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• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:56:14 -0500
  ...I already have the fill valve and separate bleeder at the 80% level. This fitting I linked to replaces the one already on the...
• Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:51:47 -0500
  ...I don't know whether this can be fixed, or that it > >> means the fill valve is toast? > >> > >> I have manual fill and bleeder...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  The air migrates up Neil, so there's no point looking for it at the lower 'bleeders'! You need to get some 12 year...
• Re: Brake caliper
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:33 -0400
  ...So I got a vacuum bleeder to make the job easier...but it sucks air at the bleed valves always. I've tried everything...
• Re: Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:07:21 -0700
  Wouldn't the 'slower' bleeding of the rear brakes be due to the presence of the Pressure Limiting Valve ( for the rear brakes ) you...
• Re: Autofill valves: WAS ====>Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:16:26 -0800
  ...We attach the hose, open the bleeder valve, and start > pumping> >but nothing enters the tank. This has happened at > several different > > >filling stations...
• Re: VANAGAIN
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 06:09:57 -0800
  ...is at the same level as the bleeder screw on the radiator. Make sure both heater valves are closed. Then I open the coolant...
• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Fri, 31 May 2013 19:15:25 -0700
  After a day of work by Tim miller at sierra German the bleeder valve on slave cylinder snapped off. Can't get part until...
• Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:30:44 +0000
  ...We attach the hose, open the bleeder valve, and start pumping >>but nothing enters the tank. This has happened at several different >>filling stations...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:30:40 -0700
  ...He had to open the bleeder valve on his filler nozzle and let out all the propane. There was a lot in there! When...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:54:37 -0700
  ...I assume the > clutch line would do the same. > > Sometimes the vacuum type bleeder will suck air in between valve and > body threads causing...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 17 May 2001 09:33:35 -0500
  ...You still spent waaaaay too much money and took too long. (1) stick short hose on bleeder (2) open valve (3) stick hose in...
• Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:24:05 -0700
  Propane jockey hadn't fully closed the auto-stop's bleeder valve when she filled it the last time. A touch with a pair...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 12:34:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...We get a small amount of fluid spraying out the > bleeder valve, but it behaves as if the master cylinder seals have gone Spraying...
• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:13:28 -0400
  ...In that he said, "From the bleeder valve to the metal pipe" I thought he was talking about that small hose from the bleeder...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:25:53 -0400
  ...Hmm...maybe this is true on the WBX, but on my diesel I get *no* flow at the radiator bleeder valve until the thermostat...
• Re: Master Cyl. Res. Cap;
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:25:49 -0500
  ...When I get rountoit, I'll drill a hole and install truck type valve stem. Larry A. On 9/12/07, John C... <Trvlr2001...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 11:00:21 EDT
  ...lool on one side on top for larke bleeder valve, looks like a tire valve but big, like an A/C fill valve, press...
• Re: Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:20:35 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > My old '82 didn't have a bleeder at the valve, but you're right about the > rusted up part - I...
• Re: Antifreeze Enema
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:08:05 -0500
  ...Here is my intended | method; (1) Make temp filler cap from spare pressure cap by removing valvery. | Install this on expansion tank. Attach length...
• Re: Broken bleeder on caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:09:17 -0700
  ...Hi Folks, Doing a routine break job today and the darn bleeder valve broke off in the caliper. Is this something I can drill...
• Re: rear heater smells like syrup
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:37:54 -0800
  ...Probably the o-ring that seals the valve assembly or the bleeder screw. 867 819 037 SEALING WASHER 861 819 039 BLEEDER SCREW 861...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
  ...of the main cooling hoses, into the radiator and out the bleeder valve. All of the flushing water will never flow through the loop...
• Re: help with new clutch MC
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:09:02 -0700
  At 02:50 PM 10/10/2003, you wrote: > I heard once >about needing to use a pressure bleeder system to bleed the system...
• Re: MC and Slave Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:52:01 -0700
  ...g> I can't imagine this can work properly, since the bleeder valve has to be open all the time, and some air is...
• Re: Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:21 -0500
  I made a motive bleeder out of a garden sprayer and a spare brake reservoir cap with a barbed fitting epoxied into it. It...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:52:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...lool on one side on top for larke > bleeder valve, looks like a tire valve but big, like an A/C fill > valve, press...
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 02:43:19 -0700
  ...through? Would a Mityvac vacuum type system work for the clutch > bleeder > valve? And does the Mityvac work better for the brake side of...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:10:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...brake bleeder) I'd have to totally replace the cap screw. That is certainly tempting if I could find the right valve. Jim - Farmer...
• Re: Bleeder screws for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 09:41:53 -0500
  ...jonathan On Thu, 25 Dec 2003, VWNut Hawk wrote: > I have rounded off my brake bleeder valves. > Where do I get new ones? > > Are...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:51:31 -0400
  ...You would also need a manual bleed valve to screw into the bleeder connection next to the fill valve, and of course make sure...
• Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:56:06 -0500
  ...3) Opened bleeder valve on new radiator; took cap off expansion tank. 4) Filled expansion tank with water (it was pretty low). 5) Noted...
• Re: Land of Oz Victory in il Giro d' Italia
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 16 May 2002 04:44:13 -0700
  ...The Lion still in pink? -Dana- > > Here's a tip of the old bleeder valve to the AUS national cycling champion > Robby McEwan. Nipped...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:52:16 -0600
  ...Blam! Bleeder valve destruction >>> >>> Hi listers, >>> >>> So, Still working on doing my own radiator change out. >>> >>> New undamaged one now in the van. This...
• Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:40:12 -0400
  ...I don't know whether this can be fixed, or that it >means the fill valve is toast? > >I have manual fill and bleeder...
• Re: Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:26:21 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto...
• Re: Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:50:00 -0700
  ...expansion tank, will a full bleed be necessary? > > Not sure how I can convince the wife to close a bleeder valve for me. ;-) > > --t
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 07:42:02 -0500
  ...a One-man Brake Bleeder...Cal-Van Tools # 274. > It's just a vinyl tube with a tiny check valve at one end. Works...
• 1991 Syncro Westy Loose Parts Follow Up.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn and Heather Rudisill
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 21:40:24 -0800
  ...Secondly, it was the bleeder valve for the clutch. Not missing a hose at all. Thanks again. robyn s s s s seattle e...
• Re: Water Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:42:45 -0700
  ...for the connection to the plastic big hose coupler with the bleeder valve (sorry do not recall the real name) and have had no...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:18:05 -0600
  ...at the other end at the bleeder on the radiator. I would think besides using a schraeder valve at the gutted cap a regulator...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 3 Jan 2023 00:31:55 -0800
  ...of the engine cover and > connects the coolant system to the bleeder valve at the back of the engine > compartment. I've seen a...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:33:59 -0400
  ...I >*believe* nylon hose barbs would fit the bill. > >And it makes a restricted bleeder connection with a shutoff valve >from I forget where...
• 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:27:17 -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...
• Coolant bleed valve on the engine
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:01:37 -0700
  ...bleeder in the front. gary Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:23:30 -0700 From: Rus <rusb01@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Coolant bleed valve on...
• Re: Fill propane yourself
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 14:18:58 -0400
  ...liquid starts coming out of the bleeder. -Close the valve on the portable tank. -Close the bleeder valve. (Be careful not to freeze your...
• Re: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:19:55 -0800
  ...When I query them about the current valve vs. a manual one, they all claimed to have knowledge on "open the bleeder, fill till...
• Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:53:41 -0700
  If you put the coolant pressure sender on a heater hose won't the gauge reading vary depending on whether the heater valve(s...
• Re: '88 Westy leaky rear heater core - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 13:18:26 PDT
  ...but there is a tech bulletin about the bleeder > screw up top of the valve. are you sure it's the valve? some folks...
• Capacity of LP Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:34:06 -0600
  ...His comment was along the lines of, "any moron should be able to see propane coming out of a bleeder valve and know that...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:26:19 -0700
  ...Check that your bleeder valves are in > > good condition, that you have a good fit on the tubing that takes the > bled > > fluid out...
• 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...
• Coolant Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Ray Tubbs
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 16:22:28 EST
  ...Bubbles of air/coolant eventually come out of the bleeder valve but then.... nothing. Book says coolant should come out w/o bubbles. Tried...
• speedbleeders? anybody use'em
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 17:20:20 -0800
  ...Speedbleeders replace your current bleeder screws. They are a one way check valve. Open speedbleeder 1/4 turn, attach hose, and pump away. Just...
• Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 06:39:48 -0700
  ...once the big parts were back in place, I opened the bleeder valve while I finished torquing everything... Nice to have no more nasty...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 21:45:18 -0600
  ...When I bled the brakes I got some help an I did the grunt work down under the van to open the bleeder valves...
• Re: Correct Way to Purge New Propane Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:21:24 -0700
  For what it's worth, after changing the gas valve 10 years ago my tank was not purged by one of the two earthlink...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:40:47 -0400
  ...valve off and > replaces it with the older style vales and bleeder is > breaking the law. When they stopped making the auto-stop > valve...
• Hose count on 86 and up 2.1 wbxr manual trans vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:06:34 -0700
  ...not counting heater valve I can see 8 .. and a heater valve has two hoses on it of course... so perhaps one hose was...
• Re: Filler Valve, standard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:30:32 EDT
  ...Our tank has a manual fill+bleeder valve system. I knew this was low but he said he was sure it was full, so...