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Date:         Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:16:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk3F3fYHhPngCpskRTPGAV=0jcL7iauwneo+h0Mu-q5t0A@mail.gmail.com>
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hi Jim,

I do have spill recently due to a broken cap.. but no problem to the electronics, wires or connectors.... I replaced the cap - the old one was broken because the seal was missing and the OP over tighten it and crack it.

On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyone on the list ever report having a problem with this? > > Just wondering, as we have all dribbled fluid at some point but I don't > recall it posing a problem. > > Jim > > On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I don't think having the brake and clutch reservoir above all the > > electrical connections in the dash is very smart at all. It isn't hard > to > > remove that cowl but it's also pretty easy to spill or dribble brake > fluid > > down into all those wires and terminals. > > > > On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 7:59 AM, Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is quite > > > inconvenient. One might even say the location creates a safety hazard, > > as > > > it makes it less likely that folks will check these fluids regularly. > > > > > > > > > Actually, I find the location quite convenient. I can even pop the > > > instrument cover off & do a quick check while stopped for a traffic > > light. > > > Try doing that with an underhood location. It's perfect for the > > > obsessive/compulsive among us. And, when you're bleeding brakes, the > > > person pumping the peddle doesn't have to keep jumping out of the car > to > > > refill the reservoir. > > > > > > -- > > > Brett in Portland, OR > > > "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera > > > > > >


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