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  • 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 07:29:44 -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: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:50:38 -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 20:05:38 -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 - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:41:24 -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 - Craig Cowan
    Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:51:45 -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: 85 & 86
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
    ...Then, install a tee in the hose from the bleeder valve to the heater return pipe to use as the return. The 2.1...
  • Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:16:12 -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...
  • Rear Bearings R&R
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:06:05 -0400
    ...Jack stands Vise Flat head Screwdrivers Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) Torque wrench Brake bleeder Lug wrench Mechanic�s wire Bentley...
  • Re: Front heater core and heater blower replacement
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:28 -0500
    ...Rear Heater Cover Removal On Westies you can just loosen a couple of screws and the wooden cover comes right off. On 83-85...
  • Rear Bearings R&R
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
    ...Jack stands > Vise > Flat head Screwdrivers > Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) > Torque wrench > Brake bleeder > Lug wrench > Mechanic's wire > Bentley...
  • Free tools for Rear Bearings and other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:29:18 -0500
    ...Jack stands >> Vise >> Flat head Screwdrivers >> Bleeder valve wrench (sorry I forgot the size) >> Torque wrench >> Brake bleeder >> Lug wrench >> Mechanic's wire >> Bentley...
  • Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:22:17 -0800
    ...Start the engine and either with a smartly placed screwdriver holding the throttle or a friend at the gas pedal, get a fast idle...
  • IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:25:27 EDT
    ...little higher). **Rebuilt the fuel injectors - raunchy gas from sitting really screwed with the "cone of spray" - Rebuilt locally by some fine people that...
  • Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:29:26 -0700
    ...I had lots of bubbles in the coolant tank, and when I opened the rad bleeder screw, it wasn't just air bubbles, it...
  • from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
    ...When bleeding the air from the system, via the 12-mm hex bleeder screw on the upper tank of the radiator, THE FRONT WHEELS...
  • Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
    I have a tester from Assenmacher.  It screw on top and has a gauge and a relief valve on the side.  Pricy..but worth...
  • Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:31:45 -0400
    ...of the > regulator connection. > Late tanks have a separate relief valve screwed into the tank itself. > Both valves are available but the older type...