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• Re: Brake Problem
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Sat, 25 Feb 1995 20:56:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...If I use the brakes, and then open a > bleeder screw, I get a hefty squirt of fluid out of it! That is what...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:30:32 -0400
  ...hoses and go with screw-on clamp rings? (mechanic was cursing at those when he put in the new bleeder valve at that time...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
  ...Also, my caliper bleeder screws won't come out, so I'll have a harder time bleeding the calipers. These bleeders are larger than...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:08:45 -0400
  ...Wait one. ================================= We got Sally's ('85 1.9l Westy) alternator bracket dealt with,* cracking bleeder valve/big hose coupler replaced, heater box back...
• Re: just replaced the Brake Master Cylinder, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 11:58:13 -0600
  ...and a clear plastic hose that will fit tight on the bleeder screw. Start @ RR wheel, LR wheel, RF wheel, then LF wheel. Keep...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:58:40 -0400
  ...I screw it onto my fill valve and them with a male POL to male POL can hook a barbecue tank up to Westy...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:04:21 -0700
  ...You would also need a manual bleed valve to screw > > into the bleeder connection next to the fill valve, and of course make > sure...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 02:09:45 +0000
  ...When the system is hot and > > > > pressurized, crack open > > > > the bleeder and listen for escaping air and watch for > > > > coolant flow. > > > Close > > > > it back...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 May 2012 19:11:14 -0700
  ...Then, I open the bleeder, fluid flows, and the clutch goes in all the way (as soon as I open the bleeder on the...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:17:27 -0700
  ...But if they don't open the bleed screw ALL THE WAY before they try to fill, it can pressure lock and then you...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:55:18 EDT
  ...This one was matched with a radiator that had a groove cut in the female threads that worked as a bleeder "canal" when the...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:23:32 -0500
  ...20 pound tank and use the optional liquid level indicator screw as a bleeder to vent off all that water and nitrogen and oxygen...
• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 01:40:52 -0400
  ...You will also have to make sure that both "hard metal tube" (Q & Y) are loose and the screws that hole them there are...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:29:49 -0500
  ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
  ...and found coolant shooting out of the radiator bleeder valve. I quickly put on the screw and tighten it, then I ran to the...
• Re: new (well, kinda) to the list with a newly-aquired '90 westy
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:34:42 -0700
  ...flat drip tray under passenger side of radiator, loosen the 13mm bleeder screw on top passenger side of radiator - DON'T remove it. It...
• How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
  ...Phillips #2 and several flat screwdrivers 7mm wrench to loosen and tighten the brake bleeder 12 mm socket/ratchet with 9" extension (Torque wrench...
• Re: Cold blooded
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:15:11 -0500
  ...Engine compartment bleeder screw left opened. let me know what you find. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:52:11 -1000
  ...Just remove the screws holding the fan assembly to the floor and >> raise it up a bit to get the clearance you need to...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
  ...Also, my caliper bleeder screws won't come out, so I'll have a harder time bleeding the calipers. These bleeders are larger than...
• Re: auxillary heat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 20:10:07 -0500
  ...connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a > >> bleeder screw and hose at the top to let any air out? > >> > >> Darren...
• Re: Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:29:17 -0400
  ...I just replaced the slave cyl on my 82 and did not have any problems bleeding from the slave bleeder screw, other than the...
• Infrared Thermometer Readings....analysis & feedback requested
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:06:48 -0700
  ...170? Left Side (with bleed valve at top) 163? near bottom ...134? at top -just below bleeder screw. NOTE: I checked this several times...
• RE: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  10 Aug 1994 13:36:27 U
  ...if the flow is good there, it is possible that the bleeder screw is clogged, and you will have to clear it out to...
• Now radiators, was Re: Drafting ......
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:38:25 -0700
  ...The system is largely self bleeding but air can get trapped in the rad so it has a bleed screw to let it out...
• Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:35:37 -0500
  ...Bleeding is easy, just put a coffee can under it and gravity will bleed it, thats a 7mn wrench on the bleeder screw. Stan...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:39:48 -0700
  ...gary --- Doug in Calif <vanagon@astound.net> wrote: > Power bleeders can be purchased for around $30 bucks > US now. > has a cap that screws...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:18:27 -0700
  Maybe it's full??? Are you getting bubbles or liquid out of the bleed screw? If liquid, then there's a good chance that...
• Re: Front Brake Pads - How To?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:17:31 -0700
  ...You can wiggle the pads out with a screwdriver. loosen bleeder bolt. Take a large C-Clamp that fits around the caliper and force...
• Re: Overheating...or not?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:02:05 -0500
  ...I did notice that the radiator stays a little bit wet near the bleeder screw; could this be the cause of the low coolant...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:49:07 -0400
  ...front end up on ramps, start it up, and open the bleeder screw. > Then I go to the back and both tanks are just...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:44:20 -0500
  ...Now go to the engine compartment and open the bleeder on the thermostat housing. Remove the caps from both the expansion tank and overflow...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:54:54 -0700
  ...slave bleeder is the highest point at the >> rear. I'll look next time I have the engine cover off.... Line screws >> into the...
• Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:04:54 -0400
  ...i simply open the front rad and the rear engine/thermostat bleeder screws, i continue driving for a wile, i bleed again, normaly after...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:14 -0500
  ...a bleed screw on top of the slave in the engine compartment you >>> can open that and use a vacuum bleeder to do the...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 21:05:39 -0700
  ...You pumped a brake pressure bleeder up to 20 psi? So what part of the reservoir and connecting system was designed for pressure? Watching...
• Re: FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 15:18:08 -0500
  ...the way, there *is* fuel in the lines, i opened > > the bleeder screw > > and it came right out. Just not at the injectors, so...
• Re: Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:01:17 -0700
  ...This combined with a clean bleeder screw cap and baggy on end of a given brake line helped stem the flow pretty well for...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:19:35 -0500
  ...the Bentley procedure to purge the air from the > the rad > bleeder screw, then enjoy better heating in the front! > > On Tue, Jan 5...
• Simplified Coolant Leak/Air Bleeding Technique
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 03:37:18 -0600
  ...Then open the radiator bleeder screw (easily accessible once you remove the top front plastic grill) a few turns until all of the air...
• Re: Progress with my 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:30:03 -0500
  ...Coolant came out of the rad bleeder and the rad became warm right to the top. The coolant needle went to about 1/4...
• re- break job/busted bleade
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  3 Jun 1997 09:21:19 -0600
  ...Now what do I do? Is there a procedure for replacing a broken bleeder screw? Is is safe to drive as is? Unfortunately, the...
• Re: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 17:52:01 -0900
  ...I found that the piston inside consists of two halves that screw together in the middle, and that they had come partly unscrewed, causing...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:31:21 -0800
  ...or you could maybe cut threads in the housing and screw a small pipe nipple in there. The inside diameter is not very important...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:56:44 -0700
  ...radiator near bleed screw read 150, but > > dropped quickly back to 120°, lower on the drivers side. Cracked the > > bleeder valve, immediately squirting coolant...
• Re: SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:48:22 -0500
  ...STUPID ME - As I described in the last email - I used the bleeder port - whatever that "T" thing is with the little screw that...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:05:28 -0800
  ...I always whack on CV joint screws before trying to undo them. Bleed valves are delicate almost, so be very careful. I hope it...
• Re: brake lines and hoses? Snarkiness!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:29:34 -0500
  ...As for the rear bleeders it may be time to replace the cylinders anyway. I do often get the line (5 meter roll), the...
• Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 13 May 2004 09:30:27 -0700
  ...i simply open the front rad and the rear engine/thermostat bleeder screws, i continue driving for a wile, i bleed again, normaly after...
• The further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [part the fifth].
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 23:25:11 -0300
  ...as the bleeder screw has seen better decades [leave it to Parts Place to ship new wheel cylinders without bleeder screws...:-|]. The neighbours were...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:25:17 -0400
  ...My only issue was that when I bled the brakes my passenger side bleeder screw broke off! Regardless the lines have no air in...
• Re: Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:04:44 -0400
  ...This combined with a clean bleeder screw cap and baggy on > end of a given brake line helped stem the flow pretty well for...
• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:40:48 -0700
  ...miller at sierra German the bleeder valve on > slave cylinder snapped off. Can't get part until Monday. Screwed. Buddy > from bend is driving...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Clutch master/slave failed?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:19:04 -0600
  ...even just try leaving the bleed screw slightly open for a while and let it gravity bleed. This brings up a point.: All brake...
• Re: auxiliary heat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:15:10 -0800
  ...connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a >>>> bleeder screw and hose at the top to let any air out? >>>> >>>> Darren...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 15:06:28 -0700
  ...bleeding a van - coolant > > Maybe it's full??? > > Are you getting bubbles or liquid out of the bleed screw? If liquid, then > there's...
• Wheel bearings/Make your own drift
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 12:11:14 -0700
  ...Then put a paper match or scrap of cardboard at the bottom of the jar as a spacer, screw the lid down and feed...
• Cooling Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
  ...You might want to reopen the bleeder >screw on a 900 after the car runs a few minutes just to make sure there is...
• Other VW advise please16V motor.Kohl Rochelle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 03:37:45 EDT
  ...up a steep driveway, remove the upper grill, barely open the bleeder screw ( top left of the radiator as you are looking at it...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:05:33 -1000
  ...There is a bleeder screw on the top of the thermostat >> housing cover that you can open, but only do this for a few...