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• Re: Rear cabin heater
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:36:55 -0400
  ...Next time you bleed the cooling system, you have to open three bleeding valves. Hans Brouwer 86 Westfalia 92 Cabriolet Robie Pierce wrote: > What...
• Re: Damsel In Distress - Advice from List Silverbacks?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 23:21:30 -0600
  ...Run the van up on a curb or something and try bleeding the system yourself----- Not that difficult---- keep an eye on the coolant...
• Re: Bought an Infared Thermometer....now what????
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 20:41:42 EDT
  ...My 1990 has been overheating going UPHILL despite coolant top-off/bleeding, etc. If you didn't read my post I can pmail it...
• Re: Coolant coughing up?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:17:59 +0200
  ...There might also be a bleeding valve on top of the housing........ Start with this and if it doesn�t help we�ll go...
• Re: Replaced water pump, need quickie bleeding method
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:26:47 -0400
  ...pump, > thermostat, etc., and I could use a quickie coolant refill/bleeding how-to. > > Only drained about 5 liters or so of coolant. > > If...
• '84 Running a Wee Bit Warm
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:06:57 -0400
  ...It gave me good practice at raising the front, and bleeding the whole bleeding system. Not an unpleasant job, though a bit noisy: no...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:52:19 -0400
  ...No bleeding necessary, and the neighborhood cats will clean up the upholstery for you. <weg> Yours, David
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 22:16:10 -0700
  ...Everything else mentioned about the Ezee is equaled, but not noted is the ease of bleeding the clutch hydraulic system, which I think is...
• Help with a trig function
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:50:21 -0800
  Hi All, I'm improving my "bleeding the cooling system" flow chart and I am at the raise the front by 15 degrees. Being...
• Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:08:01 -0700
  ...39 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > I thought they were 8 & 9 mm respectively? > > Tom B.-please pass moi the 11mm brake bleeding wrench >
• Re: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:16:40 -0500
  This came directly to me; forwarding it to the list. >From: Jeff Clayman <jclayman@massmed.org> >Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:35:19...
• tools of the trade (fi and carb)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 10:20:56 CDT
  ...Mityvac brake bleeding system Mityvac Automotive Products Div. P. O. Box 725 9251 Archibald Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-0725 (714) 987-8975 (800...
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:23:49 -0400
  ...Since you are draining the coolant & bleeding the system any way you might as well replace the pump.. $49.95 @ Bus Depot.... I wish...
• Still unclear was Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:19:16 -0800
  ...07:41:16 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Bleeding the front radiator > > If this was so, I would wonder why so...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:35:25 -0400
  ...agree with previous post that bleeding system to purge as much air as possible would be reasonable first course of action. here is a...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 19:51:51 -0700
  On Nov 9, 2011, at 7:10 PM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > I can pump them a couple times and they are nice and firm...
• Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 13:07:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...I'm going to do some bleeding and see if that helps. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U of MN Med School...
• Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 20:19:32 -0700
  I have a spngy brake pedal and was wondering if bleeding was the key. If so, I've never done it and would love...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 20:18:35 +1200
  >Newbie here. So there's more than one radiator on the vanagon? I take it >that this refers to the waterboxer and not the...
• Coolant hose replacement/ Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:55:22 -0500
  Volks, Replacing hose from T-Stat Houseing to Coolant Dist. My mechanic said I have to drian from the cyl heads then change hose...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:01:53 -0800
  ...Top side best IMHO Alistair On 26-Feb-05, at 12:11 PM, Stan Wilder wrote: > Try this method for pressure bleeding. > Much cheaper...
• Oil Cooler and Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:33:50 -0800
  Just got my hoses from http://www.bus-boys.com/index.htm and gonna put them in. Pretty easy job, but wanted to bleed...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 May 2014 17:21:47 -0400
  ...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: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:57:54 -0700
  ...During the bleeding process, I tap on front calipers with a combo wrench. The idea being that if any air bubbles are "sticking" to...
• Re: new engine & bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:29:38 -0400
  ...new engine & bleeding jim&kim wrote: > I have installed a new engine in my 83.5 westy and now have to add > coolant.The...
• Re: Brake Bleeding Hose?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:22:57 -0700
  On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > We talking a special hose with some...
• RE: Bleeding clutch??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 07:28:00 MST
  "Anyone care to describe how "easy" it is to bleed the clutch lines in an '84 Vanagon?" The book said that the clutch system...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:06:31 -0400
  >I've just replaced both sensors by the thermostat housing and about 3-4 >cups of antifreeze came out. do i need to bleed...
• Time/effort to replace clutch master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 14:20:42 -0600
  ...Is special bleeding equipment necessary? thanks, Steve [text/html]
• Sliding door catch
  Historical mailing list - Charles Keeter
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 16:32:07 -0400
  ...Does anyone have one for sale? And thanks to all that answered the bleeding question I asked the other day, everything is back to...
• Re: water pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 21:51:52 EDT
  ...2) follow the bently bleeding procedure starting with a cold engine. 3) idle at 2500 rpm . You should get some coolant flowing ( 1/2...
• Bleeding clutch
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 12:42:21 +0000
  Dave, I use a mighty vac to bleed all my hydraulic lines. It's a one person job. I just pull all the fluid...
• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...Frequent bleeding also help prevent the bleeder screws from rusting in place. For vacuum bleeding some grease on the bleeder thread will help avoid...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 02:14:53 -0400
  ...This is my favorite way of bleeding the system. Easy. It takes time, but it's simple. Give it a go Ryan. Build this...
• Re: Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:21:47 -0700
  ...Unless using a pressure bleeding method of course. On 6/25/2013 3:44 AM, Robert Clemmer wrote: > I'm about to replace the...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:13:56 -0700
  At 3/25/2012 11:17 AM, Bryan Feddish wrote: >Yup, I've been trying the vacuum bleeders. Both of which I will return...
• Re: Gravity Bleed Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:07:26 -0500
  ...On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 7:57 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Can I get simple instructions on gravity bleeding my...
• Re: Brake fluid --- WHOOPS
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:07:05 -0700
  ...At 09:54 AM 08/09/2003, you wrote: >Hey Group, >I was just bleeding my brakes and I managed to spill some brake...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:56:57 -0400
  ...here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave yes, is the short answer. the 'check valve' is the ole 'clear...
• Carat Cooling Problems Solved
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:11:22 -0400
  ...We had figured out the fan switch and improper bleeding last weekend, but it did not cure the overheating. So he ordered a new...
• Re: Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon & Miguel Calvin
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:14:47 -0500
  ...would I bleed the >clutch the same old fashioned way as bleeding the brakes? Yes. >The Bentley doesn't say much about the clutch...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:06:23 -0500
  Get on a steep grade - 35% - backend up hill. With the pressure cap off the coolant tank, run it until it warms up and...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:41:16 -0800
  If this was so, I would wonder why so many thermostats have a tiny bleed hole. Not much point if they are never closed...
• Nice base for new van! Toyota DMT - No Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 08:54:02 -0700
  ...http://www.3wheelers.com/dymaxion.html http://www.maxmatic.com/Dymaxion/dymaxion2.htm T'was literally bleeding edge technology at the time & defitely fodder...
• clutch/brake bleed pressurization tool?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:20:54 -0400
  ...After browsing Bentley they mention a tool to be used when bleeding the system. Any idea of what this is or if it's...
• Re: 82 Air Cooled Engine Swap Choices?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:26:33 -0800
  At 1/1/2007 12:43 PM, neil wrote: Bleeding cooling system **may** be more difficult on Subie and >less so on an I4...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:51:47 +0200
  ...Concentrate on bleeding the van first wile > keeping low temp (am cheking the exhaust temp with infrared gun > > 3)-this procedure (bleeding) should take...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 May 2014 10:45:17 -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: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0500
  ...For a flush, I just keep bleeding at the wheel until fresh fluid comes out at that wheel. Don't let the master run...
• Diesel head gasket blown?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 20:50:48 -0700
  ...Anyway, I put it in and started the air bleeding process as outlined in this list's FAQ. I noticed immediately upon startup that...
• Speed bleeders? Not me
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:02:06 -0700
  ...If you get done bleeding the system and you still have a spongy pedal.. Which one might be leaking air..? And now, is that...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:57:29 -0700
  The white plastic lines became standard around 86, used on 2wd and Syncro. You can buy them new for the front but the rear...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:10:53 -0700
  That's only my "guess" Jeff ... but if that is the problem, then yes. Not at all an uncommon phenomena with our older rigs...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:28 -0700
  ...cylinder? Or more to the point, is there any harm in bleeding both upper and lower in either a repair or fluid flush scenario...
• Re: Bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:06:28 -0600 (CST)
  Alistair, It's not pressurized? It darned sure blew back in my face adn gave me some nasty burns when I foolishly unscrewed the...
• co adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 13:08:48 CDT
  ...Auto Expert Products Gastester CO meters 2574 NW 29th Drive Eezbleed pressure brake bleeding system Boca Raton, FL 33434 (800) 795-6958 their tester...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 08:44:07 -0800
  They changed the system between 83.5 (which I have) and 84? My 83.5 has the engine compartment bleeder. Gotta use it. It...
• Water pump
  Historical mailing list - Sonia Johnson
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:10:17 -0700
  ...replace it, but there is detailed directions for draining, refilling and bleeding the system. Does anyone have any advise or cautions for me? Thanks...
• Re: water pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 00:25:36 -0800
  ...Someone has an excellent web page on coolant system bleeding that > I failed to bookmark. Doh! > > Chris,
• Straight water, straight question.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:19:24 -0400
  ...I have been bleeding these vehicles for ten years and do not recall a problem like this. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis...