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Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:10:56 -0700
...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: Is anybody still on this list?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:33:06 -0500
...color. > > The metal of the radiator self sealed cracks. > > My radiator bleeder sealed itself I ended up stripping it, so I covered the whole...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:49:16 -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: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:33:42 -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: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:12:23 -0500
...A small hose travels front to the firewall and attaches to the a plastic contraction that has a bleeder valve on top of the...
Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:41:48 -0500
...Procedure works great for me, and I don't have to > >hassle > >the bleeder valve up front. > > > >Hope this helps a bit. > > > >John Rodgers...
1985 Vanagon GL FOR SALE in Atlanta GA
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 09:57:42 -0400
...new radiator, new rear heater heat exchanger, new expansion tank, new bleeder valve fitting (large hose junction in the back) and several other minor...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:01 -0800
...Used one-man valve before). Pressurizing reservoir >> with air to 12 PSI, I saw a steady stream from all bleeders, NO >> bubbles, no change...
Re: Fix or replace? - was Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:18:10 -0700
...Messing with broken brake system bleeder valves & >>>old radiators are other things that are not really worth the time vs >>>just replacing. >>>When I...
Re: coolant system trivia
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:31:33 -0700
...Heaters valves and thermostat should be open. Always remove the radiator bleeder valve before the blue cap when the engine is warm. Obvious question...
Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 11 May 2004 17:24:30 -0700
...the top of the radiator, opening the heater valve, radiator bleeder and thermostat bypass valve. You can remove the reservoir cap without losing any...
Re: It's back together and it runs.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 13:33:48 -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: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 23:17:25 -0500
...I had customers where the bleeder on the radiator pulled out and I melted, sealed it over. Got the system going even after a...
Garage Cleanup Sale
Historical mailing list - email99
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
...84 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is gone,functionally excellent.Price$20. 84 Turn signal lenses and sealing bellows (R & L...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:24:46 -0500
...There is a valve on the top of the t-stat housing to get the return loop primed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:03:51 -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...
Re: Cooling system overhaul?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:23:15 -0400
...rusted to the bone, replace, after that, i was doing a quick bleeding and the resr bleeder (top of engine on a 1.9...
Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:43:03 -0400
...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: Cooling System Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:30:39 -0500
...expansion tank, will a full bleed be > >> > necessary? > >> > > >> > Not sure how I can convince the wife to close a bleeder valve for me. > >> > ;-) > >> > > >> > --t > > > > >
What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:05:15 -0700
...I also had the propane fill valve, bleeder and shut-off valve installed/replaced. I had no trouble with the fridge. It worked admirably...
Re: hoses in general
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:52:42 -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: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:48:49 -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...
Re: Fix or replace? - was Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:35:35 -0700
...Messing with broken brake system bleeder valves & >>> old radiators are other things that are not really worth the time vs >>> just replacing. >>> When I...
Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:38:28 -0800
...This makes kind of a large version of what a Power Brake Bleeder is. Hudson sprayers pull from the bottom of the tank so...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:43:13 -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: Coolant Rising Mystery
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 14:19:10 EST
...OK, it is concentrated enough, then next idea: >Are all your bleeder valves tightly closed?: - if not, you'll get air in >that way...
Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
Historical mailing list - michael schiesser
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:49:51 -0700
...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: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:08:10 -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: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:34:05 -0700
...Also, the bleeder valve in the engine compartment > was left open. This made me nervous about rushed/shoddy work. > > Questions: > 1. Any insight on...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts-Some more thoughts!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400
...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: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:32:31 -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: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 7 Oct 2015 10:44:29 -0400
...tank last Fall while the tranny was out. > New regulator, new valve, and a nice white paint job. > > A friend in Nova Scotia, Canada...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:18:24 -0700
...and coolant added. > > I also had the propane fill valve, bleeder and shut-off valve > installed/replaced. > > I had no trouble with the fridge...
UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:23:57 -0400
...Plus Heater Valve (no more hot foot) 4. New AC Lines and Condenser (had local AC shop make up lines locally for around $225...
Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:57:40 -0600
...It is sometimes possible to bleed a system good enough at the hose to cylinder joint when the bleed valve brakes off. Not perfect...
Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:28:49 -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 > > > >
New Engine Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:51:25 EDT
...Also, the bleeder valve in the engine compartment was left open. This made me nervous about rushed/shoddy work. Questions: 1. Any insight on...
Re: New Engine Oil Leak (long)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:29:54 -0500
...Also, the bleeder valve in the engine compartment > > was left open. This made me nervous about rushed/shoddy work. > > > > Questions: > > 1. Any insight on...
Re: Front heater core and heater blower replacement
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:13:28 -0500
...If the valve is bad it should be replaced as well. Sometimes the rear bleeder valve on the core can be leaky but a...
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...
Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:44:10 -0700
...I used my Motive Products pressure brake bleeder, but you can use a bike pump with a gauge, or carefully use compressed air. The...
Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions-removing transmission!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:29:43 -0500
...Only the small coolant hose from the metal cross over pipe to the bleeder bypass valve has to be disconnected. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - -------------
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 07:19:20 -0500
...I had customers where the bleeder on the radiator pulled out and I >melted, sealed it over. Got the system going even after a...
Re: badly rusted mystery part
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:36:12 -0800
...Something like 2 bleeders on each front caliper. Thankfully someone on this list suggested getting the visor clips. They're now safely stashed away...
Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:55:52 -0800
...A small hose travels front to the firewall and attaches to the a plastic contraction that has a bleeder valve on top of the...
Bleeding (my heart doth bleed)
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:00:43 CST6CDT
...open front and rear heater control valves 2. remove grill, raise front of vehicle a foot and a half 3. take the radiator bleed...
Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:05:58 -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: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:36:36 -0500
...and coolant added. > > I also had the propane fill valve, bleeder and shut-off valve > installed/replaced. > > I had no trouble with the fridge...
Re: It's back together and it runs.
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:24:38 -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: 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...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:24:03 -0500
...Also there are 2 air bleeders in our 85's coolant system one at the radiator and one at the back on that metal...
Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:09:27 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: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:38:37 -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: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:39:01 +0000
...in the system that holds the fluid. When you open any bleeder valve, it will spurt out a little fluid to release the pressure...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:24:45 -0500
...The Syncro does have a check valve to keep oil in the low gear housing for these uphill adventures but eventually it will come...
Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:27:03 -0500
...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: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:48:55 -0800
...This makes kind of a large version of what a Power Brake Bleeder is. Hudson sprayers pull from the bottom of the tank so...
Re: Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:45:10 -0500
...I an beginning to suspect the bleeder valve that runs between those two hoses. If, indeed, the O-ring seals in the cylinders are...
MIllee's Sally, Chapter quite a few...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:12:10 -0400
We got Sally's ('85 1.9l Westy) alternator bracket dealt with,* cracking bleeder valve/big hose coupler replaced, heater box back together, and...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:26:50 -0700
...and coolant added. >> >> I also had the propane fill valve, bleeder and shut-off valve >> installed/replaced. >> >> I had no trouble with the fridge...