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Date:         Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:00:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: 82 air cooled automatic vanagon
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks for the correction Dennis.  It’s been too long since I had to deal with a failed M/C seal.


Jim


> On Oct 16, 2021, at 7:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The engine vacuum is applied on the cylinder side of the booster diaphragm. When the cylinder fails at the front seal the brake fluid is going into the engine. 
> I believe it was mentioned that his engine has carburetors. It is possible that the fluid was only ingested in one side of the engine increasing the chance for engine damage. 
> 
> Dennis
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