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• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:17:08 EDT
  ...Crack the bleeder screw on the top of the radiator (upper left). 4. Make sure heater controls are in the full "on" position. 5...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:41:57 -0800
  ...Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD > Does anyone know if these are any thing more than a > bottle with two pipes (one going down...
• Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:14:47 -0400
  ...I used a vacuum bleeder kit and did them in order from farthest to nearest the master cylinder. I used fresh DOT 4 fluid...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:07:00 -0600
  Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle thanks all for the thumbs up. Got the Euro model for the Vanagon. was gonna...
• couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 21:48:43 EDT
  ...First is the bleeder screw on the radiator just a bolt with a copper washer? Second does it matter what hose goes where on...
• Thermostat Housing Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bollin Werner
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 07:29:23 -0400
  Good Morning, Due to a stuck bleeder I am going to change the upper housing and themostat. The bolts are in bad shape. Does...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:18:52 -0800
  > > I've never looked that close at the bleeder on a VW propane tank, is > it one of those standard knurled barrel knobs? Thats...
• bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:35:32 -0800
  ...I have bled the system now the 7th time with a pressure bleeder at 20 psi, starting at RR, RL, FR then FL wheel...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:10:09 -0700
  ...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: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:26:32 +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: LP tank valve? problems...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:19:35 -0600
  ...If you have the original AutoStop fill valve, you should replace it with an ordinary fill valve and a bleeder valve. Most propane guys...
• Re: Need to prime master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:55:36 -0500
  I'll be using a vacuum bleeder. How about that? Jim On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans<scottdaniel...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:51:07 -0400
  I use a brake bleeder rubber cover on an open brake line. Keeps the fluid from dripping. Works great. Picked up on this trick...
• Re: Land of Oz Victory in il Giro d' Italia
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:26:41 -0700
  Here's a tip of the old bleeder valve to the AUS national cycling champion Robby McEwan. Nipped Supermario Cippolini by 5cm in the...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:01:21 -0800
  ...Open the bleeder..attach the hose...go pump the brake pedal SLOWLY 10 times or so while trying to watch and see if there...
• Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:04:49 -0700
  ...My T2 Haynes says that some MY's (pre '73?) have a bleeder screw. (there's a nice drawing on P 130) I understand...
• vapor lock type troubles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 08:00:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The symptoms are if I drive in the afternoon heat, it stutters and dies and then when I open the bleeder screw, lot of...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 11:49:00 -0400
  How do I drain the brake lines? One wheel at a time through bleeder valves? Then how do I refill and bleed the air...
• Bleeding the air out of the rad?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 22:14:32 -0500
  ...The machanic thinks that I should just open the bleeder screw at the back of the van against the far wall. The two hoses...
• Re: Rear heater leaking
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 4 May 1999 20:14:46 -0700
  ...so much so that > vw used to have a > replacement bleeder screw of a different design ... > but the dealers > claim it's not available...
• Hydraulic System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 07:29:18 -0500
  ...In the aviation industry, they use pressure bleeders that fill from the slave cylinder end; also have a connection at the master cylinder end...
• Re: What do you think.--aux heater preventative maintenance..
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 11:28:17 -0700
  ...The preventative maintenance approach suggests replacing the white bleeder screw and O ring at 5/15/25 years since it breaks at about 6...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Jan 2023 11:29:13 -0500
  ...Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover >> >> Hoping someone can help me for the name of the part or parts. >> >> It's the plastic tube...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:48:51 -0400
  I did it on brake calipers recently to get the bleeders out, and i'm sold on this method! You say it's just...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:12:59 -0600
  ...Heating > helps, too. (you could apply some heat to the bleeder, but not the > caliper.) > Also, you don't have to drill out a...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:33 -0400
  ...I have always used a Motive Power bleeder on my German vehicles with great results. It won't fit on my motorcycle's brake...
• Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:44:33 -0800
  ...the homemade brake bleeders? I used one of those one-way valve setups, and it works, but the homemade pressure bleeders I read about...
• Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:49:15 -0700
  ...expansion tank, will a full bleed be necessary? Not sure how I can convince the wife to close a bleeder valve for me. ;-) --t
• Re: Coolant top up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 06:41:33 -0700
  ...david - you said originally that you didn't want to open the radiator bleeder - why not? i can do it without even taking the...
• Re: Clutch master/slave failed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:25:58 -0800
  ...Works like a charm for all bleeding needs! There are instructions for a bleeder on the web: http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder...
• Re: Radiator bleeder thread
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 29 May 2010 01:25:13 -0700
  ...Radiator bleeder thread > At 5/28/2010 03:25 PM,Rob wrote: >>Does anyone on line know what the thread/size is for the...
• Re: Bleeder valve Function?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:27:53 -0400
  ...diagnose/repair cooling > system, I have > onew more question. > > Does the bleeder valve in the engine compartment bleed coolant when > open? I > wonder if...
• Brake Pressure Bleeder - Cheap and Easy
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:53:06 -0400
  ...Put bleeder cap on reservoir. Attach bicycle pump. Pump a few times, till you see the plastic of the reservoir expand a tiny bit...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:24:29 -0400
  ...Removing radiator bleeder screw > "mdrillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> said: > >> You don't need to remove the bolt to get the air out. Once the...
• Re: Winter fails
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 15:17:18 -0500
  ...Luckily, when it happened I was at home, and I had a spare brake bleeder nipple in my toolbox. I drilled out the hole...
• Re: VANAGAIN
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 06:09:57 -0800
  ...I simply raise the rear of the van so the top of the main coolant tank is at the same level as the bleeder...
• Re: Looking for John Rogers - re: Rear lift method for bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 22:18:35 -0300
  ...Yes you open the engine compartement bleeder, because this internally bleeds the engine. (don't forget to close afterwards) You do want to get...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:54:37 -0700
  ...I assume the > clutch line would do the same. > > Sometimes the vacuum type bleeder will suck air in between valve and > body threads causing...
• Fan not working , would this screw it up too ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:34:49 -0800
  ...i stripped the bleeder bolt is it ok to just tap a new one and use a new bolt . i dont see why not...
• Clutch Bleeding & Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 13:43:22 -0800
  ...What a messy job! I used a checkvalve off the bleeder so no air would be drawn back in. Still wasn't pleased with...
• CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:47:04 -0700
  ...rubber boots, bushings, etc., also in Portland? Anyone have a hydraulic clutch/brake vacuum bleeder they're selling, or can loan for a day...
• Re: FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 16:11:26 -0500
  By the way, there *is* fuel in the lines, i opened the bleeder screw and it came right out. Just not at the injectors...
• Radiator bleeder BOLT question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:29:57 -0700
  Is the BOLT that is used to bleed the front radiator any special bolt? Does it have grooves in the threads to let the...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:21:24 -0800
  ...HELP! I need a screw size > I *just* finished bleeding the cooling system on my Vanagon when I DROPPED > the bleeder screw down into...
• Re: radiator bleeder bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:25:53 -0500
  ...radiator bleeder bolt questions In case it ever breaches the 40degree F temperature, i plan to stop playing a mechanic on the intenet and...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:20:47 -0400
  ...Close >>>>> bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat >> until >>>>> you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• joe's coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 08:17:01 -0700
  ...You will be surprised how much water moves from the bleeder. All heaters should be open as this will help keep the water flow...
• Brake Bleeder Tool
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 21:00:13 -0700
  Hello, all list members - Today, while at Wolfsport in Berkeley (German Auto Salvage), I saw this hand-operated brake bleeder tool that uses a...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan A. Sinclair
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:48:57 -0600
  ...There is a bleed screw on top of the slave in the engine compartment you can open that and use a vacuum bleeder to...
• German Translation
  Historical mailing list - Javier
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:53:50 -0000
  ...the names in english; can anybody tell me how to translate: Bleeder Valve Strut for the rear door Many thanks, Javier Zavala 84 German...
• Re: Brake bleeding, size of wrench???
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:23:52 EDT
  ...I use a box end for a little better engagement, just put the wrench on before your bleeder hose. If you have a line...
• Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:51:40 EDT
  ...However many miles after a successful system bleeding, if the radiator bleeder is opened, BUBBLES WILL APPEAR!!!! >> Then there is still air in the...
• Bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:17:25 -0700
  When using a pressure bleeder, when do I do the clutch? I think once I did it after the rear brakes and another time...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:52:36 -0400
  No, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:49:50 -0400
  Now, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700
  ...Power bleeding with a Motive Power bleeder is the better way than a Vacuum Bleeder... When you are alone, the pressure-style bleeding systems...
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:33:00 -0500
  ...Jim On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 3:41 PM Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > My DIY “garden sprayer” pressure bleeder has a (schrader...
• Homemade pressure bleeder links
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:41 -0800
  ...http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch3.html Essentially, top up the fluid reservoir, go back and attach the bleeder to a slave or...
• Re: Post-waterpump replacement - wires and noises
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 25 May 2007 11:25:48 -0400
  ...the EX tank is full, play with the hoses, open rear bleeder (on big hose), start the van, raise RMP between 2000-3000 RPM...
• Re: Bleeding brakes (sorry more info now)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:48:03 -0700
  The easiest way to bleed brakes is with a power bleeder. You don't have to get a pedal pumper (girlfriend?) to push and...