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• Re: air in the brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:30:19 -0400
  ...What I question is "the front > bottoms"? If the front bleeders are in fact on the bottom, someone > installed them on the wrong sides...
• Re: coolant pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 08:11:57 -0700
  ...T"-ing into the cooling system at the bleeder screw on the >> radiator? Is the bleeder screw a National Pipe Thread or something else...
• Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:01:57 -0800 (PST)
  ...The leak will be either the bleeder screw, from the hoses, or the core itself. Wipe up the hoses and around the bleeder screw...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:01:03 -0700
  ...I made >>> a pressure bleeder like this: >>> >>> 1) Get spare brake fluid reservoir LID from junkyard >>> 2) Get a tire valve with a nut...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:28:14 -0400
  ...Close >> bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until >> you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:57:06 +0000
  ...Close >> bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until >> you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:42:15 -0800
  At 12/11/2012 02:27 AM, Mike South wrote: >As the subject says, I was closing the bleeder screw and the head sheared...
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:34:03 -0700
  ...noticed the RF bleeder was untouched. >> It won't turn, the other 3 do. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:31:45 -0400
  ...Next, close all >>>bleeders. See if there is any pedal firmness. If not, open left front, >>>depress pedal, close bleeder, release pedal. You should...
• Front brake bleeder screw.
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:54:51 -0400
  Does anyone know where I can get them cheaper than $16. Merv
• Bleeding Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:25:29 -0400
  ...I looked everywhere for a bleeder on my rear heater - all I could locate was the switch which controlled the coolant flow - but no...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:08:01 -0400
  ...Close > >> bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until > >> you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• will I need to bleed-replacing 1.9 hose junction/bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:15:42 -0400
  I broke off the small hose fitting on the bleeder valve/hose junction that sits on the firewall and will have to replace the...
• 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: getting air out of the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:26:21 -0500
  ...Don't use pliers or you'll break it!  The bleeder screw at the front just needs to be opened until some coolant...
• LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:49:57 -0800
  After getting a nasty freeze/burn closing the bleeder valve on the propane tank on my Westy yesterday (operator had not gloves or pliers...
• Re: HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:41:24 -0800
  ...raise the front of the van, open the bleeder, run the engine, add coolant until it comes out the bleeder. THEY SHOULD JUST SAY...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:08:13 -0700
  ...So, if air is in the system, it won't come out the bottom "bleeder" screw. Of course! Air floats up! ;^) I wasn't...
• 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
  That bleeder is ok if it works. Most of the time it is blocked by dirt and won't let anything out. I am...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:09:51 -0500
  ...I made >> a pressure bleeder like this: >> >> 1) Get spare brake fluid reservoir LID from junkyard >> 2) Get a tire valve with a nut...
• re propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:31:38 -0500
  ...When the propane comes out of the bleeder than turn off bbq tank close bleeder and disconnect bbq tank from westy tank. voila your...
• Re: Wiring damage- Pics
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 May 2009 22:44:52 -0600
  ...just below the bleeder nut, top left and on the front. I'd guess there's a wire on it but my shop did...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:25:20 -0500
  ...There is a bleeder on the firewall fwd of the engine. It bleeds internally allowing any air to go from the lower to the...
• Re: Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:07:21 -0700
  ...Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front? > Hi all. > > Now that I have a nice DIY pressure bleeder: > > http://tinyurl.com/yhbumrf (Yes it...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:12:20 -0400
  ...That bleeder thing is known as the tank bleeder or liquid level port. Look for leaks yourself with soapy water or you can buy...
• Re: New Transmission Time?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 09:30:40 -0700
  ...To bleed the clutch (without a pressure/vacuum bleeder) you need two people and: 1. Fill the fluid reservoir. 2. Open the bleeder on...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 11 May 2002 08:23:25 -0600
  ...You can also open the bleeder back on the slave > cylinder and drain the entire system.
• Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:20:25 -0600
  ...off the plastic hose connection on the assembly below the rear bleeder valve.a little coolant leaked out already, but I am afraid to...
• Re: Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:33:07 -0700
  ...12 PSI in pressure bleeder, rears bleed ~ 1/2 as fast as > fronts But comparing a front and rear bleeder screw, small hole > appears...
• brake bleeder kit
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 18:21:48 -0700
  take a pick at www.motiveproducts.com , there's an artcle on European Car. Hector
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 27 May 2006 21:58:10 -0400
  ...Then I took the bleeder all the way out and started getting a >trickle of fluid just by gravity. Checked the bleeder for clogs...
• Propane or here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 16:31:22 -0500
  ...I asked him if he opened the bleeder valve. He responded that he knew what he was doing, and that these things did not...
• Re: coolant gauge were is normal
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
  ...I didn't open the bleeder screw on radiator because I believe the manual stated open the bleeder screw if you can't get...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:05:33 -0400
  ...Return, Between bleeder assembly and pipe to tranny cooler(automatic > only): Try www.vanagain.com, he shows 025121104B for $42.00 and 025121074B for...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:20:20 -1000
  ...Easy to over look! Something that can't be done when using > a pressure bleeder?? > >> I find the good old fashioned 'clear hose in...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:13:32 +0000
  ...Hi Dennis and list, For bleeder are we talking about the small bleeder in the engine compartment where two large hoses go off left...
• Coolant Service Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 08:19:21 -0800
  ...Loosen the radiator bleeder till air is purged. Run back and refill the pressure tank. Chech the bleeder for air again. Refill the expansion...
• Re: Coolant leak questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:46:58 -0500
  ...Opened the front bleeder valve and the rear >bleeder valve, ran the van at 2000 rpm until coolant started flowing freely >from front. Closed...
• Re: Broken bleeder on caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:09:17 -0700
  ...I also ran around for a while with the broken bleeder. It was broken shut so I just loosened the brake fluid line on...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 15:08:23 -0700
  > Any one have some new auto trans cooling hoses > (Or know where they can be fabricated) > 025 121 104B > Feed, between bleeder assembly and...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
  ...But getting water out of the radiator bleeder doesn't mean that you have flushed the radiator. The radiator loop starts at the coolant...
• Re: Power bleeder (brakes/clutch) opinions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:26:50 -0400
  I bought one of these Motive pressure bleeders and I made sure it had a cap that fit prior to ordering (and it does...
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 02:43:19 -0700
  ...fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I > don't > have a pressure bleeder or even a vacuum device. I can do the brakes > OK the...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Off White
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:33:10 -0800
  ...stove or fridge, so had never refilled the tank, and the bleeder screw was completely frozen and broke off. After numerous calls to RV...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:38:30 -0800
  ...course, > But I personally DO NOT recommend pressure bleeders. > Scott > Turbovans > > I have a pressure bleeder too btw, collecting dust on the shelf. > I...
• Re: Air Bleeder Installation/Cooling System Bleeding Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 23:33:36 -0700
  ...There is a bleeder on the rear heater which one can open during the bleeding process to let any air out of the rear...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:08:23 -0700
  ...Close > > bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until > > you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• Re: Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:06:48 -0700
  ...There is a bleeder on the radiator. As you face the radiator, it is in the top at the left, 13mm hex bolt. You...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:09:15 +0000
  ...Close > bleeder, add more coolant and use pressure opening bleeder, repeat until > you get coolant at the bleeder. This method will do 90% of...
• Re: Speedbleeders Sizes for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 20:07:37 -0800
  ...Speedbleeder *does* list different ones, maybe for other Vanagons (?), but an initial glance showed that the rear drums bleeders were noticeably smaller than those...
• Re: Fluid leaking from underdash
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 20:37:13 -0500
  ...clamp the feed hose, open the slave bleeder and drain the system. change the cylinder, unclamp the feed hose and pump the pedal a...
• Re: clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:59:13 -0800
  ...You do have to know what you're doing of course, But I personally DO NOT recommend pressure bleeders. Scott Turbovans I have a...
• Re: Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 15:03:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...There was a technical service bulletin issued on the rear heater bleeder screw and the T housing that the heater hoses connect to. My...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding- Simple LOW cost Method
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 10:33:19 EST
  ...Put one end of the hose on the bleeder and the other end in the jar, pour about an inch of clean brake fluid...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:33:20 -0800
  ...open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic >> >fitting with 4 large radiator hoses connecting to it.) > >
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 07:49:56 -0600
  ...Ideally, a pressure bleeder should be staight hydraulic, but since there are only so many hours in a lifetime, I have not gone beyond...
• Re: Q:Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Size for power bleeder?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:25:21 -0700
  ...It's super easy and way cheap!!! > > http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/bleeder/index.htm > > Cheers, > Harry > > > On 06/30/2011...
• Re: Propane autostop valve question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:27:31 -0500
  Open the bleeder valve manually. It's an auto stop valve. Not an auto bleed valve.
• Re: Bleeding html
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 20:55:13 -0700
  ...There is a bleeder on the rear heater which one can open during the bleeding process to let any air out of the rear...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:33:10 -0700
  ...Removing radiator bleeder screw > Trying to remove the bleeder screw, my idea being I want to pour coolant > into the radiator from the bleeder...