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• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:31:49 -0800
  ...How to - or not - bleed the cooling system > Why not just bleed the vanagon according to the Bentley manual suggests? > > I for one do...
• 84 vangon trouble with breaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Copich
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 14:22:34 -0800
  ...my breaks to work properly. I've always had to "double pump" them before they work. I have tried bleeding the system .....many times...
• Re: Cooling System Nightmare. Sorry for the Old Thread
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:09:49 -0800
  ...in fast enough. > > Installed and system will not bleed properly now. I have tried bleeding on > 4 consecutive nights. Coolant temp gauge STILL reads...
• Re: 2.1 Conversion-Trouble Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:47:17 -0600
  ...Opened bleeder over engine, and up on the radiator. When I opened the rad bleed I got about 10 seconds of air hissing out...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:11:08 -0500
  ...On the later vans (86-91) while it is important to bleed the system properly, they are more forgiving than the earlier ones. Two...
• Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 11:36:04 -0700
  ...starting to > balloon. > -Front brake pads aren't set right. > -Not bleed properly. > > Now, What do you think! I need some > experience. > > Thanks in...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 14:32:13 -0700
  ...hold it..." since the pressure bleeder over fills the M/C and it is a hassle getting the excess fluid out. BTW, I ran...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:46:12 -0400
  ...when I open the bleeder valve, the piston moves back into the cylinder away from the shoe. Close the bleeder, it moves back out...
• Re: Best way to clean out a 1985 Vanagon Radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 17:08:06 -0700
  ...You didn't state it, but I assume that you have PROPERLY bleed all of the air out of the system, the easy way...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:22:55 -0700
  ...I'm a little worried about not being able to bleed it properly. -- Craig -- Craig Oda craigoda@communitybuilders.info VW Info: 1983 VW Westfalia...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:03:30 -0700
  ...The parking brake is properly adjusted and works great. I'll bleed tonight and see if anything changes. On 17 Sep 2007 at 22...
• Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0700
  Did they properly bleed the coolant system? Jon On Tue, 8 Jul 2008, PB wrote: > I posted a while ago that I took my...
• RoadHaus - Propane tanks still wont fill
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:37:14 -0700
  ...I did have the little bleed off valve open all the way. The tanks still won't take propane. Here the sequence I've...
• Re: Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:57:23 -0400
  ...will bleed quickly into the expansion bottle. Any air left will work out on its own if the cap is working properly. Keep the...
• Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...Dennis Open the bleed valve above the t-stat and you will get enough flow to bleed it. Make sure the valve and hose...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:34:36 -0800
  ...I'm just about >> certain booster is working properly. But..... >> >> I get what you're saying. Check pedal with engine off + vacuum gone >> and...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:49:41 -0500
  ...I didnt bench bleed it before install figuring that the system couldnt > hurt with another flushing. Started with the bleeding again only this time...
• Re: How Do you Set the Timing of the Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:17:47 -0400
  ...If your mechanic (who cannot read or is too lazy to read a repair manual) doesn't bleed the cooling system properly you may...
• Re: Rear brake drum/shoe replacement - bleed brakes? grrr
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:12:05 -0500
  Historically I've run a hose to a jar of brake fluid, had a second person pump the brake pedal, open the bleed screw...
• Re: Formerly Rich Running 1.9l WBX Now Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 May 2010 10:41:05 -0400
  ...reading properly and normal! Depending on tolerances center to just above the LED is normal. Below the LED is not. As for bleeding no...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:20:47 -0500
  ...the brakes hadn't worked properly before the sound; -- Mechanic reset the nuts, did a front bleed per my request, sent us down the...
• Coolant guage(?) problem; possible overheating
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:21:54 -0700
  ...I am not sure if I have properly bleed the system, ect. Any advise?
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 12:29:35 -0700
  ...Maybe the clutch pedal could move a bit further > towards the floor (when bleedscrew closed), and after bleedscrew > open, it moved the rest of...
• Re: !985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:20:28 -0700
  ...If it pumps up and is spongy, but doesn't bleed down, then you have air in the system. To properly bleed, do NOT...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:02:49 -0700
  ...But every driver should know how to properly bleed a Vanagon with their "bare hands." You never know when, where nor why you will...
• Re: 86 Vanagon h2o warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 09:22:42 +0200
  ...After you have replaced the thermostat, be sure to bleed the cooling system properly. > Any > tidbits of knowledge are greatly appreciated. I'm still...
• Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 06:27:22 -0700
  ...They agreed to > pay me to replace the leaking gasket, but indicated > that "some people don't > bleed the cooling systems properly, and steam...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:01:28 -0800
  ...I did open the radiator bleed screw/bolt this morning after warming up the engine to operating temp, but only got coolant -- at least...
• 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: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 09:00:33 -0800
  ...But getting water out of the radiator > bleeder doesn't mean that you have flushed the radiator. > > The radiator loop starts at the coolant...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:52:40 -0700
  ...I'm a little >worried about not being able to bleed it properly. > >-- Craig >-- >Craig Oda craigoda@communitybuilders.info >VW Info: 1983 VW Westfalia...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:26:57 -0700
  ...Disconnect at the pressure tank the hose that goes to the bleed line, plug the bleed line and connect a yard long hose to...
• Re: Propane or here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 18:05:44 -0500
  Ralph - it sounds like your tank may, in fact, be full or the 10% valve automatic shutoff is not functioning properly. I recommend that...
• Re: Overheating (still) Help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 21 May 2002 13:34:24 -0700
  ...i just did an emergency fill and bleed while offroad at the syncro de mayo, filled with water from my potable tank, bled, and...
• Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 13:21:58 -0400
  ...Here is what I think might be the problem: -Front brake pads aren't set right. -Not bleed properly. -Brake booster needs to be...
• braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:09:27 -0700
  ...This indicates bleeding and adjustment may help a little. What kind of difference do the stainless brake lines make to a properly adjusted system...
• Fw: THE PATRIOT MICRO CHIP
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:34:13 -0700
  ...When properly installed it will allow the implantee to speak to� God. � �It comes in various sizes: � �The� Implantee may or may not be...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:10:40 -0400
  ...Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >It doesn�t take hours to properly bleed the cooling system. In fact if it >is taking more than...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:26:19 -0700
  ...I'm just about > >> certain booster is working properly. But..... > >> > >> I get what you're saying. Check pedal with engine off + vacuum gone > >> and...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:51:55 -0400
  ...the brakes hadn't worked properly before the sound; > -- Mechanic reset the nuts, did a front bleed per my request, sent us down the...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:50 -0800
  Why not just bleed the vanagon according to the Bentley manual suggests? I for one do not understand why everybody feels they need a...
• Re: vanagon e-messages
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 11:36:36 -0500
  >I have been properly flogged and now I will go bleed quietly > somewhere. :) > Ken Wilford Hey, hold on! I just meant that having [ANYTHING...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:57:09 -0500
  ...to check that other > things are working properly? Maybe a very short test drive. Then bleed out > the Dot 3 and replace it with...
• bleeding coolant solution?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:10:57 -0400
  ...Running the engine in the driveway with the radiator bleeder open, I could feel that the upper third of the radiator was not even...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:53:03 -0500
  ...After the car is warm--and with the heater valve wide open--loosen the bleed bolt from the top of the radiator. If you...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 21:04:12 -0800
  ...properly. Long story short...I heard you shouldn't bleed the clutch with the old pump-pump-pump...hold...release bleeder...down...tighten bleeder...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:44:46 -0500
  ...But every driver should know how to > properly bleed a Vanagon with their "bare hands." You never know when, > where nor why you will...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:53:56 -0800
  ...just bleed it with a manual bleeding method .. > if it bleeds properly ...see how it is then. > > if it won't bleed ...like pumps...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:02:15 -0600
  ...but a properly function pressure cap and air tight hose to the expansion tank will keep it topped up. I NEVER take out the...
• Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:23:07 -0700
  ...back up properly and didn't have any parts left over (a good sign). How long does it take to "bleed" the system of...
• Re: Clutch weirdness 84 standard trans ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:40:13 -0600
  ...I took group advice on using a pressure bleeder as well - they are not expensive (less than $50) and will save a lot of...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:00:54 -0800
  ...On the later vans (86-91) while it is important to bleed the > system properly, they are more forgiving than the earlier ones. Two...
• wil's mechanic
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:05:24 -0700
  ...It is best to bleed the brake fluid out the bleeder when changing the pads which requires adding fluid. When you push the pad...
• Re: Vanagon service Chicago or Milwaukee?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 16:52:31 -0600
  ...the care and feeding of Vanagons?Someone who knows > how to > properly bleed the coolant system and that the brake fluid reservoir > is under...
• freshly dissolved oxygen
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:40:16 -0800
  ...The cooling system should not be opened or bleed with a warm engine. Water even with Antifreeze will vaporize as law as 140 or...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:19:55 -0800
  ...I'm just about >> >> certain booster is working properly. But..... >> >> >> >> I get what you're saying. Check pedal with engine off + vacuum gone >> >> and...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:33:05 -0500
  ...the brakes hadn't worked properly before the sound; >> -- Mechanic reset the nuts, did a front bleed per my request, sent us down the...
• hydraulic valve lifter clearance
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 10:36:03 -0700
  ...Now it seems the lifters do not want to bleed down/adjust properly. They behave like solid lifters. The lifters sat on my bench...
• Re: Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 May 2024 10:43:46 -0500
  ...No need to bleed if you're quick about it. Jim On Mon, May 6, 2024 at 8:46 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast...
• Re: Brakes problems
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sun, 29 May 2011 16:39:32 -0400
  ...With a pressure > bleeder you > don't get that advantage. ) > > Scott > www.turbovans.com > >