Felix:
I searched all my FLAPS to no avail for cheap lifters. Finally found some
at an independent VW mechanic.
I believe the washer fluid reservoir is supposed to overflow if you try
to overfill it.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis     <Kernersville NC, The Heart of the Triad>
86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup
60 Porsche T-5 Coupe
85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>awaiting engine

On Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:30:31 EDT Felix Bello <bello@USITC.GOV> writes:
>listees,
>
>i have been a vanagon owner for 5 months, and a list subscriber for a
>couple of weeks.  and for what i have seen this is the most
>appropriate
>place to ask a couple of questions:
>
>is there a place other than the dealer where i can find a new pair of
>the
>hydraulic cylinders that keep the rear hatch open ?  what type would
>you
>recommend; original or aftermarket ?
>
>also, the front windshield whiper fluid reservoir has a major leak.  i
>may
>need to replace/reconnect the hose or the reservoir, or both.   what's
>the
>best way to access it ?
>
>yes, i'm saving to buy a bentley manual.
>
>thanks for your help.
>
>felix  '91 carat
>kensington, MD
>