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• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia-Thanks, and Repair "How To" suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:45:33 -0800
  ...I replaced the clutch master cylinder with a new one by first connecting the union, loosely, and by using a round screw driver shaft...
• Re: Opinion about fuel lines needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:32:38 -0800
  ...Plus it's fun! (yah sure. "Fun" until I opened what looked like a bleeder screw to bleed air out of fuel system ...... just...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:59:39 -0400
  I saw quite a few screw style clamps as well as some spring clamps. Are some of those screw clamps original? The GW stainless...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 18:33:26 -0700
  ...by jacking up the front > > end > > 15" and bleeding the rad. bleeder while reving > past > > 2000RPMs. I repeated this 2 times. Then I checked...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:07:19 -0400
  ...I left the bleeder screw (bolt) out of the top of the radiator so that it could fill completely without air issues while I...
• Re: Denver to San Diego and back - Lost my cool in the desert (a trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:33:09 -0700
  ...After retensioning with the help of a Really Big >Screwdriver, no problems at all. Coolant level is stable and I'm hoping that >I...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:49:12 -0700
  ...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: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:19:21 -0700
  ...by jacking up the > front > > > end > > > 15" and bleeding the rad. bleeder while reving > > past > > > 2000RPMs. I repeated this 2 times. Then I > checked...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:15:59 -0700
  ...Are > some of those screw clamps original? > > The GW stainless pipe kit came with screw clamps for the mid section. Is > it preferable to...
• Re: installed a valve on radiator, makes bleeding air out of coolant "easier"
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:04:14 -0600
  ...I installed a valve, sold by Kennedy> Engeneering, were the air bleeder screw is. It is really easy to open and> close the air...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
  ...For that white bleed screw if it has not been touched don't. I doesn't take much for the top to break off...
• Clutch Problems / Brake Fluid Replacement
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:52:21 -0400
  ...Also, I heard you really have to watch out for the bleeder screws as they can break... any thoughts? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:21:23 -0500
  ...i would start the van again in the optimal bleeding > > position (front raise, bleeder screws open), keeping a good look on the > temp > > gauge...
• Propane Horror Story -- "ok" ending
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:43:54 PST
  ...It's not worth it. -- if the nozzle isn't fitting in just the nice way it's supposed to (screwed in fully with...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -0400
  ...Are > some of those screw clamps original? > > The GW stainless pipe kit came with screw clamps for the mid section. Is > it preferable to...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:36:39 -0500
  ...by jacking up the > front > > > end > > > 15" and bleeding the rad. bleeder while reving > > past > > > 2000RPMs. I repeated this 2 times. Then I > checked...
• Cooling System Capacity and Front Heater Valve Assembly and Cable
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 07 Oct 1995 17:14:37 -0500
  ...radiator--I noticed this time the date stamped just below the bleeder screw, unfortunately it is just as old as the van--an '85...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:32:45 -0700
  ...Pricey refurbished, mine was ~ $70 used) - seized bleeder screw RF caliper (ya. It snapped off) - wear on RF wheel spindle (nothing I can feel...
• 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
  ...45.00 replaced all v-belts (screwed up two of them while testing the new fuel hoses). :( 175.00 replaced right side power mirror...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating-Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 21:03:26 -0700
  ...by jacking up the front > > end > > 15" and bleeding the rad. bleeder while reving > past > > 2000RPMs. I repeated this 2 times. Then I checked...
• Re: Master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:41:34 -0700
  ...If you are lucky, you remove the two 11 mm hex head screws, whach the drum sharply ( parking brake OFF of course ) sharply on...
• Re: Overheating on '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 06:08:20 -0600
  ...I > removed the front grill and found ONE thermo switch screwed into the > radiator, with three wires DANGLING in space (a red/white, a...
• Re: Rear brake questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:45:07 -0700
  ...the end of the steel line or find some suitable cap (bleeder screw cover?) to keep fluid from leaking more than it should. If...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:49:27 -0800
  ...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: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 08:19:16 -0700
  ...I received last week a brand-new manual valve and bleeder from Terry K (CTONLINE@webtv.net. I plan to remove the original auto...
• Re: too much bleeding on this list
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:37:47 -0500
  ...waterpump resulting in no coolant movement and you open up a bleeder screw somewhere. Jacking the van up or down and doing all this...
• Clutch Dead in Orillia Ontario / Algonquin Park - Does anyone know Valle Shell?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:48:12 -0400
  ...Also, I heard you really have to watch out for the bleeder screws as they can break... any thoughts? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:18:15 -0800
  ...While its still idling high open the bleeder screw on top of the radiator and see what comes out. If only coolant comes out...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:45:51 -0700
  ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. >> There >> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
• Conclusion: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:37:50 -0800
  ...While its still idling high open the bleeder screw on top of the radiator and see what comes out. If only coolant comes out...
• BC trip aborted after 300km :( :( . 1.9l TD engine runs hot.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 11:27:58 -0700
  ...Checked for air in radiator by running engine at 2000rpm and opening rad bleeder screw. No sign of air. Opened back hatch. No sign...
• '87 Westy for Sale in PA, rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:53:31 -0400
  ...I think that the existing core already had the new metal bleeder screw in it, but I'm not sure. That's it.
• Re: installed a valve on radiator, makes bleeding air out of coolant "easier"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:52 -0700
  ...I installed a valve, sold by Kennedy> Engeneering, were the air bleeder screw is. It is really easy to open and> close the air...
• Buses by the Beach Bus BRR Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:37:57 -0500
  ...We opened up the bleeder screw and blue slush came out. The coolant was VW and was mixed 50/50/ Can coolant loose it...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:55:58 -0700
  Phil, The engine bleeder is on the waterneck that's attached to the motor. It's that little capped off line on the front...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:13:40 -0600
  ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. >>> There >>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
• gastank removal/coolant line fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:00:49 -0700
  ...argh To find out exactly where the hole was i pressurised the cooling system using a bike pump connected to the bleeder nipple on...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...01 Climate Carpet Wet by Rear Seat - Vanagon Control Heat Exchanger Bleeder Screw Broken Vanagon ALL 87-84-06 Climate A/C Evaporator Blower...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:44:32 -0500
  ...While its still idling high open the > bleeder screw on > top of the radiator and see what comes out. If only coolant comes out...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:31:06 -0600
  ...While its still idling high open the > bleeder screw on > top of the radiator and see what comes out. If only coolant comes out...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:53:05 -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: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:34:05 -0700
  ...another thing I am not so impressed with is that my valve adjustment screws were reground. I found that to be very unprofessional. I...
• Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:39:40 -0400
  ...I had lots of bubbles in the coolant tank, and when I opened the rad bleeder screw, it wasn't just air bubbles, it...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:30:55 -0800
  ...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: Denver to San Diego and back - Lost my cool in the desert (a trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:47:59 -0700
  ...After retensioning with the help of a Really Big >>Screwdriver, no problems at all. Coolant level is stable and I'm hoping >>that >>I...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...MacPherson strut tools, brake bleeders, 2600 3rd Avenue North alignment tools, tire repair stations Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 235-4446 (701) 235-1140 FAX...
• Re: Selling the van....my stupid, stupid coolant accident
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 09:31:49 -0500
  ...I think that the existing core already had the new metal bleeder screw in it, but I'm not sure. Finally: I'm not...
• Re: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:29:54 -0500
  ...another thing > I am not so impressed with is that my valve adjustment screws were reground. > I found that to be very unprofessional. I...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:09:41 -0400
  ...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: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:47:56 -0800
  ...just need to use the clutch pedal for that one odd bleeder. hey ..at least the guy noticed the warning light !! Some people just...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:25:31 -0700
  ...The cores are > so old now... > On one, the bleeder screw is incredibly loose when cracked open for bleeding. > And that caliper was a...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:38:05 -0800
  ...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: Coolant Rising Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 14:19:10 EST
  ...On my '85 the bleeders are 2. The one in the engine compartment, and the screw on the top of the radiator. I am...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
  Great post Scott, where is the bleeder screw that I have to open when replacing the front pads? Thanks, Robert NY 88 Automatic On...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
  ...Better cars have a threaded nut there, that is also a clamp..which is secured by an allen screw...you tighten the nut down...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:07:37 -0400
  ...I left the bleeder screw (bolt) out of the top of the radiator so that it could fill completely without air issues while I...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:39:44 -0500
  Thank You, David� I try despite screwing up once every several years or so� :-) Eric Eric Wunrow Pictures 303. 988. 8717 VW@EricWunrow.com...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:46:50 -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: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:08:16 -0800
  ...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: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:24:35 -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...