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Re: Propane tank main valve
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:42:23 -0700
...If it is the Fill Valve, it would be helpful to know the YEAR of your Westfalia to properly answer the question as there...
Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:41:13 -0600
...At first, I'd just > blow it, like not properly bleeding the coolant. Then I would often ignore > things I knew were due, cause...
Resolved: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
Mon, 24 May 2004 09:46:13 -0500
...Did a quick fill/one person "bleed" of the coolant system. The brakes were making some funny noise (2 months of disuse maybe?) So...
Re: Was: Hydraulic lifter. Now: more accurate version of question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:55:50 +0000
...Adjust it properly, and if it really never quiets down then remove, dissemble and clean it or replace it. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: neil...
Now radiators, was Re: Drafting ......
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:38:25 -0700
...The system is largely self bleeding but air can get trapped in the rad so it has a bleed screw to let it out...
Re: temperature issues
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:46:45 -0800
yes, it'll run hotter when not properly bled. Once you bleed it, my experience with and 80degree thermostat in sub freezing temp the...
Re: Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:44:28 -0400
...But if you're happy that the system was "properly" bleed then that's that. Try letting the van idle for a long period...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:07:42 -0800
...With respect to the vw cooling system, most agree the 1.9s did not self bleed as well as the 2.1s with the...
Re: Brakelight switch system
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:09:55 -0400
...Ah Ha! Your brake lights are working fine -- the hydraulic pressure in the system isn't releasing properly. It bleeds off overnight, but when...
Re: vanagon Digest - 12 May 2003 - Special issue (#2003-508)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:21:23 -0700
...After replacing the water pump the van needs to be bleed right. If your mechanic is bleeding the system properly than some how air...
Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:51:48 -0400
...At first, I'd just > blow it, like not properly bleeding the coolant. Then I would often ignore > things I knew were due, cause...
Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
Historical mailing list - karl
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:43:54 -0400
...Pressure bleed the system after they are installed. Also, check that the rear brakes are properly adjusted. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: Victor Valenti To...
Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Jul 1996 09:02:16 -0700
...and is preventing > coolant from circulating properly (although I had the coolant running out of > the radiator bleed nut which would indicate some circulation...
Re: Cooling system woes
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:04:34 -0400
...Of course I assume that 1) the system has been properly bleed (Front rad., rear heater, thermostat). Right or wrong, how about getting back...
Re: Noisy lifter update
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 23:01:06 -0400
...All hydraulic lifters are designed to bleed down. The bleed down is designed around oil pressure and rpm requirements. Excessive oil pressure and/or...
Re: Replacing front brake pads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:26 -0700
very good advise on breaking in the pads properly. good advise on the anti-seize too. I use a tiny bit of copper anti...
Re: Another Newbie...armed with questions...
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:47:07 -0400
...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine/termo_bleeder.jpg You see my finger, on the right of the yellow plug there is a flexible...
Re: another brake saga
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:46:30 -0700
...I suspect if the shoe(s) isn't seating right, it *might* have affected the bleeding process, but I'm not certain. Since you...
Re: smoke signals
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:20:56 -0500
...If all checks well, then fill and bleed the cooling system. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: 84 clutch, etal
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:25:45 -0500
...How does clutch pedal travel relate to when she can and can't shift properly, is it particular to certain gears, are there any...
Re: Clakity-Clack
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 08:26:19 -0700
...Granted, it's not much wear, but it is more than that which occurs on a start-up when everything fits properly. Metal parts...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:09:59 -0700
...back up >> properly and didn't have any parts left over (a good sign). How >> long >> does it take to "bleed" the system of...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:27:22 -0400
...I reseated the clamp properly topped it up and rebled the system - this was all before the expansion tank ran dry yesterday. > > What could...
Re: Draining the coolant system... ?
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 11 May 2004 17:24:30 -0700
...Wow! now THAT'S SOME authority! I cant help to wonder if when you say you did bleed the system according to the manual...
Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 23:01:50 -0600
...This way all components have expanded to their limits and the condition of the fits and clearances will express themselves properly in the outcome...
Re: Cooling system questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:45:34 -0500
...As for bleeding if you bled the system enough to get it working at all then it will finish getting the rest of the...
Re: Propane tank conversion..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 16 Apr 2004 18:43:20 -0500
...to do is add the bleeder valve that (When open allows the fill and spews liquid product when properly topped off). I think you...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
...solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an > associated control board -- it bleeds air past the throttle plate. Sounds like one more thing to go...
Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
...I know you said the cooling system was properly bled so it can't hurt to bleed it again. Could the radiator hose be...
Re: Was: Hydraulic lifter. Now: more accurate version of question.
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:50:58 -0500
...Adjust it properly, and if it > really never quiets down then remove, dissemble and > clean it or replace it. > > Dennis > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: neil...
Re: Split Window Bus Education Begins
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Mon, 19 May 2003 16:42:28 -0400
...I'm guessing that the secondary brake >area of the old master cylinder was bleeding by and not applying enough >pressure to blow the...
Re: Thermostat change, indicator difference
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:30:25 -0500
...In time the cooling system will self bleed out the extra air and it will be back to normal....assuming everyhting is working properly...
re: cold start (honest, honey, it just blew up itself!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Oct 94 18:59:25 EDT
...so BEFORE you attach the jumper cables, wait a > while and let the gas bleed off. other folks i know always put a rag...
Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:28:43 -0400
...Also, after you "properly" adjust the lifters, you should wiat ~ an hour so they can bleed down a little to let the valves close...
Re: Clakity-Clack
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:20:23 -0500
...Granted, it's not much wear, but it is more than that which occurs on a start-up when everything fits properly. Metal parts...
Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:51:47 -0500
...fellow gets his tank properly filled to 80%, > then spends two days at 105F+ temperatures -- might this also trigger a > discharge? And now the...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:11:25 EDT
...I reseated the clamp properly topped it up and rebled the system - this was all before the expansion tank ran dry yesterday. What could...
Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:58:05 -0500
...At first, I'd just > > blow it, like not properly bleeding the coolant. Then I would often > ignore > > things I knew were due, cause...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:46:19 -0500
...Coolant that was well bleed before become full or air bubble and the coolant doesn't circulate properly. So when one of those start...
Re: auxillary heat
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 14:37:47 -0700
...If your vanagon is working properly, you will never > have a heating > problem. I've run my vanagon in below 0 deg. temp. for...
Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question, update
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:54:56 -0400
...Will it work if you do not use reverse first? Could be the reverse >piston was replaced with an incorrect one, no bleed valve...
Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:57:07 -0500
...You need to make sure that the gauge is working properly. Check the archives for comments on this. T-stats from a parts store...
Re: Bubbles! Fun with cooling...
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:47:25 -0500
...Amount of air can be several seconds >when front bleeder is opened after a 10m drive. > >Latest: >Noticed steady stream of air bubbles in...
Re: cooling fan!! The fix, if too noisy. -Reply
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Mon, 18 May 1998 14:00:53 +0200
...The cooling system will need to be properly bleed afterwards. When that high speed comes on, it sure is noisy. Michael M. 87 syncro.
Re: [Syncro] Engine overheating - Need Advice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:43:15 -0500
...Thermostat and thermo switch changed and system properly bleed. Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes...
Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:06:38 -0700
...The parking brake is properly adjusted and works great. > > > > I'll bleed tonight and see if anything changes. > > > > On 17 Sep 2007 at 22...
Re: Brake bleeding problems-repeat from brake spacers.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:39 -0400
...Brake bleeding problems OK. I did 2 rounds of the "yell at your wife" method of brake bleeding, Got allot of air out. The...
Re: Resolved: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 24 May 2004 08:06:58 -0700
...Did a quick fill/one person "bleed" of the coolant system. The brakes were making some funny noise (2 months of disuse maybe?) So...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:16:19 -0400
...back up > properly and didn't have any parts left over (a good sign). How long > does it take to "bleed" the system of...
Re: refitting propane tank
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:59:32 -0800
...fill valve and bleeder? Use proper precautions when working on LP system!! AFAIK: regulator regulates the pressure/amount of LP through line(s) to...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 15:57:22 +0000
...it is a good practice to open the bleeders when pushing the pads back to avoid pushing the fluid back up into the calipers...
Re: Please help me with my bleeding problem.. although i did get the fan 2 work!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 Jan 2004 23:23:22 -0600
...One of the sensors is not functioning properly. Or maybe a bad connection. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jason Cornfeld wrote: > Hello everyone...
Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:44:07 -0600
...You replace and bleed. It works. You think you had a bad slave >> because the bleeding is what was needed. >> >> Jim >>> >>> jonathan >>> >> >> >> >
Re: Question clutch and lights
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:21:37 -0400
...You either have air in system, and/or are losing fluid resulting in lower pressure for slave cylinder to work properly. Or your master...
Re: Sick of the brake noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:32:27 +0000
...Heavily corroded calipers may have been filed or just become worn so that the pads are not properly supported. The shim kits, and rebuitl...
Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:04:07 -0700
...to be the > case. > > Thermostat and thermo switch changed and system properly bleed. > > Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. > > Took test drive at...
Re: Bubbles! Fun with cooling...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:35:19 -0500
...Amount of air can be several seconds when front bleeder is opened after a 10m drive. > > Latest: > Noticed steady stream of air bubbles in...
Re: Brake Problem maybe resolved?
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:26:05 -0700
...Repeat a through e until you get a solid stream from the bleeder, with no air bubbles in it, then secure the bleeder tightly...
Re: pissing and moaning coolant
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 29 May 2003 20:21:14 -0700
...Also, why do I still get bubbles after > bleeding it for 15 min??? > I did this for three days in a row, and have...
Cooling System dream
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:25:06 -0800
...Installed and system will not bleed properly now. I have tried bleeding on 4 consecutive nights. Coolant temp gauge STILL reads 2/3-3...