Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:01 EDT
Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: The '85 needs a diaper
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In a message dated 25/07/2008 1:03:11 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Tranny fluid - What O-ring around the filler ? No O-ring there that
I have ever seen ! When you replaced the seal of the pan did you make sure
the mating surfaces where straight, clean & smooth ? The compression
fitting where the filler neck screws into the pan is always a problem. Make sure
the surfaces are good. The other leak points are the output shaft seals and
the various seals and gaskets between the tranny and the differential.
Motor Oil - you need new valve cover gaskets. AND, same story as
above, ALL surfaces must be straight clean & smooth ! USE Loctite Ultra Copper
High Temp RTV silicon sealant between the gasket and the cover, nothing on
the surface between the gasket and the head.
More tranny fluid - ?????? WHAT ??????? If your leaking fluid from
the power steering system then it's most likely the steel lines have rusted
through. See my _Vanagon Power Steering Lines_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm) on what to do about that. Then it may also be the rack seals are
leaking. Only fix here is to get a rebuilt rack. Make sure you use only
Dexron III Automatic Tranny Fluid.
>>>>>I've got so many leaks, my leaks have leaks.
1. Tranny fluid: I recently changed the filter, the seal around the tranny
pan, and the o-ring around the filler, hoping that some or all of these
fixes would prevent more red puddles. No Dice.
2. Motor Oil: I have motor oil seeping from seemingly everywhere, most
notably at the valve head cover, driver's side, after I opened it once. I was
surprised to see any oil from there when I opened it. Is that normal? As for
the leak, I'd expect that if I re-seat the head cover it should go away, yes?
3. More tranny fluid: I've got a leak in the power steering system and I'm
thinking various hoses have given up.
Advice on any of these issues is most appreciated.<<<<<<<<
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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