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• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:20:45 -0500
  ...open bleeder screw on passenger side top of radiator >6. open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic >fitting with 4...
• bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jack Keegan
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:07:14 -0700
  ...When i opened the bleeder screw by the radiator, i could hear air coming out, and the expansion reservoir filled up, and overflowed because...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:52:33 -0700
  ...The table shown in "changing" section shows use of lower bleed screws. With the callipers opened up, maybe good quality penetrating fluid would reach...
• one person brake bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 06:54:33 -0600
  ...friendly than just a piece of plastic funnel that gets stuck in the bleeder screw attached to a tube and bottle. Thank you, Andy<<
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:51:10 -0700
  ...You know how just when you think you're wrapping |up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off? | |hey, Tom - what about a small...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:58:52 -0700
  ...Residual Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal helped to seal up the screw somewhat (plus the pressure??) (I removed the bleeder screw and put it back...
• Re: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 1 May 2012 22:50:33 -0700
  ...RE: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws??? My bad, only $1.45 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_630/bleeders...
• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 May 1999 08:17:08 EDT
  ...Crack the bleeder screw on the top of the radiator (upper left). 4. Make sure heater controls are in the full "on" position. 5...
• couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 21:48:43 EDT
  ...First is the bleeder screw on the radiator just a bolt with a copper washer? Second does it matter what hose goes where on...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:18:52 -0800
  > > I've never looked that close at the bleeder on a VW propane tank, is > it one of those standard knurled barrel knobs? Thats...
• Bleeding Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:25:29 -0400
  ...The thermostat bleeder screw needs to be turned more than once or twice it needs to be backed out all the way and then...
• clutch fun
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 07:52:54 -0700
  ...bently said i need a power bleeder, I have a minivac to use, can I just open the bleeder screw push all the old...
• Re: one person brake bleeder
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:08:54 -0600
  ...friendly than just a piece of plastic > funnel that gets stuck in the bleeder screw attached to a tube and > bottle. > > Thank you, Andy<< >
• Re: How I filled 1.9 with coolant, was; Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:28 -0800
  ...What I have > never read in any place except the Bentley is the direction to open and > close the engine compartment bleeder screw. Why...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:22:26 -0700
  ...tank, screw the lid onto your reservoir, pump it up to 10 psi (about 4 pumps) and then go open your bleeders at the...
• Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:04:49 -0700
  ...My T2 Haynes says that some MY's (pre '73?) have a bleeder screw. (there's a nice drawing on P 130) I understand...
• Re: Rear heater leaking
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 4 May 1999 20:14:46 -0700
  ...so much so that > vw used to have a > replacement bleeder screw of a different design ... > but the dealers > claim it's not available...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 07:56:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I slip on a length of small bore silicon tubing (from the lab!), about 3 mm I.D., over that bleeder screw with the...
• Re: Bleeder valve Function?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:27:53 -0400
  ...bleeder valve in the engine compartment bleed coolant when > open? I > wonder if mine is working. When I bleed system, with valve screwed > all...
• Re: FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 16:11:26 -0500
  By the way, there *is* fuel in the lines, i opened the bleeder screw and it came right out. Just not at the injectors...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:38:35 +0000
  ...i.e. > the same bleeder screw > at driver side does not. Like it fees normal. > > This must be due to finer points of physics...
• Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 16:09:17 -0800
  ...The person at Speedbleeder checked the conversion chart from VW's stock numbers for the front bleeder screws; and she assured me that the...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 00:45:40 EDT
  ...If a penetrating oil does not do the trick, don't be afraid to train the flame directly on the bleeder screw, especially with...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:55 -0600
  > But if they don't open the bleed screw ALL THE WAY = > before they try to fill, it can pressure lock and then you...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:28:11 -0700
  ...It > seemed to always suck air in around the threads of the bleed screws and > not really get the air our of the system...
• Re: Replacing Master Brake Cylinder, How Much Fluid to Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 5 May 2012 07:00:20 -0700
  ...No pumping prior to opening the bleeders. Open the bleeder first yell at your friend, "Slowly depress the pedal and stop short of the...
• Re: Floor Jack fix maybe
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 May 2024 09:30:47 -0400
  ...times. > > These screws are labeled don’t touch. > > As jack was dead what was the harm? > > I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them...
• Re: Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:21:50 -0500
  ...PSI in pressure bleeder, rears bleed ~ 1/2 as fast as > fronts But comparing a front and rear bleeder screw, small hole > appears to...
• Re: WOTL: thread size needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:50:07 -0500
  ...That bleeder never needs be used as a bleeder but boy it sucks when that head snaps off for no reason. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Still unclear was Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:19:16 -0800
  ...When I open it, coolant runs out, just like the front radiator bleeder screw. So again I ask, if the engine is cold, the...
• Re: Temp II sensor install
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 20:57:30 -0400
  ...After it's done and your all wet!!! Start the van and open the thermostat bleeder screw, but this is not a must at...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:05:38 -0500
  ...tank, screw the lid onto your reservoir, > pump it up to 10 psi (about 4 pumps) and then go open your bleeders > at the...
• Re: Stripped bleeder bolt!
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 02:28:30 +0500
  ...so when you need to bleed, you can open the valve and close it easily, instead of having to screw a screw into a...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:47:49 -0700
  ...t seem to find mine - thought it should be below the bleeder screw but there is nothing there. Having problems with my fan not...
• Re: How I filled 1.9 with coolant, was; Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:24:57 -0500
  ...What I have >> never read in any place except the Bentley is the direction to open and >> close the engine compartment bleeder screw. Why...
• Re: Bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:00:39 AST
  ...This doesn't happen until the front 'bleeder' screw is out. You need enough RPM to push back against that!, Higher RPMs push water...
• Ever fill coolant through BUS DEPOT radiator bleeder hole?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 9 May 2002 18:04:31 -0700
  ...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: Front brake bleeder screw.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:30:43 -0500
  Everywhere. Try Napa or just buy the whole wheel cylinder. Good luck. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Thu...
• Re: Speedbleeders?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 17 May 2001 04:06:00 -0500
  ...But why waste the money? Open the bleeder screw, and let the brake fluid flow. Gravity is a better deal. Just be sure to...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:16:12 -0800
  ...You know how just when you think you're wrapping > |up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off? > | > |hey, Tom - what about a small...
• Re: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 1 May 2012 22:48:20 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws??? I've never known brake caliper bleed screws to be available new individually. that's...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:02:07 -0400
  ...a rubber cap about the right size to fit over a bleeder screw... if you read the first review on the Amazon page you...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:31:46 -0700
  ...bleed screws and > not really get the air our of the system. Yah I had similar troubles with the vacuum type bleeder. Might be...
• Re: Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 06:45:13 -0500
  ...Are the rear brakes adjusted properly? Are the bleeders for the calipers on the top of the caliper? If there are two bleeders on...
• Ever fill coolant through BUS DEPOT radiator bleeder hole?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 10 May 2002 08:43:50 -0700
  ...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: Floor Jack fix maybe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 2024 13:51:10 +0000
  ...These screws are labeled don’t touch. As jack was dead what was the harm? I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them.  I...
• Re: Trading my 1962 Buick for VW BUG,BUS or VAN
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 21:32:29 -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...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:34:35 EST
  ...i have found that driving with > the bleeder screw just barely cracked, ideally with some steep uphill > grades, is an easy, effective, and not...
• caliper with broken bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:39:25 -0400
  ...I will try to get it out with a screw extractor. Question is about getting a replacement. Are these a standard size that I...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:42:52 -0400
  The rear air-bleeder screw does not vent to the atmosphere. It is routed back to the reservoir where any air ends up under...
• Re: 84 vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:48:12 -1000
  ...you will have to run it about 2000 rmp (on an 86) to get the coolant to come outthe bleed screw higher or lower...
• Re: Coolant into the bleeder screw hole?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:17:10 -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...
• After 3000 mi trip:84h2o grinding gears...
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:06:53 -0800
  ...I pumped the clutch pedal a bunch of times, with the bleeder screw open >and a hose attached to it with a little jar...
• Re: what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 09:17:31 -0800
  ...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: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:11:07 -0600
  ...thermostat bleed screw? I thought that was on 2.1s only. Jim > If the gurgle comes from the > back, open the bleeder by the...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:55:49 -0800
  ...You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off? > I just gave this a try...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:55:49 -0800
  At 12/21/2006 09:18 PM, Loren Busch wrote: >>I've never looked that close at the bleeder on a VW propane tank...
• Re: Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 06:40:00 EST
  ...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: 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:40:07 -0800
  ...I could see that the little hose going to the bleeder > valve was wet so I got out a screw driver and started to...
• Re: Coolant into the bleeder screw hole?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:29:01 -0700
  At 10/12/2008 11:47 AM, Don Hanson wrote: >Hi, >I do that to my van's cooling system. I use an old...