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• Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:18:30 -0700
  ...Radiator flush > http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=radiator+flush&s=radiator+flush&f=&a=January+2001...
• How to flush the system
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jun 96 17:11 CDT
  I need to drain all coolant from and flush my 86 Westy tomorrow. I remember disconnecting hoses the last time, but did not get...
• Re: Flushing the Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:03:36 -0400
  ...I think you will get the biggest bang for your labor buck.You wont get a good flush anyway you do it without first...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:38:40 -0700
  Martin, you should pull the radiator to do the flush, or at least pull the hoses off. Then you can back flush it and...
• flushing tee question '88
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 13:41:58 EDT
  if I add a flushing tee, where is the best place to add one, and would it make sense to add two? if there...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:09:30 -0400
  On Fri, 11 Jul 2003, Dart 330 wrote: > Once you have done this you will know the easiest way to flush the coolant > out...
• Re: Your Van might just need a flush....was Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:20:24 -0500
  On Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Bill Marshall wrote: > How do you dispose of all the coolant-laced flushing water? > I would assume that flushing...
• Re: Cooling System Flush
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:01:36 -0400
  Jarrett, On the two occasions I flushed our Vanagon's coolant systems; both resulted in degraded results. Both our 85 and 86 ran hotter...
• AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 08:11:08 -0500
  ...when flushing the system, is it lines only or does the flush material also get washed through the condenser and evaporator??? I have a...
• flushing braking system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:00:10 -0800
  Everyone - I seem to remember something about needing to flush the braking systems on our Vanagons roughly every two years. What is this supposed...
• Re: Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective Way.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 09:02:46 -0700
  ...When the water being collected is clear of coolant and sedimaent (About 15 gallons) the system is flushed. 4) Replace radiatior hose. 5) Remove...
• Coolant Flush and Fill for $39.95?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 17:44:18 -0700
  Hi, The local Penske shop just showed me their new commercial flushing and coolant filling machine that they claim can be used on any...
• TO Flush...or NOT to flush...that IS the question....
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 16:58:37 -0700
  ...I am contemplating doing a radiator flush on my 1990....having never done one and figuring it might be a good idea after 300K...
• Re: Key issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:29:14 -0700
  you have to take the tumbler out, put the key in and look at the tabs to find which one is NOT flush with...
• need coolant flush chicago
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:51:38 EDT
  ...recommend a shop in the Chicago area that knows how to flush & bleed the cooling system on an 85? Thanks for any help. Spencer...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:11:32 -0400
  ...Radiator flush > > >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=radiator+flush&s=radiator+flush&f=&a=January+2001...
• Poptop vent
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 23:44:38 -0700
  ...I want one that is real flush, that won't stick up above the roof very much. Where can I find this? Wouldn't...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:21:19 -0400
  The Vanagon Auto does not easily lend itself to the flushing method of changing fluid. No easily disconnect or cut easy external ATF lines...
• Re: Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 03:23:39 EDT
  ...have to cut into that wood/linoleum flooring to get the rails flush with the floor or do they mount on top? and do...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:40:52 -0700
  ...Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Martin, you should pull the radiator to do the flush, or at least pull the hoses...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:00:59 -0700
  ...Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Martin, you should pull the radiator to do the flush, or at least pull the hoses...
• Re: Flushing the Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:52:21 -0400
  ...I'm going > to take the opportunity to flush the cooling system at the same > time. > > I've read through the archives and have...
• Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:43:33 -0400
  ...I have a 91 Vanagon that is in need of a coolant flush and or a new radiator. I found the instructions on how...
• Coolant Flush and Fill
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:18:56 -0400
  I gather from a variety of posts that there is a RIGHT way to flush and refill the coolant and that it's important...
• flushed the coolant?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 15:57:29 EDT
  ...Is there something we can pump through the engine cooling system to completely clean out all the gunk? Not just back flushing, but a...
• High temp after coolant flush ?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 16:32:34 -0500
  Hi Volks, Getting closer to the road I can feel it ! I have some bugs with my coolant flush. This was my first attempt...
• Re: flushing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:37:28 -0700
  I also soaked my kitchen water tank in bleach and I will just flush it out real well with a hose. I will also...
• Can Coolant be flushed this way?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 7 May 1999 18:17:41 -0500
  ...I'm looking to flush my coolant, and discussed it with a friend looking at the Bentley Coolant diagram (page 19.10). He suggested...
• Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco filters
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 17:51:14 -0600
  ...I've seen radical flushing the engine and running Mystery oil free-up rings, quieten lifters and improve compression. On an engine running under...
• Re: Euro-Engine: 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, collection bottle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 10:08:29 EDT
  ...Ask the customer exactly when this started happening to them and if they recently either flushed the coolant or had it flushed. Hope this...
• Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 94 14:43:56 PDT
  ...Am probably going to get the rebuilt engine VW is offering >> currently, use only VW coolant, and flush/replace coolant each year. >My question...
• Re: "Engine flushing" How to?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 14:23:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have also heard that you can use ATF, but I used a product that I think was called engine flush, the manufacturer is...
• Fw: flushing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 16 Aug 1997 07:28:23 -0500
  ...Friday, August 15, 1997 10:40 PM > > -------------- > Could some one please point me to the cooling system flushing and draining > in the Bentley book...
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:12:42 -0700
  ...Don't install new stuff, then flush old cruddy fluid through them. Flush and bleed the system yearly to prevent contamination from ever getting...
• Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - Al Carey
  Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:15:00 -0500
  ...Does the seal get driven in just flush with the engine case, or inset? The old one was flush which i guess is my...
• how do i flush the power steering system
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:03:34 -0800
  getting ready to replace my steering rack, says if you do not flush the power steering hydraulic system that the warranty would be void...
• Re: Cooling System Flush
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:34:51 -0700
  ...Cooling System Flush > Jarrett, > On the two occasions I flushed our Vanagon's coolant systems; both > resulted > in degraded results. Both our 85 and...
• Re: Flush the A/C system - How do I do it?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:17:29 -0500
  ...All you need to flush them out is an air compressor and some flushing liquid. There's apparently some sort of air brake dryer...
• Flushing the Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:41:08 -0400
  ...I'm going to take the opportunity to flush the cooling system at the same time. I've read through the archives and have...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:58:01 -0400
  On 6/19/2012 7:45 PM, Jason wrote: > Flush your brake fluid guys! Out of both ports. There's the top, bleeder port...
• Re: Coolant flushing ?s
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:11:35 -0400
  Why don't you just do it right and flush and fill with the good blue stuff? VW Autobahn coolant is good stuff. Take...
• Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco filters
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 17:10:37 -0800
  ...I first cleaned out my engine by adding Gunk engine flush > > and running the engine for 5 minutes as per instructions on the can...
• Power steering rack R&R and fluid flush
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:25:28 +0000
  ...I plan to do a thorough flush of the system. Here's my question, I am contemplating using Mobil 1 synthetic (based on the...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 14:39:28 -0700
  ...Radiator flush >> >> >>> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=radiator+flush&s=radiator+flush&f=&a=January+2001...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 9:59:28 PDT
  ...Then I flushed with some Prestone radiator flush. Then I flushed out the system by filling with water, following the bentley's tips of...
• High rpm???
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:31:02 EDT
  Since i flushed out the coolant in my 88 weekender with setting the engine at 2000 rpm, the engine idle jumps to between 1800...
• Flushing the power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Koren
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 12:59:23 -0700
  HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Anyone know how to flush the power steering fluid? It's the last fluid I need to swap out of my 91...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:10:56 -0600
  Here you go http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283936&highlight=flushing+cooling+system Good luck, Miguel On Thu, Jun 18...
• Need Help On Flushing Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - John E. Glass
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:59:21 -0400
  I have a 1990 Vanagon with 2.1L engine and need to flush and refill the cooling system for winter and as I have...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:58:22 -0400
  ...Then flush through all 4 front openings, >> one at a time. Then you should remove the thermostat, leave the >> housing >> open, and flush through...
• Re: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0500
  ...Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:55:53 -0400 > > I'm planning to flush the brakes and clutch and am wondering which to > do first...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing seal - countersink???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:01:49 -0400
  ...Mike Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Flush, always flush. > Almost all seals. > Scott > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Coolant flushing ?s
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 19:47:36 -0700
  ...Coolant flushing ?s > > >Attempted to do my first ever coolant flushing today. > > > >Only Moderate success... I figure there was still quite a bit of...
• Re: need help: overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:48:57 -0400
  ...Flushed system with water by installing flush tee
• A/C flush?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 18 May 2015 23:03:39 -0400
  Anybody have any advice on flushing an old Behr system? Is it necessary or will pulling vacuum for several hours do the trick? When...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:19:48 -0700
  ...Flush PS? Due to low level, not too low, before I add more ATF I was thinking of flushing system since hasn't been...
• Re: Can Coolant be flushed this way?
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sun, 9 May 1999 18:20:09 -0500
  Dear List, The method I use can be criticized for not "flushing" the cooling system, but for simply changing the coolant I can't...
• Re: Coolant Flush and Fill (Post Mortem)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 14:59:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...the side of the highway, here, there, > everywhere... :( > But have you flushed and filled your coolant whaile you were doing it? :-) -- _______________________________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter dbax...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:37:12 -0400
  At 11:13 PM 6/20/2008, Neil2 wrote... >At one point did 'they' include brake fluid flushes in Preventative >Maintenance? VW has recommended...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 08:35:46 -0400
  ...radiator flush three would probably do it well (want to clean the inside of the motor to promote proper heat exchange). Then would run...