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• Clutch Hydraulics Problem
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:35:26 -0700
  ...Bled again the old fashioned way with slow push on the pedal with the bleeder screw open using a bleeder kit from FLAPS. Still...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:25:22 -0800
  ...Is > it >> even supposed to be a screw? I got the impression from the VW service >> manual that it was a bleeder valve of...
• Re: Bleeder screws for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 13:33:35 -0600
  ...Bleeder screws for brakes > > > I have rounded off my brake bleeder valves. > Where do I get new ones? > > Are they VW dealer only? > > These...
• Re: Bleeder bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:18:06 -0700
  ...also ..in an extreme case of stuckness...tapping downward on the bleeder screw with a small hammer may 'waken up' the treads, sometimes. YMMV...
• Overheating:
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...on the upper right side of the radiator there is a bleeder screw. Have your friend holding the idle from inside the van, at...
• Vanagon Heater Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 20:08:47 -0600
  I need a new or used nylon bleeder screw/petcock for the rear heater on an '86 Vanagon. Bill Ward Pottsboro, TX
• help with stripped radiator bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:39:57 -0600
  ...I've thought about trying to JB Weld a petcock from Kennedy Engineering in place of the bleeder screw, but don't know how...
• Re: Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 19:08:06 -0700
  ...coolant, I lost the little washer that goes > under the radiator bleeder screw. It doesn't seem to be leaking, but I'd > like...
• Propane bleeder valve gloves..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:13:01 -0800
  Have you thought of perhaps using a screwdriver on the bleeder valve? Seems to be the way all the propane guys do it on...
• Re: Question: bleeder on thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:34:46 -0500
  ...bleeder on thermostat housing >my '88 has a "bleeder screw" which is a knob on top of the thermo housing. In >the Bentley book...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:45 -0800
  ...And depending on how much play there is between bleeder screw threads and cylinder housing, and/or how far bleeder screw backed out, a...
• Re: Ever fill coolant through BUS DEPOT radiator bleeder hole?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:06:37 -0400
  ...I remember >someone saying he filled up radiator with coolant thru >the bleeder screw hole and/or the thermoswitch hole. >Said that this way...
• Re: Antifreeze Enema
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 09:40:24 -0500
  ...Clamp off tubing. (2) incline van (3) drain >& >flush using tee in heater hose method - mine is brass (4) remove bleeder >screw in radiator...
• Re: Cannot locate Thermo-Switch (rad. fan) on '84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:11:24 -0400
  ...I want to >install it, and according to Bentley section 19.12 it's located by the >bleeder screw on the radiator. They diagram...
• Re: Coolant into the bleeder screw hole?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:08:30 -0700
  One of the fastest ways to fill coolant through the bleeder screw is to use the windshield washer tank, pump and hose from another...
• Re: Where's my coolant fluid going?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:17:31 -0700
  ...Left that bleeder screw right out and drove around one day. Couldn't figure why the van was getting hot till I stopped to...
• Bleeding the air out of the rad?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 22:14:32 -0500
  ...The machanic thinks that I should just open the bleeder screw at the back of the van against the far wall. The two hoses...
• Re: What do you think.--aux heater preventative maintenance..
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 11:28:17 -0700
  ...The preventative maintenance approach suggests replacing the white bleeder screw and O ring at 5/15/25 years since it breaks at about 6...
• Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - joe friedrichs
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:01:06 -0500
  ...I assume the white plastic screw is a bleeder valve, how long do you think it takes to bleed system, and should I also...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:25:44 -0500
  ...The bleeder is on the two large hoses toward the rear on the left. That bleeder just moves air from the bottom host to...
• Clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 11:01:45 -0700
  Does anyone know the size of the bleeder screw on the clutch slave cylinder? I'm planning to order some speedbleeders and see how...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:24:29 -0400
  ...Removing radiator bleeder screw > "mdrillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> said: > >> You don't need to remove the bolt to get the air out. Once the...
• Re: propane fill
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:52:31 -0600
  ...come rushing out the > bleeder valve and they know it is full, and then they should screw in the > bleeder valve clockwise to close...
• Re: Another Coolant Bleeding Question...bleeder valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:18:13 -0700
  To the rear is off, for the rear heater, and yes, they are referring to the screw on top of the therm. It doesn...
• Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:45:50 -0800
  ...open bleeder screw on passenger side top of radiator 6. open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic fitting with 4...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:43:48 -0500
  ...83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair? > > > So I have become aware that the coupling where the hoses attached at the...
• Re: 1 man brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 21:58:24 EST
  ...Crack the brake bleed screw on the caliper and you will hear the air > and brake fluid squirting out. Have something to catch it...
• Re: what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 06:58:24 EST
  ...The only efficient and certain way to vacuum bleed a brake line, that I can see, is to install O-ringed bleeder screws. Rich
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 15:53:00 CST6CDT
  Steve Johnson asks me for clarification on sealing that bleeder screw: > Thanks for the input Dan. Umm, can you be more specific on which...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:56:17 -0700
  ...That bleeder screw feels like it has a LOT of play at threads. i.e. the same bleeder screw at driver side does not...
• Re: a quick question about bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 22 May 2009 16:54:20 -0700
  ...FWIW, if no helper or speed bleeder available, I found this KD brand of one man bleeder worked well. Hose stayed on bleeder screw...
• Re: Breeding Air
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:47:11 -0400
  ...When hot, close the bleeder. Go ride! Note about the 2.1L rear T-housing bleeding screw: Coolant will never flow out of this...
• Coolant into the bleeder screw hole?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:47:47 -0700
  ...The tubing fits into the hole after you remove that pesky bleeder screw/bolt. Mine comes out, but it is tight quarters. I put...
• Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 1 May 2012 20:32:58 -0700
  Is it just me, or are these difficult to find?? I'm striking out on Busdepot, cip1, I think aircooled has the wrong size...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:23:04 -0400
  Bob Mac <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> writes: > Has anybody tried the vacuum bleeder sold by harbor freight. It's only > $19.95 and seems like...
• Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:38:41 -0700
  ...With 10-12 PSI in pressure bleeder, rears bleed ~ 1/2 as fast as fronts But comparing a front and rear bleeder screw, small...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 May 2001 08:38:36 -0500
  ...Get an empty 1 pint brake fluid bottle (plastic) #2 Get a piece of rubber hose that will tightly go over your bleeder screws...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:43:30 EDT
  ...Attach a section of clear hose,a reasonably tight fit,onto the RR bleeder screw,the other end into a container.Open the bleeder...
• the issue of bleeder screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:07:09 -0700
  I have been in the search of bleader screws at the local parts supply. Does anyone know the size of the screws for the...
• Speed Bleeders, anyone tried them...Reply..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:17:08 -0700
  ...The ad copy on the site quoted by the Original Poster says pressure bleeders cost $300? Not the one I use..It was like...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:05:42 -0700
  ...I gotta write this stuff down! I always apply a little antiseize to the outer 1/2 of bleeder screw threads on any new...
• Re: Sunday morning, radiator change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:22:49 -0700
  ...http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive/vanagon/suburvan/coolingSystem/bleederValve01.jpg> It replaces the stock bleeder screw on the radiator and allows you to connect...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:56:34 -0400
  Air can often get sucked in around the threads of the bleeder screws. A little bit of grease on the threads can help with...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 10:33:10 EST
  ...I guess this could be avoided by installing those check valve, o-ringed bleeder screws, but they probably cost more than the manual vacuum...
• New way to bleed wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 09:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Ran the >engine and revved it up several times to make sure bubbles got circulated. >Then I opened the bleeder screw on the radiator...
• Break job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 12:36:51 -0500
  ...Now what do I do? Is there a procedure for replacing a broken bleeder screw? Is is safe to drive as is? Unfortunately, the...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:20:20 -1000
  ...i.e. > the same bleeder screw > at driver side does not. Like it fees normal. > > This must be due to finer points of physics...
• Errors on Microfiche (Not having such good luck with Jim Ellis)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:45:39 -0500
  ...While bleeding my cooling system last weekend I realized that the bleeder screw was leaking after I tightened it down. I seem to remember...
• Re: pressurized brake bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:22:32 -0400
  I bought model 0100 (European power bleeder) which comes with the 1100 adapter installed. That adapter is 45mm which screws directly to the master...
• Re: Need "obsolete" and rare bleeder for 83.5
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:50:32 -0500
  > > It has a slotted screw valve that has to be opened when refilling the system > with coolant. The slotted screw is then closed when...
• New way to bleed wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 05:54:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then I opened the bleeder screw on the radiator while the engine continued to idle. I found some small gauge nylon tubing(used for...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 14:36:36 -0500
  ...Fill all you can first (and open front radiator bleeder screw first), you should be able to get 95% of the coolant in if...
• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:13:42 -0400
  Calle i try to tap from every angle that i can with out damaging/peening the bleeder screw. i use just a hammer, hammer...
• Re: Radiator Bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 17:56:09 -0700
  ...Radiator Bleeder valve I remember some years ago, some one posting that they had replaced the bleeder screw on the radiator with some kind...
• Floor Jack fix maybe
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 May 2024 07:57:08 -0400
  ...These screws are labeled don’t touch. As jack was dead what was the harm? I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them. I...
• Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:00:37 -0600
  ...All you have to do is crack open the bleeder screws one at a time and the fluid comes out nice and quick. Comes...
• Trading my 1962 Buick for VW BUG,BUS or VAN
  Historical mailing list - dieselslave
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 19:08:07 -0500
  ...replacing fan relay switch in radiator > The new radiator I put in had a bleeder screw in the front top left. > I could get...
• You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:27:34 -0600
  As the subject says, I was closing the bleeder screw and the head sheared right off. Wasn't applying too much torque, but maybe...
• power bleeder for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:35:49 -0500
  ...power bleeder from Motiv Products. I bought one last spring when I was operating on Billy Bones and it worked great. Will screw right...
• How do I adjust (bleed?) the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 07:20:05 -0700
  ...I presume such a bleeder is applied to the fluid reservoir and forces fluid thru the system to the open bleed screw. I have...