On Sep 4, 2007, at 11:17 AM, Mark Drillock wrote:

> Only thing is, 80-84 don't have the fluid level warning light. That
> came
> into use in 1985.

Thanks, now I know why my 84's light never came on!

Pax,

Tom B.-where are the idiot lights when you need them?

>
> Mark
>
> John Rodgers wrote:
>
>> Gary,
>>
>> Keep a close eye on the fluid level. You may have a leak somewhere.
>>
>> I had a similar problem with my 85 GL. The system, is designed so
>> that
>> if the fluid level gets low, the brake warning light comes on.  If
>> the
>> van is new to you, or you have had it a very long time and not
>> done this
>> - do the following.
>>
>> Bleed and flush ALL hydraulic lines. That includes both break and
>> clutch
>> lines. You will be amazed and the crude - and water - you will get
>> out
>> of the system.
>>
>> When  the fluid level gets low, the low fluid warning light will
>> flash,
>> and as more fluid is lost the light will come on and hold steady.
>>
>> Since both brakes and clutch are operated from the same fluid tank, a
>> safety factor was built in. Brakes are a safety item, so the
>> clutch is
>> the first thing to go as the fluid level drops. Then the brakes will
>> follow as more fluid is lost. But the warning light is there to help
>> prevent just such a problem.
>> .................