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Bleeding clutch system--resolved?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:07:02 -0700
...clutch system would not bleed; air kept coming through clutch pedal would not return from floor by itself Very little fluid pumping through during...
Re: Archive searches
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:59:57 -0700
...just open the bleeder valve in front, or is there other things I need to do to bleed this system properly? ^^^^^^ GERRY"S #2...
Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:48:34 +0000
...Following this bleeding, the cooling system functions normally. However many miles after a successful system bleeding, if the radiator bleeder is opened, BUBBLES WILL...
Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 15:28:14 -0500
>Now is everyone properly confused? :-) Not me.... Now I'm enlightened... Thank you for the explanation.. And I have penciled in your comments in...
Brake Fluid, Where is it going!?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:19:27 -0500
...wheel cylinders in the rears, and properly flushing the entire system with fresh fluid as well as bleeding and adjusting well. The system works...
Cooling System Nightmare. Sorry for the Old Thread
Historical mailing list - Anthony Rutland
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:25:42 -0500
...Installed and system will not bleed properly now. I have tried bleeding on 4 consecutive nights. Coolant temp gauge STILL reads 2/3-3...
Re: Short Coolant Line
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 06:54:04 -0400
...is for a bleeder and if it has a small kink it is not critical. It should still work properly. Let me know if...
Dot 3 brake fluid question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:33:04 -0400
...to check that other things are working properly? Maybe a very short test drive. Then bleed out the Dot 3 and replace it with...
Re: Self-healing hoses?
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:17:25 -0400
...Then tighten the hose clamps properly, thighten the bleeder screw properly, and put the bench back in. You also might want to leave the...
Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:04:29 -500
...You can identify the amount of bleeder opening which allows air to be sucked past the threads by observing the amount of bleeder opening...
Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:23:00 -0400
...Do some more bleeding, find a steep hill and drive this one up and down a few time, open the rear!!!! and front bleeder...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:38:26 -0500
Rick, you should try bleeding it at the radiator just to see what happens but it shouldn't be needed. The 2.1l cooling...
Re: [vanagon] Temp gauge/flashing light-HELP
Historical mailing list - Katy
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:22:34 -0500
To All Katy wrote: > > Hi David, > > Thanks for the reply. > > > My first thought is improper or insufficient bleeding. > > Mine too so I called and...
Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
Historical mailing list - PB
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:41:29 -0700
...Patti On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 6:00 PM, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > Did they properly bleed the coolant system? > > Jon > > > On...
Re: brake bleeding question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:39:04 -0400
The biggest thing that I have found to make the pedal feel more firm is to adjust the rear brakes properly. Many times the...
Re: Temperature gauge reading warmer.
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 13:49:08 -0500
Tim; Hopefully all you need to do is bleed the system properly. On the other hand; the two occasions which I tried conventional coolant...
Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:05:14 -0600
Adam, a proper brake bleed is the place to begin. To access the brake fluid reservoir -- which also serves the clutch - simply remove the...
Re: spent fluids
Historical mailing list - Christopher D Chamberlin
Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:25:19 -0400 (EDT)
...but don't know what to do to properly > dispose of dead break fluid from bleeding, or with parts cleaning fluids. > What do ya...
Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:28:44 -0500
...But getting water out of the radiator >bleeder doesn't mean that you have flushed the radiator. > >The radiator loop starts at the coolant...
Re: Overheating
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 18:08:36 -0800
...the systen is PROPERLY blead (all air out) before you chase other things. See the archives for 101 ways to bleed the air out...
Re: bleeding coolant solution?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 10:54:13 -0400
...How do I know the system is truly properly bled? >Are there characteristics of this tangle of plumbing that I'm overlooking >that would...
Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 19:48:11 -0800
...am I having such a hard time getting the brakes to bleed properly? > > Installed new rear cylinders, shoes, and drums. Bled them - several times...
Re: Coolant hose replacement/ Bleeding Question
Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:30:55 -0800
...new hose and bleed system? Is >this going to trap air in the system because I did not drain it >properly. Just trying to...
Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:40:54 -0800
...Rear Bleeder is located on top of the Thermostat Assembly, as shown on page 19.11 (86-91 edition). Now is everyone properly confused...
Re: Clutch problem on 85 westy
Historical mailing list - John Pronk
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 02:53:40 -0000
...If it is not check that you have bled the system properly. You do not need a bleeder for this, you can do it...
Re: Bleeding cooling system
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 06:31:08 -0500
...with water and I was soon able to get coolant from the rad. <DIV></DIV>>bleed screw. I then tried the bleeding from...
Re: vanagon e-messages
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Dec 1998 22:51:56 EST
...I have been properly flogged and now I will go bleed quietly somewhere. :) Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
Re: Bleeding the damn coolant system! part 2
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:37:34 -0500
...a lot of time believing that the cooling system was not properly bleed, it was�� So on 5 new VW electro mechanic parts, 2...
Re: To Bleed or Not to Bleed?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 16:59:06 -0500
...It is also possible the thermostat is not opening properly since the heaters bypass it. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Three Door Pick Up Temporarily...
Re: Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 20:07:37 -0800
...Speedbleeder *does* list different ones, maybe for other Vanagons (?), but an initial glance showed that the rear drums bleeders were noticeably smaller than those...
Re: bleeding cooling system
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 14:32:46 -0400
...so a properly working cap holds 12-15psi 1 way and has no restriction back in.. anyways. fill the pressure pump (y ou can...
re: Hydr. lifters
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Fri, 22 Mar 1996 15:06:51 PDT
...valves properly, they will lift off thier seat. You must wait 1/2 hour or so before starting engine to let lifters bleed down...
Bleeding the damn coolant system! part 2
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 01:26:03 -0500
...at the front) Bleeding was done to the rear heater (messy) and I am pretty sure that it is bleed properly. Here is my...
Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:40:20 -0700
...if the bleed is > working properly by holding a lighted match near it to catch a draft? > > But about that bleed thing: presumably the...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 May 2008 01:43:29 EDT
...the mechanic probably didnt bleed the air out of the system properly.. chris ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family...
Re: My $%&$%& van
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 May 1999 08:17:08 EDT
Here is the proceedure for bleeding the air out of the system. 1. Jack up the front of the van at least 16". 2...
Re: Coolant leak questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:46:58 -0500
Though the Bentley says raise the front of the van to bleed the cooling system, my mechanic raised the rear end to bleed the...
wasserboxer coolant bleeding: a repost
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:21:34 CST6CDT
...positive bleeding of the air. while you are fiddling around with all this, take time to ensure your cap is operating properly. you should...
coolant in expansion reservoir
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:43:54 -0700
...all went well, properly bleed, new blue pressure cap etc... but I need to add coolant to the main reservoir (w. blue cap) after...
Engine overheating - Need Advice
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:50:38 -0700
...Thermostat and thermo switch changed and system properly bleed. Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes...
Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:28:40 -0400
...They agreed to >pay me to replace the leaking gasket, but indicated that "some people don't >bleed the cooling systems properly, and steam...
Re: No coolant traffic
Historical mailing list - dylan
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:52:19 -0800
...to sure it is working properly. dylan ________________________________ From: Zoltan <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, December 26, 2009 1:23...
Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:31:18 -0700
...You can identify the amount of bleeder opening which allows air to >be sucked past the threads by observing the amount of bleeder opening...
Re: brake bleeding question
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:03:09 -0600
...brake bleeding question > > The biggest thing that I have found to make the pedal feel more firm is to > adjust the rear brakes properly...
Re: Front heater won't give heat
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:35:32 -0500
...But every driver should know how to properly bleed a Vanagon with their "bare hands." You never know when, where nor why you will...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:45:29 -0700
...I'm just about > certain booster is working properly. But..... > > I get what you're saying. Check pedal with engine off + vacuum gone > and...
Re: Coolant recommendations
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:48:20 -0400
It doesn�t take hours to properly bleed the cooling system. In fact if it is taking more than 5 minutes it was done...
Re: My $%&$%& van
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Wed, 12 May 1999 00:11:53 -0500
...There is an involved specific procedure for bleeding the cooling system, which includes raising the front of the van about 14", running the motor...
Re: Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon-AUSTIN'S RESPONSE
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 03:50:19 -0800
...checking. > > (BTW, I didn't have to bleed after measuring; as I pulled the stock > bleeders, a small amount of fluid would drain until...
Rear brake drum/shoe replacement - bleed brakes? grrr
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:49:47 -0600
...I've never had to bleed the brakes on my westy. I do have a generic "vacuum" pump (manual) that comes with a device...
Re: Air in the system
Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:33:50 -1000
...Put the other end in the radiator bleed > > hole. Fill the jug with > > > premix fluid and fill till fluid comes out the > > bleed hole...
RE: Oil cooler hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 14 May 1996 08:14:35 -0700
...Oil cooler hose replacement Then they proceeded to tell me that replacing hose(s), do both while in there, and filling/bleeding the cooling...
Re: Flushing brakes ATE calipers rebuilding
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0800
...The lower "bleeder" is to remove old fluid from the lower cylinder. The upper bleeder is to remove the air (air rises!) You can...
Re: Hydraulic Valve Lifters
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Mar 1996 01:02:56 -0500
...valves properly, they will lift off thier seat. You must wait 1/2 hour or so before starting engine to let lifters bleed down...
Re: bleeding bloody brakes
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:42:39 -0800
...As long as the shoes have lining on them that is in good shape and are adjusted properly, then they shouldn't be the...
Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:52:29 -0700
...at 6:00 PM, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > > > > Did they properly bleed the coolant system? > > > > Jon > > > > > > On Tue, 8 Jul 2008, PB wrote...
Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:38:37 +0200
...Maybe the clutch pedal could move a bit further >>towards the floor (when bleedscrew closed), and after bleedscrew >>open, it moved the rest of...
Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0700
...if the bleed is >> working properly by holding a lighted match near it to catch a draft? >> >> But about that bleed thing: presumably the...
Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 21:12:43 -0400
...the bottle when you turn it off? If this is the case, either the system is not bleed properly or you have problems! Dennis
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:32:52 -0700
...I wouldn't mess with the bleeder screws unless you are actually going to bleed the brakes or change the fluid. Those bleeder fittings...