Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:19:42 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: calling redline lube heads
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populuxe wrote:
>bently manual says my 90 multivan 4speed manual trans will retain 1.5
>liters of gear oil after i drain it.
>
>1)how do i convert to synthetic with all that mineral oil left over?
>
Not to worry. The Redline MT90 easily mixes with the Dino oil remaining
without any harm done. It is not a problem. Change the oil again in
about two years, and you will rid your tranny of most of the remaining
diluted Dino oil. It is an easy do! ? Some people say you needn't do
that but to me gears and oil wear just like other gears and oil. Things
wear, fine particles float in the oil, and add to the wearing. So I
change it. Works for me.
>2) if i get mt-l(gl-4) instead of mt-90(gl-4) any problems or is it ok?
>
If you have a manual Tranny -- do yourself a favor - get the Redline MT 90.
You are going to find that on this list there are some things that long
experience has proven over time on these vans. Redline MT-90 for the
tranny will elminate a lot of shifting problems, especially in cold
weather. Using 20W50 oil will eliminate oil pressure and oil pressure
light problems. Mann/Mahle oil filters(no exceptions) in conjunction
with the ocassional addition of a can of Marvels Mystery Oil to the
crankcase will eliminate the classic Vanagon "Clattering Valve Lifter
Syndrome" - which if you haven't yet had.......you will. It is not a
matter of if, it is a matter of when. It's just a matter of time.
>3) that tool that's made w/ 17 mm bolt, some say to turn 2 nuts onto it
>and jam them together---where on the bolt? what's the purpose? i don't
>remember seeing jammed bolts on "Stan's tool tour".
>
Play with it until you have the two nuts in a position that will allow
your end wrench to fit on the nuts and to fit the close space where you
will be working. Then tighten the two nuts together. Jamming the two
nuts locks them on the shaft and allows you to turn the bolt, using the
head of the bolt inserted into the plug to turn it. Sort of like the 17
mm L-shaped Allen Wrench everyone gets sucked into buying, but doesn't
fit anywhere.
Regards,
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
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