VANAGON archives -- February 2003, week 2 (#733)

Date:         Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:53:10 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: PS fluid vs ATF: No Leaks
Comments: To: Willolyn99@AOL.COM
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Mine no longer leaks either (cross my fingers) and I went from PS fluid to
ATF D4 by redline...

>From: Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>

>
>I made the mistake of using power steering fluid in my '85, and it started
>leaking like crazy.  I have since replaced it with ATF that has a sealant
>in
>it (for older cars), and the leak has stopped.  I am left wondering if the
>specific chemical makeup of the rubber seals reacts to/with the ATF to stay
>soft and fluffy.
>
>It pays to pay attention.
>
>Bill Marshall
>85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
>Aurora, IL

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