inspect it more tonight.
> >
> >Another small issue, My brakes seem pretty hard to step on to keep
> >engaged......I need to check the brake fluid...Ok Im a moron....wher the heck
> >is the resivoir.
> >
> By now you must have dozens of replies as to where the reservoir is
> located --- under the cover behind the instrument pod.
>
> Did'ju-kno' that your oil filler tube has an extension in it that can be
> pulled out so as not to dribble oil all over the back of the van when
> the access hatch cover is pulled down.?????

How about that the oil filler cap, when turned on the side and inserted between the
hinges, works as a perfect wedge to hold the license plate door open... :-)

Also, if you use Redline oil for your transmission, save a bottle or two, and fill them
up with engine oil of your choice. Then keep handy for topping up the engine oil as
needed. The long neck of these bottles is perfect for pouring into the filler neck
without spilling.

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 2.1L, soon to be 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy