Official lazy person's stupid question thread

[Blakesinclair]

Should I shmear some anti-seize on the gear oil plugs? Still trying to figure out when and when not to use that stuff.
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1985 Weekender Vanagon 1.9L - Manual

[Wildthings]

[Blakesinclair]

Cool thanks. Kinda what I figured, but since they weren't the easiest to get off I wasn't sure if I should do anything special to avoid that in the future. I guess they just don't get worked on as often as an oil drain plug.
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[DuncanS]

Actually, two questions. Capturing the space over the tranny in a 2WD '91 tin top.
Need to reroute some stuff which will yield a great deal more space.

First---If I tip the coolant collection tower about 45º to the PS, (left in the photo) pivoting it on the bottom this will vastly help. Does anyone see a problem doing this? Top hose will be lengthened and have an appropriate molded curve section.

Second---Is there any reason why the clutch slave cylinder can't be rotated counterclockwise 90º? Steel line will be reformed to accommodate.

Duncan

[jimf909]

[ALIKA T3]

It`s just fluid, no problem in doing both.
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[Steve M.]

Use the yellow fuel resistsnt teflon tape if you can find it.
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[bobhill8]

Need to change the upper oil pressure sensor (between push rods) on my 2.1 L Can I do it without draining oil if I jack up the driver's side go up on blocks on that side? Classic Lazy question. Thanks.
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[Wildthings]

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[bobhill8]

Thanks fellas - luckily have a deep 15/16" that used to belong to my Dad that works as well
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[Brentpd]

Here’s a stupid question (thanks for creating this forum). I just had my engine rebuilt (1.9 ‘85 riviera) and the coolant is this dark brown color. I noticed the coolant is getting somewhat low so I’d like to top it off but I don’t know exactly what type of coolant it is. Anyone know if it’s okay to mix the gas station shit with this other, thicker looking coolant or should I call the guy That rebuilt it for me and find out what he put in it?

Thanks for the help!

[VicVan]

Hi, to begin with your coolant shouldn't be dark brown... Take some out of the coolant tank to look at its color, it always looks darker in the tank than it actually is.
Also, do ask your rebuilder what he put in there.
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[jimf909]

You should also be concerned if you have a recently rebuilt motor and you're losing coolant. It doesn't necessarily mean the engine is bad but it may mean that your new engine's life support system (the cooling system) has a leak which can get worse and take your engine out in short order.

- coolant shouldn't be brown
- coolant should not disappear

It could simply be a hose clamp that needs to be tightened which is 100% normal after a rebuild.
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[djkeev]

Is the coolant actually brown or are the translucent white plastic tanks badly stained dark brown?

I just redid my 90’s engine and part of that was a complete cooling system renewal and cleaning.

Those tanks took a bit if work with some simple green, brushes and a handful of 6mm nuts which were an agitation aid to clean them up.

After a few heat cycles I had about Six leaks, mostly from clamps that needed tightening.

Dave
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[revolution337]

How does one remove the rear ash tray in the panel just behind the slider door?

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[Jim Bear]

Double post...
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[Jim Bear]

In a pinch, if the cap to the plastic expansion tank decides it does not want to stay tight and keeps loosening up while on the road, would an acceptable temporary fix be to wrap one or two large zip ties or even duct tape around the tank to keep it secure? Something like this(ish):

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[djkeev]

When that cap loosens up, it is often because the cheap plastic aftermarket tank threads are deforming in the heat.

Give up your lattes for a few weeks and spring for a quality aluminum tank.

They aren't cheap, but they are good.

I made my own from a generic tank but honestly, I saved little if any money.

Dave
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