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• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 10:59:24 -0700
  ...I've not noticed air bubbles > > created in the master cylinder reservoir when topping it up during the > > bleeding process. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Neil. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Neil n...
• Re: engine compartment perimeter coolant rail
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:29:11 -1000
  no bleeding needed.. as it is An Air Bleed System in itself.. the idea is ...any air that is in the engine ( like say...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:35 -0500
  ...Jim On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > � I hope your 'bleeding kit' works better than...
• Re: just replaced the Brake Master Cylinder, now what?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 12:34:22 -0500
  ...When bleeding, do NOT press pedal all the way to floor. Halfway is fine. There is lots in archives on bleeding brakes. It is...
• Re: Parts Place Piracy... Bold faced and in writing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 18:23:53 -0700
  Geez, what patronizing sexism is this? If you made this remark near any of my 6 sisters you would either be ducking or bleeding...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:05:11 -0500
  The thermostat is never completely close on any car or van, it is open or partially close (about 75 % close). Even if it looks...
• Slave cylinder RIP ?
  Historical mailing list - wogdog
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:18:12 -0800
  After bleeding the slave cylinder several times trying to get some resistance/pressure in the clutch pedal, to no avail, I'm assuming that...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:11:07 -0600
  Do 1.9s have a thermostat bleed screw? I thought that was on 2.1s only. Jim > If the gurgle comes from the > back...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:24:14 -0500
  Ed, I looked up this Speedbleeder you speak of and it looks pretty legit to me. I noticed that it is available only for...
• coolant bleeding/overheating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:22:26 -0400
  ...Then I start filling and bleeding using a combination of all the various methods. While bleeding I noticed several possible oddities: The coolant coming...
• Solo Brake Bleeding Success (finally)
  Historical mailing list
  26 Feb 97 11:27:10 PST
  As some of you are well aware, my past success with brake bleeding has be a perfect zero percent. Well, that has FINALLY changed...
• Re: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:44:10 -0700
  ...Charles Keeter <keeterc@HOME.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Bleeding question >Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 14:27:54 -0400 > >Hi All...
• Re: help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch...
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 23:39:11 +0000
  ...help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch... >Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 16:05:05 -0600 > >Guys, >I just replaced my clutch master cylinder---but when...
• Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 01:00:10 -0400
  Here ,here Dennis! Agreed! Ive used the same antifreeze w/changes bi annually w/o trouble for over 110k mi.I just recently removed...
• 1990 center seats for sale or barter-Santa Cruz CA
  Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:29:20 -0800
  These seats are a bit beat up but not bleeding. Grey upholstery, ready for your van or your garage lounge. Write me directly if...
• What is the valve. . . .
  Historical mailing list - Michael Round
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:38:14 -0800
  that is in the engine compartment that is associated with the cooling system? I think it has something to do with bleeding the system...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:41:03 -0400
  go to www.benplace.com Ben has the best bleeding procedure out there, an 1984 can be a pain to bleed. That may not...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:16 -0800
  ...and even level will work actually. ( people worry about this bleeding thing far more than necessary ) here's a great trick I read on...
• Need info on bleeding - Air problems with Subaru
  Historical mailing list - Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson
  Wed, 17 May 2006 10:53:50 -0500
  ...and the process of bleeding the air? I�ve had my Subaru Vanagon for less than a year, and though I�ve heard that...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:47:25 -0700
  ...It’s just and adjustable bar and it seems the brake pedal is pushed , not full way down, during pressure bleeding. >>>>>> >>>>>> I kinda thought...
• Re: More 83.5 Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 00:07:48 -0400
  ...As I was bleeding the system, the temp stayed right in the middle where it belonged. After bleeding, I shut the engine off. At...
• Re: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:16:09 -0500
  ...11, 2002 1:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant) Ive changed out my broken water pump, now I...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:58:12 -0700
  ...there is a cheater way of just replacing and bleeding only the master cyldiner ( brake or clutch ) but that's totall mickey mouse as...
• Re: Bleeding system??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 22:35:25 CDT
  ...I'm sure that bleeding the system would probably solve the >problem. Don't ask me why, I just think so. Anyway..people keep...
• Re: snow! Can we talk about heat now?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 17:15:48 -0500
  ...More detailed and complete instructions are avaliable in the arvchives to bleed air and add coolant.Type in "bleeding" or "cooling ststem bleeding". Signed...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:38 -0400
  ...I think it's a bleeding issue - I just need to bleed it better I think. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: '81 Westy excessive clutch pedal play
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 14:12:58 -0400
  Try Bleeding the slave cylinder. I am not familiar with the air-cooled vans but if it is anything like the water-cooled, the...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:04:12 +0100
  ...But if it´s half that time, why bother?! Bleeding manually with a second person (pumping, holding, bleeding...) shouldn´t be too difficult. And...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:59:13 -0800
  ...clutch bleeding What is the easiest way to bleed the clutch after replacing a slave cylinder? I have a manual brake bleeder which basically...
• Re: Bleeding the cooling system (some more)...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:00:32 -0800
  ...My driveway is sloped more than that, but I'm wondering if I have >been bleeding the system with insufficient slope? I have heard...
• Re: Needed: a GOOD Procedure for Bleeding Air from Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:34:54 -0700
  ...the webpage in ben's signature line (or referenced in his post) contains the bleeding page. bill '87 syncro westfalia just got the kep...
• Re: Portland OR Vanagon Engine Swap Shop
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:37:41 -0700
  ...Never a problem bleeding my 2.1, but the old 1.9 was always a PITA! Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On...
• a quick question about bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 22 May 2009 14:24:49 -0800
  I have an 89 Westy. Are the front and rear brakes on separate circuits so that I only need to bleed the rears after...
• Temp sensor II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 17:47:15 -0400
  ...I am hoping it is isolated form the coolant so as to avoid refilling and bleeding the cooling system. Thanks. Laurence Smith 90 Westy
• VANAGAIN
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:18:07 -0500
  ...The only procedure I hate is bleeding the system afterwards. John 90 Vangon GL
• Brake fluid --- WHOOPS
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:54:03 -0600
  Hey Group, I was just bleeding my brakes and I managed to spill some brake fluid. I took out the instrument cluster and wiped...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:07:04 -0700
  OK, now that I'm back from the land of "what the H*$L was he thinking?" I found the problem. I replaced the...
• Re: radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:58:28 -0500
  well,what happined is I bought a valve from KEP,bent the snot out of the radiator mount bracket (easier than moving radiator?)and...
• Bleeder Valve Poition
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:57:01 -0500
  I can't remember off hand if this bleeder valve is supposed to be closed for normal driving and opened for bleeding or visa...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:21:16 -0500
  I'm sure they are the same since all Vanagons use the same part number clutch slave cylinder. However, if you have a rebuilt...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:32:31 -0500
  ...Friday, December 08, 2000 7:25 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Power Brake Bleeding > Volks, > > I replaced the wheel cylinders and calipers on my 85 GL...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 May 2014 08:01:09 -0700
  ...Bleeding the system carefully should stop that. >>> "Carefully" being the operative word...Brake bleeding is intolerant of >>> sloppy or slipshod work....any lapse at...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:54:40 -0500
  ...March 11, 2002 11:02 PM To: Dennis Haynes Subject: Re: Bleeding the Coolant system I may be starting to get the picture. Are...
• Re: My new radiator
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 17:11:23 -0300
  ...This would solve an awful lot of problems, ie bleeding the beast. tim s.
• Re[2]: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:08:40 -0400
  ...But in either case it will be a good place for air to collect and may make bleeding more difficult.
• Re: Shuddering rear end when letting clutch out.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 07:38:30 -0400
  I just had the idea that maybe ,.., just maybe, air in the hydrolic clutch may have something to do with this?/.! Maybe try bleeding...
• Vanagon gasket leaks [2]
  Historical mailing list - Larry L. Bissell
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 08:58:42 -0800
  ...Is bleeding the coolant from the 2.1liter Vanagon w/o getting the air bubbles a difficult task? regards, LARRY L.BISSELL>>>>>>>>>> architect |||| PO...
• Re: Thanks coolant pipe instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 23:34:33 -0700
  ...I am not sure if I bled all of the air out yet, as the archive search I did on bleeding the coolant system...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/FanSwitch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:45:28 -0500
  Dustin Fitch wrote: > > mark, yeah, I did say water a few times didn't I....no, I'm all good on the > coolant mixture...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:11:45 -0600
  Try this method for pressure bleeding. Much cheaper and simpler than working from the top side. http://www.engineceramics.com/vw/bleed.jpg Stan...
• Changing Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:29:15 -0700
  ...Can this be done (with a quick hand) without going back and bleeding the entire coolant system? I DO intend to try cleaning the...
• Re: coolant bleeding/overheating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 09:02:10 -0700
  ...Then I start > filling and bleeding using a combination of all the various methods. While > bleeding I noticed several possible oddities: The coolant coming...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 20:27:03 -0400
  What a great thread — thanks, all, for posting. So if I get the GW hose kit mentioned by Dennis as well as the two...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - ALAN GONDRY
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:35:30 -0700
  ...I did the bleeding in accordance to the Bentley manual. There is still some fade in the pedal. The Bentley manual eluded to 4...
• Seeking Coolant bleeding web site
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 08:16:38 -0400
  Malcolm, I like the simplicity of that system. This is just to make sure all bubbles are purged. After changing all the coolant? Does...
• Re: Replaced water pump, need quickie bleeding method
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:20:35 -0700
  Here are my 2 posts, they say about the same thing: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0203C&L=vanagon&P...
• Re: Clutch master/slave failed?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:51:15 -0600
  ...John Rogers says he's done it with conventional up-down bleeding, but it took a long long time. If you let it get...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:18:27 -0700
  ...com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 1:42 PM Subject: Re: bleeding a van - coolant > Coolant still won't go into the van. Got...
• Low Coolant in fill tank...:(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 5 Dec 94 10:21:09 PST
  ...I'll be checking that out tonight as well has bleeding the cooling system to get rid of any air bubble nasties. Any suggestions...
• Re: to add or to flush-n-fill
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:55:45 -0700
  ...Yes, the system is self-bleeding, but that's a lot of coolant replaced by air. Why chance it? Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark...