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Subject:Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
From:neil N
Date:Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:21:33 -0700

At the risk of sounding like a nag, make sure you keep an eye on the
fluid level.

And a question to list.

If there's a leak, and it's at a brake hydraulic component, I know it
would bring fluid level down, but would this bring about the same
symptoms Gary had with his clutch?

Cheers,

Neil.

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On 9/3/07, Gary Watts <fatmedia@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for everyone on the list that helped.   The fluid was below
> minimum.  Once we put in the right amount of brake fluid, the clutch
> worked again like a charm.  I must say, that is the dumbest place I
> have ever seen to put a place to put in fluid. :)   I'll be heading
> out this week to buy the repair book and will find lots of other
> "interesting" things as well.
>
> -Gary
> Kenmore, WA
>