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• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:55:21 -0400
  ...Did you recently replace your core? How are you bleeding the system? Ken On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 9:58 PM Don Hanson...
• Clutch removal - Oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Sat, 8 May 2010 11:40:03 -0400
  Well bleeding and new slave did not change the dissengement so I am embarking on a divorce. I am removing the old clutch. Found...
• Reply to: Re: Signs of Waterpump Death
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  09 Feb 97 16:22:42 EST
  ...It is a strange looking hose that is part of the self bleeding system. It starts out at 3/4" id, makes a 90...
• Bentley/Brake Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:26:28 EDT
  I'm getting ready to change brake fluid in my '85 so I pulled out the big green book to study the gospel according...
• Air in the coolant system 87
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 23:35:23 +0000
  ...I just replaced a short hose and instead of bleeding the old fasion way I have ben driveing around untill it is hot, park...
• Re: Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:30:39 -0500
  ...since you kept fluid > in > > the hoses there should be no need to bleed the system .bleeding the air > out > > of the tank will...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:27:35 -0800
  ...After bleeding the system what I got was pedal to the floor on the first pump and then pressure build with the next several...
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:21 -0500
  ...Brake Bleeding >> >> Just changed out the brake master cylinder on my 91' Carat. It was leaking >> in a couple of places. The one I...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:23:04 -0400
  ...But, I've never had good luck bleeding brakes on any vehicle, and the pressure bleeder is the only thing that's ever worked...
• Sound system modification
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:00:33 -0500
  ...Also coming up is the water pump removal and the bleeding system on the 2.1 Regards, Ben from Montreal My English sucks but...
• Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:55:10 -0400
  There are lots of ways to bleed brakes and clutch. I made a pressure bleeder like this: 1) Get spare brake fluid reservoir LID...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:34:16 -0800
  I was surprised at how my last new MC took quite a lot of fluid during pre - install bench bleeding. It was a bit...
• Thanks everyone for the help
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:21:09 -0400
  With some more brake bleeding aside, I did accomplish allot last week. I got the new rear axle in, put in a new front...
• Re: coolant fairies...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:42:20 -0700
  ...Try bleeding the system again and see if the problem goes away. Think about replacing that 'T' before it separates and cause even bigger...
• Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:09:57 -0700
  ...9 inches to a foot above normal when I did the bleeding. Overflow tank looks very good at max...no change. Fixed?! Thanks for...
• Re: tiico installation video
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 06:30:07 EST
  ...Of course, if there is any bleeding and swearing going on in this video, it's that much more fun. Hopefully not a shower...
• Re: How to bleed the cooling system???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 09:25:58 -0600
  ...How to bleed the cooling system??? > > > My mechanic jacks up the REAR of my van to do the bleeding of air from the > > system...
• Re: radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:52:11 -0600
  ...bolt in the radiator? would be MUCH easier to > deal with > bleeding air from system...Idid try the KE people,no help as I...
• OK, who's got the good simple method...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 May 2012 07:37:36 -0700
  ... for refilling and bleeding the coolant system on a 1.9 after it's been drained for a radiator replacement? The van will initially...
• Re: diesel cooling woes revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 09:36:29 PST
  ...writes: >My diesel had cooling problems this past summer, but after bleeding, >replacing the thermostat, and flushing, everything was A-OK. Today in >the...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:43:30 EDT
  You can try bleeding it,but it sounds like your master cylinder has 'gone south'. I use a 1-gallon garden sprayer (the pump...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:39:45 -0700
  ...Safety Fast ! Frank, I'm with you guys! In fact, why not just do away with those brakes entirely? No more bleeding, replacing pads...
• clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 23:55:31 -0800
  ...It seems to deal mostly with proper bleeding of lifters and adjusting them in new engines Thanks Myron Lind 81 Westy 82 Diesel getting...
• Re: How do you hold throttle while purging coolant ?
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 08:04:49 -0600
  ...I usually offer to cook my wife dinner if she will help me with the coolant bleeding procedure. Dan Weber Miss Blue-'87 GL...
• Re: Lifter retaining spring broke...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 May 2003 08:20:28 -0700
  ...need to use the insides from another lifter In case the > bleeding > mechanism is damaged? > > Or just buy a new lifter? > > > Robert > > ________________________________________________________________ The best...
• Re: brake light switch
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:31:03 -0700
  ...I don't remember bleeding afterwards, but as I said you must work very quickly. Jim On Monday, October 20, 2003, at 12:34...
• Diagnose Clutch Slave or Master?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:19:25 -0700
  ...to similar postings by other members and myself on installing and bleeding the Slave & Master Cylinders. Good Luck! Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
  ...Woody's woes/ botched bleeding Woody, All the symptoms you decribe are the ones I have on my 84 Westfalia. What I think we...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 May 2020 16:00:06 -0600
  ...That's what I >>>>> meant. >>>>>>> Pinching off the hose will prevent this, or just don't open the >>>>> Motive >>>>>>> tank until bleeding is done...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 01:01:00 -0500
  ...My bleeding preceedure is to start with the right rear and have help, translates to wife, pump the pedal three times slowly. I work...
• a few power steering rack questions on a 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:14:20 -0400
  ...a failed seal/seals inside the rack? It's interesting after bleeding off the air in the lines the leak is very minimal again...
• air in clutch hydraulic system '84 Vanagon ?puzzled?
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Mon, 25 May 2009 14:44:05 -0700
  ...My pedal was much higher after bleeding. In the course of a week, my pedal has gone back down to the floor. Somehow, air...
• RE: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 95 13:15:23 EDT
  ...It probably took 50 strokes to do the whole > job! > I have had good luck bleeding VW hydraulic clutches using a MITIVAC vacuum assisted...
• bleed valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 09:18:28 -0500
  ...isn't the radiator bleed valve enough? All other bleeding instructions I've seen only mention the radiator bleed valve. Thanks in advance. -Karl...
• Re: Replace slave cyclinder for clucth?
  Historical mailing list - jim henry
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 07:13:07 -0400
  ...on my recently puchased 84, and it was no big thing. Bleeding system is a bit for a contortionist, but very doable. The documentation...
• Re: Brake Bleed Tubing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 24 May 1999 17:25:29 -0700
  ...good luck and happy bleeding ---------- > From: Jason M. Yasment <jyasmen1@NYCAP.RR.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Brake Bleed Tubing > Date: Monday...
• grilles FS ....Re: Looking for a BROKEN '86 and up Upper Grille!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:45:15 EST
  ...gain easier access to the radiator bleed screw (apparantly lots of bleeding took place). While very functional, this modification leaves something to be desired...
• Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 01:46:54 EDT
  ...Nice part is bleeding the system is cheaper than a radiator upgrade. Definately make sure the air is out of the system before targeting...
• Re: brake/clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:41:13 EST
  ...I'm familiar with brake >bleeding on our Golf using the "two person method", but checking the >Bentley, things are always a little different...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:48:20 -0400
  ...And once the cooling system is able to establish flow, if all is well it will finish bleeding on it's own, even the...
• Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:35:37 -0500
  ...Put a doble of grease in there before you wrap things up and start bleeding. Bleeding is easy, just put a coffee can under...
• The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Tue, 7 Feb 2017 13:04:47 -0500
  Smart volks… I finally got sick of bleeding “air” from the coolant system and suspected something was up…compression test looked great on 3...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:45:48 -0800
  ...And when I did brakes last, I think I 'avoided' bleeding the clutch at the same time, fearing unknown complications....So I guess I...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 11:11:37 -0800
  ...They must think that they have some miracle way of bleeding the system. I think not, I think they have way more over head...
• Re: Rebuiliding brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 1 May 1999 18:01:02 -0700
  "Joe L." wrote: > <<<Bleeding the breaks is also not that hard but IS something of a pain as you > > need to get someone to...
• Summer Syncro project
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 4 Jun 2024 17:36:37 -0400
  ...help fill them and make them usable without the complicated Bentley bleeding technique. These are the first of many requests for guidance. All comments...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:14:42 -0700
  > The pedal goes all the way to the floor. No pressure whatsoever. I > just went out and got some twist ties to wrap the...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 22:38:47 -0800
  I know you specified "spongy", but since pedal height increases as you pump the pedal..... Is the shoe hardware correctly installed and are shoes...
• 87 GL Radiator Replace: How Many times to refill reservoir befor uneasiness?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:34:29 -0600
  ...in due to turning both heaters on which were off during bleeding at the shop (Non-Fatherland). I topped the reservior (the header tank...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:13:19 EST
  Tom; It seems to me a good bleeding would be a lot easier than dropping the transmission.... While you're at it you might...
• Overheating while bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 00:11:54 -0400
  Fricking frackin van. My 86 2WD Westy has been running a little warm (have to turn the heater on sometimes) so I figure I...
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 19:38:34 -0700
  ...Also, why do I still get bubbles after bleeding it for 15 min??? I did this for three days in a row, and have...
• Brake Fluid, Where is it going!?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:19:27 -0500
  ...properly flushing the entire system with fresh fluid as well as bleeding and adjusting well. The system works great. The pedal feels firm and...
• Re: Sliding door catch
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:27:34 -0700
  ...Does anyone have one for sale? And thanks to all that answered the bleeding question I asked the other day, everything is back to...
• Can't Bleed Brakes-84
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:25:47 -0600
  To keep a long story short, I'm bleeding my brakes, having no problem with 3 of the four wheels. On one of the...
• Coolant System Operational - was "Coolant Air prevents fan?"
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Fri, 16 May 2003 19:24:21 EDT
  ...I've learned that patience is the key to bleeding the air. I had a considerable amount of air in the system (since I...
• Re: Changing Temp II sensor FYI
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:36:00 -0400
  ...Can this be done (with a quick hand) without going back and bleeding the entire coolant system? I DO intend to try cleaning the...
• Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 09:35:04 -0500
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ I hope it serves as a warning to others :) btw, I have to say again...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:21:23 -0500
  ...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: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 14:05:22 +0000
  ...the clutch assembly, right? > Or might it be as simple as bleeding the clutch master cylinder? > Patrick > > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 9...