Date:         Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:00:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Brett Baer <brettbaer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brett Baer <brettbaer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Is my Clutch/Brake fluid leaking?
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I bought my '87 Syncro Westy in January and the previous owner said nothing
about having clutch problems.  After a week or so (it was a little chilly
outside, but I am in Texas so it wasn't that chilly) I began having a hard
time getting the van into first gear from a stop.  I found that if I pumped
the clutch once or twice then held the clutch pedal down like normal the van
would go into first nice and smooth. As long as I would pump the clutch, the
van would shift smooth through all gears.  I found that my fluid is really
low.  However, my the only fluid leak that I have is a very slow one from
the vicinity of the front differential/VC.  Could this leak be my clutch
hydrolic fluid?  What else could this fluid be, a leaky VC?  It is a pretty
thick/heavy fluid like brake fluid.  If this isn't clear enough, let me know
and I'll attempt to clarify.  Thanks in advance for any suggestions/help.
Brett Baer
'87 Syncro Westy

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