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• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:25:11 -0700
  ...Start at the bleeder farthest from the MC, i.e. right rear. 3. Open the bleeder first. 4. *Slowly* (allows you to see what...
• Re: clutch master cylinder(bleeding tip)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 01:08:37 -0700
  ...You can make brake and clutch bleeding a one person operation by using a hose long enough to fit over the furtherest brake bleeding...
• Re: Brake bleeding, size of wrench???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:25:07 -0700
  Also, a firm tap with a hammer on the end of the bleeder greatly increases the chances of success when loosening an old one...
• Vanagon Diesel Radiator Bleeder Nipple
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 08:34:59 -0400
  ...The bleeder nipple on the top has been frozen for a while. This is the diesel radiator. The bleeder looks a lot like a...
• Procedure bleeding the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:55:26 +0100
  ...Keep filling coolant into the expansion tank until coolant comes out of the radiator bleed valve. 8.. Close bleed valve on radiator 9.. Close...
• bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 17:02:44 -0800
  I have found several methods for bleeding air out of the cooling system but they appear to be modified versions and somewhat hard to...
• bleeding the cooling system....
  Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 19:21:47 -0700
  I just replaced the water pump on an 84 westy and now need to bleed the cooling system. I have attempted several different methods...
• Re: temp guage read-out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:35:11 -0700
  ...I DO have a plan for a full time automatic bleeding system for a vanagon. and the engine part - that IS self-bleeding, but...
• Brake system overview
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:44:51 -0400
  Still trying to bleed my brakes, and getting no, or very little fluid from the front calipers. See my original message below. Now I...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:28:53 EST
  ...I once had to resort to substituting a stainless capscrew for the bleeder in a rear heater core, but, once the bleeder hole in...
• bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 25 May 1999 20:28:11 -0400
  I notice that the Bus Depot has "Wrench, Brake Bleeder & Flare Nut, All Air- Cooled & Vanagon except 46-49 Beetle." Is this necessary or...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 25 May 1999 20:26:14 -0600
  Regarding one-man bleeder: http://www.epsparts.com/Tools/speedibleed/
• Re: Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:21:50 -0500
  ...To bleed the slave cylinder in the engine bay, open the bleeder screw 1/2 turn, and put a clear PVC hose over it...
• No Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:06:09 -0400
  ...Thought well, maybe I need to bleed the lines. Attempting to do so, I was unable to get any brake fluid out of the...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:24:58 -0700
  and some vanagon bleeders, my front calipers for example. the bigger bleeders that take the 8 mm are, I think, stronger. alistair On 17...
• Re: Rusted/stuck bleeder on '82 Westy brakes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:56:49 -0600
  On 5/3/05 9:03, "Roger Sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > The early brakes have a second bleeder valve that is for some...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:54:46 -0500
  ...John On 6/16/2013 1:34 PM, Keith Hughes wrote: > Anyone have any tips for bleeding clutches that refuse to be bled? I...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:48:13 -0500
  Wil Haslup wrote: > Tabe Johnson wrote: > >> There are lots of ways to bleed brakes and clutch. I made >> a pressure bleeder like this: >> >> 1...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:40:54 -0800
  ...Take a closer look on page 19.9, upper left corner (both editions). "Bleeder connection valve open when filling or bleeding cooling system see...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:07:07 -0700
  Bleeding just the upper bleed screw is fine, adequate. it won't hurt to bleed the lower ones I don't think. so how...
• Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:00:37 -0600
  IPD Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST Closed Saturday & Sunday 1-800-444-6473 E-Z BLEED Power Brake...
• power bleeder for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:35:49 -0500
  Hi all, I have sort of followed this thread on bleeding brakes, but I'm not sure whether anyone has mentioned the power bleeder...
• bleeder question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 10:47 EDT
  Thanks to all who replied about my coolant bleeding question. There is no need to bleed the system, as I was just asking out...
• caliper with broken bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:39:25 -0400
  Went to bleed my brakes and found that the bleed valve is broken off on one of my calipers. I will try to get...
• Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:53:32 EST
  What is the best way to bleed the front radiator?
• Re: BRAKE for fun...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Jul 94 20:27:53 CDT
  ...seriously, all you do is bleed ALL of the old fluid out, until all you can see is new, clear fluid in all of...
• Re: Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 06:45:13 -0500
  >How do you do a "bench bleed" of the master? >What are the symptoms of air in the master? >and how is it different...
• HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:20:19 -0800
  ...It starts to talk about bleeding the coolant system and stops in half way when starts mentioning another way to do it. Now I...
• Re: Air in the coolant system 87
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 21:19:09 -0400
  I bleed my 91 syncro this way too: Drive 100 kms and bleed (front rad), drive 100kms and bleed (front rad) and keep it...
• Re: More brake questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 07:54:20 -0500
  Have someone keep the brake fluid reservoir full while you bleed the system. Use a clear soft drink bottle and a piece of clear...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:54:11 -0400
  ...Removing radiator bleeder screw > Trying to remove the bleeder screw, my idea being I want to pour coolant > into the radiator from the bleeder...
• calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:08:39 -0500
  Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking off when it came time to bleed the front brakes? Any tips on...
• Re: air in the brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:30:19 -0400
  ...Some ATE? calipers have upper and lower bleeders. Only the upper need bled for bleeding purposes but the lowers will sometimes yield some interesting...
• Re: help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 19:35:14 -0500
  If the the bleeder is begond repair and vise grips will break it off, you mat be able to bleed it at the line...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 3 Jan 2023 01:00:17 -0700
  They call it Coolant Bleed Ring https://gowesty.com/products/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?_pos=65&_sid=4c2525077&_ss=r gp ‘87 T3...
• Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:56:53 -0600
  ...a pressure bleeder or any of that nice stuff so would I bleed the clutch the same old fashioned way as bleeding the brakes...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:34:07 -0700
  ...I too have tried the gravity bleed method. Fluid did drain out. Just slowly. I was desperate (a newb) as it felt like there...
• Re: Overheating while bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 09:54:05 -0400
  ...I still believe you're best off bleeding all the low points first and working your way up to the final bleed at the...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:35 -0500
  I became disgusted at the performance of the mity vac bleeders and made a pressure bleeder out of a garden sprayer, a hose, a...
• Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:38 -0700
  Hey Folks, I'm looking at a Motiv brand power brake pressure bleeder. For those of you in the know: Is the model 0100...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:11:07 -0600
  Do 1.9s have a thermostat bleed screw? I thought that was on 2.1s only. Jim > If the gurgle comes from the > back...
• Re: the science behind the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:28:12 -0400
  Once the clutch driver (master) cylinder is dry it can be difficult to get it to bleed. Simply pumping will not work. A pressure...
• Re: Question about pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:27:25 -0800
  Shawn, my version of the pressure bleeder (not as nice as the BMW chap's one) works just fine with the pedals in the...
• Re: size of bleeder screws and vacuum bleeders?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:58:32 -0700
  Motive Power Bleeder...google it...must be around $60..Work good. Don Hanson On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Andy Morse...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:48 -0700
  I am going to build a power bleeder that is slightly different from all mentioned so far. Since I have a small compressor with...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:21:20 +0000
  Thanks for the advice! I can't ever remember looking forward to brake bleeding before. Best, Joe On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 3...
• Re: '82 clutch capers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 12:08:52 -0600
  A pressure bleeder is a professional tool. Cheap versions are as little as $20.00 and then up to $250.00 I use a...
• Re: bleeding questions
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 21:09:59 -0500
  ...i spent about an hour this afternoon >bleeding it again. first parked it facing downhill >with the bleeder screw in but loose, and i...
• Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 06:37:03 -0700
  ...but a new bleeder screw might solve the leaking. I think the bleeder in the Raidiator is the same diameter screw and thread pitch...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 00:19:45 -0400
  Bill, It is my understanding (from this list) that the 2.1 engine is mostly self bleeding when it comes to the cooling system...
• bleeding clutch
  Historical mailing list - Felix Crunk
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:33:15 EST
  There is not a need to crawl under van to bleed the clutch. It can be reached from the engine compartment. Just be sure...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:41:03 -0400
  go to www.benplace.com Ben has the best bleeding procedure out there, an 1984 can be a pain to bleed. That may not...
• Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:29:04 -0700
  Hello, I've been running without the bleed valve for years. It broke long ago. As far as I can tell, it's purpose...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:37:29 -0400
  a few years back i cobbled a similar bleeder together since i wanted to try this technique and compare it to my mighty vac...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:16 -0800
  ...that will push coolant with air mixed in it out the bleed screw .. then tighten bleed screw. that works. Not really necessary though. another...
• Re: those bleeding questions again
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:07:21 -0700
  Power bleeders can be purchased for around $30 bucks US now. has a cap that screws right on the brake clutch fluid res and...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:11:30 -0700
  I finally broke down and bought a Mighty Vac one-man bleeding jar to go with my hand-operated vacuum pump. It seems to...
• Re: necessary to bleed rear heater after removing/installing?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:32:09 -0700
  ...If it were me, I'd just run the van and then bleed the system after about 100 miles from the front rad bleeder...
• clutch fun
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 07:52:54 -0700
  ...had to get home and add more and bleed it some. Shifts into gear. Question: bently said i need a power bleeder, I have...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 06:44:13 -0600
  Hi Clint, You said "easiest" so I thought I'd chime in with the suggestion to spend the $40 and get a pressure bleeder...