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• Homemade pressure bleeder links
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:41 -0800
  ...Old fluid and bubbles will be drawn through the line, thereby bleeding it and replacing with fresh fluid. Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:11:42 -0800
  ...Just going from slave to > slave and cracking the nipple is sure a lot nicer than the "pump to > bleed" or vacuum bleeding. But...
• Re: shifting brake pressure regulator lever before bleeding brakesystem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 06:42:37 -0800
  ...Hecht wrote: > > The Bentley (yeah, finally got it!) says that when bleeding the brake > system, one must "push lever on brake pressure regulator in...
• Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 16:01:49 -0400
  ...And when you're bleeding Mr. Quite Rightly after his new radiator, handle the bleeder valve in the engine compartment very very gingerly. That...
• Re: the blinking light
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 09:52:16 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Then I read the procedure in Bentley for bleeding the system(<--I think this scared it) and decided I didn't want to do...
• re brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:30:29 -0500
  Well here is the way i have been doing this for years.First find a piece of clear hose and attach it to the...
• Re: my own coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:18:16 -0600
  Paul Adams wrote: > the same thing is happening to me as to Peter Krogh, after replacing the thermostat and bleeding the system for two...
• Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:18:25 -0500
  ...And to think, it all started during a simple cooling system bleeding procedure. Chris, '85 Westy.
• Re: Brake Vacuum Booster Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:24:50 -0700
  ...Ask me how I know! I > had the same problem that your describing and > after bleeding the brakes > several times I finally decided to...
• a time to drain, a time to flush
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:30:05 -0700
  ...new (to me) no stress, no mess method for filling and bleeding. There may be nothing new under the sun, but there are things...
• Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:22:17 -0800
  ...My point is that bleeding isn't this hyper critical you're going to fry your engine if you don't do it really...
• Re: Coolant Flush and Fill (Post Mortem)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 15:54:17 -0600 (CST)
  ...Of course, the bleeding thing is weird to me anway. If I open my expansion tank while the engine is running, coolant runs all...
• Re: mossie netting, was Re: Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 May 2010 13:40:51 -0700
  ...all, we have a few other vicious > biters that leave a bleeding wound. �Horse flies (Tabanus spp) are > huge and slow and stupid; Greenheads...
• Rescued!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:55:59 EDT
  ...I had to spend quite a while bleeding the air out of the cooling system, and by the time I was thru, I stayed...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:03:54 EST
  ...bore....the mechanics of the lifter will take it from there... bleeding ? set them right and then go flog the car for a few...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:31:11 -0400
  ...power bleeders in archives, >and gleened enough to see how they work. > >I'm a one man band here bleeding brakes on my own...
• Re: clutch pedal failing, how long to failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:10:42 -0800
  ...I will try bleeding tomorrow, but I suspect that may be a temporary fix. Any help is appreciated. Gregor --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:38:05 -0500
  If the following quote is accurate, why the big fuss over bleeding the cooling system and danger to cylinder heads if you do not...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:34:22 -0800
  On 1/12/07, Edward Maglott <emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: > I think there is a situation in the rear brakes that can...
• MC and Slave Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:39:47 -0700
  Hey All, I'm changing out the Clutch MC and Slave this weekend. I have heard that you can submerge the end of a...
• Re: Overheating at idle
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:34:51 -0400
  ...way of telling if there's air in the system, and > bleeding it....... > Drive the van around untill the thermostat's open, then park...
• Re: Mailorder rebuilders? AVP, Bost Eng, Fast Germ..?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 11:48:56 -0800
  ...I contact the engine rebuilder and they say this type of failure can only be caused by an improper bleeding procedure. I asked the...
• Re: Correct refilling of cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 21:25:08 -0700
  ...and seldom to I go nutty bleeding. I never go nutty bleeding actually. if it needs a lot of bleeding something is wrong. I...
• Re: bleeding coolant system?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:24:05 -0400
  ...not real need to raise the 2.1 for bleeding... To remove coolant: open front rad and thermostat bleeder, remove exp. tank cap. to...
• Re: brakes "were adjusted"
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:50:24 -0700
  ...gives a firm feel. Air does compress causing the spongy feel. Bleeding the air out of the system should solve that problem unless you...
• Re: "Who Killed the Electric Car" NVC but timely..(sorry for off topic, moderators and list)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:10:32 -0500
  They were squashed because GM decided to stop bleeding cash on the forever lease they were on. And today's electric technology is far...
• Re: Collant bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 12:26:21 EST
  ...Take out the top radiator plug per > coolant bleeding procedure but then attach a fluid recovery jar and > a vacuum source to the screw...
• Re: Re[2]: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:19:04 -0700
  ...be a good place for air to collect and may make >bleeding more difficult. > Actually there is a potential problem when you bypass the...
• Re: strange cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 00:08:10 -0400
  ...or B) replace defective sensor - ~$10 at bus depot a good bleeding never hurt either. mike 87 westy (BTDT) Mike Hugill wrote: > > OK > Any...
• Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:50:36 -0400
  ...Anybody have >ideas or suggestions about how to remedy this? One possibility is that fuel pressure may be bleeding off when the engine is...
• 85 manual Clutch and more shifting woes...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:43:39 -0500
  ...I pull the shifter out of that gear �my brother recommended bleeding the clutch�and I am going to get into that today� I...
• Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:45:40 -0500
  ...I put copper anti seize on > the threads upon reassembly. > - Gravity bleeding of the system worked just fine, stopping now and then to > actuate...
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:14:23 -0600
  ...I hear they can do wonders,but the >> clutch >> cylinder bleed is the first thing to do. >> >> Speaking of clutch bleeding, how is this...
• Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:51:09 -0600
  I know this has been brought up alot lately, but I wanted to ask if I could use my ramps and raise the front...
• Re: broke down in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Doug Elledge
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:03:41 -0800
  ...broke down in Seattle Seems that Zoltan got there this morning and found a hose loose and is bleeding the system and getting Doug...
• Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 16:10:27 -0700 (PDT)
  Can anyone fax me a copy of the manual pages for changing/flushing/bleeding coolant, etc.? My fax no. is 415-364-5945 for...
• Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Yozell
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:02:41 -0400
  ...To get 'round the bleeding part when I put the new core in ,hook up the hoses to the core and fill it with...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:42:15 -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: Coolant Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:29:16 -0500
  ...Did you recently flush the system and you're in the first few days of air bleeding out? 2. How much do you drive...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:02:49 -0700
  ...After running the engine little over 2000 rpm, doing the bleeding procedure without success to have heat, noticed the reservoire getting more and more...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 9:57:52 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: Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:50:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...At first the bleeding went as expected, lots of bubbles > then clear fluid. However, the brakes still had a few bubbles in them > after...
• Re: air in clutch hydraulic system '84 Vanagon ?puzzled?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 15:33:40 -0700
  ...when I changed the master. > My pedal was much higher after bleeding. > > In the course of a week, my pedal has gone back down...
• High temp after coolant flush ?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 16:32:34 -0500
  ...Did the bleeding but, because the van needed a jump every time it staled (P.I.T.A) I was the one on the...
• Re: Temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:14:03 -0500
  ...Start engine, Just open the thermostat bleeding screw for a few second and look for air bubble. (they won't be any!) The 87...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:17:09 -0400
  ...I think Stan's description was targeted mainly at aircooled engines, which of course don't require bleeding. Because of their limited ability to...
• Re: My turn for a cooling sys question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:35:01 -0700
  ...My turn for a cooling sys question Attempting my first real bleeding after replacing the coolant tank. As I bleed out air (and some...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:10:39 -0500
  I use a pressure bleeder but bleeding by hand works just as well. It just takes a little longer. But try bleeding by cracking...
• Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 06:30:19 -0800
  ...I have gotten rather good and > quick bleeding the system. > > I know that it is head replacement/repair > time. I have access to two...
• Re: coolant gauge were is normal
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
  ...In spite of the most careful bleeding it is still possible to have some air trapped in the system. It can eventually displace coolant...
• Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:14:28 -0700
  ...I put copper anti seize on > the threads upon reassembly. > - Gravity bleeding of the system worked just fine, stopping now and then to > actuate...
• Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 23:49:45 -0400
  In a message dated 96-08-30 14:57:30 EDT, pll@UNLINFO.UNL.EDU (Patrick Larsen) writes: << a question: is phosphate-free antifreeze...
• Experiences with synthetic brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 00:22:58 -0400
  ...After bleeding, I found that there is never enough pressure in the pedal. Have bleed twice with same results. Things to look for??. Maybe...
• Re: Clutch master cylinder and Slave cylinder Questions???
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 23:37:21 -0400
  ...the master to change?? > HELP! > Brian > 83 Urabus I would try bleeding it first before you panic, and check your resevoir. If your brakes...
• Re: Imminent water pump failure? Advise and help was appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:48:10 -0300
  ...BTW, I did the "rear end up" method of cooling system bleeding this time, as described in the archives. Having done the "front end...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:29:17 -0700
  ...up a bank, pop the grille, bleed her. > > How are you bleeding the system from up there? When I replaced the two main > water...
• [subaruvanagon] Re: new member\cooling system bleeding\mufflers\etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:27:21 +1200
  >Just one question, what will you do for brakes on the splitty!!!! >No need to answer (as OT and we will get told off...
• Test stand running a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 20:15:02 EST
  ...I have gotten rather good and quick bleeding the system. I know that it is head replacement/repair time. I have access to two...
• Re: PICTURES of pop-top transplant (FLAMING FISH!)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Zenor
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:53:22 -1000
  ...function in > Safari. > > That is the price one pays for using "bleeding edge" software designed > for > 4% of the computing market. > > Kinda lame.. but...
• variable brake pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 23:07:28 -0600
  ...After checking the rest of the system, bleeding it, adjusting rear shoes, and replacing all hoses I rebuilt the MC. My problem perstisted and...