Jeff, I can't explain the fluid on the ground, but it could be brake fluid on the floor mat. Do you have a manual transmission? If so, it could be a leak on the hydraulic clutch master cylinder. This also uses the same reservoir as the braking system. The top of the gage cluster pops off, and then you can get to the master cylinder.
Hope this helps.
Tony --- Jeff Hosea <hosea_jeff@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I just got a call from my wife that she thinks the > brake fluid reservoir on > our 84.5 Vanagon has a leak in it. Apparently there > is a good size puddle > on the driveway in front of the driver's side front > tire and more on the > floor mat. She thinks it's brake fluid but not > sure. > > My question for you guys, does this sound right or > make sense to you? It's > been fine and never dripped before and now just > empties basically? Also, > how do I get behind the dash to see what the issue > might be? > > Thanks for any help so I can at least think about it > before I get home > tonight. > Jeff > > _________________________________________________________________ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get > it now! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ >
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