Date:         Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:06:35 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
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Some Vanagons have a fluid sensor built into the cap, which connects
to the Brake Warning Light to indicate low fluid.  But the
installation of this cap is inconsistent as most Vanagons I've
encountered have just the standard cap (trivia:  standard cap is also
used on 3/55-67 Buses, all 914s, lotsa early watercooled inline 4
models, etc.).  Both my Vanagons and 914 just have the standard cap,
no warning harness to be found.  Just find a standard cap (211611351B,
191611349A or Porsche 477611361) and install it.  You can bet the
Porsche numbered cap is probably offered at a "Porsche" price, even
though it's the same thing.

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On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 1:59 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> ..... seems it is. I plugged 2 holes, blew in, air came out of the
> brake fluid level electrical connection
>
> Forgive me if this is mentioned in the archives. Am posting this while
> it's fresh on my mind. The older style cap has an obvious vent hole,
> this cap doesn't.
>
> I assume a piece of tape across the connector will slow the fluid flow
> the same as with the old style cap. Useful when replacing a master
> cylinder or other hydraulic part.
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines