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Bled the Clutch
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Jan 95 12:59:07 EST
Last week Joel recommended that I try bleeding the clutch system for my 85 Vanagon who's clutch doesn't want to disengage. Well...
Bled the Clutch
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tuesday, January 03, 1995 11:54AM
Last week Joel recommended that I try bleeding the clutch system for my 85 Vanagon who's clutch doesn't want to disengage. Well...
Re: Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - James V
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 22:33:38 -0800
...http://www.type2.com/bartnik/clutchmaster.htm It outlines a more involved clutch bleeding process than what Joel describes (more like brake breeding), including...
Oil cooler hose replacement
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 22:51:54 -0400
...Then they proceeded to tell me that replacing hose(s), do both while in there, and filling/bleeding the cooling system would be 5...
Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:09:07 -0400
...Me, I'd start by bleeding the brakes. Yrs, d
Power Brake Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 00:06:13 -0800
____________________________________________ You wrote... It is so much easier to do with a Mityvac vaccum bleeder ____________________________________________ Can you use the Mityvac vacuum bleeder on the hydraulic...
Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:55:28 -0500
Hi All, My heat is really poor in my 1986 2.1L syncro. I'd like to bleed the coolant can anyone point me...
engine compartment perimeter coolant rail
Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:45:55 -0700
...I saw Ben's Place mentioning the engine compartment system is "self bleeding". http://www.benplace.com/bleeding.htm thanks, Andrew 87 GL (2...
Re: air bleeding
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Wed, 9 Jan 2008 21:58:22 +0000
...air bleeding Where is the bleed screw? I took off the grill and can't see it. I replaced my oil cooler hoses and...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:16:36 -0400
You can try bleeding the brakes but it sounds like you need a new master cylinder, if all of a sudden it goes to...
Bleeding the cooling system
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:44:40 -0500
-- [ From: John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Anyone ever try parking on a really steep downhill grade to bleed the system . Haven't...
Re: Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:14:52 -0400
...after some heavy bleeding.... Cheers
bleeding master cylinder
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:35:10 -0700
Someone here said I should bleed my brake master cylinder... looked at the big green book... no mention of doing this anywhere.... so how...
Re: self-bleeding coolant? LONG replay
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:45:16 -0400
...without raising the front?" So I tried to answer the question - bleeding withOUT!! raising the front end. I'm not recommending "my" method, but...
Re: bleeding the cooling system....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 06:18:17 -0400
No, you do not want to warm the engine up before bleeding the cooling system. Both the 1.8 and 2.1 have a...
rear brake cylinder replacement / bleeding
Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:49:26 -0700
...Without a Bentley's I have a few question's about bleeding the system. 1. Does this system have two independent hydraulic systems. 2...
spent fluids
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 Apr 1996 07:22:10 -0700
I can recycle oil at lots of places but don't know what to do to properly dispose of dead break fluid from bleeding...
Re: Coolant Bleeding Questions (Was Engine Troubles...)
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:53:33 EDT
Also, guys sorry for using incorrect terminology. The Expansion tank is full and my Refill tank is always empty! Definitely, need to finish that...
Speed Bleeder for bleeding brakes?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:06:25 -0700
This looks like a cool one-way bleeder. (available for front calipers at least--I wonder if they have one for the clutch slave...
Bleeding the clutch
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:05:33 -0500
Hi All, I just recently posted a question on how to bleed coolant, now I'd also like to know the best way to...
Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:16:31 -0700
...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: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 5 May 2020 09:48:32 -0700
...I've not noticed air bubbles created in the master cylinder reservoir when topping it up during the bleeding process. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n...
Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:24:01 -0700
...We shall see. > > > I noticed that no one has mentioned the bleeding the cooling system > height question. I remember what a pain it was...
Re: Oil Cooler and Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:17:00 -0500
...Oil Cooler and Bleeding > Just got my hoses from http://www.bus-boys.com/index.htm and gonna put > them in. Pretty easy job...
Re: a quick question about bleeding brakes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 May 2009 19:42:08 -0700
...it's not a thorough a job as bleeding in some new brake fluid at the front end too at the same time.......but...
Re: Bleeding the front radiator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:06:51 -0500
...This makes bleeding difficult. Also, never add coolant to a hot running engine. Helps make warped heads. Also, there is no need to raise...
Re: Questions about brake bleeding
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 5 May 2020 13:52:59 -0400
...I've not noticed air bubbles > created in the master cylinder reservoir when topping it up during the > bleeding process. > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > > > > > -- > Neil n...
Re: bleeding the brake and clutch fluid
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:34:04 -0500
...15, 2001 12:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: bleeding the brake and clutch fluid Hi List, I would like to completely...
Re: Last call for overheating help
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 00:03:04 -0500
...When I had that kind of problem, all what happened was ..... Bleeding. Try to parke the van with the rear higher than front and...
Re: self-bleeding coolant? Now: Gas w/o filler
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:42:30 -0400
By asking the question, I fear that you will not understand the answer. Malcolm On 25 Mar 2002 at 9:37, Sibleyjm@aol.com...
Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 5 Feb 2015 08:54:04 -0800
Bench bleeding is always a good idea, what I first suggested can be looked at as bench bleeding in the vehicle! Stuart From: Don...
Re: bleeding brakes
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 25 May 1999 21:53:57 -0600
...After checking, bleeding, etc, I found that the master brake cylinder was shot. After I pulled it out, I noticed about a 1/4...
Re: bleeding questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:27:05 -0800
...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: help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch...
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Thu, 27 Nov 2003 18:35:55 -0500
...help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch... > > > Guys, > I just replaced my clutch master cylinder---but when I went > to bleed the > system, I found that...
Re: radiator bleeding valve
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:11:49 -0500
...bolt in the radiator? would be MUCH easier to deal >> with >> bleeding air from system...Idid try the KE people,no help as I...
re: lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
Historical mailing list
16 Dec 95 12:42:00 CST
BETTER LIFT THAT FRONT END MORE THAN 40 "mm" IF YOU WANT TO BURP THE COOLING system. as for lifting the front end using...
Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:55:53 -0400
I'm planning to flush the brakes and clutch and am wondering which to do first. Brakes first (LR, RR, RF, LF), then slave...
Replacement of oil cooler hoses
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 18:05:16 -0400
...Then they proceeded to tell me that replacing hose(s), do both while in there, and filling/bleeding the cooling system would be 5...
Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contestants - update
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:59:55 -0700
...aka catmando > at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Storage_Space_Tips > > "Clutch Bleeding" by Mike Collum > at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Clutch_Bleeding > >
Brakes, still soft after bleeding - Help!
Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:14:47 -0400
My brakes have been a bit soft for a while, (one pump of the pedal would firrm them up), so I tried bleeding them...
Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 22:55:52 -0500
Yes manual - yep all the way to the floor. So is there a way to test the MC to be sure? -- Thanks, Jeff '85...
Re: Question #2 - clutch bleeding
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 19:02:31 EDT
So shouldn't he open the bleeder valve, depress the clutch, shut the bleeder and then when he releases the clutch the slave should...
Re: Bleeding the cooling system
Historical mailing list - George Hahn
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 19:27:19 -0700
John Rodgers wrote: > Anyone ever try parking on a really steep downhill grade to bleed the system It does, had a driveway in California...
Re: How to bleed the cooling system???
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:54:59 -0800
...didn't notice you mention bleeding the bleed knob > on the thermostat housing as part of the process... > > Bill
coolant flow/air bleeding
Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:15:07 -0800
Rodger,Scott,any others,the van is 1985,a 7 pass,manual trans, is located in Lawndale,CA. (about 5 miles south of LAX...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:38:58 -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: Time/effort to replace clutch master cylinder?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:54:29 -0500
...Hardest part is usually bleeding it. Get the new one and look under the steering column. 1/2 hour job at most. Dennis. BTW...
bleeding bloody brakes
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:58:38 -0800
...19:35:32 -0800 From: Matthias Kuster <matthiaskuster@VERIZON.NET> Subject: bleeding bloody brakes Hi list, I am looking to get some input on...
Re: Another confession
Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
Thu, 16 Jan 97 11:22:00 PST
In my recent posting about bleeding coolant systems I neglected to mention that I'm off the list right now. I'd really appreciate...
Bleeding Lessons Learned
Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:25:29 -0400
Thought someone might learn a few lessons about bleeding a 2.1L 1989 Vanagon from an inexperienced mechanic with mediocre skills. 1. I definitely...
Fw: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:18:50 -0400
...At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating > David, > > > > You get to guess again... How many thermostats should we change...
Re: Bleeding the front radiator
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:57:46 -0700
...This makes bleeding > > difficult. Also, never add coolant to a hot running engine. Helps make > > warped heads. Also, there is no need to raise...
Re: Cooling System Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:20:47 -0700
...since you kept fluid in > the hoses there should be no need to bleed the system .bleeding the air out > of the tank will...
Re: vacuum bleeding?
Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:25:58 -0500
...vacuum bleeding? > > > > >>Much easier to use pressure. >>I put a quickchange fitting on my coolant tank. >>hooked it up to my compressor, set at...
Re: Brake caliper
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:33 -0400
...Brake caliper I hope your 'bleeding kit' works better than the one I got recently. I have always used a Motive Power bleeder on...
Re: HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 00:06:09 -0500
Coby Smolens wrote: (Remember, it's Friday already.) >It's very often the case that in spite of the most meticulous bleeding procedure you...
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
...So, is everyone bleeding at this screw > or > not? Is the 1.9 different in this respect? I've never read of it in...
Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 22:40:08 -0500
...11, 2002 10:20 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Bleeding the Coolant system Last week, in an attempt to remove the smell...
Re: Cooling System Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:07:30 -0700
...since you kept fluid in > the hoses there should be no need to bleed the system .bleeding the air out > of the tank will...
Re: Looking for John Rogers - re: Rear lift method for bleeding cooling system
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 22:18:35 -0300
...Back end up by far easier, faster and altogether less frustrating than front end up bleeding. JGS 84 1.9L Westfalia Bleu Schtroumpf ----- Original...