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• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:40:48 -0700
  ...a day of work by Tim miller at sierra German the bleeder valve on > slave cylinder snapped off. Can't get part until Monday...
• Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER?
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Wed, 29 May 2002 03:38:35 -0700
  ...have had Pentosin coolant shipped to me, as well as a bleeder valve (mine is rigged since part of the plastic nipple in the...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 16:28:30 -0800
  ...I used my Motive brake bleeder, but GoWesty sells a pump. You can also do it using air pressure set to 20 psi. Mine...
• Re: head gasket leaking exhaust into cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:02:54 -0800
  ...It already looks like I'm having head gasket problems (rear coolant tank is overflowing), but I wonder if the rear heater valve is...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 15:06:28 -0700
  ...Open your heater boxes and your bypass valve (on the >>> firewall in your '85). Let it run till the thermostat opens and THEN > open...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:41:52 -0700
  Hey just putting my 2 cents in Last summer , on a trip well beyond help, my stock and original blue cap failed . I mean...
• Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:47:10 -0800
  ...However, I think the plastic part it is connected to is the bleeder valve: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1629_221...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:19:10 -0800
  ...You could open the thermostat bypass valve on top of the housing, it will allow a small amount of coolant to flow through the...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.COM
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:39:14 -0800
  ...fired it > up.� > > Looks like I may need to adjust the valves again since one > lifter won't shut up, and I'm a...
• Re: Bleed Radiator (What AM I doing wrong??)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:05:22 -0700
  ...the wheels, > drained the coolant, installed a new radiator, heater > control valve, and a flush-T. Flushed, drained, pretty > thoroughly. Cracked the bleed screw...
• Re: Vanagon Still Won't A Go-Go!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 10:26:08 -0800
  ...a fuse for this??)! > After this, I checked vacuum lines and bleeder valve on the metal > T-fitting to check for presence of gas...
• Re: Some Info & a Question
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:51:03 -0400
  ...I opened the > > bleeder on the radiator, and I know there's supposed to be a bleed valve on > > the big hoses mounted to...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:37 -0700
  ...7, 8, 9, 11, 12, or >>> 14mm >>> wrenches or sockets on a Vanagon? (Besides possibly bleeder valves or >>> exhaust nuts on some applications). >>> >>> Ed >> >>
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:49:12 -0700
  ...BTW, the valve does not fully shut off. There is a V-shaped profile on the shaft, and the notch of the V isn...
• Coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:48:50 PDT
  ...Procedure works great for me, and I don't have to >hassle >the bleeder valve up front. > >Hope this helps a bit. > >John Rodgers...
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:14:23 -0600
  ...When you return, close the bleed valve. Snug, but not very tight. It's pretty easy to break. 5. Enjoy the fruits of your...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 10:08:11 -0700
  ...I ended up > replacing > > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after > that had > > happened. The only other thing I can think...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:56:59 -0400
  ...My van has a bleeder valve between two of the large coolant hoses that helps get the air out. Depending on how much air...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
  ...I turn the valve off in summer and then open it about 1/4 to 1/3 for winter. This provides plenty of heat...
• Re: Temp gauge/coolant Saga Con't.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:01:44 -0700
  ...Things are starting to steam and bubble. > > > Nothing out of the radiator bleeder, take out entire bleeder, she blows > > > coolant all over, Expansion tank...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 18:14:28 -0300
  ...The rear heater valve was replaced just before we acquired the van a year ago, but the heater is original. Another coincidence that the...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 16:21:49 -0700
  ...Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > > > >Thanks for any direction on this one guys. > > > >Dan Haydon > > > > > >
• ANOTHER coolant bleeder scheme
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 08:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...There is a > one-way valve on the cap that allows flow of coolant INTO the > reservoir but not OUT until 16 psi is...
• AW: Is propane more dense in cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:21:53 -0800
  ...When I have mine filled I have the LP attendant that is filling it let the bleeder valve spray for a few seconds. I...
• Re: Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 23:25:05 -0400
  ...I'm not even sure what the valves do entirely but expect both my systems to be much improved. Bleeding these would have prevented...
• Re: 87 coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:28:12 -0800
  ...Have you tightened the four screws holding the two pieces together? Are you sure the bleeder valve on top is closed? There could be...
• How to tell a radiator is bad
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:47:58 -0700
  ...Next, while the engine was warm, I opened up the front and rear > heater= > valves and turned the fans up to high. The Temp...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:18:58 -0400
  ...Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > > > >Thanks for any direction on this one guys. > > > >Dan Haydon > > > > > >
• Re: Fresh from a Westfalia campout
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:18 EDT
  ...2.that tiny little fuel line--maybe 7mm--that runs from the coolant crossover pipe over the engine to the H bleeder valve on...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:51:47 +0200
  ...i would start the van again in the optimal bleeding > position (front raise, bleeder screws open), keeping a good look on the temp > gauge...
• Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 May 2014 09:05:16 -0400
  ...the fan switch and it acts the same. > > > > I have a bleeder valve on the radiator, with a tube into a jug of > water...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:35:57 -0400
  ...mechanic was cursing at those when he put in the new bleeder valve at that time) Thank you in advance for your thoughts --Patrice...
• 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...
• Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a Net Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:24:34 -0400
  ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is gone,functionally excellent. $3084...
• Re: Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:26:34 -0800
  If i 've gone so far to rebuild brake system, i would definitely remove and clean or replace proportioning valve. After a while they...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:27:07 -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...
• Lengthy installation notes: coolant and prestone flush kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 20:58:41 -0800
  ...I moved the hot water hose to the expansion tank, with a valve on the end of the hose so I could quickly turn...
• 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
  ...2.00 replaced right front brake bleeder valve (rusted) 77,230 50.00 replaced coolant tank & sensor (leaking again). 83,914 300.00 replaced...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
  ...Evacuate the other hose with a small handheld vacuum pump (one man brake bleeder again) as far as you can (gauge will read vacuum...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:01:40 -1000
  ...Air in the system > > > > > > Jay > > > The thermostat does not need to open because there > > is > > > a small bypass > > > valve built > > > into the thermostat that...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:48:40 -0400
  Hey, Funny you should mention that. My tank is a aftermarket, At least I think so as replaced by PO 2 years ago. The...
• Re: Sticking front calipers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:53:11 -0700
  ...If using this tool, simply open the bleeder valve until all air is out. The problem you are having is that the piston is...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:57:23 -0700
  ...My radiator bleeder sealed itself I ended up stripping it, so I covered the whole thing with epoxy from a truck stop and just...
• Re: Fwd: cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Tim Crooks
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:37:48 -0400
  ...Vanagons are a bear to bleed, there is a bleeder valve on the radiator and another in the engine box, on fore left, atop...
• Kurt from Philly - Back to list- Back to Van with RexMobile
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 04:16:53 -0400
  ...which surprised me), or is there some sort of low pressure valve in the tank? -- Several mouthfuls of gas attested to the fact that...
• Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:43:37 -0400
  ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. > > $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is > gone,functionally excellent. > > $3084...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:54:40 -0500
  ...The t-stat does function as a mixing valve. Coolant is always flowing through the engine and heads. The t-stat has two disks...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:53:56 -0800
  ...think all the air in the line sits right at the bleeder valve....and when you open it...air comes out first...then the...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 10:54:24 -0300
  ...The shutoff valve on the rear heater has been replaced. I have also ordered a new core for the rear heater ... start there as...
• Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:10:17 -0700
  ...Most don�t have a bleeder valve that doesn�t work > anyway. I.e. useless. And if you don�t like coolant you could...
• Re: Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 18:12:39 -0400 (AST)
  ...I'm not even sure what the valves >do entirely but expect both my systems to be much improved. Bleeding >these would have prevented...
• Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sat, 3 May 2014 12:08:41 -0700
  ...the fan switch and it acts the same. > > > > > > > > I have a bleeder valve on the radiator, with a tube into a jug of water...
• Re: SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:48:22 -0500
  ...Be sure that the flapper valve is working properly in your AFM and the fuel switch is over-riding properly at full rest position...
• post trip questios
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 01:31:25 -0500
  ...It was somewhere above the lower radiator hose on the passenger side and just below the bleeder valve. I took things apart but couldn...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:51:22 -0500
  ...mechanic was cursing at those when he put in the new > bleeder > valve at that time) > > Thank you in advance for your thoughts > > --Patrice...
• Re: What a weekend...Help...Overheating 1990!
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:00:05 -0400
  ...There is a bleeder valve on the thermostat housing and one on the radiator. Most of us know this, but I have read somewhere...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:13:12 -0700
  ...Fresh new fluid out of my bleeder valves..Cheap insurance and not difficult with a Power Bleeder set up. Don Hanson On Fri, Jun...
• Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1l conversion)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 10 May 2000 13:09:15 EDT
  ...I loosened the clamp at the bleeder (ya right) valve and jammed a screw driver between the hose and the nipple to release the...
• Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:45 -0500
  ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. > > > > $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is > > gone,functionally excellent. > > > > $3084...
• Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:30:47 -0400
  ...off the bleeder bolt from the radiator and the flow increased. Must be a big hole somewhere. I popped off the valve covers and...