Date:         Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:09:40 -0700
Reply-To:     James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      2 questions
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Forgive my semi-naive questions...
but I am still learning my way around my vanagon.

I have an '83.5 w/original 1.9L WBX

First thing is, when I am parked I often like to use the radio.  Currently,
the stereo is wired in traditional fashion where you need to turn the key
for it to come on.  My question is, with the key on like that, the 2 led's
are on in the dash, and I believe the fuel pump engages too, right?

Will I put excessive wear on the fuel pump by leaving the key on for say an
hour or two?

I'm not so worried about the LED's, although they may burn out if I have the
van for another 20 years...I think LED's have about a 10,000 hour lifespan.

Second question is about transmission fluid.  I have the standard 4-speed.

I would like to drain the stuff that's in there, and put in some of the
Redline fluid.  In the Bentley, it says that I have a 3.5 quart capacity for
the 091 tranny, and that the drain/filler plugs should be tightened to 15 ft
lb.
This is great, but I cannot find anywhere that refers to where the drain or
filler plugs are, or any other info I need to know about draining/refilling.

Can anyone shed some light?

Sorry if this seems terribly obvious to some of you.

I appreciate the help.

-james

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