Only thing is, 80-84 don't have the fluid level warning light. That came into use in 1985. Mark John Rodgers wrote: > Gary, > > Keep a close eye on the fluid level. You may have a leak somewhere. > > I had a similar problem with my 85 GL. The system, is designed so that > if the fluid level gets low, the brake warning light comes on. If the > van is new to you, or you have had it a very long time and not done this > - do the following. > > Bleed and flush ALL hydraulic lines. That includes both break and clutch > lines. You will be amazed and the crude - and water - you will get out > of the system. > > When the fluid level gets low, the low fluid warning light will flash, > and as more fluid is lost the light will come on and hold steady. > > Since both brakes and clutch are operated from the same fluid tank, a > safety factor was built in. Brakes are a safety item, so the clutch is > the first thing to go as the fluid level drops. Then the brakes will > follow as more fluid is lost. But the warning light is there to help > prevent just such a problem. >................. |
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