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• Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 6 May 2012 17:21:59 -0500
  ...While bleeding the system, I note that the pedal depresses only halfway. So, what do you think? This is my first time at this...
• Clutch adjustment/bleeding/whatnot?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 22:06:54 -0400
  Well, I'm fed up with the 80-82 Bentley....:) Heres the problem: clutch is out of adjustment. At least, if it had a...
• 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...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:25:53 -0400
  ...bypass valve built > into the thermostat that allows enough flow for bleeding purposes. Hmm...maybe this is true on the WBX, but on my...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:29:51 -0500
  ...No advantage in this pocket bleeding market. The gas here is $2.29 the fuel is $2.59 The backwash is demanding higher prices...
• clutch/brake bleed pressurization tool
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:34:49 -0700
  ...After browsing Bentley they mention a tool to be used when bleeding the system. Any idea of what this is or if it's...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:52:02 -0700
  ...power bleeders in archives, > and gleened enough to see how they work. > > I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 10 Aug 1994 09:27:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What's the deal? After bleeding the air out there, I got decent bleeding out of the front cylinders. 3) I only get an...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members (and my brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 11:21:37 -0600
  ...Is it > master cylinder > time? Is it possible that bleeding would fix this? Is there a brake witch on > the list who can > fix...
• Re: Radiator in- replacing coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:05:41 -0700
  ...Dennis gave some good bleeding tips here just the other day... Good luck, jake On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM, B...
• Re: Clutch adjustment/bleeding/whatnot?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:31:00 -0400
  On Wed, 17 Jun 1998, David Raistrick wrote: > Well, I'm fed up with the 80-82 Bentley....:) > > Heres the problem: clutch is out...
• Re: water pump :-(
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 10:25:54 -0400
  ...I suppose the hardest part will be bleeding the system. But I've got my ramps at the ready. Thanks, Dean '90 Westy GL
• Brake bleeding tips
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:52:44 -0800
  ...That is the only one I think may not be bleeding clear fluid. -- Craig
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:07:19 -0800
  ...Woody's woes/ botched bleeding > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 1:56 PM > > Well, I finally found a moment...
• Re: Question #2 - clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:59:20 EDT
  > > Thanks to all for the help with my clutch bleeding question. I purchased a > Mity-vac and I think it will make the job...
• Re: replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:25:07 -0500
  ...They are quite expensive! I reply, well yes, but bleeding the van each month is expensive too! The bypass tube is 110$ CAD and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-274)
  Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
  Sun, 6 May 2012 20:43:34 -0400
  ...While bleeding the system, I note that the pedal depresses on= ly halfway. So, what do you think? This is my first time at...
• Re: Paint in PDX Great Deal!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:08:05 -0800
  ...Blend edge problems will also start to show around then, as will many color or bleeding issues. -- Marc Sayer Journalist, Photographer, Dog Trainer (APDT...
• my own coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Paul Adams
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:15:42 -0600
  the same thing is happening to me as to Peter Krogh, after replacing the thermostat and bleeding the system for two entire days, same...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:55:27 -0400
  On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Chuck Mathis wrote: > If you are real lucky or have been living right, the PO will not have > replaced...
• Re: Brake hose-pinching device
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 12:38:04 -0600
  ...It is a good thing I think to periodically flush the system by bleeding all brakes. After replacing the clutch master cylinder, the line...
• Re: wisdom of brake fluid res. location
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:02:25 -0800
  ...wheels for > regular bleeding. > > you either do this in a vice on the workbench by yourself, hence the > term 'bench bleeding' ..that's like...
• Re: Clutch problem on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 20:50:34 EST
  ...Which I suppose means bleeding the system by pumping the pedal for some reason would not work to purge air from the system. (perhaps...
• Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 19:51:45 -0700
  ...a glove. > > Anyway, I put it in and started the air bleeding process as outlined in > this list's FAQ. I noticed immediately upon...
• Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:37:00 -0700
  ...Been there, done that, used the tee shirt to control the bleeding on my hand after I hit with the hammer holding the chisel...
• Bleeding clutch??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Johnson
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 16:36:09 -0800
  Anyone care to decribe how "easy" it is to bleed the clutch lines in an '84 Vanagon? Bently says to pressurize the system (from...
• [Q] 2nd battery again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Wed, 21 May 1997 11:48:39 +0000
  ...When going ashore, we set the switch to "none" to avoid anything bleeding the system with anything we accidentally left on. Comments on this...
• a different way to bleed cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:26:59 -0500
  ...Would have tried it, but was almost done bleeding the conventional way when I thought of it. Can someone explain why it will or...
• Re: Rebuiliding brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:15:59 -0500
  ...Schwenk wrote: > > "Joe L." wrote: > > > <<<Bleeding the breaks is also not that hard but IS something of a pain as you > > > > need to get...
• Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:07:17 -0700
  Ive changed out my broken water pump, now I need to bleed the coolant system. Should I just follow my Haynes book?(i love...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members (and my brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 10:27:00 EST
  ...Is it master cylinder time? Is it possible that bleeding would fix this? Is there a brake witch on the list who can fix...
• bleeding questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 12:04:47 -0800
  i have been noticing that after a short drive i have coolant backing up into the reserve tank of my 1.9l. so i...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 16:10:03 -0500
  need i point out that gauge pressure is operative here. for example, with pressure cap removed and engine off, system is in equilibrium with...
• 4 years on the list and...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:45:51 -0700
  ...I have learned a tremendous amount about Vanagons, Westfalia oddities, flame kernel speeds, magical bleeding procedures, and other maintenance rituals all thanks to the...
• Re: Any advice on bleeding lifters (2.1)-MMO
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:34:01 +0000
  Back in the 70's I worked in a gas station part time. The station owner told me Marvel Mystery Oil was nothing more...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 07:07:29 -0800
  ...The one issue of complaint from the kids is how bleeding hot it gets in the van in summer. > Lola is an '87 Westy...
• OT: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 18 May 2012 18:39:50 -0400
  ...A local garage installed them and managed to screw up bleeding the system. They do not have a pressure bleeder, and I suspect there...
• Tool trick..(not Xmas related)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0800
  ...Got the job done in about 2.5hrs including bleeding with my Motive power bleeder...another good tool. Don Hanson
• Re: Wanting advice on coolant loss theory
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 18:07:17 -0500
  ...If it stays constant then I will assume that this was my problem, and proceed with bleeding the system. -- Chip Shaner 4 kids and...
• Cooling system draining question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 18:00:26 -0600
  ...something? Is there some reason why these shouldn't be drained: bleeding problem? Any helpful replys needed ASAP as my van is sitting outside...
• please help me bleed!
  Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 11:17:52 -0800
  ...give me a little more detail) on bleeding the coolant system. I know that there is air in the system, so I tried to...
• Re: Clicking in Wheels - Ideas of why?
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 23:08:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...if all you water-cooled volk think the vanagon is complicated, try bleeding a house. Spent 4 hrs travelling from floor to floor bleeding...
• Re: Pedal to the metal (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 17:37:16 -0800
  ...Tried bleeding the system according to the Haynes manual and still nothing. Then I realized that I wasn't' bleeding it the way the...
• Re: Gravity Bleed Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:59:07 -0700
  On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 5:57 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Can I get simple instructions on gravity bleeding my...
• brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:19:42 -0400
  ...but bleeding the brake and clutch took much longer. I use a mighty vac and am happy with it. my wife wasn't feeling...
• Re: Joining the Wasserleaker Club.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:10:53 -0700
  ...front and back) You should check the flange for the air bleeding hose on the rear right side (just below the altenator). If you...
• Hydaulic lifter bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Klender
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:40:00 EST
  My 1970 westy with the 79 2.0L in it had been sitting most of the winter. When I fired it up ,the lifters...
• Re: new slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:58:49 -0800
  ...If the transmission grinds going into gears or drags coming out of them you might have a less-than-perfect hydraulic fluid bleeding job...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:24:10 -0400
  ...So the thermo switch would never >open because the rad would be cold. > >The bleeding of the 2.1L is a lot more easier...
• Bleeding (my heart doth bleed)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:00:43 CST6CDT
  Here's the long version of a new twist on coolant bleeding, using a 'vacuum source.' You air-heads ;-} may want to just delete...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:49:46 -0700
  yes.. I had one brake hose (passenger front) failed internally and there's no return fluid... and the brake smoked a lot... so hot...
• Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 06:39:48 -0700
  ...I also got around bleeding brakes. I did have to disconnect the brake line, but I stuck the rubber bleeder screw on the line...
• Re: 1st gear shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:37:58 -0500
  ...Still another had a clutch slave cylinder that was bleeding down when stopped at red lights with the clutch depressed. Take your choice: Stan...
• Re: Change in clutch pedal play
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 19:30:58 +0000
  ...Try bleeding it again. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr.Chris" Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006 9:27 am Subject: Change in clutch pedal play...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:14 -0500
  ...I've never liked that > idea much as seems to me it could suck in air. > Bleeding that way would eleminate the difficulty of...
• Re: Libby Bong and coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:00:40 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > After changing out a water pump in Cody Wyoming, I explained the > bleeding procedure to the mechanic...
• Re: subaru conversion 2.2L
  Historical mailing list - J.Fleming
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:37:53 -0800
  ...now that I'm in Florida!) Sounds like an air pocket. Bleeding the system the first time was a bear. John Fleming 85 Westaru...
• Re: radiator bleeder bolt
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:53:01 -0400
  ...Don't > have a groove cut into mine, but I guess it would help in the > bleeding. Hasn't been an issue with me.
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 10 May 2020 12:51:14 -0400
  ...Questions about brake bleeding > > From online research it’s looking like I have to bleed the system way more. > Probably didn’t leave the...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:56:50 -0400
  ...The 2 liter bottle > will keep the remaining brake fluid in it after bleeding. The > compressor will be free from brake fluids. I can...