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• brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 10:32:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Does anyone know the pressure range on a power bleeder? I have rigged up a power bleeder from spare parts around the lab, an...
• Re: Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon-AUSTIN'S RESPONSE
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 03:50:19 -0800
  ...the conversion chart from VW's > stock > >numbers for the front bleeder screws; and she assured me that the > >dimension, 7 mm x 1...
• Re: Head leaks & Witches Brews.
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 16:52:35 -0500
  ...Close radiater bleeder and close top tank in back > H. Release throtle > I. Tighten engine compartment bleeder. > > Should the back bleeder be close first...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:57:23 -0400
  Actually when liquid propane come out of the bleeder the tank is only 80% full with the required vapor space remaining above the liquid...
• Re: Replacing Master Brake Cylinder, How Much Fluid to Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 May 2012 09:24:54 -0700
  ...No > pumping prior to opening the bleeders. Open the bleeder first yell at > your friend, "Slowly depress the pedal and stop short of the...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 14:53:31 PST
  My 84 has an engine compartment bleeder valve that bleeds between the 2 large hoses on the forward fire wall. Walt Spak wnsopc3@3rdm...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:20:45 -0500
  ...open bleeder screw on passenger side top of radiator >6. open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic >fitting with 4...
• Trouble bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:33:27 -0700
  Hi, I have an '87 Vanagon and I'm attempting to bleed the brakes using a power bleeder. I've pressurized the system to...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:46:17 -0400
  ...Bob Mac <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> writes: > > > > > Has anybody tried the vacuum bleeder sold by harbor freight. It's only > > > $19.95 and seems like...
• tools of the trade (fi and carb)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 10:20:56 CDT
  ...one-man brake bleeder - $40. worth getting the catalog. the brake bleeder tool can also be used to test vacuum lines and vacuum- operated...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:30:19 -0700
  ...When the bleeder is opened while filling the air is expelled out the bleeder. When liquid propane starts coming out the bleeder, it is...
• Re: Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:28:30 -0800
  ...So now I can connect the bleeder to the air > compressor at 2-2.5 bar as per Bentley and bleed the hydraulics. The...
• Still unclear was Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:19:16 -0800
  ...The black knob on top of the thermostat housing is, as far as I can tell, a bleeder. When I open it, coolant runs...
• Re: Brake parts needed
  Historical mailing list - THE SCHMIDTS
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 02:10:19 -0700
  The fact that you need one actually means you need a spare or 2 ;) >Also, I need the rubber cap for the brake bleeder...
• Re: 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:41:20 -0500
  Ben has at least one for sale on his site i think it is the one you are looking for ??? http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:03:45 +0000
  ...Close >>> bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until >>> you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• Re: Air in Brake Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 08:09:07 -0700
  ...b) Open bleeder / depress brake pedal / close bleeder / slowly release brake pedal. Repeat ... I do believe that pressure bleeders and other such aids offer...
• Re: Bleeding the cooling system (some more)...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 07:39:47 -0500
  ...Elevate the REAR of the van with front bleeder open, engine running at 2000rpm, expansion cap open and ready to fill. Top off expansion...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:03:35 -0700
  > Any one have some new auto trans cooling hoses > (Or know where they can be fabricated) > 025 121 104B > Feed, between bleeder assembly and...
• air in clutch?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:11:24 -0500
  ...I tried a pressure bleeder but either me or the unit didn't work quite right and I went with the "partner" method of...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:58:52 -0700
  ...Residual Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal helped to seal up the screw somewhat (plus the pressure??) (I removed the bleeder screw and put it back...
• Re: Bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:00:39 AST
  ...This doesn't happen until the front 'bleeder' screw is out. You need enough RPM to push back against that!, Higher RPMs push water...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:03:26 -0500
  ...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/front_radiator.htm No need to fully bleed the van for that, just open the thermostat bleeder (at the...
• Re: Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 13 May 2016 18:43:43 -0700
  ...the answer is "no" but..... > > When using a home made pressure bleeder to pressurize the brake fluid > reservoir with AIR > when bleeding the brakes...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 12:34:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...We get a small amount of fluid spraying out the > bleeder valve, but it behaves as if the master cylinder seals have gone Spraying...
• No Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:06:09 -0400
  ...Attempting to do so, I was unable to get any brake fluid out of the front bleeders by means of the usual 2 man...
• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:13:28 -0400
  ...In that he said, "From the bleeder valve to the metal pipe" I thought he was talking about that small hose from the bleeder...
• Re: Speedbleeders? "Gravity Bleeding?"
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 18 May 2001 09:06:13 -0500
  Kim, One bleeder at a time, just as you would do using the, "pump and bleed", or "open and suck" system. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 08:44:00 -0500
  ALL propane tanks on all US and Canada delivered Vanagon Westys take the same fill valve and bleeder valve. On “Some” tanks there was...
• Re: German Translation
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 21:56:50 -0800
  Every VW dealer speaks 251 829 331 A (strut) and 025 121 082 (bleeder valve) ! David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:07:06 -0800
  ...On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > I am pretty sure the pressure bleeder I got...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:36:59 -0700
  ...I have always used a Motive Power bleeder on my German vehicles with great results. It won't fit on my motorcycle's brake...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Thu, 1 May 2014 10:37:55 -0400
  ...I use my Motive pressure bleeder, whenever possible and have even made an adapter to use it on my '59 Beetle! Mike B. Sent...
• Rear cabin heater
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:20:48 -0400
  What is white wing valve do on heater box? A system bleeder? How do you work it? Cut off bottom of covering box by...
• WTB: Master cyl cap;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 11:31:31 EST
  ...I need one for my pressure bleeder. Thanks so much! John C. SLC, UT
• Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 1 May 2012 20:32:58 -0700
  Is it just me, or are these difficult to find?? I'm striking out on Busdepot, cip1, I think aircooled has the wrong size...
• Master Cyl. Res. Cap;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:08:42 +0000
  Hi All, Has anyone machined a Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap, Adaptor, With a Hose Nipple, or connector, for Their Bleeder Pump? Or, what are...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 1 May 2014 08:23:54 -0600
  ...It all depends on you method used. > If you use a Motive pressure bleeder, it's a simple one-man process, > and it's...
• cooling system pipe
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 18:17:47 -0500
  ...The pipe includes a nipple at a 90* bend to run a bleeder hose to the bleeder unit. That's where the pipe failed...
• Re: help with new clutch MC
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:09:02 -0700
  At 02:50 PM 10/10/2003, you wrote: > I heard once >about needing to use a pressure bleeder system to bleed the system...
• Re: MC and Slave Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:52:01 -0700
  ...A pressure bleeder is best, but the MV is more than adequate, and can be used to test other vacuum systems. $35 is what...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:03:45 -0800
  Hi Eric, Maybe you want to break that old plastic bleeder valve - and then replace it with either a plastic one or better yet...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:11:09 -0400
  On 3/25/2012 9:58 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Pressure bleeders attach to the fill reservoir and use pressure to push the > fluid...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
  ...I put a hose and bottle on the bleeder on the left front caliper and open the bleeder while pumping the brakes. This worked...
• Re: Bleeder screws for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 09:41:53 -0500
  ...jonathan On Thu, 25 Dec 2003, VWNut Hawk wrote: > I have rounded off my brake bleeder valves. > Where do I get new ones? > > Are...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 17:21:09 -0500
  ...i have found that driving with >> the bleeder screw just barely cracked, ideally with some steep uphill >> grades, is an easy, effective, and not...
• Re: Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:26:21 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto...
• Brake bleeding tips
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:52:44 -0800
  ...On the rear bleeder screws, one caliper kind of dribbles out the fluid when she pumps. Very little is coming out. I'm also...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:55:27 -0400
  ...Mine looks a lot like a brake bleeder bolt, sort of a nipple with a hole in the end and hex sides near the...
• auto-stop discussion
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:42:23 -0700
  ...One fix described > in the archives is to install a "stop cock" or bleeder valve in the small > hole 3/4 of the way...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:55 -0600
  ...factored my time into the cost, > meaning I just wanted a bleeder that worked right out of the box.� I had to > bleed my...
• Re: Trading my 1962 Buick for VW BUG,BUS or VAN
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 21:32:29 -0500
  ...replacing fan relay switch in radiator > > > > The new radiator I put in had a bleeder screw in the front top left. > > I could get...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:33:19 -0700
  ...like a nincompoop than I truly am. > That bleeder thing is known as the tank bleeder or liquid level port. > > Look for leaks yourself...
• a different way to bleed cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:26:59 -0500
  ...I should, without jacking up the front end, be able to open the bleeder, fill until coolant runs out, close the bleeder and be...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 10:18:00 -0600
  ...i have found that driving with >>the bleeder screw just barely cracked, ideally with some steep uphill >>grades, is an easy, effective, and not...
• Re: 84 vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:39:16 -0500
  ...Took the radiator off >and it seema to be clear, water goes in and out all four holes,intake , >outlet, bleeder, and temp sensor...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:08:43 -0800
  ...Do a search on pressure bleeder. Z Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA> wrote: I'm planning to build a pressure bleeder to...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 9 May 2020 13:26:17 -0400
  ...Stripped the front right hand bleeder cuz someone over tightened the heck out of my bleeders. Left side I was way more careful I...
• Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
  ...I put a hose and bottle on the bleeder on the left front caliper and open the bleeder while pumping the brakes. This worked...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:50:04 -0500
  ...The bleeder is at the top corner of the radiator on the left side as you face the front of the van. Its just...