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• Bleeding the lifters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 19:41:08 -0500
  I am about to replace the lifters in my '84 (gasoline engine) and was wondering about the procedure for bleeding the lifters. Bently has...
• Re: Speedbleeders? "Gravity Bleeding?"
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Fri, 18 May 2001 09:03:04 -0500
  ...Speedbleeders? "Gravity Bleeding?" >Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 08:48:52 -0500 > >Brian, > >Yes. > >The brake fluid will flow to the open bleeder valve...
• Re: Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:18:34 -0700
  Maybe it's just me, but I've always had problems bleeding Vanagon brakes manually. This is my solution, and it's worth every...
• Re: NVC bleeding antilock brakes question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:08:56 -0800
  ...NVC bleeding antilock brakes question > Sorry to ask on the list for this, but there are some good > mechanics on > this list and so...
• Re: replacing the rear heater core...
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 01:23:11 -0500
  What about the white screw(87GL), is it a bleeding screw? Ben
• Re: self-bleeding coolant? Now: Gas w/o filler
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:37:04 EST
  why would you ever want to go to egypt?!?!?
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700
  ...Power bleeding with a Motive Power bleeder is the better way than a Vacuum Bleeder... When you are alone, the pressure-style bleeding systems...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 5 May 2020 08:11:35 -0400
  ...Questions about brake bleeding >> >> Hi van people, >> >> I have two questions related to bleeding: >> >> 1. I have a new Motive Power Bleeder on its...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:07:00 -0800
  ...A clutch master cylinder always does full strokes, so doing full strokes in manual clutch bleeding on those is all right. I just like...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 May 2020 11:35:38 -0700
  ...Pinching off the hose will prevent this, or just don't open the Motive tank until bleeding is done, which means having a good...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:00 -0500
  ...R uppers mentioned on P 47.8 in my Bentley for bleeding > brakes with or w/o pressure bleeder. > > I bled mine from uppers...
• Re: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:15:15 -0500
  ...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/bleeding.htm Good luck! Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:05:13 EDT
  ...With all the Vodoo of bleeding--getting the RPMS up to whatever-- and so on, that petcock sounds good. Especially when you're bleeding...
• Re: gravity bleeding" after brake fluid drainig
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Mon, 21 May 2001 23:10:45 -0500
  Kim, As you are changing the fluid, you would be bleeding the system at the same time. Samo-samo. Do one of the back...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members (and my brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 09:40:26 -0600
  ...Is it master cylinder > time? Is it possible that bleeding would fix this? > Bill in the Southwest. > sponginess: air in the system, bleeding needed...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:22:39 -0400
  ...068 121 253E > > The bolt for bleeding is listed as N 010 237 6 > "Remarks" column says: Screw, hexhd M8X12 > > I think this last...
• Re: Bleeding coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:44:42 +0000
  ...What is the proper procedure for bleedinging your coolant lines? > > Chris >
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 14:40:58 -0300
  ...It’s just and adjustable bar and it seems the brake pedal is pushed , not full way down, during pressure bleeding. >>>> >>>> I kinda thought...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:38:30 -0800
  ...and has performed flawlessly on the last 65 clutch > hydraulic clutch bleedings on vanagons, or the last 265 times I did. > You do have...
• bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 03:38:23 -0500
  Here's an inexpensive route to pressure bleeding. Works well. RC http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
• Re: master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:33:51 -0800
  ...Sounds fairly simple (knock on wood) There seems to be mixed response to "bench bleeding" the master cylinder. Does anyone care to elaborate on...
• RE: Oil cooler hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 14 May 1996 08:14:35 -0700
  ...Oil cooler hose replacement Then they proceeded to tell me that replacing hose(s), do both while in there, and filling/bleeding the cooling...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:01:00 -0400
  ...The brakes "work" after a normal bleeding, but work much better if you level the cylinder first.
• Re: Correct refilling of cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 21:44:51 -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 on a 2.1L syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:19:37 -0500
  If the engine is not overheating, then bleeding the system will not improve heat. Is the engine warming up properly? If not, you probably...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:59:13 -0800
  ...My 'rig' cost 50 cents, and has performed flawlessly on the last 65 clutch hydraulic clutch bleedings on vanagons, or the last 265 times...
• Re: Oil cooler hose replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 23:16:55 -0400
  ...On bleeding the coolant system, How >difficult is this procedure ? I'm kind of paranoid about doing this. Have >heard lots of horror story...
• Re: Coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 08:51:56 -0700
  ...I'm wondering how bleeding air with the rear raised will get air out of the upper reaches of the radiator? or the heater...
• Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 23 May 2005 03:00:03 EDT
  ...cylinder? The mini-vac in a suction pump for self brake bleeding and the like which is pumped by hand. Or does the system...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 18:55:26 EST
  In a message date: Did I mention; give the bus a rocking motion, > till the bubbles stop? > JC... >
• Re: master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:52:38 -0700
  ...If you have brake > switch(s) to install, I believe this should be done before bench > bleeding, though I'm not certain on that...
• HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:40:03 -0800
  I *just* finished bleeding the cooling system on my Vanagon when I DROPPED the bleeder screw down into that netherland that comprises the front...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:19:01 -0800
  ...Maybe >> gravity bleeding from bottom screw would help get all air removed. >> Though if air was in system, pedal would be spongy, so air...
• Subject: Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:23:42 -0500
  ...1) Bosch >WR-1 starter relay; and 2) Kennedy Engineering radiator bleeding valve >(makes refilling and bleeding the cooling system very simple). > >John Lauterbach...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 12:58:32 -0500
  ...vacuum bleeding? > Has anyone ever thought of a way to bleed the cooling system on a Vanagon by using a vacuum pump? Would it...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:12:09 -0700
  ...Power bleeding with a Motive Power bleeder is the better way than a > Vacuum > Bleeder... > When you are alone, the pressure-style bleeding systems...
• clutch bleeding help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 15:58 EDT
  ...I checked the archives but couldn't find anything about bleeding the clutch. Any info would be greatly appreciated. dave
• bleeding coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 10:36:55 EST
  I Have some questions about bleeding the van.Followed bently procedure.How much air would i expect and should i do the procedure several...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:39:08 -0700
  Darrell Boehler has written up a procedure on filling and bleeding the coolant system under pressure, using a bicycle pump. I don't have...
• Re: Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:13:05 -0400
  ...Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy x2 on the Motive power bleeder....money well spent... Jimmy Wilmington, NC On Fri, Jul 24, 2015...
• Re: clutch bleeding/ARCHIVES!??
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:13:18 -0600
  "I'm unfamiliar with bleeding the clutch line, I thought i was going to be able to manage but...guess what. How do i...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:22:41 -0400
  If you replaced the master start by bleeding it at the hose. Pump the clutch and while holding it down crack the line going...
• Re: front brakes don't bleed (?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 21:25:29 -0500
  Some manuals say the two bleeders are for draining the caliper completely when changing fluid and bleeding. Top for bleeding, bottom for draining. I...
• help ; brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:48:06 -0500
  Does any one know the procedure for bleeding the brake system on a 1990 vanagon gl, w/power brakes? I replaced the rear brakes...
• Re: bleeding master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:08:33 -0700
  ...In my experience just normal bleeding has always filled the M/C and then the lines w/o any special tactics. Geo H -- No...
• Re: Bleeder Valve Poition
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:46:14 -0800
  That's a valve that connects the two hoses and is opened for bleeding. Should be closed the rest of the time. No Bentley...
• Re: Clutch master/slave failed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:25:58 -0800
  ...I have found that pressure bleeding from the reservoir is the best solution. I made a pressure bleeder from a plastic bottle (polyethylene lab...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:29:09 -0800
  ...09:05:11 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Bleeding the front radiator > > The thermostat is never completely close on any car...
• Re: Coolant bleed advice
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 18:47:13 +0000
  do you have this site yet? http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/bleeding.htm > -----Original Message----- > From: David Maurio [mailto:maurio11@COMCAST.NET] > Sent: Monday...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 07:20:12 -0700
  ...Questions about brake bleeding > >> > >> Hi van people, > >> > >> I have two questions related to bleeding: > >> > >> 1. I have a new Motive Power Bleeder on its...
• Re: Coolant installation and bleeding idea
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 13:09:31 -0700
  ...Coolant installation and bleeding idea > Hi; I am replacing my waterpump and thermostat in my 1984 GL. Since the > coolant lines are so long...
• Re: Interesting Thing About My Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:01:56 -0400
  ...The hardest part of bleeding Vanagon brakes are the rears. The cylinders aren't level, so bubbles collect at one end, where they can...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 09:26:40 -0800
  If you want to flush the entire system, including the clutch and all 4 brakes, what it the proper order?
• Re: Hydraulic System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 10:37:37 -0600
  From my own experience as an aircraft mechanic and owner of several small airplanes....pressure bleeding is the way to go. On many small...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 22:01:10 -0800
  ...Power Brake Bleeding > Volks, > > I replaced the wheel cylinders and calipers on my 85 GL. I have bled manual > brakes many times before, but...
• Replacing the master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:05:06 EDT
  ...like bleeding the system then remember not to push the pedal all the way to the floor.Go about 2/3 of the way...
• Re: radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:01:11 -0500
  ...up the side of the threads and just loosening it allows bleeding. If you don't have the original, a slot can be cut...
• Re: The second bleeding: Clutch master/slave failure observation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 14:13:52 -0600
  ...I also ran across a piece of advice that suggested that > bleeding the vanagon clutch system, which apparently cannot be done > with the two...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:47:59 -0500
  ...Any 1.9 need carefull bleeding, and a good follow-up by the owner, somme 1.9 could have some HOT and scary moment...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:54:14 -0800
  ...Maybe gravity bleeding from bottom screw would help get all air removed. Though if air was in system, pedal would be spongy, so air...