Date:         Mon, 3 May 1999 08:29:47 EDT
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: QUESTIONS: WHAT DO THESE PARTS DO? 83.5 Vanagon GL
Comments: To: mtngal@sierratel.com
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In a message dated 99-05-03 01:13:56 EDT, you write:

<< 1)  Symptom: leaking brake fluid at me feet. How much is a "new" master
 cylinder. Are they w/Warranty?>> Could be brake master cylinder or clutch
master cylinder.  Pmail me and I'll quote you a price on either.

<< 2)  Symptom: leaking gas tank when filling, grommets/hoses?,
 Does parts come only in a kit or seperate items?  You know the area and
 parts needed
 I'll take you word for it to do the job done right.>>
This could be:
Cracked fuel expansion tank (located in front wheel wells)
Dry rotten front expansion tank fuel lines
Broken plastic "T" on top of gas tank (feel on top of tank, through the front
wheel well, with van jacked up on that side and you should be able to find
the plastic "T" and feel whether it is broken or not)
Rusted gas tank with a hole in it
I usually fill up the van at the gas station and then trace the expansion
system with my hand until I find the leak.
<< 3)  The two longest water hoses that run head to tail of van look real dry
 and cracked (but not showing any signs of leaks, YET).
 Can I remove these or will it have to be done in a shop? Will I need gaskets
 or anything I don't know of yet, also what is the length?
 Is there a less expensive way to replace it like on that list of hoses I
 saw???...lol>>
I have looked under alot of Vanagons and these hoses look nasty on all of
them.  However it is a good idea to start looking for replacement lines now.

Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16