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  • Re: Speed bleeders? Not me
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:53:33 -0400
    ...Which one might be leaking air..? And now, is that pesky >piece of grit that held open the ball valve of the speed bleeder...
  • Re: Speed bleeders? Not me
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:03:19 -0700
    ...Which one might be leaking air..? And now, is that pesky > >piece of grit that held open the ball valve of the speed bleeder...
  • Re: No coolant traffic
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:52:19 -0800
    ...to the pressure tank.� I installed a new cap and still nothing.� The bleeder valve on the thermostat is closed. What gives?� Anyone? Zoltan
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - John T
    Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:41:58 -0400
    ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to > relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are > replaced and when there...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:29:28 -0700
    ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: Thermostat/Too cool
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:17:20 -0500 (EST)
    ...The bleeder screw is on the upper left corner of the heater assembly as you face it from the front. When the bleeder screw...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 8 May 2013 18:00:11 -0400
    ...I ended up replacing > > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after that had > > happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:51:47 -0700
    ...I ended up replacing > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after that had > happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:21:23 -0400
    ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
    Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:32:47 -0400
    ...I ended up replacing bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after that had happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:06:23 -0400
    ...I ended up > replacing bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose > after that had happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:52:36 -0400
    No, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:49:50 -0400
    Now, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
  • Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
    Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
    Sat, 4 Mar 2000 21:39:33 -0600
    ...the bleeder screws > > one > > at a time and the fluid comes out nice and quick. Comes with 6 popular > > master cylinder adapter caps and...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:55:26 -0700
    ...It was a frustrating experience, > just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested > whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:00:55 -0700
    ...I hate that Ab > On Mar 29, 2023, at 7:52 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > No, back to the bleeder, > > My...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Thu, 9 May 2013 10:08:11 -0700
    ...I ended up > replacing > > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after > that had > > happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:58:56 -0700
    ...It was a frustrating experience, >> just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested >> whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: Cooling system questions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:44:20 -0500
    ...opened those two valves. Now go to the engine compartment and open the bleeder on the thermostat housing. Remove the caps from both the...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:11:17 -0700
    ...Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts! > > Hey, > > Funny you should mention that. > > My tank is a aftermarket, At least I think so...
  • Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts-Some more thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400
    ...I ended up > replacing > > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after > that had > > happened. The only other thing I can think...
  • Reservoir sensor seal,Was: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:48:40 -0400
    ...Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts! >> >> Hey, >> >> Funny you should mention that. >> >> My tank is a aftermarket, At least I think so...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:41:52 -0700
    ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: Coolant recommendations
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sun, 7 Oct 2007 06:34:33 -0700
    ...Years ago I bought a huge bag of brand new caps, it has turned out that 1 of 3 actually works properly. dylan Benny...
  • Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:48:40 -0400
    ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are replaced and when there...
  • Re: Faint coolant smell
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:49:12 -0700
    ...end caps fail. That's been my experience with my old '84, my current '85, and my son's '87. BTW, the valve does...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:27:07 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
    ...Leaks that are not caused by leaking end caps or direct damage are usually the result of the flowing coolant abrading-wearing the tubes...
  • Re: What a weekend...Help...Overheating 1990!
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
    Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:00:05 -0400
    ...There is a bleeder valve on the thermostat housing and one on the radiator. Most of us know this, but I have read somewhere...
  • Re: Reservoir sensor seal,Was: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:33:38 -0500
    ...Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts! > >> > >> Hey, > >> > >> Funny you should mention that. > >> > >> My tank is a aftermarket, At least I think so...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:33:42 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a Net Project
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:24:34 -0400
    ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is gone,functionally excellent. $3084...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:43:37 -0400
    ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. > > $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is > gone,functionally excellent. > > $3084...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:45 -0500
    ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. > > > > $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is > > gone,functionally excellent. > > > > $3084...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:10:56 -0700
    ...want them but I just haven't done it yet. >> >> $2084 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is >> gone,functionally excellent. >> >> $3084...
  • Garage Cleanup Sale
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
    ...84 Bleeder valve (025 121 082), bottom attachment clip is gone,functionally excellent.Price$20. 84 Turn signal lenses and sealing bellows (R & L...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:13:40 -0600
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. >>> There >>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:53:05 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:30:55 -0800
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. >>>> There >>>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:09:41 -0400
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:38:05 -0800
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:46:50 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:08:16 -0800
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:24:35 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:50:38 -0800
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There >>>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:05:38 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There >>>>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:41:24 -0800
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There >>>>>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:51:45 -0500
    ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There >>>>>>> should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
  • FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
    ...If the system has bleeder valves, use them. If it doesn�t it may be necessary to jack up the front of the vehicle...