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Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 1997 01:01:40 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Problems that need solutions...

In a message dated 97-06-01 02:11:29 EDT, fsjtw1@aurora.alaska.edu (J.T. &
Kathy Walsh) writes:


> I own a 1986 GL Syncro, manual trans, AC, PS, calif. emmisions w/108,000
> miles. 


Cool!

 
> Problem #1... I like to change ALL fluids in a used van that I buy. It
> gives me a little piece of mind.  Everything is done except the
> transmission and differential.  I found the plugs on the differential
> and the drain plug on the transmission, but I can't find a fill plug.


The fill plug is on the right side of the transmission set in deeply between
a pair or ribs.  Keep looking.


> The differential lockout valve seems to be located in the position one
> would find a fill plug on a manual trans..  Do I have to remove this
> valve to fill it or is it somewhere else?


No need to remove the differential lock actuator.


> Problem #2...  The fuel tank keeps pressurizing on me.  Bently doesn't....


Don't know.  


Good luck,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg
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